I can't even lie and say that I bought this painted like this. As Embarrassing as it is to admit it, I painted it years ago, hated how it turned out, and sent it down to the dungeon (My basement) because it was so hideous!
I knew that someday I would fix it, and today was that day!
( dresser was purchased at the DI for $4.00)
First off I took out the drawers.( *I save all drawers for later project possibilities!)
Then, I hammered the CRAP out of the poor thing, and hollowed out the middle.
Next, I brought out my Kirby Vacuum ( shout out to the parental unit!) for some sanding!
Off to my pile of wood in the garage for some inspiration!
Voila.... Left over bead board!
I cut the Bead Board down to the size of the bottom, back, and sides of the inside of the dresser. Then, I painted it with Turquoise Toll Paint (My all time favorite color, Found in the craft section of Walmart. ), & added Dark Walnut Stain in the cracks, and along the edges.
Next, I painted the dresser Antique White & nailed the bead board in place.
This is how it turned out!
( I also stained the antique white dresser)
I wanted something to go on top of my dresser, so I purchased this frame for .50 cents at the DI.
I painted the frame the same Turquoise, and the Bead Board the same Antique White, and stained both.
Then, I nailed the bead board to the picture frame, and added some old hardware to the sides to create a tray!
Isn't it FABULOUS?
( Antique Picture Frame and Artichoke Candle stick accent also found at the DI for .50 cents a piece!)
For now it's in my front room, but I think I might move it to one of the bathrooms, and add some white towels, bath salts, & coral accents!
*I hope you think twice about getting rid of those Hideous projects that don't turn out the first time!
♥ Hanna
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Darling! The D.I. is probably one of my favoriye places to go, second to Disneyland. I have found many things there that now adorn my home (with a little bit of a facelift of course) Love the tray idea and might copy you. Thanks for the fun idea's
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Super cute! It would look great in a bath with the towels and some fun containers of bath salts, candles, etc on the tray too. Long distance high five Hanna!
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ReplyDeleteI love it, I love it, I love it! Everything, the tray, the frame and the dresser. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteOh my heck Banaan I WANT it and LOVE it!
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Great idea! I can just see towels rolled up in it, too.
ReplyDeletethat is so cool! I love the bead board in the inside! Great color too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever and fun transformation! You did a wonderful job on it! Bravo!
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Tina
You did an AWESOME job on this. I have a can of the blue paint almost identical to what you used but was kind of hesitant about painting something blue.... but, now you've inspired me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI actually did a "suck in breath of AWWWW" when I saw the finished tray. The dresser is not something I would use, well not today, but that tray is INSPIRING! Thanks for the ideas!-melanie
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative! I'm loving that! I will definitely think twice about throwing things out! (Don't tell my SO, though. He thinks we have to much stuff as it is! LOL!)
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous! I really love that you were able to take a project you didn't like and turn it into something so beautiful. I wouldn't have ever thought to just have a hollow box, but it is perfect! Great job! Thanks so much for linking!
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Lo-ha-ha-ha-ha-VE IT! It's on of those things that is so unique in a home...SWEET!
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ah, such creativity is at work here! genius transformation :)
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! I love our imagination.
ReplyDeleteHanna that is fantastic! I love the color. I so want to see pictures of your house, I bet it is amazing! I love how you are not afraid to use color. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you put beadboard INSIDE of your table!!! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!!! That's great!! You did a fantastic job transforming the piece! I love that paint color. So bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteHow on earth do you find awesome picture frames like that at the DI? Every time I go there,....nothin'!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out so nice.
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Lori
This turned out great! I love the colors you used!!
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Courtney @ RedHeadsCraftMoreFun.blogspot.com
I love those colors! What a great combo. The tray is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS. You should it to my brand new TUESDAY party ITS SO VERY RENOVATED. It is perfect.
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I love the turquoise! Good work!
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ReplyDeleteIts so FAB it almost makes me sick that its in your house and NOT in mine!
ReplyDeleteHonestly you have you girls have some major talent I couldn't have forseen any good in that and it turned out Gorgeous!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love to dabble in good finds with hopes to turn them into something great! I usually fail miserably though! LOL... So this blog is great for inspiration...just what I need!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing I am speechless!
ReplyDeleteReally like the piece but curious, what is DI?
ReplyDeleteThe beadboard inside is perfect; great job! And the tray on top.......the right touch. I've got some BEFOREs that need looked at and this post was inspiring. Thank you!
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