Restoring a dresser

How to strip and sand a stained and varnished vintage dresser to a natural wood finish

Right after we got married, Anthony and I shared a twin mattress on the floor in our first house because it was the only mattress we had (mine from college). That set-up lasted a few weeks until we bought a new mattress and a secondhand bedroom set from a local thrift store. We stripped the shiny varnish from the set of dressers and gave them a coat of satin poly to modernize them a little (key word: a little). You can see them in our first house tour. We also added some new hardware I found…

I purchased this antique dresser from a friend who lives down the street from me. Isn’t she a beauty? The mirror was in excellent shape, no scratches or anythin…

This is my own dresser, and I’m in awe! I sanded the top and drawers because they desperately needed it after 14 years of use. Then I simply sealed them. The color is @dixiebellepaint in Deep Sea. I love the matte finish with the shine of the wood. I couldn’t be more happy with this flip! #dixiebellepaint #dixiebelle #bestpaintonplanetearth #dresser #furniture #furnitureflip #furnitureideas #diy #masterbedroomideas #furniturepainting #furnituredesigns

If you are a budget conscious person like me, but want quality furniture pieces, you might need to get your hands dirty! Good quality, real wood furniture is expensive if purchased new! If you've got the money for that, go for it! For me, I love to find old pieces with good bones, good style, but just need a little TLC to bring them back to life! I've shared before that my oldest son, Joshua and his wife, Sarah, are expecting their first baby in December! We are all so excited! I found an…

Achieve a modern look with our DIY Pottery Barn dresser makeover! In this easy DIY furniture project, I’ll show you how to refurbish an old dresser to create a DIY Pottery Barn dresser look alike. Whether you're new to upcycled home décor or an experienced DIYer, this is the perfect project to add a stylish touch to your home.

Step into the intriguing world of furniture refinishing, where potential hides beneath layers of old paint and varnish. Lovely vintage pieces, and precious heirlooms – all can be transformed without the elbow grease of stripping. Discover a better way to restore charm, character, and life to furniture, by learning how to refinish them without resorting to stripping. Sharing step by step how we restored the top of an Victorian Eastlake chest.

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Meesha | Furniture Flips | DIY Home on Instagram: "Comment the word “LIST” and I’ll send you all the supplies I used. Do you think the added hardware was necessary?? I was so happy to find this solid oak dresser built in the 1990s on Facebook marketplace. I’ve been wanting to work on something similar with a cool shape for a while. #beforeandafter #furnitureflip #diy #diyfurniture #1990s"

Before and After craftsman dresser refinished

How I gave a vintage dresser a modern makeover by stripping the finish off, and refinishing by using a combo of stains. Stain details included as well as sources.

Loring 3 Drawer Dresser Walnut - Project 62™ | Refinishing Furniture | Shabby Chic Furniture Ideas | Shabby Chic Cottage | Diy Furniture. Have a look at our worn-out trendy furnishings selection for the absolute best in unique or custom, handcrafted pieces from our dressers #frenchantique #shabbychicbathrooms #Diy

How to restore and makeover any old dresser using DIY Paint. Restore a dresser bound for the trash with my easy tips.