Since Adrianna is all about hand painted details (one expertise among many!), I thought of some different options that would allow her to dress up her pieces a bit more than the standard solid color treatment. Here are some of my favorites.
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I found this image and absolutely love it! It's definitely different, but I think it's really hot and most certainly one of a kind. The large flower pattern and color combination give it a modern look that doesn't compete with the traditional french-style dresser. This same treatment would also work well with a large geometric print in a contrasting color. Refinished in this manner, the dresser makes a great focal point for any living area, be it bedroom, living room, or entryway.
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I originally imagined something with stripes that would have a similar appearance to this, minus the stamps. My choice of colors would be a soft pink & white (great for a child's room) or a classic black & white (fitting for office, bedroom, or living room). Another option is to paint the body a solid color, and then add stripes to the top of the dresser like this
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in a coordinated color to the body paint. Grey & white, or grey & yellow would be a great choice for this option.
I love the hardware at the top of the dresser.
For a simple makeover route, this would also look great in a shiny black (my go-to color) with ring hardware in a shiny brass, or a gold-leaf treatment. Here are some great (and inexpensive!) ones from House of Knobs.
Siro Cabinet Hardware, Antique Gold $5.12
Richelieu Harware, Burnished Brass $4.62
Hefele Cabinet Hardware $5.62
Updating the hardware with classic pieces is also a great way to make this piece pop with a (relatively) minimal amount of work.
I absolutely LOVE the mirror she found, and a quick coat of a glossy black, white, or gold spray paint will have it looking amazing in no time--great finds for only $20 each!
Thanks for sharing your "trash", Adrianna!
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