When we saw the transformation Mindy achieved on an old dresser, we had to share the eye candy. Here’s her note:
I love your website and eagerly look forward to reading it every day. My husband and I needed a dresser but didn’t want to spend much. We prefer pieces that are solid and well-made, so when I found this antique dresser on Craigslist, I decided to give it a makeover. I removed the handles and filled the holes, sanded off the varnish, primed the wood, and applied two coats of Behr “Lime Light.” I drilled new holes for the knobs and lined the drawers with contact paper. It was a fun project—I completed most of it in one afternoon and let it dry for 24 hours before adding the new hardware. The dresser cost $20, paint $17, knobs $19, and contact paper $5, so the total came to about $60. Thanks for the inspiration! -Mindy
Here’s the seen-better-days before:
And the amazing after:
Anyone who knows us understands how much we love a crisp paint job. This fabulous transformation has us drooling—Mindy, it looks absolutely amazing. The clean paint finish and the playful contact-paper-lined drawers make the piece feel fresh and stylish. Great job on a budget-friendly, high-impact makeover, and thanks for sharing the gorgeous photos.