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Updating an Old Dresser Without Paint

By Jordan | Before and After, Decorating, Projects

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.

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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Now I feel the look is complete at last.

 

 

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I had to share the beautiful hydrangeas from Trader Joe’s.  I am loving that we now have that store in town.

 

 

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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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  1. Gloria says

    May 27, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Love love love this update! Where’d you get the pulls?

    • Jordan says

      May 28, 2015 at 7:04 am

      Gloria, I bought them at Home Depot.

      • Gloria says

        May 29, 2015 at 5:10 am

        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

          May 29, 2015 at 6:49 am

          Gloria, glad this will work. I have the four-poster bed, which is just a double, in another bedroom.

  2. Karen says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    Wow!!! Love the transformation! Would you share source of new hardware?

    • Jordan says

      May 28, 2015 at 7:04 am

      Karen, it came off the shelf from Home Depot.

  3. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    May 29, 2015 at 7:48 am

    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!

  4. Dana says

    July 29, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    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

      July 30, 2015 at 7:36 am

      Dana,

      I was feeling the exact same way about not painting this dresser. I love the updated look it looks classic yet modern.

      Cheers

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