AFTER:
BEFORE... So ugly! This poor thing...
How much did I pay for this? NOT MUCH: $20 for the chest (Craigslist), $11 for the round bun feet, $6 for the mount plates (feet), and around $20 for spray paint. :-) I love a good deal!
Soon I will be sharing a few things (tips) that I learned from this project. But you know the best lesson? Love and patience can make the world prettier! ;-)
I hope you all have a great day!
Link Up Parties:
Visiting today from NaBloPoMo. Usually when I look at painted furniture, I prefer the wood version, but there is something very compelling about this one. I don't know if it is the feet or the contrast with the handles, but I actually like the painted one better.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rennata! I am glad you like it! ;-)
DeleteWow that is incredible! Very nice job!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI know... I can't take my eyes off it!! hahaha
DeleteI'm with Rachel on this, I just think that dresser is incredible! Great job!
ReplyDeleteCindy Huber
http://www.blogher.com/story-max-dog
Thanks Cindy! ;-)
DeleteYay! I love it! I knew it would turn out wonderful! :) The paint job looks so smooth and flawless! Fantastic work!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Thanks for following the progress, Julie! I appreciate all your comments along the way! ;-)
Deletelookin clean, pure, and fit for a queen. bravo!
ReplyDeletehope you'll have a moment to stop by where i have a giveaway today
http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/12/swedish-style-katrin-cargill.html
peace to you.
michele
Thanks for stopping by, Michele! I will check that out!
DeleteFabrizia, it's perfect. Awesome job.
ReplyDeletePaula DiFrancesco
I am so super impressed! :O
ReplyDeleteBoy I wish I knew how to do that! Absolutely beautiful. :)
Thanks Larissa! Believe me... If I can do it you can do it! ;-)
DeleteLOVE IT. GREAT ART WORK
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!I like this transformation a lot, Fabrizia!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Vicky
Thanks Vicky!
DeleteYou did a beautiful job on this dresser. I'm following on GFC and would love to have you follow me back. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. It runs from Wednesday through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/fabric-covered-can-pen-and-pencil.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Thank you, Debi! I will definitely follow you back... :)
DeleteDo you have a tutorial for the dresser to nightstand transformation?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I do not. I replaced the feet (to lower the height) and spray painted the chest. I will write a post later sharing how this transformation took place! ;-)
DeleteLove the bun feet! Amazing transformation! Good job!
ReplyDeleteRoz
Isn't it cute? I love them too!
DeleteHuge gorgeous improvement, great idea adding the bun feet. Visiting from Homemaker on a Dime.
ReplyDeleteJoy
Thank you!
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Keeping It Simple!
makingitfeellikehome.blogspot.com
Thanks Tricia!
DeleteSo great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina!
DeleteI must say that I really like how you switched up the feet. The little bun feet look as if they've always belonged. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you like the new feet! Thanks Cynthia!
DeleteWow! What a transformation! Great job Fabrizia! Love your blog. We found you at Keeping it Simple and we are joining your site. Hope you will visit us and join us too!
ReplyDeleteLinda and Jeannie @ The French Hen's Nest
Sure! I will join your blog as well. Thanks for stopping by and for the nice comment!
DeleteGreat job! I've always admired women who could do paint jobs. Wish I have you patience. :)
ReplyDeleteYou definitely gave this piece a new life! It looks fabulous. ;) Megan
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great transformation. So glad I found you on Elizabeth & Co. Patti
ReplyDeleteOhmigosh...GORGEOUS!!! I love it:)
ReplyDeleteKatie
www.funhomethings.com
Oh Fabrizia, it turned out so pretty. I'm doing one now and only hope it comes out nearly as nice!
ReplyDeleteHugs… Tracy@CottonPickinCute
good morning...wonderful job...I love to paint old, inexpensive dressers and make them beautiful and that is exactly what you have done...just became a follower...please come on over and visit...take a look at my older posts...I think you'll like them...ie: kitchen repainting etc...Happy decorating, Mariaelena
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how a little paint can totally transform a piece of furniture!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to stop by your blog from a blog hop! I'm following you now and am excited to see more amazing recipes! Feel free to stop by and follow
www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
Wow what a transformation! Love it!! You did an awesome job!
ReplyDeletewww.cinsarah.com
Very nice! I would've never thought to switch out the legs for bun feet.
ReplyDeleteHi There!!!! I'm Hanna. LOVE your blog and I love making new friends!!!! I am your newest follower:) HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! You can find me anytime at www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletexoxoxo Hanna
Wow, that piece had a really rough start! But it's a beauty now!
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation! I'm pretty new to all of this blogging too, just started in November 2012 so it's great to see others like me. I'm now following you and I look to your spray paint tips post.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I have an old dresser I am hoping to redo soon too. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI would love if you shared your idea on our blog hop: http://sneakyspoons.blogspot.com/2012/12/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop.html
Hi Fabrizia,
ReplyDeleteThanks for following back. Thank you so much for sharing this post at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop 29.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Joye and Myrna @ The Busy Bee's
Linda @ With A Blast
Thanks so much for linking up to Catch as Catch Can--your link was the favorite from last week's party!
ReplyDeletevery nice job on your transformation. :) sooo pretty!
Gorgeous chest! Great job, simple and elegant!
ReplyDeleteJenna @ rainonatinroof.com
Wow, great job...and what a great deal! Around here when it's solid wood (no matter how "distressed" it is) the CraigsList prices usually start at $200. I have to lurk for months to find REALLY good deals. Perfect size for a nightstand (and I love ANYTHING that adds storage! Visiting from Thrifty Decor Chick
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! It had such potential to begin with, and you really brought out the best in it! Found you through Thrifty Decor Chick's link up, newest follower! :)
ReplyDeleteApril Hoff
housebyhoff.blogspot.com
Don`t you just love a great furniture makeover. That is a beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation!and that piece had a really rough start! But it's a beauty now...
ReplyDeleteHotel furniture
...thanks foe sharing.
Love this piece. I would like to showcase it on my blog.I just can't believe this is spray paint. Mind Blown! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. I've never anchored anything to the wall. But thank you for posting this! I will need to get on that ASAP!!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those pieces I see, suggest to the owner it outta be painted and I get "What?!?!? It's wood! You can't paint wood!" Oh yeah? But it looks crappy! Haha!
ReplyDeleteYou made this tired old nightstand look like a gozillion bucks! LOVE it! I did the same thing with a nightstand of mine. The white paint made it look so much richer :-) I love your finished bedroom BTW too! (Visiting from Better After)