Monday, October 10, 2011

A Distressed Cottage Dresser

I had this "hand-me-down" tall dresser sitting in my office. It was begging for a coat of paint and new hardware. It was the perfect opportunity for me to try the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in the new color Pure White.
I painted the dresser and drawers and then sanded it to distress it. I sealed it with a coat of wax. I went to ReStore in search of hardware. I envisioned using oil-rubbed bronze cup-style handles, and wouldn't you know....


that's exactly what I found there.






This piece went from being an eyesore to one of my favorites!






Posted by at

11 comments:

  1. KatieOctober 10, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Gorgeous! I LOVE that hardware. I never have that kind of luck when I go to my restore, I usually find old brass that I have to spray brushed bronze. What do you use to sand with? Just curious :o)

    ReplyDelete
  2. CourtneyOctober 10, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Thanks, Katie!!!! I was shocked when I found the hardware in the right color!!!! :) I use a sanding sponge!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Jenny DiGuglielmoOctober 11, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Love this piece - fabulous job.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveOctober 13, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Love how this turned out!!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. The Vintage FarmhouseOctober 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Turned out beautifully! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  6. Leigh AnneOctober 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Nice! The hardware is perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Deborah MarchOctober 16, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    SO GORGEOUS! Total transformation, just love the hardware too!

    ReplyDelete
  8. very merry vintage styleOctober 22, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    What a huge transformation! The distressing and those handles are perfect. Stop by and link it up if you have time-
    Mary

    ReplyDelete
  9. fromgentogenNovember 11, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    This turned out so beautifully ---- I am just starting out blogging about re-purposed furniture. I hope you'll stop by www.fromgentogen.com and give me some feedback. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely piece!
    Blessings, Becky

    ReplyDelete
  10. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeNovember 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Smashing! I've got one 'a those in my closet and it keeps BEGGING me for a little primping! What a difference!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Honey at 2805November 11, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    This is a wonderful transformation! She is so pretty and charming with her added personality!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)