A step by step guide to refinishing a dated, mid century modern dresser into a bright, boho beauty!
Category Archives: Bedroom Furniture
HPL Mobilier Tall Mid Century Modern Dresser
This gorgeous HPL Mobilier dresser sat in my basement for over 6 months because I didn’t have a clear vision of my refinishing path. A friend reached out looking for a tall piece and knew immediately when she saw this that it was the one. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll needContinue reading “HPL Mobilier Tall Mid Century Modern Dresser”
Mid Century Modern Kaufman Lingerie Chest
When I saw this piece on Facebook marketplace, I could tell it was vintage. I asked the seller to take a picture of the inside of the top drawer and saw the Kaufman brand. I was so excited despite it being covered in black paint. Materials: Circa 1850 heavy paint & varnish remover Circa 1850Continue reading “Mid Century Modern Kaufman Lingerie Chest”
Mid Century Modern Princeville Credenza
A gorgeous Princeville credenza was an incredible find at Mission Thrift Store! Materials: Annie Sloan’s Athenian Black chalk paint Annie Sloan’s clear wax Walrus Oil’s Furniture Butter Howard Products Feed-N-Wax How I refinished this piece: I started by sanding the entire piece. I used my Dewalt variable random orbit sander to remove the finish from theContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Princeville Credenza”
9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser
Thrifting is hit or miss when it comes to the style of furniture that I typically refinish. When I saw this 9 drawer, mid century modern dresser in great shape at Mission Thrift Store Hamilton, I was instantly in love. Materials: Walrus Oil’s Furniture Butter How I refinished this piece: I brought it home andContinue reading “9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser”
6-Drawer Mid Century Modern Krug Dresser
This gorgeous Krug Furniture dresser was already in amazing condition when I spotted it at Mission Thrift Store Hamilton. While it looks like there are 9 drawers, there are only 6! Materials: Walrus Oil’s Furniture Butter How I refinished this piece: With a deep scratch on one drawer, I decided to sand the entire piece.Continue reading “6-Drawer Mid Century Modern Krug Dresser”
9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser
Another Mission Thrift Store Hamilton find! This mid century modern dresser was in good shape when I found it. While the top had some scratches, I knew that with some hard work, it could be incredible! Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for theContinue reading “9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser”
Lowboy Waterfall Dresser
During lockdown 1.0, my parents found this outside a house just down the road from them. I love the sign the “donater” left on it! I scoured the internet for some inspiration and found this from Orphanswithmakeup.com. It is stunning! I hadn’t done much in terms of distressing so a free piece was a perfectContinue reading “Lowboy Waterfall Dresser”
9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Wide Dresser
This “dishwater blonde” mid century modern dresser is very well made. In it’s time, this gorgeous piece was stunning. Now, I’ve been able to update it to be enjoyed for many more years to come. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for the typicalContinue reading “9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Wide Dresser”
Hepworth Mid Century Modern Tall Dresser
This Hepworth Mid-Century Modern dresser is so wonderfully constructed. Built in Southampton, Ontario, this dresser has six separate drawers – the top row is actually 3 separate ones. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for the typical steps. For gel staining, here is aContinue reading “Hepworth Mid Century Modern Tall Dresser”
Kristin Lia Restoration 