I Am a Little Obsessed with this Chest of Drawers

Posted by Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine

How can I not be obsessed with this tall chest? Look at all of those yummy drawers, the multiple sizes, the mix of pulls, the lovely legs not to mention the wood details… just fabulous! Ok… so maybe she looks a little worse for wear, but that’s the way I like them! Maybe it’s because I think that no matter what I do to it the end result HAS to be better than what I started with Smile

This particular chest is in very good shape, it had some small areas of missing veneer on the drawer fronts and some scratches on the side but it is extremely well built!

BEFORE

The picture below is my first attempt, which didn’t work for two reasons… the stencil was too small and the stencil cream smeared and rubbed off when I went to distress it… I’m going to have to call the company to understand why, but in the meantime I had to start all over again on the drawers… ARGH!!!

This final attempt worked soooo much better for me! The design was proportional and the paint behaved exactly as I knew it would…

I painted the cabinet in Graphite and the drawer fronts in a custom mix of Graphite and Pure White Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

I laid the chest on its back and traced the shape onto the drawer fronts. I hand painted the design with Graphite Chalk Paint to coordinate with the cabinet.

I sprayed the knobs with Krylon’s Gold Plate spray paint, I think the gold / grey color combination pops!

I used a wet scrub sponge to distress the chest… again it is so cold in the garage that I had to finish this piece inside so sandpaper was out of the question.

I waxed the chest with clear Briwax… I normally would not use this inside because of the smell but I did it this time anyway… I’m living on the edge for sure…

I love the end results! I think she is quite the stunner now! Certainly a unique, one of a kind chest!

I hope you like her too, I think she is one of my favorite pieces so far! As always thanks for stopping by…

Until Next time!

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About Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine

Hi, my name is Susan and I’m a furniture hoarder… whew, now that I have said that I feel so much better! Anyway, I started this whole furniture refinishing and blogging business in 2011 and I have LOVED every minute of it! It’s not “easy” by any means but it allows me to utilize my creative side and meet lots of wonderful people… it is seriously my dream occupation! I have been refinishing furniture for myself for over 20 years but never gave any thought to doing this for others until my kids had gotten to the point that they didn’t need me as much… sad but true! So now I’m a stay at home mom and wife who has decided that fixing up and painting furniture is so much more rewarding than vacuuming and grocery shopping… my house is never quite as clean as I would like for it to be and there is furniture everywhere… but I couldn’t be happier! I hope you can come along on this journey with me!

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Posted on February 6, 2013, in Furniture and tagged Refinishing furniture, Vintage furniture, chalk paint graphite, Annie Sloan chalk paint, Custom chalk paint, Painted furniture, painted chest of drawers, Waxing furniture, Briwax, grey and black painted chest, vintage chest of drawers, spray painting handles, gold spray painted handles, stenciled chest, distressing furniture. Bookmark the permalink. 32 Comments.

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Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. | February 6, 2013 at 9:35 am

Love the gold gray combination! And the design is beautiful – totally worth the extra effort!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 6, 2013 at 5:15 pm
  
  Thanks Sharon.. I wasn’t thinking it was worth it while I was doing it, but afterwards I’m so happy that the pain seems worth it
  
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Jeanne Ireland | February 6, 2013 at 9:43 am

Of course you are obsessed – it is gorgeous! What wonderful work.

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 6, 2013 at 5:16 pm
  
  Thank you Jeanne! I’m glad I’m not the only one who likes it…
  
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Alyson | February 6, 2013 at 10:51 am

You are super talented. Looks awesome!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 6, 2013 at 5:17 pm
  
  You make me blush… I’m glad you think I’m talented… It makes me feel so good!
  
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Kathy Nielsen, Eugene Oregon | February 6, 2013 at 11:27 am

It looks absolutely beautiful! So creative.

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 6, 2013 at 5:17 pm
  
  Thanks Kathy… It is one of my favorite pieces so far!
  
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cassie | February 7, 2013 at 1:24 pm

i can see why- those legs are amazing!!!!! love the colors, too! beautiful job!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 8, 2013 at 6:52 am
  
  Thanks Cassie! I love the legs too…
  
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Shelly Andrade | February 8, 2013 at 10:30 pm

This turned out great Susan, very classy! Love your design!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 9, 2013 at 7:43 am
  
  Thanks Shelly! That means a lot to me coming from you.. You are super talented!
  
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Glenda | February 9, 2013 at 7:56 am

Your chest looks amazing. I’ve never thought of mixing the white and graphite. I like it. I’m waxing and sanding in the house too!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 11, 2013 at 7:39 am
  
  Thanks Glenda! I know most of us must be sanding in the house.. It’s just too cold in the garage!
  
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Cristina@remodelandolacasa | February 11, 2013 at 9:16 am

Wow, you did an amazing job! I love the design, the colors, it truly is a unique piece!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 12, 2013 at 6:34 am
  
  Thank you Cristina! I’m glad you like the chest too!
  
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Virginia | February 11, 2013 at 9:24 am

The chest turned out beautiful! I love it!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 12, 2013 at 6:34 am
  
  Thanks Virginia! I REALLY want to keep it… It is one of my favorite makeovers!
  
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julie@renew-create-restore.blogspot.ca | February 11, 2013 at 12:58 pm

Stopping by from the Dedicated House Party, love this chest! The second stencil is a much better size than the first so all the extra work was worth it! I’m now following you!

Julie

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 12, 2013 at 6:35 am
  
  Thank you Julie, and you are totally right about the first stencil being too small! So glad you are a new follower
  
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danandmariel | February 11, 2013 at 10:13 pm

Very pretty! I would love for you to share this or any of your great ideas at the link party going on now (and every Saturday through Tuesday) at ‘Or so she says …’ Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com

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Danielle @ The Retail DIYet | February 11, 2013 at 10:26 pm

Stopping by from Coastal Charm. Love this piece! I’m your newest follower!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 12, 2013 at 6:36 am
  
  Yay! Thanks Danielle! I’m so glad you like the grey chest too! Thanks for being a new follower
  
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Donna Wilkes | February 12, 2013 at 12:02 pm

Sometimes with failure comes success! this chest is amazing – so unique and I love the colors and the graphic you used.

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 12, 2013 at 12:36 pm
  
  Thanks so much Donna! I appreciate the encouragement.. I just hate having to mess up in order to get it right.. Argh!
  
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Lina@fancy frugal life | February 12, 2013 at 8:32 pm

Wow this is so beautiful! I am going to a class to learn about Annie Sloan techniques! Can’t wait..

Visiting from WOW

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 15, 2013 at 6:35 am
  
  Thanks so much Lina! Ou will love working with the ASCP’s!
  
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Missy Inspired | February 12, 2013 at 9:52 pm

Great job on this chest. I really like it!

Missy Inspired
http://missyinspired.blogspot.com

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Good Time Charlie | February 14, 2013 at 10:48 am

Wow, this is amazing. I love how crisp the stencil turned out. Thanks for sharing. -K

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Paula | February 14, 2013 at 4:15 pm

Oh I would be obsessed too. What a beautiful job on a beautiful piece. I would love for you to share you post at our WIW linky party. Hope you can join us!

Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | February 15, 2013 at 6:39 am
  
  Thanks Paula! I will try and make the party!
  
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