Getting started, I didn't get a whole lot of pictures during the process this time. I did use a new brand of chalk paint which I think would be really good for a super distressed look, but for what I was going for it wasn't the best paint choice. I used Rustoleum's chalked finish in blush pink.
I really wanted her to have a pink that was subtle and this shade was perfect!
I did have to sand a little bit because there were some rings on the dresser and around some of the old handles, Brock was a dear and helped me.
The drawers on the dresser were actually pretty cool, 3 of the drawers had circle cutouts on them. They also had these round metal pieces that lined the inside.
I popped them out and spray painted them bronze.
Then I found these decorative pieces that go behind knobs, these actually came off another dresser I brought home a few years ago and I also spray painted them bronze.
These served a couple of purposes, not only are they neat to look at but the machine screws that came with the knobs I bought (I got them at Sutherlands) were too long. So instead of the knobs sitting inside the hole, they now sit on the outside. Talk about a win win!
Lastly, I put a clear coat on the dresser and nightstand. I used a satin polycrylic.
The cute little nightstand that my neighbor gave to me. There wasn't much to do on this one. I painted it and also replaced the drawer pulls to match the dresser.
The before and afters...
In their new home. Last thing I have to do in her room is put up some wall decorations. That will be a fun project and I'm excited to get started and share a post about that, I already have something in mind.
