Comments on: What Would You Do? Round 2: Thrift Store Treasures Edition

By: vintageroving

vintageroving — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:00:13 +0000

I like the black idea. I also like the color pop of painting the blank holes when you remove the drawers for storage.

I would consider NEVER getting rid of those pulls. They are classics and oooze class.

I might consider getting some rub on bronze, silver, or gold and rubbing it over the moldings and insets to give it a combi rustic/glam look. POP THOSE LEGS with whatever color is your accent color in the room and maybe paint the top in alternating thirds the same color. Example. Divide the top visually by 3. Paint the outside two sections avocado, leave the center wood where the tv will sit, paint the neighboring space avocado or ___.

This is a timeless piece and was a significant amount of money for someone when it was purchased new. If it were mine, I would paint the top only and the legs because it is a fine piece of furniture, and when painted furniture runs it's fashion trendy course, you will still have a valuable piece and only have to redo the top when the trend turns back to natural wool again.

By: Laurie Slade

Laurie Slade — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:45:16 +0000

For the table, Yes! Bright, bold color. Perhaps even do a checker/chess board grid on the top.

For the dresser, keep those federalist period pulls. Perhaps hit them with a salt,vinegar paste to bring back the brass. They will gleam on the black if you are going with a low gloss or matte finish. Yes on the pop of color it you MUST remove any of those beautiful, curved drawers.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:12:00 +0000

I love that coffee table!! I just bought a small desk in a similar style for my 3 year old’s bedroom. My top is laminate so I am going to paint it with chalkboard paint, but can’t figure out what to do with the rest. Can’t wait to read all the suggestions.

By: Alicia @ The Creative Vault

Alicia @ The Creative Vault — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:36:23 +0000

The first piece would be amazing painted white with the brass feet and the inside of that open space painted a bright color or a graphic pattern like herringbone or tribal triangles etc.

By: Angela Giaco

Angela Giaco — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:02:56 +0000

I love bright colors, so I’d paint it and add some fun scrapbook paper to the drawers to add some extra color and patterns! I’d also make sure to do something to make the knobs and handles stand out. But that’s just me and my colorful opinion… 😉

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By: monogramsandmakeovers.com

monogramsandmakeovers.com — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:53:09 +0000

Ohmygoodness! Thank you everyone for your awesome comments. I tried to wait to complete the project, but well I couldn’t just let it sit in my basement knowing that we were having a Christmas Eve party so I obsessed over finishing the piece before the holidays. After reading all your comments and having no other choice at the time, I’m so glad I kept the hardware. I couldn’t find anything that fit the original screw holes an didn’t have time to replace so I ended up spray painting them nickel. So, here’s my after! {Mandi, Hope you don’t mind me linking.} https://wp.me/p2EFHA-e3

By: astr!d

astr!d — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:04:43 +0000

love both these!
1. i would strip and stain the top a rich brown and paint the rest a contrasting color- white or yellow. then either clean up the brass on the legs or spray them brass. maybe with some dark wax stain over the whole piece. i really love it!!!
2. i agree with some comments up top. keep the hardware just respray another metallic color. i would paint the whole thing a neutral color - espresso, black/charcoal, or off white. then remove the doors and add that pop of color on the insides where the ugly electronics will go. idk if i would match with the teal from the previous project or not. but i like mis-matched designs.
i think it should be mandatory to show 'after' shots of these projects! lol

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:55:14 +0000

Becka-Why are you getting rid of that perfect hardware?? It’s gorgeous! Will it not match anything in the room? If you don’t like it, send it to me!

By: Laura Lynn

Laura Lynn — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:30:55 +0000

Nice finds! I love that dresser hardware too. You could spray paint them but because of the swing of the handles, they would eventually flake. I think bringing out the gold tones with Rub N Buff would be amazing but they have other colors you could work with. I use it on hardware all the time. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

By: Sandra Keys

Sandra Keys — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:17:58 +0000

Love the table. It could be used in any room of the house. First, I would take out the door on the left! I would put a couple of coats of Sage Green for my under coat and then a couple of good heavy coats of Antique White. Sand it in the right places and put a couple of my Granny’s old colorful quilts in the empty spaces and set it at the bottom of my bed!

Charles N Sandra K.

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