My sister recently asked for help with redecorating her living room. Although we haven't gotten very far in the process, I couldn't wait to share this dresser-turned-TV console makeover with you. I found this piece on her local Craigslist in Nashville and knew all of the carved detail made this one a keeper.
And, after a couple of coats of Vine Green by Benjamin Moore, it's now a bright, modern focal point for the room.
I'm convinced bright colors are the easiest way to revive a piece that's day has passed. And, on this piece, I love how you now see the detailing around the pulls in the middle.
Want to see another great makeover? Check out this painted credenza that Averill featured on her blog Odi et Amo earlier this week.
Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a find!! Amazing
ReplyDeleteI love the color you chose! It looks great.
ReplyDeletethat's fabulous!
ReplyDeletethat dresser is awesome and the green makes the details pop!
ReplyDeleteThe green is fantastic! I agree the bright color makes it say "Look at me"!
ReplyDeleteHow many coats did you use? And how did you sand it down, power sander?
Love.love.love it!!
ReplyDelete1FunkyWoman: She sanded only the top and then primed the whole thing. She used 3 coats of the green.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find and awesome color!
ReplyDeleteI am constantly amazed by how much a simple coat of paint can change everything!
ReplyDeleteEmily -- it looks great! I absolutely love the green; it works perfectly with the style of the piece and you're right, it really makes the hardware stand out.
ReplyDelete(And thanks for the shout-out! I'm so flattered you liked it.)
Wow! It's a great piece and that shade of green is fabulous.
ReplyDeletelove the detail and hardware!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! What kind of paint did she use?? I want to help my friend do this to some vintage nightstands. We are thinking PURPLE!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Alaina
this is AMAZING, you are so clever!I love green!
ReplyDelete@Alaina--She just used a semi-gloss bec. we wanted a little sheen.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful you did a great job! The green just makes it pop!
ReplyDeleteOH.MY.GOD. My brightly colored makeover heart just melted! I LOVE getting old furniture and bringing it to life with bright colors! AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteWow! what a pop of color will do for a piece. Now it looks so Today! fresh and currant. I am here via Averill's blog post and Sunshine award.It appears we are on there together. What an honor!! I wanted to check out the blogs on the list I am not familiar with. I love your blog and I can see why Averill put you on her list. I am so glad to meet you . Now I am going to go and look at some of your other post, Kathysue
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this, inspires me when I can to hit the local antique mall or Craigs List ect and look for my own!
ReplyDeleteLove the green and the detail it shows off!
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe you stole that from under my nose!!! Just gorgeous, how did I miss this? Well I suppose you deserve it because it looks great!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!! That green really pops!
ReplyDeletelove this hot color- love love love!! It just went from 1970 blah to 2010 HOTNESS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation! I love the shade of green you selected. It will make a lovely focal point in the room.
ReplyDeletexo,
cristin