As a furniture flipper and antiques collector, I’m always looking for new ways to update pieces of furniture. With this antique wood dresser I found, I want to share with you how to use milk paint to give it that farmhouse decor look we all love.
You can often find pieces to makeover on the buy and sell pages, craigslist or even estate and garage sales. I like to remind you to be safe and aware when making these transactions. Meet in a public place and take someone with you.
Now that we have the safety part out of the way, lets get to the good stuff!
Antique Wood Dresser Painted Using Milk Paint
I found this piece online for a steal and I like using these types of dressers for nightstands. I currently have 2 similar pieces in my master bedroom. They are stylish yet functional. The larger surface area works great for decor and lamps. The drawers are another storage area if you’re limited on that.Our home was built in 1908 and that means limited storage. So, any way that I can find new ways to store items is a great option for us. These pieces can also help balance out a room if you have large area of space on either side of the bed.
You’ll notice I tend to paint all my pieces in a neutral tone and often times, white. Why do I do this you ask? Let me share…
Why Use a Neutral Paint Color?
- Neutral colors are readily available.
- And goes with many decor styles.
- It’s timeless and will work in your home as long as you need it to.
- Not having to repaint a piece is a win in my book!
Finding the Perfect Piece
Most people will tell you to measure the space before hopping in the car and rushing to pick it up. I usually throw caution to wind and figure if it doesn’t work where I had intended, I find a different spot for it. Especially if it’s a good deal. I never want to pass those up. Besides, you can always give it a paint update and turn around and sell it for a profit. I do that often as well.
White Milk Paint
This piece had the original hardware and I liked it. If it’s missing pieces or you just don’t care for the style, you can always change them. That is another way you can easily update your pieces and for cheap.
I hope this tutorial was helpful and gave you some good ideas on how you can take an existing piece of furniture or even hunt for that diamond in the rough, and make it beautiful again.
Thanks so much for stopping by today it always means so much to me to have you here.
I also used Milk Paint on this Farmhouse Style Fireplace Mantel Makeover.
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Headed to get MY APP! Close5 puts that other online listing in the dust! So helpful to know I can pick up all my good stuff nearby!
This dresser is absolutely gorgeous! I am so glad you kept the original knobs, because they are stunning! I’m simultaneously jealous and ecstatic for your happy find. Checking out the app now; thanks for the recommendation!
Thank you so much Kourtney! I try to keep original hardware when I can!
LOVE this! And I have a dresser sitting upstairs in my bathroom right now that NEEDS this treatment! I am very DIY-challenged (personal hashtag: idkhowtodiy), but maybe, just maybe…;) Thanks so much…stopping by from #TuesdayTalk.
You can totally do it!! Would love to see it!
Thanks for the app tip. Love how the finished dresser looks. Darling. Especially with the distressed look.
Thank you Theresa!!
It looks fab Laura! I love the color you chose for it.
Thank you Pamela!
What an awesome transformation! I love how chippy it looks. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
THank you and thanks so much for hosting!
Close5 sounds like a great app. And your dresser makeover looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing at The Bloggers Pit Stop! Roseann from http://www.thisautoimmunelife.com
THank you and thanks so much for hosting!
This dresser make over is really awesome. You done a fantastic job. The old furniture can be make so gud like new. Now i find somthing in my house which needs a makeover like this. Thanks for sharing this
THank you!
Charming! You achieved an adorable shabby chic effect with the milk paint and distressing. I love the drawer pulls, too! Nice job!
Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi
Thank you So much!!
Love the way it turned out! Sounds like a great app!
Thank you Cathy!
Amazing! Looks great. I love refinishing furniture.
#theswaylife
Thank you Barrie!
I plan to try milk paint for a future project and your finished project looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
You will love milk paint Donna!
What a great app. to find out about. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Pinned & sharing.
THanks so much and thanks for hosting!
I always love to hear about apps others have tried and like, The dresser turned out beautifully. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle.
Thank you Sharon! There are so many great ones out there!
What a great makeover! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week!
Thank you Jerri!! and thanks for hosting!
Thanks for sharing your tips on where to find furniture pieces easily, great makeover too! Love having you at #Fridaysfurniturefix.
Thank you Brenda!
Laura that really is a great app. To be able to find exactly what you’re looking for without having to run around in the streets looking at curbs. I love milk paint and your dresser came out fabulous with all that chippy goodness!