It’s been on my to-do list for more than two years now and it feels so great to say that I’ve FINALLY painted our little antique dresser!!!
I introduced you to this beauty a few weeks ago when I wrote about my maiden voyage with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint HERE.ย I fell in love with it when we were shopping for Baby Mercer’s nursery (*note that Baby Mercer is now almost two years old and goes by Carson).ย I knew right from the beginning that I would paint it white, yet I still wanted to find a way to keep the character (read: cigarette burns) in that gorgeous wood top.ย I chose to paint the base with Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint in Old White and just a quick coat of wax over the dresser top and drawer knobs definitely brought some life back to the stained wood.ย I absolutely LOVE how it turned out – the cream colour sets off the beautiful wood tones just right!
I am really am beyond thrilled with how it turned out!!!ย So thrilled in fact, that I hate to put it back into our super boring guest room, which is definitely in need of a makeover itself.ย Although I am tempted to overhaul the entire room tonight, I promised Brady myself that I would focus on one room makeover at a time.ย So it seems that since I’ve already committed to making a room for Carson (you can check out what we’re planning HERE), my dreams of a luxurious guest room will have to wait.ย I suppose that’s really okay because, if I’m being honest, I have absolutely no clue what I want to do with it yet anyway.
Instead staying up all night redecorating our guest room, I found a few more things to paint to tide me over:
I think these empty antique frames will look lovely grouped on the wall over the dresser (just as soon as I choose a spot for it).
Have you taken the Chalk Painting plunge yet?
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looks great! Love that you left the top wood ๐
Thanks Bre!!!
Love your dresser. I, too, like that you didn’t paint the top. The frames are also fun! Visiting from Grace at Home.
Thanks so much Heather!!!
The dresser looks great and I am absolutely in LOVE with those frames!!!!
Thanks Nicole!!! I can’t wait to hang them up!
Love that dresser and the top has pretty great character. Thanks for linking to TTF!
Thank you so much Linda!!!
I have used chalkboard paint but not chalk paint. Beautiful dresser and frames.
Thank you! I haven’t tried chalkboard paint yet, but I’m definitely on the lookout for a great project for it!
This turned out fantastic! Can’t wait to see it in person Kristi!
Thank you! I know you’ll love it ๐
Hi Kristi,
This piece is gorgeous now. Great transformation.
Trish @thedecoratoraholic.blogspot.com
Thanks SO much Trish!!!
The dresser looks great! Love the wood and cream combination. I have a children’s antique rocking chair that I am wanting to chalk paint- still working up the courage.
Thanks Kris! Working with Chalk Paint really is super easy. You could always work on a practice piece as I did (here’s a link in case you missed it: http://makingitinthemountains.wordpress.com/2014/04/02/experimenting-with-chalk-paint/) before you tackle the one you’ve been dreaming up ๐ I’m sure it will look lovely … be sure to share a picture once you take the plunge!
WOW! Fabulous job! So creative how you left the knobs and top stained wood! Great contrast!
Thank you SO much Colleen!!!
Very quaint!
Thanks!!!
I just love your dresser!! And I just love Annie Sloan Chalk paint. I just posted a project I painted on Flaunt it Friday…where I found your post. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you SO much Kathi!!! I’ll definitely check it out!
So pretty! I love the warm wood top against the white! I’ve only used ASCP once, but I loved it! Thanks for sharing at Best of the Nest!
Thank you SO much Pam!!!
Kristi, your dresser turned out so great! I love how distressed it is, and that you kept the top wood toned (to keep that “character” ๐ ) It’s such a pretty piece!
Thank you SO much Lisa!!! I’m still a total newbie at this, but I’m really happy with how it turned out too ๐
This dresser looks gorgeous! I love the wooden top too. Visiting via Think Pink Sunday! Have a great week. V@ Sprout’s House xox
Thanks SO much V!!!
i LOVE how the dresser turned out! Such a great job. I love using chalk paint. The frames are adorable too!
Featuring your dresser tomorrow evening (Monday 4/28) on Project Inspire{d}! Thanks for linking up!
Oh wow! Thank you SO, SO much Steph!!!
Beautiful! So simple and nice. I love the color and the distressed top, too!
Thank you SO much Leslie!
Cute makeover!
Thanks Sherry!
The dresser turned out great! Love the combo of stain and paint. Thank you for sharing it and your Thai Steak Salad at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!
Blessings, Deborah
Thank you SO much Deborah!!! Wishing you a fabulous week as well ๐
Those antique frames are beautiful! They love great with the chalk look.
Thank you!!! I can’t wait to get them up on the wall!
Your dresser came out great! I haven’t ventured into chalk paint yet, but my oldest dd’s dresser needs an update…hmmm. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday linky party.
Oh Elene, it’s SO fabulous to work with! You should definitely give it a go!
I’ve never heard of chalk paint before, but your results are gorgeous!
Thank you Mandi! The no prep and easy painting have me totally addicted now!!!
love your refinish! pinned
Thank you SO much!!!