Another month just flew by and it’s the second Tuesday of the month which means it’s Trash to Treasure Transformation time! {{excited clapping}}. This means my four blogger friends and I get together to create projects to inspire you. This time around I’m showing you this antique wash stand. Isn’t it sweet?
Yes, it does need love, but who doesn’t these days? I’m thankful for a sweet friend, Bessica, who thought enough of me to bring this for me to love on. In addition, this isn’t the first wash stand I’ve worked on. You can see this one HERE or this other one HERE. Let’s take a look…
The top veneer is damaged as well as the sides and a bit on the doors. Not a problem.
The interior bottom panel needs some TLC as well.
Thankfully, I have the wherewithal (or just plain nutty ideas) to tackle something like this. Ready?
DIY TIME
First order of business is take care of all that veneer. If you’ve been around me long, you know that veneer can be my friend or my enemy depending on the piece. haha. In this case, I’m going to see how hard it will be to mess with this veneer. The view of underneath looks kinda promising, but I’m not counting my chicks just yet. However, when I started to remove it, you would think I struck gold when I showed my littles. They have a treasure chest full of coins they’ve found counting them as God’s blessings. I let them add these to their loot. Look close!
After pulling most of it off and chipping away too, I decide the top is too far gone to restore due to bowing in the boards. No worries though because I have a plan. Next, I also remove the inside layer because that too needs replacing.
Likewise, I also see to it to replace the missing casters. Thankfully, I have a stash to draw from thanks to an awesome do-gooder.
Then, I trace the top onto luan I have in my stash from our bedroom remodel. Notice the bottom is replaced and casters are in as well. woot! Also, I fill in all the damage with wood filler. Almost there!
NEXT STEPS
As soon as I trace the top, I use my jigsaw to cut it out. After that, I apply wood glue and use my brad nailer to secure it to the original top. To make it cohesive, I use my reactive stain on the top and in the interior shelf.
While the stain does its job, I begin tackling the base and interior. My custom-mixed color pink is suiting my vision for this antique wash stand.
While the top is new, it doesn’t quite gel with the rest even after staining, so I decide to replicate the original top peeking through. In order to do that, I use a base color of another custom color similar to beige. On top, I break out my wood graining tools to add a planking look. You can see a demo in the video below of my kids play table makeover.
Finally, I just need to dress up the knobs. Funny thing is that originally the drawer had swag pulls at some point, but the holes were filled in with dowel plugs. I considered replacing them with some antique swag pulls I have in my stash. However, I felt that painting and decoupaging is much more suited to my end vision.
I simply use my decorative tissue paper and a mixture of glue and water like I did for this curio cabinet. Then, I sand to age them a bit.
THE REVEAL
After a bit more DIY fun, here’s my pretty in pink antique wash stand ready to go many more years.
For me, the pink just suits it with those ornate details and rose knobs. It’s a custom color I mixed up for another project, so I’m glad I hung onto it. Likewise, I’m smitten with the outcome of the top as well. It’s much better than the damaged veneer right?
Oh, and another surprise is the inside. tee hee!
You know I had to do blue, but what color would you have chosen for the inside?
If you’d like to make this stand a part of your home, you can find it and more available in my online shop. Come take a peek!
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Additionally, I’d love to hear some love in comments below, but also pin and share to inspire others too. Don’t give up on the classics, they just need tender loving care.
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She’s a beauty!
You’re so fun, Laura. Thank you!
LOVE it!! The pink was a bold choice that was spot on. I think blue was the only choice for the interiors. And those knobs?!?! INSPIRED!! They truly make this piece!! ???
I’m so glad you think so. Of all the colors, pink just kept jumping out at me. And, you know me and blue…haha. Thanks so much for the needed hug, Rebecca.
Oh Larissa! There is nothing you can’t do. You bring the poor old pieces to life and save them. that is an awesome talent.
Cheryl, you are so sweet to make my day. Thank you for the love! 😀
Love the pink. It’s so fresh and feminine. The knobs set it off,truly a show piece. God bless you. And yours this. Spring season
I’m so tickled to hear it. Thank you, Charleen. Blessings to you! 🙂
What a fantastic save, Larissa! It is so pretty in pink now! And I love the knobs! XOXO
Pink just resonated with me for this, so pink it is. Thanks so much, Christy!
Pretty and feminine! You ladies always get me inspired. I have a furniture haul in my basement I need to get to work on. Right now I’m still working on upstairs remodel so I can’t get to it yet- But I keep tucking away ideas for the time I can get to them!!
I totally feel you, Niki! I have too much as well and will have to pass them along to someone as I need to purge.
What an amazing save Larissa! And I love the pop of color inside as well. Pinned! XOXO
You know I had to have fun with it. Thanks so much, Denise!
Wow! I’m SO glad you saved this classic from the burn pile or who knows where she would have landed? I’m just amazed how you brought her back to life Larissa. I think the piece has another 100 yrs or even more to grace someone’s home. Thank you for sharing your process too ? you inspire us not to give up on pieces that look “unfixable” ! So appropriate during this time of Easter ?
You are such a delight, Mary. Your words mean the world to me. He lives!!
That is so sweet, Larissa!! Love it all. xoxo
Thank you, Nancy. 🙂
Beautiful! It is just so sweet ❤
Thank you for saying so, Robin.
So wonderful to save this old beauty- I’m sure it will be cherished for many more years now!
Thank you, Jen. It’s such a fun piece to let go to waste. Fun challenge too!
Nice save Larissa!
Thanks, Marie! I’m glad Bessica thought enough of me to let me have at it.
You made this lady beautiful. The pink paint is absolutely perfect.
It truly was fun to work on. Thank you, Rita!