When I came across this older dresser I knew it had so much potential for a custom makeover. The softly curved drawer fronts and pretty feet were a big part in my deciding to paint it in a soft buttercream and rose blended color palette and to apply a colorful floral transfer to the front. I always begin a custom project with a full check of the condition of the … Read More
Let’s take a look at two finished projects, the Admiral Nelson Dresser and the Naval Reserve Dresser and compare two different products that I used to add the gold trim accents. This was the second Stacked Dresser restoration that I have done in navy with gold trim. On my previous navy dresser project I used Annie Sloan Gilding Wax in Bright Gold, to accent the trim on the drawer fronts. … Read More
This double stacked dresser was definitely showing its age and to be usable again it would need some repairs done on the drawers and the missing hardware replaced. I decided to match the original hardware style of Hepplewhite pulls in bright brass and this became my inspiration to paint it navy. I like to keep some natural wood on a piece when possible for interest and to show some ‘history’ … Read More