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dresser in Krylon brushed metallic spray paint, horchow inspired dresser, metallic dresser, metallic patina dresser, metallic stenciled dresser, pewter dresser
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I’m so excited about today’s post. I rescued this dresser from the back alley late one night several weeks ago. I had been looking for a dresser to fit in the hallway to use to store our picture albums, Cd’s, camera’s, i pad and cell phones. Low and behold, this dresser showed up a few days later and fit the space requirements exactly!! As you can see, it wasn’t in bad shape, but some of the drawer sliders were not installed correctly and there was a few chips in the lovely MDF here and there. First thing I did was remove the ugly plastic hardware and patch up some of the dents with wood filler. After that, it sat in my garage, while I tried to figure out what I wanted to do with it. One of my friends mentioned that she really liked the metallic patina furniture turning up at places like Restoration Hardware, Ballard Designs and Horchow. I started thinking this might look really cool – particularly because this dresser is very plain – it’s definitely not an antique piece with a lot of detailing and quality woodwork – and I couldn’t quite picture it with a chalk paint/glazed/distressed finish. So, I decided to start pinning and find some metallic furniture that I liked the look of. Here’s what I came up with: Source
This last picture (above) is my favorite and the one that inspired my dresser. I love the color, which to me looks like a combination of silver and gold patina. I also love the contrasting color and detail of the plant {I think it’s a plant} painted in gold. I thought about the possibility of mixing some of the silver and gold metallic spray paint (by Krylon), but then I came across this:
It’s Krylon brushed metallic spray paint and comes in three or four different colors, but it was nickel that caught my eye. It truly looks like a combination of silver and gold! I picked this up at Walmart for $3.50/can… and then waited very impatiently for a nice clear day {which didn’t happen for about 2 weeks!}.
First of course I lightly sanded the entire dresser and then primed it with Kilz. I chose to brush on the primer, rather than buy the spray, but I think if I could go back I’d definitely use the spray. I had read on other blogs that for a silver leaf patina it looks better with the primer underneath to show the brush strokes. I found with the brushed metallic paint, however, that it would have actually looked slightly better with a smoother finish underneath. NOT enough for me to redo it though!
I applied 4 coats of the spray paint. Of course I ran out and had to buy another can {I always underestimate the amount of spray paint I will need}. So this dresser took exactly 3 cans of paint.
I knew I wanted to do some kind of stencil on the front, and when I saw these screen panels at the dollar store, I thought they’d make perfect stencils, and I was right! What’s even better, is that they came in a pack of 2, so I could tape them both to the dresser and this made the work much faster.
For the stencil, I mixed Deco Art acrylic paint in metallic pearl and champagne (equal parts) and added a few blobs of this pewter acrylic by Amsterdam. The pewter is almost identical in color to the spray paint on the dresser, so I thought adding a little would keep the tone similar. This stenciling was a little tricky. I was very careful not to overdo it on the paint {so as to avoid seepage under the stencil} and had to leave the stencils taped on between coats. It took 4 coats to get the color I was looking for, but it was worth it!!
As you can see, I started my stencil in the middle and then worked on extending it to the bottom and top. The main reason I chose to do it this way is because I wanted to have the main part of the flowers in these stencils in the middle of the dresser.
After the stencil was complete, I let it dry for 24hrs and then lightly sanded any rough spots. I coated the entire dresser with 2 coats of poly acrylic in satin.
I’m so happy with how it turned out…
The hardware I found at Home Depot. I normally would not recommend putting the hardware on last {ie – drilling the holes after painting}, but I wanted to see where to place the knobs in relation to the stencil design. See how the ones on the bottom drawer {above} are situated right in the middle of the flower? I didn’t measure at all, just used the stencil as my guide as to where to drill. I think these knobs work perfectly with the dresser. They are very simple and don’t detract from the detail in the stenciling. They were also cheap – 8 knobs cost under $10.
I also decided to add some contact paper to line the drawers. Who knew finding pretty contact paper would be such a challenge? There are some really HIDEOUS patterns out there – fake wood {hello! I’m trying to cover up the fake wood!}, very 70’s floral, ugly marble, and of course gingham. What about some cool quatrefoil or lovely damask, people? I did find a website that had some nice patterns, but it was $65 for a roll. Um… not in my budget, considering the dresser was fareeee! After much searching, I did find some pretty silver and white damask at the dollar store, and it was the only roll, so I snatched it up. I think it looks quite pretty!
Now here it is housing all my media “stuff”!
It’s so nice to have all this stuff organized and in one spot in the house!!
Here are a gazillion more photos:
I just can’t get enough of it!
Here’s one last before and after:
I will be linking up at the lovely parties listed here as well as:
theGLAMguru said:
Wow! This dresser looks absolutely stunning. I loveeeee it ❤
Claudine said:
GREAT job, Kathryn!
I was looking for an idea to make a dresser into an entertainment unit and found this one.
I have a dresser I love and want to take a drawer and put a shelf instead to go below my tv. Right now I have an Ikea buffet there. It doesn’t match.
But anyway, Loved what you did with this dresser!
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks!!
Hani said:
Wow.. I love it! Thanks for linking up at friday fun party
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said:
Wow, very cool and unique transformation!
Mandy said:
Kathryn, thanks so much for sharing this at Project Queen this past week! It is beautiful. I’m really wanting to re-do something in metallic. You’ve inspired me to go for it!
I hope you come back again this week to link a project up again!
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks so much! I would love to link up!
sharone123 said:
This is a stunning transformation! I love it! Those stencils…you called them screen panels? What are screen panels? I have not seen anything like that at my dollar store. I think it is so awesome….I have a piece of furniture in the garage that I want to redo for my master bathroom…and I have also been seeing that paint…and wanting to use it on a project…now I just have to find those screen panel/stencils, or something similar. Thanks for the inspiration! I will be your newest follower just as soon as I am done typing the message!
Sharon
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks! I found the screen panels (that’s what they were called on the package) at Dollarama in Vancouver in the craft isle. I think they are meant to be hung on a wall – kind of like decals, but they are not sticky. They have little holes in the corners (for pins?). I’d love to see how your dresser turns out – I really love that Krylon brushed metallic paint!
Terri said:
Wow! That is awesome! You did such a fabulous job!! Don’t you love when you find those “treasures” in someone’s trash?! Thank you so much for linking up to it’s a Party!
Decorating Insanity (@vintagechicks) said:
Found you over at SNS. I love this piece. I would love for you to share it at Furniture Friday going on now; http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2012/03/furniture-friday-10-and-link-party.html
xo…mONICa
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks! Would love to link up!
Anna said:
What a fantastic transformation! I love the metallic finish, and the stencil on the front is gorgeous! I am working on my own dresser at the moment; just have to finish off the last touches before I post it up. Thanks for the great inspiration!! xx
Anna (My Design Ethos)
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks! Would love to see yours when your done!!
Debbie {visual eye candy} said:
Looks great, I love the metallic paint!
Amy said:
Amazing change, it doesn’t even look like the same dresser!
Linda @ it all started with paint said:
I’m stopping by from Debbie-Doo’s …
This project turned out great! Thanks so much for the inspiration …
🙂
Linda
http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com
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Alisha Keim said:
This is FABULOUS. Great work.
Thanks for stopping by SnugasaBugBaby.com
I am now following via linky followers.
Katherines Corner said:
Ummm wow!!! this is so beautiful! Hugs and wishes for a lovely week ahead! P.S. I’m your newest linky follower
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks! I’ll head over and follow back! 🙂
cassie said:
that is so fun and glamorous! great job!
Judy said:
That is such an awesome transformation. I just love what you did with that dresser. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.
Mrs. Delightful said:
Awesome transformation! I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-6.html
Mrs. Delightful
http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
thistlewoodfarm said:
Visiting from Debbie Doos! Your project is amazingly creative! I love all the inspiration.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
blessings,
karianne
Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer said:
Great transformation. It doesn’t even look like the same piece of furniture!
Vicky Koesel said:
I love it! Metallic furniture is classic and modern great restyle.
Barbara said:
Stopping by from the Burlap and Denim Link Party.
Amazing job! And with dollar store ‘stencils’??! Love it! Want to try this on a metal file cabinet I have….thanks for posting and for the inspiration!
Following you now:)
Barbara @ http://chase-thestar.blogspot.com/
Amanda Richards said:
Great makeover! I LOVE that you used stencils from the dollar store, I’ll have my eyes out now. Thanks for linking up at Burlap & Denim.
Cathy@My1929Charmer said:
Love it, and hink it’s pretty good you found your stencils at the Dollar Tree. Love that store. I’m thinking about stenciling my staircase wall, so i’ll look for this “stencil”. Love the price. Your dresser turned out really beautiful. dont ya hate having to run out to get more paint!!! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best!
MariaElena said:
It looks amazing! I love stencils!
sherry said:
I found you on Debbiedoos and I have to say this turned out gorgeous. I’m now a linky follower and I would love to know you followed me back. Thanks
Ugly Duckling said:
Will do!!
Christine said:
WOW! My jaw hit the floor-seriously!! I can’t believe that’s the same piece of furniture! I know I have passed on pieces that have looked just like that at yard sales and thrift stores…I will not do THAT again!
Thanks so much for stopping by and inviting me to your lovely blog. I am also your newest follower via Linky 🙂
http://www.firsthomelovelife.com
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks so much! Would love to stop by and visit you too. 🙂
joy2journey said:
I found you at Debbie Doo’s Newbie Party and what a fantastic job you did on this dresser!
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks so much! I really enjoyed this makeover.
Misty said:
How fun! I love it, what a transformation! Thanks for sharing. ❤ from your newest follower and fellow newbie blogger 🙂 Please follow back!
~Misty
http://www.413sparrowlane.com
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks! Would love to.
Kathryn
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks, I will!!:)
Olga@StardustDecorStyle said:
OK… how can someone follow you? I don’t see any Followers button around here!
Ugly Duckling said:
That’s strange! I’m not sure why my sidebar and follower info is not showing up with the direct link to this post. You can go directly to http://www.uglyducklingtransformations.wordpress.com and that should bring up everything – sorry for the hassle!!! I will try to figure out what’s going on! 🙂 Would love to check out your blog too.
Kathryn
Olga@StardustDecorStyle said:
Such a nice makeover! Love the stencil!
I’m visiting from Debieddos and I’m glad I found you! I’m now your newest follower!
Would love to see you over at my place too!
Have a lovely week!
debbiedoos said:
Holy moly you would never know that is the same piece. What a great job you did. So glad you joined the newbie party. Always nice to have you.
Katie said:
Holy cow! What a transformation!!
I would love to have you link it up at Fantabulous Friday going on now!
http://littlebeckyhomecky.blogspot.com/2012/03/fantabulous-friday-4.html
Hope to see you there!!
Ann said:
Stunning redo. Quite a labor of love. The stencil is gorgeous.
Cloches & Lavender said:
You did a beautiful job I love the stencil. Very pretty.
MeganV said:
You’ve done a beautiful job with this dresser. I found your blog through the Heather Lovely’s link party. I’m your newest follower. Megan
Britt@Interestosity said:
What a transformation!! And using screens from the dollar store!! AWESOME! Your dresser is gorgeous!
heather said:
Love how this turned out! gives me inspiration for a dresser I have been wanting to paint.
Would love to have link this up at Sunday Round UP!
3 blogs = 1 party
xx
Heather
http://www.heatherlyloves.com/2012/03/sunday-round-up-1_8663.html
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks! I will!