Friday, October 15, 2010

Shabby Chic Dresser Transformation!

This summer I picked up this old dresser (FREE).
It was missing two drawers but I knew if I painted it white I could figure out something...
It really fit perfectly in my dining room!
If you look very closely the bottom two drawers are still missing.
I plan to use a cute curtain valance to fluff up the bottom.
What would you do?

 Right now I am loving this arrangement for the dining room!
It is small so it can be tricky find the right pieces!
I am partying with 
The Shabby Chic Cottage Transformation Thursday
http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/
Cindy at Romantic Homes for Show and Tell Friday
and 
Finding Fabulous Frugalicious Friday
 Have a wonderful and Blessed Day!
Hugs,
Olivia

16 comments:

  1. Hi Olivia, You have lovely blog. Very delicate and only see treasures in! The last post with your work in the mirror and cabinet, is well suited for dining. I love old things and restore what can be bought and restored! I see them as unique treasures not so common. thanks for sharing your treasures! today I add it to your blog, blessings Rose Marie

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  2. Hi Olivia: Hello ... did you say "free"??? Wow, what a great dresser! Yes, I think a flirty skirt would look fabulous dressing up the bottom of your dresser. Your display on top is just, oh so pretty!

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  3. I wonder if you could find some baskets that fit those spaces and paint them white?

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  4. Olivia dear, that dresser is just lovely! especially after the make over! as for the empty space, I think put baskets would look great.. just my two cents tots! have a great weekend!
    xo
    fitty

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  5. That is a great find for free! And you did a great job with its transformation. Have a good weekend and happy hunting....Julian

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  6. Wonderfully creative! Have you considered moving the drawers you have down and using the top drawer space as an open shelf? I've seen this done with excellent results. Kudos to you!

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  7. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLIVIA!!!
    I love the dresser and I have seen baskets covered with a pretty fabric used instead of drawers.

    Have a great day!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  8. Great makeover, it looks so lovely:))
    Have a great weekend, hugs Biljana

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  9. Hi Olivia,
    wha a lucky find!! and you did a great job with the makeover. like it white and the i see no problem with the two missing drawers as i think that you could use the space for displaying your china or other items you like to collect.
    have a fab weekend
    rita

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  10. Free? Now that's a great price and you've refinished it very well. The drawers provide storage of one sort; I would put in some plywood and make shelves where the missing drawers went. I could then story/ display large serving pieces there.

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  11. instead of "story" I meant store

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  12. Olivia, I think a pretty shabby valance would work wonderfully with your shabby chic theme!!

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  13. HELLO OLIVIA,

    WOW WHAT A BEAUTY AND FOR FREE YOU LUCKY GIRL YOU...LOL THE CURTAIN SOUNDS LOVELY OR SOME PRETTY WICKER BASKETS ALSO :)

    XOX~MARI

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  14. It looks beautiful and I think a ruffle along the bottom will be perfect - looking just like it was meant to be there. That is a perfect solution!

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  15. Great find, it looks fabulous and I can already tell what ever it is you do to the bottom will be gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs

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Hello Friend! Thank you so much for stopping by! I love to hear your thoughts! Hugs, Olivia