Maple Dresser Makeover

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What are your thoughts when you see this little dresser?  Does it look dated to you?  Or do you think it shouts “farmhouse style!” Would you notice this dresser in a space or do you think it’s too blah to stand-out?

Personally, I like it as-is.  I think the light, maple wood has that beautiful aged patina, and I’m seeing a lot more light wood show up in spaces these days.

But I think it still needs a little something to really make it special again . . .

I’m walking through this maple chest makeover today as a guest blogger at Blesser House.

Have you checked out Lauren and her Southern-style DIY blog?  She is fantastic and so graciously invited me to share one of my makeovers on her site (what??? I know!! It’s an awesome opportunity!)

 

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You can see the full post here, and read about how sometimes you don’t need to paint an entire piece to make it special again.

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Antiques The Story Behind the Stuff

Wednesday 27th of April 2016

[…] though I found this month’s ago, my little geometric design maple dresser is still for […]

Lucy @ Patina Paradise

Thursday 28th of January 2016

I just adore what you did with this piece. The added pattern is just perfect and adds so much interest! I would love it if you shared it on our furniture only blog party... Friday's Furniture Fix at www.patinaparadise.com

Melanie

Thursday 28th of January 2016

Thank you Lucy! I will check out your party for sure.

Jean

Wednesday 27th of January 2016

Love the look . I'm so over all the distressed dressers out there. This could fit in with my modern style. I love the Turquoise. If it was mine The only thing I would do if it was mine is to cut the scalloped on the front piece straight. Enjoy

Melanie

Thursday 28th of January 2016

Thank you Jean. That is a good idea about the trimming the scalloped edge. That's probably a little past my DIY skills, I wouldn't want to mess up the natural finish of the wood too much. But I like the idea!

June

Wednesday 27th of January 2016

Perfect! I love it! Turquoise is always a good choice. I'm with you, the color of the wood is pretty and didn't need a lot to make it special.

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