FURNITURE BEFORE & AFTERS
DEC 15 - Tips & Resources
Ever wonder what pieces looked like before the drastic transformation?
Here are a few of our favourite furniture before and afters for your scrolling pleasure.
MCM WALNUT DRESSER RESTORATION
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Occasionally, we come across pieces with gorgeous wood that needs a little TLC to bring it back to life.
In this case, the walnut veneer was hiding under a coat of tinted lacquer. We made some minor repairs where the veneer was peeling off, and sanded to remove the old finish. The handles were painted black to provide some colour contrast, and the entire dresser was sealed with several protective coats of Danish Oil. Alas this mid-century modern beauty is ready to begin a new chapter in its new home.
BOHO RAW WOOD DRESSER
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I had a vision for this dresser the second I saw it. I love the warmth and richness of wood and wanted to pair it with a light, neutral paint colour. And this dresser was a perfect vessel for the combination.
The drawer fronts were sanded to expose the raw wood, and tan-washed with a watered-down solution of Fusion Mineral Paint’s Algonquin. The sides and handles were then painted in the same Algonquin paint, and everything was sealed with several coats of a water-based polyurethane.
TEXTURED SET OF NIGHTSTANDS
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This piece was created as part of the Furniture Flip Challenge from Makers Challenge Central. The theme was texture, and I wanted to try something I’ve never seen done before. After scratching my head for a while, I stumbled across textured wall panels from Home Depot. Using a combination of contact cement and Bondo, I securely glued the panels onto the drawer fronts. The nightstands were further completed with several coats of shellac primer, House & Canvas’ Angora Paint, and Varathane’s water-based polyurethane topcoat. My submission didn’t win the challenge, but I had loads of fun.
GREEN WITH ENVY NIGHTSTANDS
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I tend to stick with neutrals when it comes to paint colours but decided to challenge myself and was pleasantly surprised! Although the colour green isn’t for everyone, experimenting with colour in furniture is a great way to test out what colours you like in your home! As someone who is currently renting, painting walls is not an option, but colourful furniture most definitely is.
SCANDI-STYLE DIPPED DRESSER
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The dipped look is definitely very trendy, and I decided to follow along! I didn’t intend for this dresser to become Scandi-style, I’m pretty happy with the combination of wooden hardware along with House & Canvas’ Angora and Linen paint. Although this is probably my biggest transformation, I don’t plan on taking on any more pre-painted furniture pieces. It’s difficult to gauge the wood condition underneath the paint, or in this case, multiple layers of paint.
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