Yes, there was plenty of the usual ugliness: bad hardware, too much details on the doors, hideous stain... but it also had cute doors and a good shape.
So I chipped off a few things I thought were "over the top". When I chip things off, I don't know why but I sometimes keep them. Like the crazy curly-cues on this dining room cabinet:
But in this case it served me well! Because after all was done I thought the top drawer was just a little too plain, so I added one of the old curly-cues and painted it up.
(the wall paper behind the cabinet is left over from a BIG project I have been working on for weeks now, and can't wait to share)
I really picture this piece in a little girls bedroom for some reason, hence the styling, but it would be perfect for any bedroom corner, or even a kitchen.
Super cute! I love your floors by the way.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I would love to know where you found that wallpaper? =)
ReplyDeleteHolly---come to Texas! :0) That would look GREAT in more than a few rooms in my home...
ReplyDeleteThat's not just a makeover, that's a miracle.
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again! This is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Oh my gosh, it's absolutely beautiful!! It's so unreal to know that it's the same piece in both pictures. WOW! It's awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou are brave to pick something up site unseen! I love it, it came out great.
ReplyDeleteAmazing job! The wall paper is very pretty, cant wait to see your other project!
ReplyDeleteYou did it again! Absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to see what you're up to with that wallpaper.
ReplyDeleteWow! That turned out great!I like the 3-tiered thingamabob next to it too!
ReplyDeleteYou always have such a good eye for pieces that your can turn around.
ReplyDeleteBRAVO! You have totally inspired me to paint my old ugly dresser instead of get rid of it. Looks fabulous...however, the drawers now stick when I try to pull them out. I have to give them a big tug to pop them out. Do you ever have the problem? If so, what do you do to fix it?
ReplyDeleteThis has GOT to be the ultimate ugly duckling story of all time!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. And WELL DONE!!
Donna
Beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteKudos Holly....you've done it again! Your ability to tranform a piece of furniture is amazing. You've inspired me!
ReplyDeleteJust found you blog today. Love it! I would love to feature some of your projects on my blog!
ReplyDeleteJust found you blog today. Love it! I would love to feature some of your projects on my blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much everyone!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to come to texas Jess ;) we'd have a blast~
As for sticky drawers, it really depends on what type of drawer it is. Some just sit on wood slats and some are on a track. If it is just on wood slats I would recommend sanding the bottom of the drawer with fine grit sand paper to make it smoother. If it is on a track you make have to buy new hardware if the track is bent or warped.
Good luck!
Ooops, forgot to answer about the wall paper. Can you believe that is from Home Depot??? Yeah, I was shocked too! It took me 3 different stores to track it down, but a few locations have specialty design wall paper so check your local stores, it was only $38 per roll!
ReplyDeletereally really gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow! Seriously, I was wondering what you could possibly do to make that thing look OK. Wow!
ReplyDeleteI just love your transformations and yes, it's very inspiring. I just don't have the time or the space, or the babysitter!! Might have to order something up from you sometime.
You never seize to amaze me! I wish I could visualize things like you do!!!
ReplyDeleteGIRL! You never cease to amaze me! That doesn't even look anything like the original piece!
ReplyDeletethank you holly - THAT's the wallpaper i've had in my mind the whole time and was wondering if it even existed!
ReplyDeletehopefully our HD will carry it
I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! Oh, and I love your bird metal tiered thing too.
ReplyDeleteLove it, Love them... did I say I love it yet?
It's amazing what paint can do!
ReplyDeleteI really love this one! I think it is fabulous and perfect for a little girl's room.
ReplyDeletedefinitely cute for a girl's bedroom. i totally see that!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love the added detail on the drawer and it was nothing you had to purchase in addition to the piece! I love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
It's beautiful Holly! You have totally found your niche!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Amazing! That is one of the best transformations I have ever seen!!! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteAnother F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S transformation piece! WOW!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOK...I want that one for the office too! Love it!
ReplyDeletei actually dreamed about this armoire the other night right after reading your blog for the first time.. inspiring!
ReplyDeleteSo, what do you do with the insides of these formerly hideous pieces? Are they painted white as well?
ReplyDeleteQuite a transformation- great job!