Sunday, April 14, 2013

Rustic Grey Dresser

For the two dressers I got at this auction, this was the one I got for free!  And funny enough it was in better condition than the one I paid for.

The top was already stripped, but the paint was chipping terribly on the rest and what the heck color is it?  Peach and darker peach?  

I know the chippy look is in, but this is not the right version of it! I knew I was going to have to distress the piece and whatever color I painted it would have to go with the peach since it would probably show up in the distressing.  


I Googled colors that are complimentary to peach and this was one of the photos that popped up.

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How perfect is that grey and peach combo?  I was totally inspired and found in my stash that I had a sample pot of Behr Stealth Jet color which is the match to ASCP Graphite.  Jackpot!
I thought it was too dark though and chose to do the first coat of paint in white and the second coat in the Stealth Jet in homemade chalk paint thinking the white would tone down the Stealth Jet.

The magic happened with the distressing!  Instead of the peach coming through the white did and highlighted all the layers of chipping paint and all the other textured details that were on the dresser.  The Stealth Jet color turned out to be the shade of grey that I wanted.  I can't even explain how happy I am with the results.


I stained the top with Minwax Dark Walnut, but there were issues with the top. There were six holes around the edge that were filled and stood out like a sore thumb.
I hated to paint the entire top to hide the holes, so I taped off a 2" strip around the edge--just enough to cover all the holes and did the same treatment of one coat white and the next coat in grey and distressed heavily.

It became a gorgeous added detail that I think brings so much to the overall look. I never would have done it if I didn't have to cover up the holes.  Now I am glad the holes were there!

I waxed the body and drawers with Minwax Finishing Paste and applied two coats of wipe on poly on the top.


I absolutely love the way it came out.  I chose to give the hardware a light coat of antique gold Rub 'n Buff after I soaked them in vinegar and cleaned them with a wire brush.  I think they look great with the grey!


The dresser is very big and it was hard to get a photo that really showed all the amazing texture and details.  I hope all the closeups really convey what it looks like.  It is my top favorite of anything I have painted.  I truly wished I could keep it just so I could keep staring at it.  Somebody must have felt the same way I did because it sold the same day I dropped it off at the consignment store--that has never happened before!

My almost 12 year old son asked me why I paint old furniture to look old again. How funny is that? I told him I made it better looking old furniture--he didn't get it.


Linking to:
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Dwellings
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Homemaker On A Dime
LilyWhite Designs
Kammy's Korner
Lolly Jane  
Cozy Little House
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 
Coastal Charm
Kathe With An E 
Elizabeth & Co.
The DIY Dreamer
If Its Not Baroque
Fluster Buster
Green Willow Pond
Rain on a Tin Roof 
The Real Housewives of Riverton
Not Done Growing 
{Primp}
Southern Lovely
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Embracing Change
Beyond The Picket Fence
Mom On Timeout
House of Hepworths
Domestic Superhero
Miss Mustard Seed
The Shabby Nest 
Redoux
Liz Marie
Six Sisters' Stuff
Funky Junk Interiors
Simple Home Life
Classy Clutter
One Project Closer
The Happy Housie
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31 comments:

  1. Beautiful job Susan! I love the white peeking out from underneath.

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  2. Beautiful! Love the layers of color and you were so smart to paint that band around the top!

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  3. Wonderful! I'm on such a grey kick right now...love it.
    Jen@http://onceuponatimecreation.com/blog/

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  4. That's a great solution to cover the plugs and keep most of the top wood stain! Turned out great.

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  5. Awesome, love love love. :) I nominated you for the Liebster Award. :)

    http://delusionsofingenuity.blogspot.com/2013/04/liebster-alert.html

    -andi

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  6. Oh wow, this turned out really nicely. I love the shade of grey you used. Would you link this up o our blog hop?? I think our readers would like this project.

    xoxo, Jordan.

    http://www.lilywhite-designs.com/2013/04/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-19_14.html

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  7. Very nice solution. With all the grey and silver I'm seeing on HGTV etc this will be a popular piece. Glad I found you at Life on Lakeshore Drive Link Party.

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  8. Turned out so pretty! Great solution for covering the filled holes! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  9. This is one of your fine pieces. It's like a rags to riches transformation. Great work !!!

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  10. What a great dresser! It looks great! Life to the full! Melissa

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  11. This is fantastic!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  12. Great job. Love the colour and the border on the top. I laughed at the wedding picture-thought it was a jab at the peach.

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  13. This looks amazing! LOVE the color! Would love it if you would link this up to Give Me The Goods Monday: 1 Party, 5 Blogs! http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/04/give-me-goods-monday-link-party-4.html
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  14. Oh I am loving this! The band of paint around the top is a great idea. I'd love it if you would share this at "What We Accomplished Wednesday," at Green Willow Pond. It is live right now. Have a great week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  15. I love your new look! Best of all I love FREE! What a deal! I am a new follower from southerncharm! Have a great day Nicole!

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  16. Thanks so much for joining the “OH WHAT A HAPPY DAY” link party today!

    I am your newest follower!
    http://chixnuggetsandcookiebutts.blogspot.com/

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  17. Wow, I love it! Great job, the stripe on the top is perfect too!

    Thank you for spreading JOY and sharing at the Oh What a HAPPY Day party.

    Holly at Not Done Growing

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  18. Susan
    Love that grey! I like the detail to the top, too. Great job!
    I'm visiting you today from Wildy Original. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
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  19. The grey trim is a stoke of genius. A beautiful remake.

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  20. I love the grey paint! Looks great.

    Stopping by from Six Sisters' Stuff. Have a great weekend!

    Julie @ This Gal Cooks

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  21. Visiting from Inspire Me party - love the dresser, especially the painted border you added to the wood top. Great job!

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  22. What a nice make-over: so much better!!! May I invite you to come link it up at our party at http://www.finecraftguild.com/party-63/ ?!I would love to see your beautiful creations there!

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  23. The dresser looks great. I like the colors and all the distressing. That's cute what your son asked you about! My husband has freaked before when furniture that I've painted and distressed has gotten scratched in our many moves. I'm always telling him. I like the beat up look, it's fine. He thinks I'm crazy! Visiting from the Shabby Nest link party. Have a wonderful day! ~ Jamie

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  24. I love the way you solved your problem with the top! It adds another layer of interest. Just a beautiful dresser! ... And your son is not the only one who doesn't get it. My favorite story is when we had a young couple come to one of our sales and the wife fell in love with a distressed buffet. The husband said she could buy it if we had some touch-up paint so he could fix it. We were all cracking up. He couldn't believe it when we told him it was supposed to look like that!

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  25. Gorgeous! Great locution too - tucking that idea away for later :)
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  26. Love it! I saw this on Elizabeth's and Company's features. Thanks so much for sharing at my party. Featuring tomorrow. -K

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  27. I chuckled at your son's response...too cute! You did a great job on that dresser. I never ever would have thought to try to find a color that would go well with the peach, but you pulled it off, and it looks fabulous! Love the treatment on the top, and the way you cleaned up the hardware. I'm not the least bit surprised it sold in a day. Lucky buyer. :)

    Debbie

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  28. Nice article as for me. It would be great to read something more concerning this theme. love the dresser very much furniture shops

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  29. Beautiful job on your dresser! I love the two toned top. Thank you for sharing at Throwback Thursdays!

    xoxo
    Denyse

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  30. HI! I really appreciate you linking up to the Curb Alert! Saturday Trash Day Link Party last week. I would love for you to join us again this weekend and link up any Trash to Treasure projects you would like to share. Hope to see you soon! http://tamicurbalert.blogspot.com/2014/02/curb-alert-trash-day-link-party-2.html
    Tami @ Curb Alert!

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