This little set of vintage chest of drawers got an update using a shipping pallet, new knobs, some fancy molding, added legs and, of course, paint. {Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint in Kitchen Scale}
She started out decently enough. Until I started taking her apart….
That fine laminate top is not stainable and since I needed the top to be stained, per my client’s request, it had to go.
Which left me with….nothing.
Add to that the fact the that the veneer is peeling and beyond repair AND on top of that someone has hacked off the bottom at some point and didn’t even bother to cut in a straight line.
People. Seriously.
And naturally there’s a hole in the back of it as well. So that has to be replaced.
And I was left with this. A sad little chest of drawers skeleton.
Some late night surgery was required where she received reinforcement of her top {to hold the shipping pallet panels that would make up her top}, a new bottom, molding and legs.
And finally she was ready for paint. My husband wants to know why I can never find a piece of furniture that only requires paint and not plastic surgery. I say, because it’s more fun this way!
It is always, always worth it! The drawers are done in Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint in Kitchen Scale.
The outside of the chest is stained. I’m really digging this two-tone look.
I adore the authentic finish this paint offers. It’s effortless!
And who knew a shipping pallet could be so lovely!
I seriously love the way this turned out. It’s rugged and worn yet cozy and elegant all at the same time.
Did I mention I’m in love with this paint?
{If you’d like more information on this paint or to purchase, please click the Milk Paint tab on my blog or contact me}
Let’s just call you the Furniture Whisperer! Seriously! This is an amazing transformation, Jamie! I must have no patience! I love the look of the stained wood and Kitchen Scale. I MUST have some Kitchen Scale 🙂
LOL Kim you are funny! You will love Kitchen Scale and I just happen to know where you can get some! 😉
Amazing revival! It looks great, pinned, sharing it, love it!
Debbie
Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😉
where do you find your knobs and legs?
The short answer is, anywhere I can! LOL For this piece I got the tulip bun feet and unfinished knobs from Lowes!
Wow….a little plastic surgery made this thing gorgeous! I LOVE that top….I think I might try that. It looks so farmhouse on the top! Great job!
Oh Jamie it is gorgeous!! I love the pallet top and legs!! Wonderful makeover!! ~ Lori
Gorgeous! I love this your blog. I am going to have to decide on colors so I can order some milk paint! I would love to know more about the stain, could you please share the brand/color? Pretty pleeeease? 🙂
I have a coffee table and end table 9 yrs old a lot of nicks on it would love to refinish any ideas
Awesome!
This is a great piece! I love the final outcome…. I find that it is hard to let go of pieces of furniture that you work so hard on… like is this other person gonna love it like i do…. .;)
I know just what you mean Lori! 😉
Is there any way to find out the color and brand of the stain you used?
Sure Kim! It’s Dark Walnut by Minwax
Jamie,
i just love all of the work that you do on here!! Everything is fabulous. My question is what do you seal your projects with? Is it with Miss Mustard Seeds products?
Hi Kimberly,
It really depends on the project. Most of the time I use a wax, like the kinds in Miss Mustard Seed product line, or other soft waxes – like the kind of products you’d purchase to seal chalk paints. In other words, I used a wax designed specifically for furniture. The brand is a personal preference of the user. Hope that makes sense! 😉
Do you use a poly over the stain and then the wax?? Or just stain then seal with wax?? Thank you!!! Beautiful piece
Hi Hanna, I only use one or the other, not both. It’s not necessary to poly and then also wax over top of that. However, with some pieces, I may poly the top and wax the bottom depending upon what the piece is being used for. Poly is best for tabletops, for example. Hope this helps! Thank you!
Hi Jamie. I’m working on writing a roundup post of some of the most inspiring furniture makeovers on the web, and wanted to ask your permission to use one of your photos of this wonderful makeover. I’ll have a brief description of the piece and a link back to your blog directly underneath the photo.
I would like to publish the post next week, so please let me know as soon as possible.
Thanks so much. I really love your work. And I love the color that you used on this piece.
Angie Kraeske
http://www.postcardsfromtheridge.com
I’d be honored Angie! Thank you!
Is the dresser body laminate? Or solid wood? I have a laminate dresser I’d like to update (similar to yours( and not sure if you can stain laminate. Thank you!
Hi Nichole,
I honestly cannot remember BUT laminate can be painted, it cannot be stained. At least not in the traditional sense. Just make sure to use a paint that is designed for multi-surfaces and doesn’t require a lot of extra prep in order for it to “stick”. i.e. paint with primer or a paint designed specifically for furniture