September 27, 2012

Blue & White Waterfall Dresser

I know Fall is officially here but I have to share this beach inspired dresser.
My clients, Brett and Christine, bought a new house and were looking for a few pieces to add to their new digs.
They have a beach cottage style and asked me to transform this dresser to fit their style.
My clients usually tell me exactly what they want but Brett & Christine left this one all up to me.
Pressure!!
 
 BEFORE
 
 
AFTER
 






 
I stripped the original paint and removed the veneer on two of the drawers.
In the Before picture you can see a decorative piece in the center of the top drawer. My clients wanted that removed so I popped it off and I love how it looks!
 
I primed (that's the white you see peeking through), painted with homemade chalk paint, sanded and sealed with wax.
 
The paint colors I used were Aspen Aura and Swiss Coffee by Behr.
 
I love Fall but this dresser already makes me miss Summer!
 
 
 


7 comments:

  1. Love this piece Helen. Does NOT look anything like you started with. Love the black hardware. Amazing work, you got a great eye.
    Anne

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  2. Beatiful piece. I love the color combinations.

    Cynthia

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  3. You did a great job with this piece. The distressing is lovely!

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  4. I love the two colors and distressing. I have a vanity makeover project and thinking on a royal blue and very light grey.
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  5. Helen what a beautiful piece. I like the color combo you chose. Thanx for coming to THT!

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