Do you have an old piece of furniture that you just can’t paint because of sentimental reasons? Or maybe you just don’t want to make a commitment to paint? I have one left over from my childhood, and I just can’t bring myself to paint it. Today I have a way of updating an old dresser without paint, and I think you will like it.
The furniture in question is an Ethan Allen dresser that we use in our bedroom. A while back I decided to change the pulls, and that small step helped give it an updated look. In case you forgot, here is the before.
Here is the in-between. There is nothing wrong with the dresser, but the look was too traditional for my tastes these days. Even though I switched out the pulls and bought these new ones., the old mirror was still attached and looking a little granny.
While shopping at Home Goods, I found a new mirror that would be perfect for the bedroom and help give it the vibe I have been looking for. It was less than $30. The mirror is more sleek and not as traditional as the original.
Now I feel the look is complete at last.
I had to share the beautiful hydrangeas from Trader Joe’s. I am loving that we now have that store in town.
It’s amazing what these two changes did to bring a younger look and feel to the room, and I didn’t even have to paint.
Cheers!
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Gloria says
Love love love this update! Where’d you get the pulls?
Jordan says
Gloria, I bought them at Home Depot.
Gloria says
Thanks Jordan. My daughter just inherited her grandparents Ethan Allen bedroom furniture complete with 4 poster bed. This up date is perfect. Thanks for posting and sharing.
Jordan says
Gloria, glad this will work. I have the four-poster bed, which is just a double, in another bedroom.
Karen says
Wow!!! Love the transformation! Would you share source of new hardware?
Jordan says
Karen, it came off the shelf from Home Depot.
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Oh Jordan…I so know what you mean…and stay tuned to a future post of mine and you will know that great minds think alike! Have a great weekend!
Dana says
i my gosh, I have an Ethan Allen dresser just like that from grandma. It’s too nice and high quality to paint. I wanted to change the pulls. I love those you picked out. Thank you!
Jordan says
Dana,
I was feeling the exact same way about not painting this dresser. I love the updated look it looks classic yet modern.
Cheers