It’s so hard to find a really nice set of mid century modern nightstands. I came across these on a Facebook buy & sell group and immediately saw the potential! Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for the typical steps. Materials: Annie Sloan chalkContinue reading “Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Modern Nightstands”
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IKEA Cabinet Transformation
An IKEA cabinet transformed! I don’t typically work with IKEA pieces but something about this stood out to me. I had painted it using Annie Sloan’s Aubusson Blue but when Monica saw it, she had this incredible vision for it. The sides were cut flush with the cabinet bottom, the paint (a combination of ChicagoContinue reading “IKEA Cabinet Transformation”
Mid Century Modern Nightstands
Being able to refinish a piece for one of my best friends is so special to me. When Tori asked me to keep an eye out for a set of nightstands and these ones came up on Facebook marketplace, I knew I could make them beautiful. Click here for a list of basic supplies you’llContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Nightstands”
6-drawer MCM Wide Dresser
Sometimes a piece isn’t exactly what it’s advertised to be. During quarantine, I was feeling anxious about running out of things to paint. With my local thrift store not accepting furniture, it has meant that Facebook Marketplace is my go-to. I paid more than usual for this dresser and it definitely taught me a fewContinue reading “6-drawer MCM Wide Dresser”
How to remove decorative pieces on the front of drawers
So many mid century modern dressers have these decorative pieces on them. When I discovered that they could come off quite easily, what a difference it has made to my refinishing! Materials & Tools: Putty knife Vise grips Flat screwdriver Screwdriver (to remove original hardware) Poly Filla How I removed the decorative pieces: Remove existingContinue reading “How to remove decorative pieces on the front of drawers”
Vintage Farmhouse 5-drawer dresser
Look similar? That’s because it is! My brother’s girlfriend was so taken with the piece I did for my friend Monica (click here to check it out), that she wanted one for herself! We scoured Facebook Marketplace and finally found the perfect piece. The dimensions were pretty specific as it was for a nook inContinue reading “Vintage Farmhouse 5-drawer dresser”
Mid Century Modern Kilgour 10-drawer Dresser
This Kilgour & Bro. walnut dresser had so much potential. I saw it from the pictures. What I didn’t see in the pictures was the smell that came with it. I noticed it the second I picked it up but at that moment, what could I do? It was literally SO SO BAD. I droveContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Kilgour 10-drawer Dresser”
Modern Farmhouse Oak Table Makeover
I love learning new things. They excite me as well as making me nervous and scared all at the same time. My friend Nastasha sent me a picture of the table she had and the vision she had for it. While I hadn’t done anything like it before, I knew that I could figure itContinue reading “Modern Farmhouse Oak Table Makeover”
Old-fashioned Coffee Table & Pentagon End Tables
I love a challenge. I love learning how to do something new and having it actually work out! This coffee table and pentagon shaped end tables were in great need of an update. They had great bones- they were solid wood and in good shape. However, the hardware, the decorative wooden pieces on the doors,Continue reading “Old-fashioned Coffee Table & Pentagon End Tables”
Kroehler 8-drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser
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”
Kristin Lia Restoration 