Sunday, August 15, 2010

Mexican Pine turned Shabby Chic

So I have been very fortunate not to have to buy any furniture for our new nursery (besides the crib).  I have been transforming funiture we have around the house to match the nursery decor!


This is a dresser my husband had in his office (which is now the nursery).  We've had it for about 8 years...how it has managed to keep off of my 'transform and make better list' I haven't a clue but her time has come!

This hardware was a booger to remove but I succeeded!!!

If you have hardware attached this way, use plyers and a flat head screwdriver to pry the pieces out of the wood.



Yes, I am painting red over carpet....27 weeks pregnant and a heat index of 111 can do crazy things! Not a drop thank goodness:) I used a semi-gloss latex paint by Behr. I just had the paint guy a Home Depot match it to the red in the bedding. It was a perfect match!





I used my 3M sanding block to scuff up every edge and then followed up with Minwax Dark Mahogany stain to add to the aged look!

Now for my favorite part...the hardware!


I found these super cute large glass knobs at Hobby Lobby.  Unfortunately I needed 5 and at $7.50 each I had to wait until they were on sale.  But I did get them 1/2 off after waiting patiently:)







Before...


After!

Thanks so much for stopping by! 
~Ashley

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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 15, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Wowza!!! I love this, it's fantastic! I love the read, it gives a completely different look!
    lifeofperks.blogspot.com

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  2. Tales From My Empty NestAugust 15, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    The dresser turned out great and I especially love the knobs. So many people have commented on finding great knobs at Hobby Lobby. I want to check out there for knobs to use on a dresser I am re-finishing. Your nursery is going to be so cute. Can't wait to see the finished room. Love & blessings from NC!

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  3. UnknownAugust 15, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    wow, that is amazing! LOVE the knobs! great job!

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  4. UnknownAugust 15, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    beautiful. i'm so in awe of your creativity and commitment(27 weeks preggo?!)
    awesome job.

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  5. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingAugust 15, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Love the distressed red & the knobs fit it just perfectly!

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  6. Korrie@RedHenHomeAugust 15, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    I recently did a similar transformation! I love the knobs you chose.
    http://redhenhome.blogspot.com/2010/08/im-such-sucker-for-red.html

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  7. trishAugust 15, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Are you kidding me?! :o) That is so cute!!
    Sincerely ~ Tricia
    ps. I have a new little button on my blog titled "bartering" and I would love if you dropped by. :o)

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 15, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Oh what a cute piece. I love the color and I would never have dreamed it is the same chest. Love the addition of the glass knobs too. Beautiful. Hugs, Marty

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  9. - Brittany aka Pretty Handy GirlAugust 15, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    I am so glad you shared this! I have a very similar dresser and bedroom set in our master. My husband was mortified that I've been thinking about painting our bedroom furniture (all except the bed.) Luckily I have a gifted vanity that will get the split to make two nightstands. No guilty feelings painting that. But, the dresser has kept me undecided. I'm fearful of the vertical size of it and of our two boys trying to climb on it. I should just anchor it to the wall, but I just don't like the size.

    Phew, sorry this comment turned into a book. I guess I've been trying to think this through too long. Anyway, love your dresser!

    Brittany
    http://www.prettyhandygirl.com

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  10. AnonymousAugust 15, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I love the red! Perfect - and the knobs are gorgeous!

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  11. WendyAugust 15, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Great color choice and your waiting for the knobs paid off...they look perfect :)

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  12. CindyAugust 15, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Beautiful! I love it.

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  13. UnknownAugust 15, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    So gorgeous. I'm so excited to see how this entire nursery comes together. I'm loving the unconventional color combo's!
    Plus, I feel these colors will "grow" with her (but I have a feeling she'll go through several room revamps in her time! ha!).
    Great work :)

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  14. ChelseaSalomoneAugust 15, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    WOW! It looks awesome!!

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  15. AntiqueChaseAugust 15, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Looks so much better... painting red over the carpet had me LOL.. something I would do!

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  16. The Autocrat: HaleyAugust 15, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Oh very fabulous! Love the big chunky knobs too!

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  17. 3LittleByrdsAugust 15, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful. I love it. Your little girl is getting such a precious room.

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  18. BrendaAugust 16, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Beautiful! I love the RED! I did the same thing when I was expecting my last child. There's sometihng about the nesting stage!
    Congratulations to you!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 16, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I love the new dresser!!! I had a VERY similar dresser and painted it in black (yawm, I know, but I love it....). Anyhoo, how did you go from the two-hole required pull to a one hole pull? Did you use a filler? I'd love to switch out my hardware, but the two hole thing is really holding me up!!!

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  20. Laura @ House of Thrifty DecorAugust 16, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    WOW!! The dresser looks great. I really like the glass knobs, they really pop against the red.

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  21. Sara JensenAugust 16, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Love it!!!

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  22. Shannon RichardsonAugust 16, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Hi! I am in the process of doing the exact same thing to a chest of drawers and armoire our for baby's nursery. I am almost 30 weeks with our third child, and I am also doing this project inside!! Yours turned out amazing!!

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  23. Stephanie WadasAugust 16, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Absolutely adorable. LOVE the red!

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  24. KristineAugust 18, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    LOVE this dresser! I have a few questions- what color red did you use? Do you have to prime before you paint? i have a few pieces to paint before our baby #4 comes along (I'm 31 weeks-so I better get moving!) God bless you- i absolutely love your blog, so inspiring! :-)

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  25. SueAugust 21, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    I am lovin' the red on this chest of drawers!! It looks great and how nice to have a 'freebie" from another room to re-use.
    :-) Sue

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  26. AshleyAugust 21, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    Hi, I can't remember how I stumbled on your blog, but that dresser is the cutest! I have a question though, when you do the dark stain, do you just rub it on over the paint and then wipe it off? I haven't re-purposed anything yet, but I've got something in mind!!

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  27. JaneanAugust 22, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    ashley, beautiful and much better.

    i'm not pregnant. i still paint on a drop cloth over carpet or anything i please....coz i can. :P

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  28. Heidi @ Budget Wise HomeAugust 24, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    This looks fabulous! What an amazing transformation.

    Heidi@ budgetwisehome.com

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  29. Heidi @ Budget Wise HomeAugust 24, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    This looks so fabulous! What an amazing transformation. I'm in love with those knobs.

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  30. Chic Magnolia'sAugust 24, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Very cute! I'm redoing and old desk for my boys' room. I'm going to get that wax for the aged look. Great tips, as always! thanx :)

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  31. UnknownAugust 24, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    I can't wait to see the final un-veiling of the nursery and the total package...isn't your sis prego too?

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  32. UnknownAugust 30, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I love those knobs! This turned out so cute! I have a project I am doing and plan to get knobs just like those but in pink. If only I can get it finished. :)

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  33. KimMalkSeptember 2, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful, you'd never know it was the same piece.

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  34. UnknownSeptember 15, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    So beautiful , and also appreciative creativity, Looks so much better than first picture, colour is also nice.
    Good job done.

    shabby chic furniture

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  35. Margaret - French Provincial FurnitureMarch 14, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    The knobs are so expensive but it's worth the price.The old dresser turns out into a new and elegant dresser.I just love it and it's so beautiful.

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