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Chippy blue dresser ——->>> calm white dresser

  • January 19, 2017
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I know I have previously said that I am “allergic to white paint”. 

But dang it! Sometimes it’s just the RIGHT COLOR to go with, ya know????

We just finished painting this dresser and I want to tell you how we did it!

 

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Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

I recently got to work with the At Home Store to do some decorating. I had decided that I would decorate the top of this table for the holidays.

But while I was playing with styling it, I realized how much I disliked the blue color dresser with our new gray and cream carpet. 

And with our wall color.

 

 

Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

In another room this piece would have been beautiful, but the “chippy” distressed pattern was just too much for me on our new carpet too.

So I decided to paint it.

 

Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

I dug out my FAVORITE off-white paint color: French Vanilla and chalktype paint brush. (Both available on Amazon). I use this color on everything. I used it on THIS mini blind project and THIS painted fabric project. I go thru French Vanilla paint like some families go thru milk.  For real!

 

And I slapped some paint on one drawer one morning while my entire family was sleeping.

A dropcloth may or may not have been used.

And yes, the handle was still on. You don’t need to remove handles to test colors. Seriously.

And for those of you who ask if I “get a vision in my head of how something will look”? No.

I get an impulse to paint. And I follow it.

Even at 5:30 a.m.

I liked how the one drawer looked, so I had the girls who paint for me at The Magic Brush removed all the handles and whipped it out proper. All off-white.

 

 

Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

And then we sanded all the edges of the drawers and detailed areas. 

Notice the drawers are still IN the frame while we are working on it.  Because ain’t nobody got time (or room) to be taking drawers out of the frame. Just slap the paint on my friends. No need to make it more complicated than it needs to be.

And also notice that the drawer is still full of 3rd grade art projects from my now 7th grader. I don’t empty drawers either. I am kind of a rebellious furniture painter. Lol. 

We sealed the dresser with a water based topcoat – Modern Masters MasterClear in Satin. I am not a fan of wax no matter how much people try to get me to love it. But you can’t leave chalktype paint CLEARCOAT-LESS. It’s thirsty. It MUST have a sealant. Apply it with the same brush. So fast and easy!

 

Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

And here is how the piece turned out.

It’s much more calming on this carpet.

 

 

Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

And the sanded back detail still gives it some interest.

 

 
Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

I love the peeks of the original blue coming thru!

 
Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

I will tell you that this top was a light wood when I bought it. I used THIS FINISH to darken it. (This is the same finish we use on cabinets too! You can get that video 40% off if you use the coupon PROJECT).

 

 
Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

I love how it turned out!

 

 

Painted White Dresser | Magic Brush

Sometimes, less is more. While the piece was gorgeous and wild before, it died on the carpet. 

But I feel like it sings now.

If you have a piece in your house that is bugging you, it may be time to slap a new paint color on it! Let me know if I can help?

And, would love it if you pinned the images below!

xoxo,

Jen

I have some great wall color ideas for you! Watch my free video of my 50 Favorite Wall Paint Colors for some great neutrals and farmhouse color ideas for your home !

 

 

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5 comments
  1. Pingback: 10 DIY Farmhouse Decor Projects | Merry Monday - Twelve On Main
  2. Marie says:
    February 14, 2017 at 9:50 am

    That white paint looks incredible! Your dresser would fit perfectly in my living room, now. Lol. Thanks for sharing your awesome makeover with us at Merry Monday this week!

  3. Grandmas House DIY says:
    February 17, 2017 at 9:58 am

    This really turned out beautiful – pinning to my furniture board! We would love to have you at our To Grandma’s house we go link party that opened this Wednesday morning and lasts all week!

  4. Movers and Packers Jubilee Hills says:
    January 5, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    I am so glad to read this post. Thanks for sharing this post.

  5. Movers and Packers Jubilee Hills says:
    January 6, 2018 at 9:06 am

    Thanks for sharing beautiful post. I liked it so much.

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