Friday, January 21, 2011

A makeover for my chest!- LOL



     I have this dresser that needs a makeover. It's in great shape. No nicks or bruises and best of all, it was free!!  It's just not my style-what is my style, you ask?  Ballards and Horchow are my two fav decorating magazines-I LOVE them and am thrilled when they arrive at my door-so I can peruse to my heart's content and start checking off on my invisible wish list in my mind!! (Ignore the junk that's on and around this chest!)
     I love a handpainted look but the sides are in great shape so they're staying black!  I'm also a little lazy because I love me some classic black furniture so it's just the drawers that need some jazzing up and new hardware-the rich wood top is pristine so I'm not changing that either-I love adding the jewelry to the outfit, don't you?  So, what do you think, any of my inspiration pieces speaking to you?  I'll keep you posted-gotta fly-Claire
  
Antiqued Mirrored Chest
Oriental Furniture Hand Painted Bamboo Design ChestStein World 3 Drawer Hand Painted Accent ChestWayborn Redhead Hand-Painted Chest
Wayborn Alicia Hand Painted Bombay Chest"Selma" Chest
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5 comments:

  1. It has great bones...keep the top stained...drawers paint a design and leave the sides black...looking forward to seeing her after her makeover.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. All of your inspiration pics are wonderful. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I just picked up a dresser/buffet at the thrift store yesterday and am trying to decide what to do with it.

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  4. I agree with Linda - keep the sides black and the top as is and do something creative with the drawers. Have fun!

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  5. Wow, great assortment of ideas. I have to say that if it was me, I would just change the front. But I'll look forward to seeing what you do to make it "all yours."

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