I primed the whole thing with a high quality primer, then did 2 coats of CIL furniture paint. We invested in good hardware and spent about 100$ on it. I hated the front trim on the bottom of the dresser so my husband pulled it off and simply replaced it with a cheap piece of baseboard in the proper height and cut to size. I didn't fill or repair any gouges, just the deep scratches. I don't mind gouges. I think they add character.
The finished product! I had a vision when we bought this house.. It was a hutch just like this with a lamp on either end and a round mirror in the middle. It's finally starting to come together.
OMGosh! Totally inspired! I've been wanting a buffet table/dresser but they're all $$$. Hopefully I can find a cheap dresser & do it myself!
ReplyDeleteI loooove repurposing dressers! We have done SO many!! Our TV stand (which is my absolute favourite piece of furniture in the house) was a very ugly, retro dresser from the 70s! We repurposed it and turned it into an amaaazing media stand!
DeleteDo you have a picture of it?!
DeleteSorry for the late reply, Brittany!! We dealt with the flu at our house over the weekend!
DeleteI made a blog post with pictures and details of the TV stand if you want to check it out!! :)
http://onacoldday.blogspot.ca/2015/11/retro-dresser-turned-spray-painted-tv.html
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