Sunday, March 14, 2010

yucky to yummy!

Karl and I recently added on a room to our home that we made in to our master bedroom. I wanted some new/custom furniture but as usual there was no room in the budget...So I found this dresser at a yard sale for $10.00. (it came with the mirror but I am going to use it for a different project)


It clearly had seen better days. I believe the previous owner used it in their kitchen - so it had lots of dings and scratches on the top and the inside smelled like rotten food.

Jingles has to check everything out...



After what seemed like days of sanding, painting, and some new knobs this is what it became!!:






The color is Behr Premium Plus Ultra (primer built in) in Ozone. This paint is my new favorite. It's a little pricey but it only took one coat and the color was perfect!!




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66 comments:

  1. Summer RaeMarch 14, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    Beautiful! You did an amazing job.

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  2. TeriMarch 14, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Gorgeous! How did you get out the rotten-food smell?

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  3. Pam - @diy Design FanaticMarch 14, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Stephie, you definitely have a good eye for color & a great bargain! Good job.

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  4. Sarah AKA The ThriftressMarch 14, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    A-MAZING! I love it!
    Sarah

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  5. Kelly @ Make It Sparkly MamaMarch 14, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Wow, what a total transformation! It is gorgeous!

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  6. UnknownMarch 14, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Amazing what some tender loving care and paint can do for a piece. Great transformation!

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  7. KaysiMarch 14, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    That is a great transformation! I love the color now and it looks so modern and new

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  8. Mama ThompsonMarch 15, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    Love it! Great color!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 15, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    Amazing transformation!

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  10. Sonja @ Craft-WerkMarch 15, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    This has turned out beautifully. Honestly, I wouldn't have had the vision that it transforms so nicely. Your choice of colour is fab! Love it!
    (Stopping over from Girl Creative)

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  11. JulieMarch 15, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Love the color! It looks great! Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules

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  12. UpstatemammaMarch 15, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    That came out so nice!! Some people just have a knack for seeing this kind of thing - you are obviously one of them.

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  13. JulieMarch 15, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful dresser! I recently did one VERY similar to this! You can see mine here:
    http://lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-need-your-vote.html

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  14. MarianneMarch 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    A stunning makeover! The details are so much better looking now.

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  15. TiffanyMarch 15, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Nice job, it's gorgeous!

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  16. My So Called Creative Life...March 15, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    What a beautiful dresser. Great Job!

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  17. Megan GunyanMarch 15, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    It's so beautiful. The detail is awesome. I love the color, too! I'm a fan. Great job!

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  18. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 15, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    This bureau has such a nice shape to it and beautiful detail...you did a great job and I love the color you chose to paint it! Pat yourself on your back!!

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  19. Paddywack DesignsMarch 15, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    It looks great... did it really only take one coat? I bought some for my trim and it looks like I'm going to have to make two coats.

    I love your dresser, such an elegant shape.

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  20. beth kruse custom creationsMarch 15, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    i love how the detail looks so sophisticated now. the color is perfect!

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  21. Nancy's Daily DishMarch 15, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    It just looks so fresh and pretty. I love the color you chose!

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  22. Carrie @ Cottage CozyMarch 15, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    That turned out fabulous...Jane sent me over to visit from "Blondie's Journals"...so glad I stopped by!

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  23. CharleneMarch 15, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    WOW your chest turned out wonderful! Love the color you chose. I came to tell you that the SPRING goodies you sent Jane at Blondie's was great! CUTE! What did she send you? Charlene

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  24. FrouFrouBritchesMarch 16, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    GORGEOUS!

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  25. Jen Sue WildMarch 16, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    This turned out great!!

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  26. Magic BrushMarch 16, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Did you spray it or roll it? Love, love, love the color. I am thinking about investing in a sprayer this week since my business is doing more and more furniture all the time. Let me know if you spray!

    Stop by my painting blog and say hello sometime!

    Blessings, jennifer

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  27. Denise MarieMarch 17, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Girl, you were blessed to get that for $10!!!

    You made it yours. I've heard you can use Vodka to wipe down olden furniture to get rid of the smells. I've considered getting a little nip of it to use for that purpose.

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  28. chrisMarch 17, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    I love how your dresser turned out. Well done.

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  29. SoniaMarch 17, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    I love how the dresser got transformed into such a beauty..Great job!

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  30. Megan @ Megity's HandmadeMarch 17, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Love the color! I have a little dresser that needs painting, but I just can't commit to a color.

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  31. concretenprimrosesMarch 17, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Its lovely. How wonderful that you saved it.
    Kathy

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  32. The Single NesterMarch 17, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Ooh . . . I love that color! Ozone!

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  33. ShaunnaMarch 17, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    It's wonderful! And I do love the color! I LOVE repainting furniture..found you through power of paint..so happy I did! I'm jealous of this piece! :) -shaunna

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  34. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 17, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Awesome makeover on your $10.00 dresser! Hope you have a FUN day:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  35. SabrinaMarch 17, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    What a great find! Love the color choice too!

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  36. Tracey @ My House of GigglesMarch 17, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Oh this looks so lovely! Love the colour! I just painted a dining hutch a very similar colour :)

    Tracey
    myhouseofgiggles.blogspot.com

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  37. The House CreativeMarch 17, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    so gorgeous, and I just love the color you used! Beautiful!

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  38. KatieMarch 18, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    10 bucks! No way! Amazing. It's gorgeous- I'd love to find one like that and make it over. Love it.

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  39. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 18, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Your chest looks great. Love the color you chose. Would not know that was the same piece of furniture.

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  40. RenéMarch 18, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    It's gorgeous!!! Jingles looks like a sweetie too.

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  41. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceMarch 18, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    OM goodness-that color is fantastic. I love Behr paint. Thanks so much for linking up!

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  42. UnknownMarch 18, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Great transformation! I love the color! You took it from sad to sensational! Great job!

    Cheers!
    Tina

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  43. LoriMarch 18, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    What a difference. It looks so much better!!

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday!!! Please join me next week for another great party!
    Lori

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  44. UnknownMarch 18, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Love the color you chose. :)

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  45. AnnaMarch 18, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    you got a great deal on that dresser, even if it was a lot of work to clean and paint, the end result is amazing, I love that color!

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  46. KelleyMarch 18, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    I love the color... fabulous!

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  47. Low Tide High StyleMarch 18, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Really beautiful, I love the color and how wonderful that it only took one coat! And our doggies have to check everything out too! Great transformation!

    Kat :)

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  48. AnonymousMarch 18, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    So pretty!! Love the color! Been seeing a lot of this gray/blue type color around. Looks wonderful!!

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  49. Krista@RustikChicMarch 18, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Awesome! What a bargain and I love that color. Good job. :)

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  50. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingMarch 19, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    LOVE it! What a beautiful piece and I love the color you picked. Glad to hear you liked the paint... I've been wondering if they are worth the extra money.

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  51. AtticmagMarch 19, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Lovely redo -- use it in good health! Hope you will have time to come take our tour of the Architectural Digest Home Design show. -- Jane F

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  52. Barbara MatsonMarch 19, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Wow, I love the dresser and the paint colour. Just curious did you get rid of the smell? If so, how? I re-painted a garage sale desk for my son, primed the whole thing with a odour blocking primer and it still smells like a barn!

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  53. KimMalkMarch 19, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    This looks so fresh. Nice find.

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  54. Wendy March 19, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    I love it!! What a difference!!

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  55. WendyMarch 20, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    BEAUTIFUL! Great color!

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  56. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenMarch 20, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    What a transformation! I love that color. So calm and peaceful~perfect for your new bedroom.

    Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden!

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  57. Kelli WMarch 20, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    That looks awesome! I love the color:) I went out today looking for piece to makeover....no luck so far though!

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  58. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseMarch 23, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    wow wow wow. i loooooove that piece. great transformation! (maybe try a light glaze to bring out the details even more??)

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  59. Andy PorterMarch 25, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    That looks gorgeous! I love all of your decor on top too! Thanks for linking to Creative Cats!

    XOXO,
    Andy

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  60. ShaunnaMarch 25, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    I love that I already commented, but am equally impressed with this piece...please help me find one like it!! Ok, if it's okay with you, I'm going to feature you on my Saturday Shout Out this week! Be sure to check back to see your post linked! -shaunna :)

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  61. Love Of QuiltsMarch 25, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    What a lovely piece...paint is one of the wonders of the blogging world....it does amazing things.(Oh Please no glaze)PREFECT THE WAY IT IS.would you mind if I featured it on my blog.Trish

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  62. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMarch 27, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Beautiful Stephie! I love the color you used. What a beautiful piece!

    Thanks for linking up!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  63. KaceyMarch 29, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    Wow - what a great find! Only $10 and SUCH a transformation! Love it.

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  64. Miss Mustard SeedApril 1, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    I LOVE this dresser and how it turned out. The gray color you used looks lovely and is very fitting for the piece.

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  65. savvy stitchJune 30, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  66. Bring Pretty BackSeptember 11, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    It looks gorgeous! I was thinking of trying the paint/primer combo... now I will. Thank you! Love this gorgeous color.
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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