Most people would throw these dressers in the trash and not give them a second thought. But I look at these dirty, stained, and outdated dressers in a much different light. You need to look at the inner beauty, not the outward appearance. As they say, beauty is only skin deep. A picture is worth a thousand words, so let me show you what I’m talking about with this dresser makeover.

One of the things I love most about a dresser makeover is proving that you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to have beautiful furniture. With a little imagination, some paint, and a few simple techniques, you can completely transform an old, forgotten piece into something that looks custom-made. Every makeover starts by seeing the potential that everyone else overlooks.

I bought both of these pieces at a thrift store for only $40. Seriously, you can’t find this any cheaper. That’s one of the reasons I love shopping secondhand. Solid wood furniture at prices like this is becoming harder to find, and with a little elbow grease and creativity, these inexpensive pieces can be transformed into beautiful, custom-looking furniture that looks like it came from a high-end home décor store.

I loved the hardware, but as you can see, it needed some TLC. The good news is that old hardware can usually be brought back to life with a little cleaning, light sanding, and fresh paint or stain. Keeping the original hardware also helps preserve the character of the piece while saving money and giving your furniture a truly custom look.

The first thing I did was spray paint the hardware with spray primer so the paint sticks and won’t rub off over time. Let them dry for about 20 minutes, then sprayed them with white Lacquer spray paint. There are many other colors you can choose from as well.

Look at how pretty they look now. It’s amazing what a little time and effort can accomplish. Restoring the original hardware adds charm, personality, and a custom touch that perfectly complements this dresser makeover. Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make the biggest difference and give a painted piece a polished, professional finish.

The dresser and nightstand were painted with chalk paint that I made myself with paint and Magic Powder (it’s an adhesive that you add to your paint). The best part is that you can use virtually any latex paint color, giving you unlimited color choices while saving money. I couldn’t justify spending $40 a quart on retail chalk paint when I only paid $40 for both pieces of furniture. Watch this video and learn how to make your own chalk paint. You’ll never go back to buying retail paints again. You can purchase my magic powder in my online shop HERE.

I used some leftover gray and white paint I had, so the entire dresser makeover only cost me $60!!! It just goes to show that you don’t need a huge budget to create beautiful furniture. A little creativity and a willingness to DIY can save you hundreds of dollars.

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