If you remember, in this post I was leaning back and forth on whether I wanted to paint it or sand it down to it's original stainless steel finish. Almost all of you said "stainless!" but I went black (for now) for a couple reasons:
1. I felt the room needed the contrast
2. It would have been pricey to get it to it's original stainless steel finish. I would have wanted it done right, so it would have had to go to a professional refinisher. $$$$
3. I can always have it stripped in the future.. it will always be stainless steel and the paint is only spray paint.
So black it was!
And here was the before:
And here is the after!
And I love it!
As you can see, I kept the original knobs, and also kept the feet silver. This gives a little nod to the original piece. I was going to replace the knobs (I even bought some new ones that will be returned). But when I put the original knobs back on temporarily, I realized they were perfect.
At first I was going to do lacquer gloss spray paint. I purchased it and did one quote but it was all wrong. So I sanded down and did Satin finish.
I used this spray paint:
The mirror and lamp are "just ok". But they were already owned and work for now.
You did such an incredible job with your dresser! Black was a much needed visual contrast for the room. And I love that the knobs look perfectly imperfect.
ReplyDeleteIs this the wall you see when you enter the house? So sweet! Looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteI also just painted an old (wood) dresser black. Thought I was scared of the color, but no, its great! And I also used the old hardware. Funny how it works out like that sometimes! http://itsagoodhouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/dresser-makeover.html
Love it! It looks great black. Your entryway is looking quite lovely! Good choice.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. And the lamp and mirror look fabulous, too!
ReplyDeleteBryn, dresser looks great! Did you have any problems with the spray paint running? Was it difficult to get an even coat?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteProbably a stupid question, but, how do you do the spray paint and not have it blow everywhere, get inside the drawers and run? Never done it before because of my concerns like this.
Love it! Definitely think the black adds good balance to the foyer.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful, a stunner piece, well done!!
ReplyDeleteLove the lamp! Such a beautiful contrast on the black dresser!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Way to go with your gut!
ReplyDeletegreat cal. looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHi Bryn! I've been reading your blog for a few months now and LOVE it--you have such great taste! Personally, I am so happy you painted it black...it looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the black! It looks so amazing!!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! The black is strong, and I like that you left the wheels and the knobs.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks wonderful too! Such a pretty vignette.
ReplyDeletejbhat
It looks really great!! I love black pieces in a house. It's so grounding. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThe mirror and lamp go well with it.
great job. really stands out now
ReplyDeleteStunning! I thought I would like it better in the stainless steel, but the black looks so great! And I love how you kept the knobs.
ReplyDeletelove it so much! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt is good to go with your gut! The black looks great.
ReplyDeletelooks so so pretty! I live the feet and the knobs, so glad you left them!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous vignette!
ReplyDeletewould you mind telling us about thosse branches/flowers? what are they, how long do they last in a jar like that? SO PERFECT!
This turned out fantastic!! I love that you kept the original stainless steel for the knobs for a little pop of what it used to be!
ReplyDeleteThe dresser looks perfect in black! It adds a nice graphic pop to the space. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe black was the right decision. Sometimes you have to go for it- you would always be wondering what it would look like. Worth the risk!
ReplyDeleteOf course...I like black. Therefore I like this transformation. Black really adds a nice contrats to this light colored wall.
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see what else you have in store.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
http://g-w-hunting.blogspot.com
Incredible. This dresser now is amazing. Thank you I think that your choice is perfect.
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radostina
Looks great! And I like the mirror and lamp too :)
ReplyDeleteloving this and so glad you kept the knobs, they look fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Way to go with your gut!
ReplyDeleteLove the lamp! Such a beautiful contrast on the black dresser!
ReplyDeleteLove it! It looks great black. Your entryway is looking quite lovely! Good choice.
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