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A Sunny Change

July 7, 2010 by Cassie 41 Comments

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I have been so into blues and grays lately, but I decided to branch out and use yellow on a couple of pieces I recently acquired. Someone once old me she thought yellow was the “kiss of death” when painting furniture, but I have found yellow to be one of the most popular colors out there and easy to sell. Do I have it in my own house? No, but I can understand the appeal. It’s bright, cheerful, and reminds me of the sun.
I purchased this little coffee table at the local Good Will for $10, and though it’s finish was rough, it was in great shape structurally, and is heavy and solid and made by Lane.

I also purchased this dresser the other day for $15 off Craigslist. It was in my town, so that was an even bigger bonus! Someone had painted it without priming and the white had an orange hue to it from the stain of the wood bleeding. It also had these painted wooden knobs that were awful. And I have to say it though though I know some of you out there do it…. I CANNOT STAND REPLACING 1 PULL WITH 2 KNOBS. There, I said it. I think it looks much better if you fill the hole and use a knob, but you be the judge of that.

For both pieces, I used a semi-gloss paint by Sherwin Williams in a yellow called Jonquil. I like it for its French name. I left both undistressed for a fresh feel, and added crystal knobs to the dresser, filling holes, and also filling the faux drawer lines on the top drawer (it’s in the wrong drawer in the picture, as it was when I got it). That’s another thing that drives me crazy! 😉
Here they are now!




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  1. [email protected] Present Life says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:28 am

    Oh I love those pieces! I like that you left them un-distressed (though I’m sure they would’ve looked great either way). And the dresser with the glass knobs is just darling! My sister and I actually had a discussion today about whether or not to replace one drawer pull with 2 knobs…definitely a no-no in decorating!

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  2. Julie says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:31 am

    Hi, Cassie-thanks for stopping by to see my pillow. I came over to see what you’ve been up to & that table caught my eye. I’ve been looking for one like that! What a great deal you got… & I love the makeover.

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  3. BeachCoveJewelry says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:45 am

    Those glass knobs are so pretty! Much better looking

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  4. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:54 am

    Hi Cassie, I love the yellow! It has always been my daughter’s favorite color and I think it just feels fresh and happy. Great job! … And I agree about the double knobs. That makes me crazy too!

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  5. [email protected] says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:59 am

    beautiful! They both are so very pretty! great job.
    gail

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  6. Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:03 am

    Ha! You’re SO a woman after my own heart. I can’t stand the two-knob-pull-replacement either (sorry to those of you who do it.) 🙂 I LOVE the sunny yellows! Great job! That dresser would look fab in my daughter’s room, if I wasn’t already in the middle of doing one for in there. 🙂

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  7. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:19 am

    Love your pieces you are working on. I always like yellow!! I am working on a bedroom suite now, myself. I am going to use glass knobs. Love & blessings from NC!

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  8. Meet Virginia says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:04 am

    I LOVE the yellow you chose it looks so great! And those knobs are divine!

    ~Morgan

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  9. Allison says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:32 am

    My favorite color…yellow! I love both pieces you did. It’s a cheerful and fun color and nice pieces for summer. The glass knobs are perfect for the dresser. Both pieces will be nice additions to any house and I bet they sell quickly.

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  10. canngil says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:39 am

    lovely classic look! nicely done.

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  11. Cathy @ The Far Fifty says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:51 am

    The knob thing is my pet peeve too! I just bought a gallon of a very pale yellow too, now I know it will look great! Fantastic work, the dresser is beautiful!

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  12. [email protected] Hand Me Down House says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    Those turned out just darling! I love your knob pulls — they give that dresser a wonderful new look. You did a great job! 🙂

    Thanks so much for stopping by, too! 🙂

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  13. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Love that yellow. 🙂 So cheery! I like the new knobs too. Very pretty! I’m visiting from Sarah’s Before and After Party (my post is from yesterday). 🙂

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  14. Kelly @ Lucy's Daughter says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    What a difference! The dresser looks like a totally different piece with just one knob! Awesome job as always!

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  15. Kelly at I Dream of Decor says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    Love that dresser! I love when you use glass knobs:) It’s such a charming look!

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  16. Life in Rehab says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    How perfectly fresh, and I love the glass knobs with the dresser.

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  17. Amy Kinser says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    So very pretty and lady like these pieces are.

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  18. Suzanne says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Oh man — those pieces are gorgeous. Love the color — the shapes — the glass knobs on the dresser. Just beautiful!

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  19. Jen says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    Love they yellow ! and the knobs!
    Great job!

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  20. Traci @ The Bakery says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Oh how beautiful!!! Off to craigslist I go…..

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  21. Pam says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    I love that color. And I agree with you on the knobs. Not sure why they would put two knobs instead of one pull or one knob. Looks great.

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  22. Karen says

    July 8, 2010 at 1:15 am

    It’s just gorgeous! Love the color and knob combo. I’ve GOT to get on Craigslist!

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  23. Christine says

    July 8, 2010 at 2:11 pm

    What a wonderful color, so soothing. I love the dresser, amazing how a couple of simple steps can change and entire piece.

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  24. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    July 8, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    Beautiful! The dresser looks SO MUCH better!

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  25. Alison @ Stretch My Check says

    July 8, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    That dresser looks amazing. I would not have even recognized it. The crystal knobs give it an air of luxury. Gorgeous.

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  26. Cara says

    July 8, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    I love the yellow and that it is not distressed – it makes it very elegant looking. I totally agree about the double knobs! I just bought an old dresser to use for a changing table, and and in the process of filling in the second knob hole!

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  27. Lori @ Projects Plenty says

    July 8, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    I really like the color of those pieces. So pretty and classy. I, like others, love the crystal knobs, too. Great job.

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  28. Andrea says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:58 am

    I love this! I’m glad you posted it–I’m going to be doing an old sewing table for my mom and we had just settled on yellow with glass knobs!! Great job. Thanks for stopping by a dash of parsley!

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  29. Andrew and Meagan says

    July 9, 2010 at 5:10 am

    so beautiful! love the color!

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  30. Jeralee says

    July 9, 2010 at 6:38 am

    Soooooo pretty! Love the color of yellow that you used and the crystal knobs.

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  31. Kelly says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    Can I just say… thank you for not distressing it! I am getting quite tired of seeing everything distressed (on other blogs – this is my first visit to yours). It’s OK sometimes, but it seems like *every* furniture re-do these days is distressed.

    So, thank you, thank you, thank you!

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  32. Angela says

    July 9, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Yellow paint – – another great idea. It’s always been my favorite color, but the only rooms I’ve ever used it in have been my laundry rooms, particularly in the house we live in now as the room is on the interior and has no windows. I thought a bright cheery yellow on the walls would be nice. Like the lady you mention, my mother always hated yellow paint too, but when she let me pick my bedroom color as a teenager, she gave in to my request for yellow. Though the day I moved out she was taping to begin painting over it. No, I don’t have pics of my office on my blog, but will do that soon. Thanks for the idea. Again, I really appreciate your inspiration.

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  33. Anna See says

    July 9, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    super cute! i painted a few things yellow lately, but they are very, very bright yellow. takes some getting used to!

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  34. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    July 9, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    Cassie I love the color! I was expecting something bright but this is so pretty. Great job on the dresser, I agree with you about those handles, crazy what people do sometimes.

    Hey, I’m getting the blender out for the margaritas! I’m sure we would be chatting for hours. Have a great weekend!
    Londen

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  35. Anonymous says

    July 9, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Love the fact that you didn’t distress this piece. Personally, I have distressed my own furniture but not on purpose. :0

    Monique

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  36. jen @ {decor junkie} says

    July 9, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Those turned out beautifully! I love how crisp and clean they look now. You did a great job.

    I just found your blog a little bit ago and love it, so I gave it an award…stop by and check it out if you have a chance!

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  37. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    July 10, 2010 at 4:35 am

    What a beautiful yellow & I love the crystal knobs!

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  38. Thrift Store Mama says

    July 12, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    Oh my gosh – that is exactly the dresser I am looking for !!!

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  39. Ms. Modern Vintage says

    July 13, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Cassie, these turned out so pretty and elegant. I wrote the color down to use in the future. Those crystal knobs look very high quality, where did you get them (if you don’t mind me asking)?
    Christa

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  40. Margaret says

    July 16, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    What thrift store did you get the table from? I’m in the area and can never find good pieces like that. Thanks!

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  41. Karen says

    November 4, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    I have a dresser and I am looking for ideas to change it. Do you have any suggestions? http://mykorneroffice.blogspot.com/2010/11/hey-they-left-it-and-i-should-re.html

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