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”
Category Archives: Furniture Makeovers
Mid Century Modern Honderich Walnut Dining Table
This walnut Honderich dining table was in great shape when I picked it up from a wonderful woman named Rhonda. It had belonged to her parents and was the source of many happy family gatherings. Materials: Howard Products Restor-A-Finish in Walnut Howard Products Feed-N-Wax How I refinished this piece: There were only a couple ofContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Honderich Walnut Dining Table”
Mid Century Modern Media Stand/ Credenza
This well loved piece had a former life as a tv stand/ media unit. The top was Arborite (not wood and not able to be sanded) so my vision included more paint than I usually do. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for theContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Media Stand/ Credenza”
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”
Knechtel Mid Century Modern Sideboard
This Knechtel sideboard came from such a loving home. When I picked it up, the owner let me know that she was happy I was the one who purchased it because she knew that I would take good care of it. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here forContinue reading “Knechtel Mid Century Modern Sideboard”
Bottom of Mid Century Modern Sideboard
When I saw it on Facebook Marketplace, the seller said that it was one piece, that it wouldn’t come apart. After I showed the pictures to a fellow refinisher, he told me that he was almost certain it was two pieces. I took a drive to see it and after really taking a look, theContinue reading “Bottom of Mid Century Modern Sideboard”
Top of Mid Century Modern Hutch Transformation!
When I saw it on Facebook Marketplace, the seller said that it was one piece, that it wouldn’t come apart. After I showed the pictures to a fellow refinisher, he told me that he was almost certain it was two pieces. I took a drive to see it and after really taking a look, theContinue reading “Top of Mid Century Modern Hutch Transformation!”
Kristin Lia Restoration 