• About
  • Contact
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • Image Map

Southern Revivals

A DIY, home decor, lifestyle and interior design blog based near Savannah, GA.

  • Home
  • Furniture Makeovers
    • All Furniture Projects
    • Client Files
  • DIY Tutorials
    • Home Improvement
    • Projects
    • Style & Design
  • Crafts
  • Entertaining & Recipes
    • Entertaining & Party Ideas
    • Just Recipes
  • Travel & Life
  • SHOP

From Nursery to Big Boy Room | A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Revival

A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals

Just in case you missed the news, we have a new big boy in the house! We finished making the frame for his antique metal big boy bed first. Then I moved on to his wardrobe chest of drawers combo. It got a healthy dose of Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint in Shutter Gray and some marvelous layering of waxes. Here’s what it looked like before…

A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
Funny story about this piece, we found it at the dump. This is a picture of it just minutes after we took it off the truck. I almost gave myself whiplash the day I drove by and saw this gem sitting by the trash bins. In. the. trash. Can you believe that??

 

A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
Then I painted it this color. Forgive me, for I knew not what I did!
It was also before I really started painting furniture so it’s just straight paint. Nothing fancy. That was over 3 yrs ago.
A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
Around the time we were ready to make the transition from nursery big boy room I was working on this Anthro Inspired Typography Chest of Drawers for my store and I knew this was the direction I wanted to in with the new big boy room. {Funnily enough, I wound up buying this piece for the room, too!}
A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
Both pieces were done in Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint in Shutter Gray and layered in all 3 waxes. First a coat of the clear Furniture Wax, followed by some strategically placed Antiquing Wax with a little White Wax thrown in for good measure and awesome highlights.
A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
I just love this stuff!
A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
It reminds of edge burning in old photos…
A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
I chose these cast iron look pulls to go with the rusty patina of his antique metal bed.
You can see how we built a frame for the headboard and footboard and also how I sealed in the amazing patina, here.
A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
I was pleased with how well it mimicked the first piece I did.
A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
I added a little ceramic number 1 knob to tie into the Typography theme of the chest of drawers. His Papa added the dream catcher so he could get some peaceful sleep in his new room.
A Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Furniture Makeover | Southern Revivals
I’ll be sharing the reveal of his entire room on the blog a little later. In the meantime, you can join me in questioning my color choices for his nursery and get a sneak peek of his new room and how I transformed this custom built bookcase, here.
What do you think? Are you inspired to change up some of your own furniture now?

Jamie Lott

More Posts You'll Love!

  • Faux Driftwood Paint Finish Tutorial | Restoration Hardware InspiredFaux Driftwood Paint Finish Tutorial | Restoration Hardware Inspired
  • New Year – Time to OrganizeNew Year – Time to Organize
  • Vintage Entertainment Center turned Play KitchenVintage Entertainment Center turned Play Kitchen
  • The $20 File Cabinet MakeoverThe $20 File Cabinet Makeover

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers, Southern Revivals Leave a Comment

IF YOU LIKED IT THEN YOU SHOULDA PUT IT IN YOUR INBOX

* indicates required
Email Format
« Current State of Affairs: The Bathroom Renovation
DIY Christmas Advent Calendar with Cardboard Tube Treat Boxes »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow Me

Image Map

 

Popular Posts

Uncle Joe's Dresser Revival How-to | Answers to ALL Your Questions
Farmhouse-style Foyer Entryway Makeover

MORE FROM SOUTHERN REVIVALS

Classic Black and Gold – Tres Chic

Adding Color to Your Decor

DIY Craft Storage Shadow Box from Repurposed Printer’s Tray

white board and batten black door

Master Bedroom Makeover Update | ORC Week #3

Faux Apothecary Cabinet Toaster Cover Storage

Faux Apothecary Cabinet Toaster Cover

Southern Revivals is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Copyright © 2025 · Southern Revivals · Log in