Plain Old Dresser Updated with Chalk Paint

This dresser offers lots of storage, but the finish was bland and boring.

The drawers were lined with contact paper which I removed. Luckily the drawer liners kept the drawers in good shape.

There was some residue from stickers on the side of the dresser. I used a razor blade to remove the remaining residue.

After:

I just love how a touch of paint can transform a piece of furniture! I painted the entire dresser in Old White for a classic elegant finish.

I sealed the paint with soft clear wax. The wax gives the paint a beautiful soft sheen.

The neutral color scheme is suitable for a nursery, yet still sophisticated enough for use by an adult.

I added light distressing to the edges of the dresser.

I painted the drawer pulls in Old White, too. I added light distressing to the edges of the drawer pulls to help visually distinguish them from the background of the drawers.

I painted the interior of the top drawer in Old White.

I left the interiors of the bottom drawers natural wood for a little contrast.

I hope you enjoyed today's furniture makeover!