It's another 'Mommy Needs Pretty Things' dresser revival done in a Pottery Barn inspired black distressed. This beauty's job will be to hold toys in style!
I did this one for an old high school friend of mine who liked the idea of toy storage that didn't have to look like toy storage. You can find the one I did for myself in my Revivals - Before & After album.
Not too much just distressing. Just enough to add character.
Add some lovely water hyacinth baskets...
Some pretty stuff on top...
And, voila', Pottery Barn's got nothin' on me! You'd never guess there were toys in there, would you?
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Wow, Jamie! This is seriously amazing. Beautiful makeover!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!
DeleteWhat did you use to sit the baskets on? in the before picture it looks like there is nothing there.. and the after there is some sort of board or wood so that the baskets don't fall into the drawers. am i making any sense? hahha!
ReplyDeleteYes! You make perfect sense. I have to rework the inside on some of the pieces to accomodate the baskets!
Deletei have the same question...i want to do make a dresser into a console for tv components and need to have a flat surface...any advice?
ReplyDeleteYou know what, it honestly depends on the piece. I've never been able to do the same thing twice! That would be too easy!
DeleteWhere are the baskets from??
ReplyDeleteThese are from Lowes.
DeleteDid you paint it then distress or stain/ distress? I want to try this :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat color stain did you use???
ReplyDeleteLove your idea after you painted did you add a gloss finish so the paint dosnt peel off.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work !! I have an OLD OLD coffee table I was just going to re stain a lighter color but originally wanted to do it black. What did you use to get this look ?
ReplyDeleteFound you on Pinterest. I'll being doing tons of furniture revivals soon! This will come in handy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat black paint do you use?
ReplyDeleteCan you pull out the baskets and show what you use in there to keep them up? I need to do this with an old piece of furniture I have but I haven't been able to think of what to do where there drawers used to be.
ReplyDeleteI would also be curious to see how you keep the baskets in place. a piece of plywood?
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much! Please be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel for upcoming videos on some of my techniques:
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Thanks again!
Love all your revivals. What paint / stain / finish do you recommend for wood furniture like this?
ReplyDeleteI looked at your YouTube and there was nothing on this type of work!
DeleteI wonder the same. Really interested in trying my own projects, but don't see any clues to how you do your work.
DeleteAnika & Janell,
DeleteMy YouTube will be in full swing at the beginning of the year. I will be offering basic painting and furniture refinishing tutorials. I do not offer tutorials or step by step instructions on my custom pieces as these are one of a kind, custom pieces for my clients. However, my videos will teach you the skills necessary to DIY some pieces of your own so I hope you'll join me and stayed tuned. Thank you!
WOW! This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. The size and functionality of a dresser that doesn't look like a dresser! Hoping to be able to find a "How I did it" section. Brand new to Pintrest :)
ReplyDeleteI always knew you were good at taking something and making it useful and more attractive
DeleteYour ever loving RGAN
Oh wow that is fantastic, I cant believe you have managed to make the dresser look so god. Do you have any tips for newbies on reviving furniture?
ReplyDeleteI just want to know how to do this type of distressing! grrrrr.
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