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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Blah Dresser turn Craft Room Organizer ~

After the sale this past week, my "craft room" was a disaster a little messy. So I decided it was time to really organize my new space. Now I am sure you are all like me and have a ton of little things that need to find homes - so I decided to bring down a dresser that has been shoved in a closet upstairs. Here is the before:


It is a super sturdy piece - I believe it is teak...

I gathered my supplies

and I began to sand with this bad boy - oh, yes I am in love with my Skil Octo Sander!

I then painted the dresser black

Once everything was dry, I sanded the edges and brought him inside to his new location.

Now he looks good, but he needed a little character. So I stenciled on a number for each drawer - inspired by Miss Mustard Seed and Funky Junk Interiors.

The numbers were a bit bright, so I added a little stain to them and ta-da!

I love my new dresser (aka craft room organizer).

Linked to:
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Under $100 Link Party at Beyond the Picket Fence
Furniture Feature Friday at Mustard Seed Creations
Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Home and Family Friday at Home is Where My Story Begins

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32 comments:

  1. fleurcottageApril 27, 2010 at 4:25 AM

    nicely done! esp after the stain :)

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  2. Heather L.April 27, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    Wow, I had no idea teak could look that good! I love it!

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  3. Pam - @diy Design FanaticApril 27, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    Your dresser had good lines, but your finish & numbers made it modern & it looks great now!

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  4. 1 Funky WomanApril 27, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    I'm loving it! The numbers really add to it! Great job!

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 27, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Beautiful, Chelsea! I also like your accessories on top and the bulletin/memo board above. Great wall color, too.

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  6. Life in RehabApril 27, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    It looks totally different. You did an excellent job, and what a great way to hide your supplies!

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  7. Cathy~Mille FleurApril 27, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    You are a genius! Wonderful transformation...love it!

    I am looking all over for something I can paint those numbers on;)!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  8. Jackie April 27, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    that looks awesome! I love the numbers - what a cool idea :)

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  9. House QueenApril 27, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Once again...you are simply amazing! I love it! !!!

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  10. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageApril 27, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    The dresser looks great!! I really like the assesories you placed on the top! I am desperate to organize my craft supplies too! It's so annoying when I can't find what I am looking for.

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  11. ErinApril 27, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I love the numbers! Gosh, I'm going to need something like that soon. Baskets only hold so much...

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  12. SevenbeadsApril 27, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    You gave that old dresser new life. What an improvement!

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  13. AUDRAApril 27, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Looks GREAT!

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  14. coycoyApril 27, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    This is really cute! I like how you put numbers on each drawer!

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  15. Morgan//Nuts and BowsApril 27, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    This turned out so great! So jealous of your awesome sander!!

    ~Morgan

    Meet Virginia!
    Meet Virginia!
    Meet Virginia!

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  16. nina@themissadventuresofninaApril 27, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Oh, I want one!
    That looks terrific and is giving me an idea for a bedroom set...

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  17. Robin JohnsonApril 27, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Great job! Great idea to keep everything organized and the room looking good!

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  18. AngieApril 27, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Looks great Chelsea!!

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  19. KM StudiosApril 27, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Awesome!!Love to see new life in things

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  20. Mud Pie StudioApril 27, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    OK first, I need (read=want) one of those hand sanders. And second, I need to add numbers to the red dresser I bought off Craigslist. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  21. Patti @ Pandoras BoxApril 27, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    I just bought a teak headboard for my guest room and am now looking for a bureau...as i was reading your post I was screaming NO DON'T PAINT IT...but it really came out great anyway!! Well done.

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  22. SandraApril 27, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    What a transformation. I love it! I painted my twin's chest in a black and then antiqued the edge. Love it!
    Have a wonderful day.
    Sandra

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  23. ChrissyApril 28, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    That looks awesome! I love the black color and the numbers! Great work!

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  24. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceApril 29, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    OOO-AAA, I love it and what a great spot for such a great piece. Thanks for linking up!

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  25. Kristine at The Painted HiveApril 29, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    This turned out great and I love the little vignette on it too. I just linked up a similar (kinda) project to Miss Mustard Seeds party. Would love your thoughts if you've got time.
    Kristine
    xx

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  26. Miss Mustard SeedApril 30, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I love what you did with that dresser. I always have a tough time with those mid-century pieces that have such straight lines. I always go for the curvy, feminine pieces and shy away from dressers like yours. The distressed black paint and numbers really make this piece special. I love it and will have to look twice at pieces like that.

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  27. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseApril 30, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    brilliant redo!!

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  28. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalApril 30, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    The dresses looks so updated now. I see that you use floetrol. I have wondered if it makes a big difference when painting? I'll have to give it a try.

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  29. michelle b @ every little thing inspiredMay 2, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    awesome! just found you over at mustard seed and love what you did with it...! the numbers are striking!
    new follower alert! :)
    xoxo

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  30. Holly LefevreMay 18, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    I seriously love this. The numbers are such a great addition. I have so many pieces to finish...I must add numbers to one of them!

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  31. Becca RossJune 4, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    I love the numbers on the drawers. Thanks for linking up to Home and Family Friday. It's so nice to have you come party with us!

    Becca

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  32. ChrissieNovember 18, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    I love the look of this dresser. I am on the lookout for the prefect piece to do this way!

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