Back in January, when I picked up my really gross white dresser, I also picked up this mid-century dresser for $50. It was in need of some serious work, but I liked the look of it.
I actually didn’t strip this one, just gave it a light sanding and a coat of primer. Then I filled all the imperfections and chipped veneer. I like doing that after a coat of primer because it’s easier to see exactly where you need to do repairs. I really wish it would have been in good enough shape to stain it, but the veneer was pretty bad.
Then after sanding all the wood filler I gave it another coat of primer.
Originally I planned on painting the dresser grey, so I primed grey, but at the last minute I decided to go for a deep Navy blue. I’m glad I did because I love it!
I did manage to get blue paint in my hair and ALL over my hand/arm. I had smurf hands for a few days.
Then after hauling it into the basement, I decided I love gold dipped legs so much that I would “dip” this piece too! So back out to the garage it went for a quick gold dipping! Notice no actual “dipping” occurs, only taping and spraying.
I just painted the original hardware gold and put it right back on. I love how the popcorn tin lampshade and gold decorative spheres bring out the gold!
This bad boy is actually going into the guest room… which is way too hideous for me to show you for now, so these pics were taken in the play room! I hope you like my navy mid-century dresser re-do with gold dipped legs as much as I do!
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Laura says
May 9, 2013 at 3:07 amWow! It turned out so elegant! The gold dipped legs were the perfect touch!
Robin @ Happily Home, After says
May 9, 2013 at 5:43 pmLove that! I have a very similar credenza that belonged to my hubby’s grandma. I’ve wanted to paint it for some time now and I’m going to have him look at your post cause your “after” is perfect. Love those gold dipped leg, certainly the designer touch there 🙂 Can I ask what color / brand paint you used?
Jessica McGurn says
May 9, 2013 at 8:08 pmThank you so much! For the primer I used Rustoleum 2X grey primer and the blue paint I used Rustoleum 2X “Gloss Navy”. The Gold is “Krylon Mettalics” Gold from Ace. Share pictures if you do paint yours!
Katie Olthoff says
May 10, 2013 at 2:36 amLove this! And thanks for the “gold dipping” tutorial. 🙂
Jessica McGurn says
May 14, 2013 at 6:30 amBarely a tutorial, but until I decided to dip my first item I really thought there was “dipping” involved! So simple though!
Julia @ It's Always Ruetten says
May 10, 2013 at 2:42 amIs it possible to love a piece of furniture? Because, seriously, I love this! You were the link before me at the Keep Calm and Link Up Party! This is great! I will for sure be pinning!
Cheers,
Julia
It’s Always Ruetten
Jessica McGurn says
May 14, 2013 at 6:30 amThanks so much for stopping by and pinning! I’m loving all the great things linked up at these great parties!
Christine @ Let's Get Crafty! says
May 10, 2013 at 7:09 pmI just found you via MMS link party…did you spray paint the dresser? I’m assuming you used a sprayer. Which one did you use?
I love it and I want to do this same thing in my family room to hold the TV….I just can’t find the right piece for the right price!
Christine
Jessica McGurn says
May 14, 2013 at 6:31 amI would LOVE to own a sprayer but for now I just spray paint in a can. It’s crazy how sometimes the right thing takes forever and other times it just falls into your lap. If you’re persistent you’ll find it eventually! Good Luck!
Lauren says
May 10, 2013 at 7:33 pmThis is fantastic. I love the blue. I plan on painting my tv stand blue. I am hosting a link party and would love it if you would link up.
http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/tuesday-link-party-18.html
Ginny Macdonald says
May 12, 2013 at 4:16 amOh my god I love this!!! You’ve inspired me to look for something similar for my bedroom 🙂
Jessica McGurn says
May 14, 2013 at 6:33 amAwesome! Isn’t it elegant?! Thanks for stopping by!
Ash @ HumberHomeProject says
May 14, 2013 at 2:46 pmThis looks incredible! I love the gold accents – it makes the dresser feel very classic 🙂
You should link this up at DIY Maynia – this week’s challenge was thrift store/garage sale projects! 🙂
http://humberhomeproject.blogspot.com/2013/05/country-to-chevron-thrift-store-diy.html
Linda Nortje says
May 15, 2013 at 7:30 amIt turned out beautiful! Love it 🙂
Linda
With A Blast
Kelly @ Cornerofmain.com says
May 15, 2013 at 8:56 pmAwesome!! I love the navy and gold. So pretty! Thanks for linking up to DIY May-nia! I hope you can come back next week for Memorial Day DIY =)
Sarah says
May 16, 2013 at 3:03 pmComing over from HOH. I love it so much! The lines, the navy, the dipped legs. *sigh*
Good job, it’s gorgeous!
Craftivity Designs says
May 16, 2013 at 6:12 pmI love navy, I love gold & I love mid century modern. Looks great!!!
– Lora
Jessica McGurn says
May 29, 2013 at 4:26 amThank you! Isn’t the gold great?!? Thanks for stopping in!
Carissa Rasmussen says
May 16, 2013 at 11:46 pmturned out perfect! i love the mid century modern look. i just can’t find a place for it in my house:)
Jessica McGurn says
May 29, 2013 at 4:25 amMy house is slowly evolving into having more and more mid-century furniture. It is really such a timeless look!
Corey says
May 20, 2013 at 7:38 pmI love this dresser! The mid century look has always been my fave. So glad to have found your blog through Give me the Goods Monday link party. I’ll be following along on bloglovin’ Feel free to visit me at http://www.tinysidekick.com
Corey
Jessica McGurn says
May 29, 2013 at 4:24 amI’m your newest follower too! Thanks for stopping by!
Angela Conley says
May 25, 2013 at 5:02 amIt looks wonderful! The navy and gold are great together. Don’t see many navy blue painted pieces either, so that makes it even more special. Super job!
Jessica McGurn says
May 29, 2013 at 4:08 amThank you so much! I really don’t even know what inspired me to go with the Navy, but I am in love!
Jocie@TheBetterHalf says
June 21, 2013 at 5:51 pmwow what a statement! i love that kobalt blue!!!
Thanks so much for linking up to support habitat. Good luck and hope to see you back next week!
Jenna LaFevor says
July 5, 2013 at 12:46 pmSo, so, so gorgeous! I love the combo of navy and gold! Amazing job! Pinning and sharing on FB later today! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Jessica McGurn says
July 6, 2013 at 5:58 amThanks so much! I am still totally in love with it! It’s inspired me to have more navy in my life!
Melanie @ MW Designs says
July 27, 2013 at 1:42 amHey, this is amazing! I’m sharing it on my blog! Love love love.
For My Love Of says
August 9, 2013 at 2:16 amI am freaking out in love with mid century modern furniture and nearly fainted when I saw this beauty!
You got that desk for an amazing price! People around here want at least $200 for that dresser in the condition in was in…
Beautiful color blue, beautiful dresser, *applauds*
XO,
CorinnaAshley.com
Kerry says
October 26, 2015 at 10:12 amDid you use spray paint or canned paint in a spray gun? I’m about to start a similar dresser but it’s my first piece to do so any advice would be helpful.
BrightGreenDoor says
October 26, 2015 at 11:49 pmI just used canned spray paint. I do love using my sprayer too though!
Liz says
August 4, 2016 at 4:43 amHi! What colour navy did you use for this? It’s amazing!
BrightGreenDoor says
August 4, 2016 at 6:49 amThanks! It was just Rustoleum 2X navy, Thanks so much!
Hadas says
July 25, 2017 at 4:55 am(4 years delay..) hi
The dresser is gorgeous!! Love the blue , love the gloss, love the gold.. beautiful.
One question though- did you use any kind of varnish/ glaze/ wax after applying coat of blue?
BrightGreenDoor says
July 26, 2017 at 2:02 pmThank you so much! Yes typically I coat most painted furniture with Minwax polycrilic. I like to roll it on or brush it, but I don’t like the spray can version. Hopefully this helps! Glad you could find my post even four years later!