So I have been very fortunate not to have to buy any furniture for our new nursery (besides the crib). I have been transforming funiture we have around the house to match the nursery decor!
This is a dresser my husband had in his office (which is now the nursery). We’ve had it for about 8 years…how it has managed to keep off of my ‘transform and make better list’ I haven’t a clue but her time has come!
This hardware was a booger to remove but I succeeded!!!
If you have hardware attached this way, use plyers and a flat head screwdriver to pry the pieces out of the wood.
Yes, I am painting red over carpet….27 weeks pregnant and a heat index of 111 can do crazy things! Not a drop thank goodness:) I used a semi-gloss latex paint by Behr. I just had the paint guy a Home Depot match it to the red in the bedding. It was a perfect match!
I used my 3M sanding block to scuff up every edge and then followed up with Minwax Dark Mahogany stain to add to the aged look!
Now for my favorite part…the hardware!
I found these super cute large glass knobs at Hobby Lobby. Unfortunately I needed 5 and at $7.50 each I had to wait until they were on sale. But I did get them 1/2 off after waiting patiently:)
Before…
After!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Ashley
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I know there weren’t exactly holes from the previous pulls, but how did you manage to cover them up to add center knobs? I’m dying to know! I have an antique piece that i need to redo and this is total ispiration!!
I like looking at your articles, Mexican Pine turned Shabby Chic has been included in my bookmarks in chrome.
I have this exact dresser! What did you have to do to it before you painted it?
The knobs are so expensive but it's worth the price.The old dresser turns out into a new and elegant dresser.I just love it and it's so beautiful.
So beautiful , and also appreciative creativity, Looks so much better than first picture, colour is also nice.
Good job done.
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Beautiful, you'd never know it was the same piece.
I love those knobs! This turned out so cute! I have a project I am doing and plan to get knobs just like those but in pink. If only I can get it finished. 🙂
I can't wait to see the final un-veiling of the nursery and the total package…isn't your sis prego too?