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Thrift Store Dresser Transformation

By Jordan | Before and After, Projects

 Who doesn’t love a good find at a thrift store?  Well, I feel I had a great find.  Here is the beauty I picked up.  It is proof that good things come to those who wait.  I have been on the look-out for a dresser with curves like this one since last year.

 

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This dresser was built very well and even came with a huge mirror.  The price was right at only $35 at the Salvation Army store, and I was bummed since I had a $7 coupon at home.  (Whomp, whomp).  Oh well –  next time.  I loved the look of this dresser, and I still needed one for our second guest room.

 

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I selected a very soft blue with a touch of green in it by Valspar.  It is Lake Breeze.

 

 

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Here is a side view.  I just love the curves on this dresser.  I wanted to match the color of a similar dresser turned buffet that I saw last year at the home of my brother‘s girlfriend.  That was my inspiration.

 

 

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Here is a close up of the color.  Josie emailed a photo so I could match the finish as closely as possible..  Her dresser had a glaze, and my dresser needed something more.  I found the right glaze at Home Depot.

 

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 A little went a LONG way.  I will own this glaze for life.

 

 

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I didn’t want too much of an intense glazed look.  I applied a small amount with a sponge brush, and  then I took cheese cloth and wiped off the extra amount.  You can add more as needed.

 

 

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If you decide to do this, remember to wear gloves.  My hands were covered, and this is what they looked like after scrubbing.

 

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 I kept the original handles and sprayed them white to add some pop to the dresser.  Josie’s dresser had white pulls.  I love the look.

 

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I am thrilled with the finished project.  Slowly our guest room is getting furniture and coming together. Have you had any good furniture finds lately?

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  1. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Love the color and the white pulls. Beautiful transformation.

  2. Kim says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    That is a beautiful piece and what a deal.

  3. SoonerLaura says

    September 16, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    What a great price and an awesome transformation! Our thrift stores in north Texas don’t have much furniture and what I find is junky and overpriced! I paid $200 for something similar on craigslist – but it was worth it!

  4. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    September 16, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    Oh Jordan you did a wonderful job on this dresser! It turned out looking beautiful and I love that color.

  5. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    September 17, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    What a beautiful makeover you did here…love the color. Hop over and share it at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY party…at $35…it’s an awesome deal.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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