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MCM Boho Vintage Dresser
A step by step guide to refinishing a dated, mid century modern dresser into a bright, boho beauty!
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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 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”
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”
White Sewing Machine Table Makeover
I was gifted this vintage sewing table by my cousin. Her grandparents purchased it many years ago and her grandmother sewed many pieces with it. Can you believe that the sewing machining still worked? I had hopes of this being used as a small desk or entry way table. Materials: Zinsser Cover Primer Annie SloanContinue reading “White Sewing Machine Table Makeover”
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”
Kristin Lia Restoration 