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Swedish Inspired Dresser

September 7, 2010 by Cassie 42 Comments

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First of all let me say I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend! I had hoped to get by and leave comments for everyone last night and catch up on all my blog reading, and show you guys this makeover, but i came down with a migraine and was in bed at 7. I am fine today- it was a quick one, but if you get them as well, then you know that you’re pretty much worthless when you get one. Anyhow, now onto the makeover!
I found this dresser on craigslist and it was maybe from the 60’s, sort of a blonde finish, but I loved the lines of it and thought it was translate well into Swedish or Gustavian style, so grays and whites were in its future!
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I sanded it down, primed it with my Kilz oil-based primer, and then painted most of it white (Sherwin Williams Alabaster), then painted the side panels, drawer face insets, and a little detail on the legs in a soft gray oops color. I did 2 coats of each. Then I went crazy with my electric orbital sander and give it a good thorough sanding all over, with focus on the edges for more distressing. I then used a cabot water based dolid stain called “Dark Gray” and went over the whole thing with stain on a rag, rubbing it all over. Once that was dry, I went over it with a cabot semi-solid water based stain in “Linen” and softened it a bit with that, using the same technique of rubbing it on with a rag. And here is the result!
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Also, my husband charged the camcorder for me and is going to help me figure out how to make a video so you guys can get a video tutorial Coming as soon as I get a makeover, and then I will be ready for my close-up.
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  1. Kelsey says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    Ok this is seriously GORGEOUS! I am in love!! You did an amazing job…love the hardwear!!

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  2. kelley @ the eclectic owl says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    So pretty Cassie! I love that color blue with the dark knobs!

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  3. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    GORGEOUS!!!!! Reminds me of the antique swedish furniture I bought- and that is the original old grey & white finish on those!! I blogged about it if you want to see how similar the colors are! I think I posted it under ‘flea finds’ in the tags on the side. Great job!! 🙂

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  4. Allison says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    Sorry about your migraine, Cassie. I get them so I know how it is. Glad you’re feeling better! The drresser looks great. I like the effect of the two different stains that you used. Really nice transformation from the blond wood to a more modern Swedish style. Have a great week.

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  5. Cathy @ The Far Fifty says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    Sorry you weren’t feeling good, that stinks. Love the dresser, looking forward the video post! I could never do it, it’d be full of “ummm’s”

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  6. Everything Shabby Is Chic says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    It looks awesome….as usual!!!

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  7. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    Glad you’re feeling better Cassie! I really like the effect you created, it looks regal!

    XO
    Lenore

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  8. [email protected] Present Life says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    It’s beautiful! I really like that you used 2 different colors. It makes the detail on the drawers pop! And I love the extra distressing you did. This DOES NOT look like a 60’s piece anymore! This would even be cute in a dining room as a buffet!

    And sorry to hear about your migraine but glad it was a quickie!

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  9. The Frosted Gardner says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    I love love love this one! All the layered colors work!

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  10. Sharon says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    Very cute! Good job on the color choices. I am looking forward to your video tutorial as well.

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  11. [email protected] Road says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    It’s so pretty! It really does look like a Gustavian piece now.

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  12. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    lol. Can’t wait for the video!

    The dresser is gorgeous!!!

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  13. Restyled Vintage says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    Love it, and looking forward to your video post!
    No painting here for me this week as we get over the shock of a big earthquake and the constant afteshocks that still continue to keep us on egde 🙁
    xx Karen

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  14. Elizabeth (blue clear sky) says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    Very pretty!

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  15. Jenn Erickson says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    Cassie, just stopping by to admire your latest bit o’ brilliance! Jenn

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  16. Beans and Buttons says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Beautiful! Love the two-tone!

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  17. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    You are good Cassie, and you make it look so easy. Beautiful!

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  18. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    September 8, 2010 at 12:13 am

    I’m really liking the gray and cream combo. I think I need to do something around here with those colors. I just really love the way this turned out.

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  19. Inspired by you says

    September 8, 2010 at 12:51 am

    Just green with envy. You did a gorgeous job!

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  20. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:24 am

    Oh, just fabulous! This is a really great dresser and you gave it a nice aged feel. You have a great eye for choosing just the right look for a piece. Nicely done! … Can’t wait for the video!

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  21. kathie says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:29 am

    That piece is stunning ~ really, really stunning. You do have such a good eye, and are so talented with the colors & techniques that you use.

    Sorry about your migraine, I suffer from them too. No one can really understand unless they’ve had one!

    Thanks for your blog inspiration, I am always excited when I see that you have a new post up!

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  22. Nicole Jennings says

    September 8, 2010 at 2:36 am

    I wish that I had that in my bedroom. It would be perfect. But! I’ve already painted the dresser twice…so, I guess I better leave that poor thing alone. Wonderful job!

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  23. - Brittany says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:10 am

    Absolutely love this. Working on a french provincial dresser now, so had to peek at your dresser!

    Brittany
    http://www.prettyhandygirl.com

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  24. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:22 am

    Cassie,so glad you are feeling better. I need you down here to help me finish my dresser, night stand and beds. I think I am intimidated to sand/distress the pieces after painting them so pretty. Did you feel that way the first time you did a piece? I know I will love them, once I get them all finished, but I am just stuck and can’t get moving. Your piece is awesome!!! I love it. I guess there is really no right or wrong way to do this furniture refinishing, is there? Love & blessings from NC!

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  25. Mrs. DeVore says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Love this! It’s just perfect with the two tone and distressing!

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  26. Life in Rehab says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    Gorgeous as always, but that’s not the important part of this post. A Cassie tute LIVE? Bring it on, girl!

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  27. cassie @ hi sugarplum! says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    Oh, so glad you’re feeling better! That piece is gorgeous…you put so much work into it!! I’m lucky to just get paint on something!

    Thanks for following my blog too! 😉

    xoxo, cassie

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  28. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    September 9, 2010 at 2:07 am

    Um…I’m speechless…absolutely gorgeous!! Love, love, love it!! Can’t wait for the video!

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  29. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    September 9, 2010 at 2:32 am

    Oh, I LOVE this one.
    Kris
    xxx

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  30. Kacey says

    September 9, 2010 at 5:59 am

    Love it! You put some serious work into this one!

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  31. Christa @ Modern Vintage Interiors says

    September 9, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Gorgeous! I’ve never heard of Cabot. Where do you get it?

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  32. Sarah @ Hennessey House says

    September 9, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    oh wow, this turned out fantastic.

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  33. Sassy Sites! says

    September 9, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    I would love to have you join me tomorrow over at our Sassy Sites blog party! It’s our Feature YOU Friday! Come by and check it out! xoxo

    Marni
    @ Sassy Sites!

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  34. freckled laundry says

    September 10, 2010 at 3:58 am

    This is BEAUTIFUL, Cassie! Love the blue gray, love the wash, love the distressing. Love, love, love.

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  35. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    September 10, 2010 at 4:12 am

    I love that you did two tones! Looks gorgeous!

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  36. Miss Mustard Seed says

    September 10, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Cassie, This piece is beautiful! It’s going to sell in a flash. Great work, as always. 🙂

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  37. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    September 10, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Oh this is furniture perfection~ well done!

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  38. Margaret MacCabe Ritchie says

    September 10, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    Wow, this turned out amazing! I have just been inspired! I love refinishing furniture too!

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  39. Atticmag says

    September 10, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    You’re so right. Spot on the style and wonderful Swedish colors (big Swedish fan here).

    We have the sweetest Roxy bedding giveaway, $100 value and our Giveaway Friday! link up party. Please stop by. Jane F.

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  40. Envy My Cooking says

    September 11, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Love this dresser and this site.. If you need new recipes come on over to our site.
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  41. [email protected] The Picket Fence says

    September 11, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    It really is so Swedish looking now, love that! Thanks for sharing at my Under $100 Linky Party!

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  42. { The Painted Home } says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:29 am

    another love! you’re killin’ me!!!such great peices!!! -denise

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