Your handles tarnished, top scratched, finish tired and dated. You you have so much potential with your perfect size, classic shape and rounded edges yet I have no idea what to do with you.
Ok, that's not entirely true. I have ideas... I just can't decide on one. I know this side of the room needs a little personality, there are just so many different routes I can take to accomplish that.
The dresser sits directly across from my bed so I can watch TV while trying to fall asleep. The other side of the room is filled with pattern and color, making it difficult to strike a balance and avoid the room from becoming overkill.
I gave myself a deadline of THIS WEEKEND to come up with a refinishing plan for this thing so I can post the reveal first thing Monday. Here's where I'm at in the process. The main goal: refinish the piece to make a statement.
[bright pastel + distress adds color without being overbearing]
via remodelista
[multiple colored washes adds height and color but could
look a little young if not refinished correctly]
via design sponge
[campaign-style finishes adds visual interest in a subtle way]
via oh happy day
[dark color with gold piping adds sophistication]
via design sponge
[wood + paint keeps a natural element to the dresser while updating]
[add a simple graphic to give a simple piece more character]
via birch + bird
[add label holders to increase detailing]
[add numbers to keep classic and maybe find a bright
basket for laundry to add the color needed in that corner]
via chi chi studio
[two-toned stenciling to add pattern and movement]
I have the same problem with the dresser that matches the chest! My vote goes with the [bright pastel + distress adds color without being overbearing. The chest is dark enough to handle the distress look, now all you need to do is pick a color.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I really think you need a headboard, your bed looks lost against that white wall.