Dresser Makeover That Packs a Punch

Picked and Poshed
by Picked and Poshed
4 Materials
$75
6 Hours
Medium

I found this sweet six drawer dresser at a local thrift store. It felt a little dated, but I knew with a little paint it could make a dramatic transformation.

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Here’s the before

I had no idea what direction I was going to go. I encourage you not to overthink it and sometimes the piece will speak to you and you get a vision once you start.

Once I started painting in this beautiful blue Wise Owl chalk synthesis paint called Abyss I liked the way the wood looked and decided to leave it like that for now.

I found this stencil on Amazon (linked in my Amazon shop) that comes in a variety pack. I used a greige paint for the stencil color inside the drawer inserts.

I then went back over the blue around the rest of the piece.

I sprayed the hardware in a metallic gold and used Wise Owl salve over both the wood and the paint to protect and refresh.

Here is the final look with a little imagination and some fun.

I encourage you to find pieces and bring them back to life.


Find me on Instagram doing my thing @pickedandposhed.


Stay safe and creative!

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  • Beth Moore Beth Moore on Feb 08, 2022

    Your dresser is so pretty! But what is a “greige” paint? Is that a typo?

  • Vivian Vivian on Feb 09, 2022

    Looks like the top has been sanded, is this correct?

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  • Gro101437429 Gro101437429 on Feb 05, 2025

    Wow, such a beautiful transformation using stencils! You did an awesome job!!! I just don't understand the negative comments! It seems that if we look at another person's work and the work isn't to our likings or standards one would scroll on! I continuously find myself wrong in that concept! I was raised that if you don't have something good to say keep your mouth shut & say nothing at all! Keep up the good work! Your piece is beautiful!

  • Maude  LaFountain Maude LaFountain on Feb 10, 2025

    It’s absolutely beautiful !! Great job !

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