Memorial weekend is coming to an end and we got our bedroom all done!
We'll be in bed early tonight...tomorrow we're going to work to rest!
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Here's our dresser and nightstand, cluttered and a overflowing hamper.
(This is considered a typical look for our room.)
And the dresser that basically holds the big TV that we might watch 10 minutes each night.
After we moved everything into the garage, it was time to wash everything with Simple Greem diluted with water.
And then instead of spending hours sanding, we used Deglosser. And our latex gloves didn't make it through this process and we have very chapped hands.
The next step was to two coats of Primer, we used ML Campbell pigmented laquer. And we forgot to take our paint sample at the paint store, we don't know the name of the color. This brand of laquer is what cabinet businesses use and is very durable.
I got these shutter at Goodwill last weekend, $1 each for a total of $4 and we painted them to match the rest of the furniture.
Everything received two coats of the laquer and also some sanding.
Next came the glaze and then finished up with two coats of clear laquer to protect the finish.
Besides moving the furniture out of the house, the second worst thing to do is taping. Thankfully this was the only real thing that took time to get it done right.
Once we got the unpleastantries out of the way, it was time to get things moving.
The 20 drawers were lined up and Steve got busy spraying on the product.
We really liked how the furniture looked before we did the glazing but this really did bring it to the next level.
And here's our bedroom now..so bright and clean and feels like a new set!
Once it was time to put the drawer pulls back on, we noticed that the hardwars was partially wood. We decided to paint them black for a little contrast.
Our tall chest, we decided no more TV in the bedroom, I dreamt last night of how I could decorate this new found area. My Goodwill shutters were hung up first..
The shutter headboard is what started this all...I found these on Craigslist and painted them in December.
We can't get over how much cleaner and new everything looks..
Bear with me as I show some more pictures...
On top of the shutters, I put some birds that I got last year on clearance at Kohl's.
The orchid was a Mother's Day present from Crystal and Stuart.
Oh and we can't forget our Storm...he helped us too...
it's a tough job, napping in the garage when he's use to sleeping on our bed...
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51 comments:
Oh, wow! You did an amazing job painting your furniture! It looks like a totally different room! I really love your shutter headboard, too. Enjoy your new bedroom, you deserve it after all of that work!! :)
That is beautiful! It changes the whole feel of the room. I recently revamped mine and still just LOVE it. It's amazing what a coat of paint can do. It looks WAY better without the TV and your headboard is amazing..it got my wheels turning! Good job - JenT-SheEndeavors
What an awesome transformation!!!! Wow!!! You both did an awesome job!! And Storm...well, he did great with is moral support!!!LOL He looks like my lab, Cash.
What a great transformation! Painting your furniture made ALL the difference! It looks great! Saw you at Reinvented Trash to Treasure.
I love it! What a difference paint makes.
WOW...what an outstanding job you did here in your bedroom! Thanks for coming to my PARTY...hope you are having a FUN time surfing around:)
Blessings,
Linda
wow, i love the furniture redo. Looks fabulous! And love the headboard. And the shelf on top of the closet doors.. You just added way more value on that furniture. Great update!
What a difference! I love the contrast between the light paint and the dark hardware. It totally changes the feel of your room.
What a lot of work! But it really was a remarkable transformation.
WOW!! What a great transformation. It looks well worth the amount of work that took.
FYI - I have those same vinyl shutters in my house. You got a deal!! I spent over $4000 to cover 8 windows. Sure some are big windows but still.....SCORE!!
Fantastic! Your furniture looks like it was done professionally. I'll definitely have to try that spray paint next time. How did you get the antiqued look on it? Prep work is a total pain, but what a difference it makes. Very impressive. Love your kitties too.
Well done, that is really lovely.....I never get tired of the stunning difference a coat of cream paint makes!
xx Karen
You did a great job. I've wanted to do my furniture for years but I'm so scared they won't turn out nicely!
Awesome! I know that was a lot of work, because I did my set last fall. It's just gorgeous now. I love the quilt on your bed, too.
Fabulous! I found you via MM, and I'm glad that I did. Please stop by to see me.
That's amazing!!! I so want to do that to my bedroom furniture - I just need to find free time and work up the nerve - It's beautiful!
It's amazing what some paint can do. Job well done!
Wow!! That looks very nice! Did you ever get your ceiling fan painted??
Wow your DH must really love you to do all of that work. You are so lucky. :)
What a gorgeous transformation!
Kacey
What a fabulous transformation! Your hard work certainly paid off big time. The new color really brings to life the curves and character of each piece.
Great job! I'm inspired to get some repainting projects done around my house now!
Oh my goodness!! What a beautiful job you did!! Your room is just gorgeous!
Sincerely ~ Tricia
I love this look. From the shuttered headboard to the white to the dresser. That really is a great piece. I like how the mirror sets up on that drawer element. Definitely worth saving.
Nicely done.
Pam
Be still my heart. I am in loooove with your dressers. Oh my goodness. That's exactly!! what i'll be doing with mine in the next few weeks. What a transformation!
And your yellow lab is adorable :) I have one too, aren't they a riot?
Anyway. Your room turned out beautiful!
I'm totally impressed! The way you paper/taped all the drawers, whow! I'm not as neat, just really careful. I think, neat is better!
Sandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
Looks fantastic! White paint is so amazing! Your room looks beautiful and what a great helper! Reminds me of your black lab :)
Wendy
Love the shutter headboard!!
What a transformation!!! Such an A-Mazing example of what paint can do. I'm putting your bedroom in the POPP Spotlight this Saturday!
That is just such an amazing transformation! I love it now!
Thanks so much for linking up to The CSI Project's hardware Store Challenge! We hope you will come back next week for the Martha Stewart-inspired challenge -- The MS Craft Department are our guest judges!!!
XOXO
Jen
Holy Moly!! That is one fantastic make over!!
Great Job!!
Debbie
What an absolutely beautiful job you did! I cannot get over what a difference it has made in the brightness/cheerfulness of your room! Great job.
Your doggie is so sweet, but please help him lose a few pounds. I know I'm sticking my nose where it doesn't belong, but it breaks my heart to see fat dogs just as much as it does to see emaciated ones. :o(
Jenni
I'm visiting from Coastal Charm...I love your transformation!!
T.bird
First of all, I am in LOVE with your Storm! How sweet is he???
LOVE LOVE LOVE you bedroom transformation! We have had the same thing planned for the past 2 years - but have not done it yet! A dark brown bedroom set that is going to be painted white. If mine comes out half as good as yours I'll be tickled pink!!!
Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage
LOVE your new bedroom!! So fresh and updated. Great job! Visiting from Hodgepodge Life. :)
What a beautiful master bedroom make over. I SO LOVE THE SHUTTER HEADBOARD.......SO BEAUTIFUL!!
That turned out beautiful!!
BEA-U-TI-FUL Job!! Love it!!
Wow this looks AMAZING!! Great job! I hope you'll link this up here http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/
What a great makeover! I love the glaze and the painted hardware!
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Wow... that suite looks decadent in the new tones! Love the subtle antiquing as well. Dreamy!
Thanks for linking up to SNS!
Donna
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You did an incredible job painting. the glaze looks like a professional job! Very impressed with the transformation and your blog!
Very nicely done...I admire your perseverance! The bedroom does look so much brighter.
My grandmother used to have bedroom furniture like that. I wouldn't have believed that it could look that good. Great job! Lisa~
I love the redo. My favorite part is the headboard!
you did a fabulous job on the furniture and filled the room with beauty using your creative ideas and hard work.. enjoy every moment ~!! you deserve it..
Sonny
Awesome transformation--looks super!!
Great job! It looks so fresh and the set now coordinates perfectly with the shutters. Now you can enjoy the fruits of the weekend. Please stop by and comment for our glass vessel sink giveaway if you haven't already. Jane F.
How hard was it working with a lacquer? I'm considering it for my kitchen cabinets but I'm concerned brush marks will show.
WOW! What an awesome room...the after doesn't even look like the before picture!
Your furniture looks great. I just finished a project of repainting a dresser and I followed your advice and used deglosser too. It worked great.
I really love the shutter headboad it gives the room such presence and is a great focal point.
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