I rescued our old dresser from the trash and decided to give it a complete makeover. 😊 At first, I never imagined the final result would turn out so beautiful. ✨ I’m sure you’ll love my idea too. You’ll find the full article in the comments below! 👇👇👇
The first step in the transformation was removing the old material with dish soap and a metal brush. It took some effort, but it was worth it. Afterward, I applied acrylic paints that I ordered from Ozon. I wasn’t sure about the quality at first since they were quite pricey, but they turned out to be great!
I began by sanding and degreasing the surface before applying the first coat of paint. For the exterior, I chose a gorgeous green tone. It looked fresh and gave the dresser a modern yet vintage touch. To cover up the rough joints at the top, I added wooden moldings that I secured with construction glue and small nails.
Since the dresser was missing some drawers, I decided to make doors instead. I used pre-made moldings for the frames and reinforced them with corner braces. The doors were a bit tricky, but with the right tools, I was able to fix them in place with a staple gun.
For the panels of the doors, I chose metal mesh, which added a rustic, industrial look. I painted the mesh in gold before attaching it. To complete the vintage look, I repaired the hinges and handles with some antique brass pieces from my personal collection.
The final result turned out to be something I never imagined when I first started this project. Everyone who has seen it loves it! This dresser now has a second life, and it’s become a beautiful, unique piece in our home. I’m so proud of the transformation, and I hope it inspires you to try something similar!
