For those of you who know me, technology isn't really my friend. I've been following several other DIY blogs, trying to figure out how to make farmhouselove a bit more gorgeous - mission accomplished! I'm super thrilled with the damask background.
In other news, we've been slowly making over our bedroom, one piece at a time. With all of the renovation expense, we wanted to keep our budget in check on this project. After much debate, we set our budget at $1,500.00 total (this number needs to include all furniture, accessories, rugs, etc.).
Over the next several blog posts, I'll be piecing together our new bedroom look, with the BIG reveal coming SOON! (coming soon because, truthfully, we aren't finished ;)!
Our search for a great find(s) began at a vintage furniture store in Lawrenceville (http://www.pittsburghfurniturecompany.com/).We happened upon two amazing pieces ($400.00 total, including delivery!) both in need of refinishing (badly in need of refinishing!):
Tall Dresser Before:
Tall Dresser After (please excuse cords, etc. - NOT the final look!):
Long Dresser Before:
Long Dresser After:
We used BEHR premium plus exterior paint (more durable than traditional latex) in a stain finish. We decided upon two colors from the Martha Stewart line (I like the contrast of the light drawers against the colored base).
We did not sand the pieces, but we applied two coats of primer before painting. Trust me DIYers, primer is your BFF :)
Budget Breakdown (post dresser project):
- Dressers = $400.00
- Paint (two quarts, one of each color) = $30.00
- Primer = $0.00 (left over from previous projects)
- Mirror (to add height to long dresser) = $35.00
- Sconces (to flank mirror) = $25.00
- 1 can oil rubbed bronze spray paint (dresser hardware and sconces) = $8.00
- Other accessories = reused from various rooms in house
.............roughly $1,000.00 remains!........
If your enjoyment, some "action shots":
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