When I saw this piece at Value Village last November, I had to google what furniture company “Kroehler” was and if was worth the $29.99 asking price. This was my first mid century modern refinishing piece and while I’d do things a little differently now, I am a fan of how this one turned out. ClickContinue reading “Kroehler 8-drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser”
Category Archives: Bedroom Furniture
White Mid Century Modern Petite Dresser
A free mid century modern dresser on Facebook marketplace is a rare find – like a diamond in the rough! I message the person who posted it using a lot of exclamation points, tell them I can come that very instant, cross my fingers and pray that they pick my message to reply to. IContinue reading “White Mid Century Modern Petite Dresser”
9-drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser
I came across this gorgeous dresser on Facebook Marketplace. A gentleman was trying to clear out his neighbour’s apartment who had recently passed away. When I got to the place, it wasn’t in the best part of town and you could tell that the woman was a cigarette smoker. Usually, I’d pass right away butContinue reading “9-drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser”
Annie Sloan Oxford Navy Low Dresser
I picked up this cute dresser from Kijiji. A wonderful gentleman named Carlo was selling it for his elderly next door neighbour. It was the first piece I had the opportunity to try Annie Sloan’s new (at the time) Oxford Navy. My thoughts: I really like it but I find it really dark. I doContinue reading “Annie Sloan Oxford Navy Low Dresser”
Annie Sloan Olive Antique Dresser
Materials: Annie Sloan chalk paint in Olive Annie Sloan clear wax
Country Nightstands
Nightstands are always fun to reimagine! I picked these up while going to look at a different piece from a woman on Facebook marketplace. They were peeking out under a tarp and me, being my nosy self, asked to take a look. Made of solid wood, these were perfect for a country look. Click hereContinue reading “Country Nightstands”
Project #1 – My first piece ever!
The piece that got me hooked! After my accident, I needed my living space to feel less busy. I am still a lover of dvd’s and had Ikea’s Billy bookcase to store them. I looked online for a new dresser but found them all too expensive. So this is what I did instead. I foundContinue reading “Project #1 – My first piece ever!”
Kristin Lia Restoration 