tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post2066968913664181963..comments2024-03-15T18:17:01.876-04:00Comments on High Street Market: Before & After: Faux Bamboo DresserKelly Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05417340236908993252noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-27156759899498031622013-02-23T08:51:43.897-05:002013-02-23T08:51:43.897-05:00Love it!! What seal/finish did you use?Love it!! What seal/finish did you use?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-18727910575677148002013-02-23T08:51:21.094-05:002013-02-23T08:51:21.094-05:00This is gorgeous!!! What kind of seal did you use?...This is gorgeous!!! What kind of seal did you use? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-48265979276946581042011-08-27T13:22:31.411-04:002011-08-27T13:22:31.411-04:00Lo9ve, love, love this blog. Your post on this dre...Lo9ve, love, love this blog. Your post on this dresser was a big inspiration for me to search for a Bali Hai triple dresser. Found one on Craigslist but I am desperately searching for a replacement drawer pull as the owner sold item "as is". would you be willing to sell a couple of the drawer pulls? They are the smaller ones that are on the left and right side drawers. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your time!Tcobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486411080724680085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-33898466261295267302011-08-12T17:55:34.144-04:002011-08-12T17:55:34.144-04:00navypolkadots-- keep painting. that's all I c...navypolkadots-- keep painting. that's all I can say. Looking back, we would have rather used a white primer (instead of the grey), but we're hasty, and the grey primer is what we had on hand. I can't remember how many cans of white paint we went through. But, if you're still seeing the dark primer, I would buy a few more cans. <br /><br />Good luck! Sounds like you're well on your way!<br /><br />xoxo<br />KellyKelly Robsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417340236908993252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-85941312456998385412011-08-12T17:46:27.491-04:002011-08-12T17:46:27.491-04:00Hello! I was so excited to find this post - I rece...Hello! I was so excited to find this post - I recently acquired a six-drawer Bali Hai dresser and was desperately seeking guidance on during it from it's unfortunate cream color to bright white! Lucky for me, the hardware on my piece is still all in tact - just needed some brass cleaner and serious elbow grease. My brother and I followed your lead, first sanding (combo of power and hand), and then spray painting. We used a grey Krlyon primer followed by the same Krylon Dover White Gloss spray paint (in bottles). Unfortunately, six bottles in we're still seeing a greyish/blueish tint through the paint. Did you find it took you much more than six cans worth of paint to finish/cover the darker primer? Any other recommendations to get the brightest white we can?navypolkadotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058691439804290410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-49610938950539454762010-08-09T11:51:10.402-04:002010-08-09T11:51:10.402-04:00I love it. I am just about to start a dresser pro...I love it. I am just about to start a dresser project...any words of wisdom?<br /><br />ahouseandhome.blogspot.com<br /><br />Thanks in advance.A House and Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902903298396153589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-80609908925346759352010-02-28T16:56:36.153-05:002010-02-28T16:56:36.153-05:00This is really beautiful - both the dresser and th...This is really beautiful - both the dresser and the mirror! I love your redos and your blog.hello gorgeoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257391996828119047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-66934304197675079642010-02-14T21:21:35.381-05:002010-02-14T21:21:35.381-05:00Thanks for the wonderful comments!
Paint color-...Thanks for the wonderful comments! <br /><br />Paint color-- I don't know what it is! I'm sorry! These images were shot in our previous townhouse (which we rented) and this was the color of the guest room when we moved in. I didn't paint the room. I think that the landlord was shooting for "tan" and ending up with the most pale ballet pink.<br /><br />Sanding-- we used both a power sanding and good old fashioned elbow grease.<br /><br />Laminate top-- the top of this dresser had a glossy top, but it wasn't laminate. We sanded it with a power sander, and then primed it like the rest of the piece. It turned out great. No problems.<br /><br />Hope this helps!<br /><br />xx<br />KellyKelly Robsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417340236908993252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-65913364210799523552010-02-14T21:12:46.967-05:002010-02-14T21:12:46.967-05:00Hi - I have the same question about the laminate t...Hi - I have the same question about the laminate top?! I inquired about getting the laminate taking off of a bamboo dresser of mine but it sounds like an exceptionally expensive proposition. Please tell us if this was all wood or if you defeated veneer! <br /><br />Thanks.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570928776054179092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-7281553228394244122010-01-30T22:37:09.866-05:002010-01-30T22:37:09.866-05:00My daughter has similar looking nightstands to you...My daughter has similar looking nightstands to your dresser chest but they have laminate tops. Just wondering if yours did and how you dealt with getting the paint to stick. <br /><br />I'm forwarding this before and after so she can see how pretty hers can be. <br /><br />Thanks!pammyghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369656688081760788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-22527715688452017902009-11-19T13:16:45.988-05:002009-11-19T13:16:45.988-05:00i just bought a similar dresser off of craigslist ...i just bought a similar dresser off of craigslist and you have inspired to refinish it. it's not in horrible shape now, but the crisp white paint and new knobs would look fabulous. can i ask you the paint color on the walls? so serene and lovely and fresh.Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499280524345930496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-81962631337478637942009-11-15T23:44:40.889-05:002009-11-15T23:44:40.889-05:00I found your blog via Design*Sponge. I received tw...I found your blog via Design*Sponge. I received two dressers that are very, very similar to these. I was debating on whether or not to junk them or keep them. You've inspired me to keep them. <br /><br />I want to attempt this, but I am a bit nervous. Out of curiosity, did you hand sand your dresser? Or did you a power sander? Any tips you may provide are appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />AnneAnne K. in L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11894531107425074517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-92012631512360155172009-11-08T20:17:53.014-05:002009-11-08T20:17:53.014-05:00Where did you get the duvet/blanket? It's so p...Where did you get the duvet/blanket? It's so pretty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-83088034083093258372009-11-03T18:10:30.507-05:002009-11-03T18:10:30.507-05:00Hey Kelly-just found your blog via D*S and had to ...Hey Kelly-just found your blog via D*S and had to learn more about this project because I recently bought the exact same dresser! It needs some repair work but these images gave me inspiration to get moving on it. Thanks! And I look forward to reading more on your blog.Eclectichttp://eclecticinteriordesigngroup.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-90732321606314600872009-10-30T13:54:09.767-04:002009-10-30T13:54:09.767-04:00I love the dresser makeover and the mirror! I'...I love the dresser makeover and the mirror! I'm always a sucker for faux bamboo and sunbursts. You are so fortunate to live somewhere where you can find treasures like this for a reasonable price. As you know they are harder to find on the West Coast. Love your blog. Looking forward to more great transformations.Trove Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01259731433155953349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-57131050389506642732009-10-28T20:40:24.726-04:002009-10-28T20:40:24.726-04:00hi,
just found you via a country farmhouse. i ju...hi,<br /><br />just found you via a country farmhouse. i just love what you did with this dresser. great job.<br /><br />~janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-60319647379210388782009-10-28T19:09:53.520-04:002009-10-28T19:09:53.520-04:00You should submit this to Design Sponge for the ne...You should submit this to Design Sponge for the new book. I think I just saw today that they are still taking a few submissions. Because this turned out beautifully!<br /><br />Found the blog via the etsy shop, which I've been lurking around for months! <br /><br />MaggieMagchunkhttp://www.magchunk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-9088804331914317972009-10-27T15:10:58.877-04:002009-10-27T15:10:58.877-04:00Hi Peggy!
My husband and I have repainted a few...Hi Peggy! <br /><br />My husband and I have repainted a few pieces of furniture, and if we've learned anything it's sand and prime it first! This is so important. Sanding gives you a smooth finish and primer only gives you a smoother finish (and if you don't use primer, you WILL have flaking paint, trust me). I highly recommend using a spray can. For this dresser, we used Krylon "Dover White - Gloss" paint and Krylon primer. If you would rather choose a custom color from a paint swatch (we used a custom color on one piece of furniture in our house), I recommend using a spray attachment that you can fill with your choice of paint. You can get this at your paint store, or hardware store. We've had good luck with spraying our furniture, and I don't think I would use a roller (however, I know some people DO use this and get good results). <br /><br />Thanks for the email, Peggy, and good luck with your project!!!<br /><br />xx<br />KellyKelly Robsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417340236908993252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-32426942508626989382009-10-27T14:56:13.582-04:002009-10-27T14:56:13.582-04:00I am about to paint an old dresser that I have. Th...I am about to paint an old dresser that I have. This is my first time trying something like this. What color and brand of paint did you use to paint the dresser? Do use a roller or paint brush, or spray paint like I've seen others use? I want to get the smooth finish I see on your dresser. I'm so glad I stumbled across your blog - it's on my bookmarks and I plan on checking in every day. I love it!Peggy Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-58062619754015326302009-10-26T21:56:12.710-04:002009-10-26T21:56:12.710-04:00Beautifully done, love this upcycle. Your hardwar...Beautifully done, love this upcycle. Your hardware perfectly complements this piece, love it!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457598081144043699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-16848684676089901412009-10-26T12:27:47.528-04:002009-10-26T12:27:47.528-04:00Well done! (And there's that bedspread again. ...Well done! (And there's that bedspread again. Sigh.)MKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892196870395579538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-57124315980219706232009-10-26T12:25:31.951-04:002009-10-26T12:25:31.951-04:00looks great! love the hardware. and still love you...looks great! love the hardware. and still love your crewel beadspread!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-29490715674931927542009-10-26T12:06:23.695-04:002009-10-26T12:06:23.695-04:00I looooove it!!! Wow... you should take pics of th...I looooove it!!! Wow... you should take pics of the finished room when you are done :)bryn alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446345083442149906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-78170713647987068782009-10-26T10:09:44.792-04:002009-10-26T10:09:44.792-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kelly Robsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417340236908993252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267112243358908208.post-74208916348572858082009-10-26T09:58:36.244-04:002009-10-26T09:58:36.244-04:00Nice! Love the hardware choice too. Where did you ...Nice! Love the hardware choice too. Where did you find the beautiful mirror?Daniellenoreply@blogger.com