Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Carmel Blue Dresser


I am always on the hunt for dressers and I found this one at the Flea Market.  It needed some serious work on the top, but was very solid and well built so I bought it.
Before:




When I got it home I got out my scraper and started to chip away at the veneer that was coming off.  I have found that for me the best way to remove veneer is with a hammer  and a Spackle scraper.  I angle the scraper under the veneer and then hit it softly with the hammer.  I make sure I really angle the scraper.  I had to remove all of the veneer from the top of this piece and it took me awhile, but it was worth it.  I next mixed up my home-made chalk paint in Carmel Blue and painted away. The last step was distress the edges and to dark wax the piece.








Love the old hardware













This was gone fast!


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10 comments:

  1. Your dresser makeover is fabulous. I adore the color and the hardware.

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  2. That color is fantastic! I did a post a couple weeks back on a slightly easier way to remove veneer if it happens to come in handy for any future pieces. :)

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  3. This IS Fabulous! I love love love the color choice and the original oxidized hardware!!

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  4. Hello, just found you via Coastal Charm and so glad I did!!!! Absolutely love your furniture makeovers, especially your color choices. I have so many white pieces, but after seeing all of your scrumptious aquas, I am definitely going to be adding more color into my home!

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  5. Hi Darielle, I love the dresser and your furniture. You have gained a new follower. Check out my blog at http://chicbytab.blogspot.ca . Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Visiting from Ivy & Elephants . . . this is a beautiful piece. I love the blue, and thanks for the tips on getting off the veneer.

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  7. beautiful work! that color is stunning. i share your love for beautiful furniture. visiting from Fridays Unfolded.

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  8. LOVE the color and that hardware is amazing!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  9. Gorgeous !!!
    And I love the hardware - I've done a couple of pieces that had the exact same - ( don't ask me why but they remind me of angels )
    And how do you make removing veneer look easy lol ?
    xox

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  10. What a lovely makeover, I didn't realize you could remove veneer, what a clever idea. I must say, I do love the color you mixed up it is gorgeous. I love the handles too, they are very similar handles on a chest I recently re-finished.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Lee :)

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