One of our most popular posts is how to stain and paint veneer furniture. Most of you will recognize the mid century modern dresser from nursery week since it will be Beckett’s once we finally finish the house.
I got an email from a sweet reader Liz who used the tutorial to refinish a roadside find.
Seriously someone had this dresser on the curb! I’m glad Liz was able to save it and turn it into a stunning piece of furniture for her home. Liz said:
I am still very thankful for your wonderful directions, they were very clear and easy to follow. I have gotten so many complements on the finished product! I am now on the lookout for more furniture to refinish, it was so much fun!
Thank you Liz for sharing your dresser makeover with us and for being just all around awesome.
I’m not going to lie knowing that people actually learn something from this blog makes me want to DIY something huge this weekend. Maybe I will just take on finishing the house myself. Pure adrenaline can accomplish anything right?
Have a great weekend y’all!
What a fantastic piece. Love it!! The wood looks so rich and I love the contrasting white too
It is a great combo!
Gorgeous makeover!!! Thanks for sharing
xo Kristin
I love it so much. Such a beautiful look
I know so beautiful! I love how her dresser has interesting top drawers. That sounds weird, but you know what I’m saying!
Love it! And that is the best feeling! Makes me want to find something curbside so I can use your tutorial!
I wish I could find something curbside too! I don’t think I’m that lucky! I bought mine off craigslist. I would love to see you use that tutorial!
oooh it looks beautiful!
That means a lot coming from the furniture makeover queen!!
Love it! Isn’t it fun to hear from people that read your blog and take something positive out of it? She did an awesome job.
Yes it’s pretty much the coolest thing ever! And agree completely amazing job by Liz!
Both pieces are fantastic! It’s so nice that Liz sent in pictures of her piece as well.
Thank you! I know it made my day when I saw that in my inbox!
lovely! I’m going to have to start scanning the side of the road a lot more carefully!
Haha make the boys do that!
I always panic when someone sends me a “we used your tutorial and…” post. It’s always been good but I panic. That dresser is stunning!
Haha I didn’t think about that but I guess it is a little terrifying!
The white with dark wood is one of my all time favorite looks. I’ve seen cribs like that too that I adore and can’t wait to claim when the day comes. And I cant believe what people throw out. I mean how can you not see the beauty in that!??!
I know! It has such great clean lines! I guess people just don’t want to attempt to refinish something they’ve had forever. Chipped laminate is a little discouraging but still it’s so beautiful why not try!
Such a gorgeous piece! I can’t believe someone left that on the side of the road!
Wow. Can’t believe someone wanted to ditch that. Looks amazing!
Wow, beautiful!