The client wanted this tall dresser upcycled to something that her young daughters could use to store crayons, Play-Doh and craft supplies. She found different elements that she liked from several pieces of furniture, so the task was to put them all together into the perfect piece for the girls. The number one priority was… Continue reading Updated for Sweet Girls
This gorgeous dresser was given to me and I couldn't wait to get started. There were a number of obstacles that needed to be overcome, but considering the lines and styling of this dresser, I knew I had to make it work. For starters, the back of the dresser was damaged and wet, as… Continue reading The Little Dresser that Could…
Dressers seem to be in demand these days, so when I came across this one on Marketplace, I grabbed it. It was in pretty rough shape. There were a lot of scratches (and carvings) on the sides and drawer faces, and several of the drawer runners were either off or missing entirely (notice the uneven alignment… Continue reading Sad to Sophisticated
This dresser was a custom order, and unlike many of the pieces I work on, it was in great shape. It belonged to the client when she was a child and had sentimental value. It just needed a change to fit into her updated style. I love a challenge, but sometimes it's fun to get… Continue reading Just a Change
I purchased this dresser at a good price, as it needed a lot of work. When I picked it up, the owners told me that it had been built by his grandfather, and they were so happy that it was going to be rehabbed. As you can see, it had a lot of damage in… Continue reading “Cool” to Coastal
I have to admit that this was a tough one for me to paint. When I purchased this piece, the top was heavily scratched and split, and there was some damage on the one side, but I really really loved the finish. My solution was to repair and refinish the top and the damage to… Continue reading To Paint or Not to Paint
At first glance, this piece was in pretty rough shape. Ok, at second, third and fourth glance, it was a mess! But its original beauty was peaking through and I knew it could be beautiful again. Besides, they just don't make pieces like this anymore! … Continue reading They Don’t Make Them Like This Anymore
I found this dresser on Facebook Marketplace for a steal! When I went to pick it up, I discovered it was an absolute beast--it weighed a TON! The first thing I fell in love with was the hardware. I knew that whatever I did with this piece, the hardware stayed! Other than regular wear… Continue reading Beauty from a Beast
