Dated Dresser Turned Vintage Boho Inspired Chest

A dated dresser gets a vintage boho inspired makeover with bronze pulls and a fun pop of green! 

Hey, hey!  I'm back with another simple and affordable dresser makeover.   If you follow me on Instagram then you may have already seen the transformation of this dated dresser turned fun vintage boho chest.

I'm much more active and on top of things on Instagram, but it's definitely been a while since I've blogged.  That's only because I've been so busy and consumed with my vintage booth.  Just like blogging, I love every aspect of hunting, picking, styling and curating my booth, so I'm definitely NOT complaining.  

Having the booth allows me to do what makes my heart happy and blogging allows me to share everything with you.  It's a win-win.

Okay, now back to today's furniture makeover and super affordable Facebook Marketplace find. 

A lot of people tend to look over dated dressers with curvy bases, but they are actually incredibly easy to update.  With just a little effort and DIY skills, you can easily turn an old and dated dresser into something you're proud to have in your home.

- SUPPLIES NEEDED TO UPDATE A DATED DRESSER- 

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- Dated dresser (You can find my favorite sources HERE)

- Fusion Mineral Paint Pressed Fern

- Purdy Paint Brush 

- Dark Antique Wax

- General Finishes Satin Finishing Wax

- (2) 1" x 6" x 6' Wood Board

- Mitre Saw

- Drill and Small Drill Bits

- Ryobi Airstrike Nailer

- Dewalt Orbital Sander 

- 120/320 Grit Sanding Pads

- Wood Glue

- Hammer and Nail Pop

- Screwdriver

- Kwikwood Epoxy Putty 

- Lint-Free Rag (for applying wax)

- Paper Towels

- Simple Green (for cleaning furniture after sanding) 

- Bronze Drawer Label Pulls

- HOW TO UPDATE A DATED DRESSER INTO A VINTAGE BOHO INSPIRED CHEST -

I started with a little three drawer dresser that was solid wood but definitely dated. 

(You can read more about my favorite secondhand furniture sources and questions I ask when buying online and what to look for. )

I removed all the hardware, took the drawers out then flipped the dresser over to work on updating the base.  Most of the bases on these types of dressers are attached with a few screws and are super easy to remove.   For this dresser, I only had to remove the front curvy base piece.

Once the wood was removed, I measured and cut the 1" x 6" x 6' board into three pieces (cutting the corners at 45-degree angles).

I attached the wood with construction adhesive (I couldn't find my wood glue, but either will work) and my Ryobi Airstrick Nailer.   I filled all the nail and old hardware holes with wood filler then scuff sanded the entire dresser with 120 then 320 grit sandpaper. 

After cleaning the dresser, I applied two coats of Fusion Mineral Paint Pressed Fern, lightly distressed the entire dresser, sealed the paint with General Finishes Satin Finishing Wax then added the new bronze label pulls. 

I was a little nervous trying out such a bold paint color, but I'm loving the vintage boho vibe of this once dated dresser.  I hope this transformation inspires you to update your own dated furniture into something you are proud to have in your home. 

     

    

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