It’s been crazy around here lately, with our boys’ bedroom being redone and I’ve been blessed to have a couple of custom orders to work on. So in total, I’ve done about 7 large pieces of furniture in less than 2 weeks. whew! I’m tuckered, but am happy that I am able. A custom order came about when a mom was looking to purchase this chest of drawers for her daughter. You can read all about that fun makeover here. She also requests a Mid Century modern chest for another daughter. Talk about night and day, eh?
So off I went to shop and because things were so crazy busy, I really said a silent prayer that I would find something local so that I didn’t have to search too much. I went to thrift store 5 minutes from my house and here is what I saw…
There it sat as snug as a bug in a rug, and my heart went pitter-pat. I ached because the matching credenza had just sold, and boy it was a beauty. Ah well, at least I found the chest of drawers that my client was looking for. She was super-excited and I was thankful for my answer to prayer. (breathes sigh of relief)
MEMORY LANE
The classic lines of a Mid Century Modern pieces are just amazing to me. I’ve done several in my time, let’s take a peek at a few:
A curbside find (yes, CURBSIDE!!)
My thrifted Broyhill Brasilia sticker fun – you have to see the before!
Also, my unexpected thrifted pair found at Goodwill
As you can imagine, I have fun finding these gems and have done so many, but the one I’m working on now has a fun twist. Here’s what it looked like when I brought it home.
DIY TIME
In great shape with only minor wear and solid as a rock with dove-tailed drawers and original pulls. Aren’t those carved top drawers spectacular? What a truly unique piece.
I honestly was cringing at the thought of painting such a beauty, but I’m tickled with my results too. Oh, and look what I found in the top drawer…
eep! How awesome are these hand-drawn charcoal prints?!! These will be perfect in my boys’ room makeover. Stay tuned!
So, what’s the fun aspect that the client requested? See for yourself.
My all-time favorite finish to the pieces is that white cabinet with dark wood drawers or vice versa. But, whoa…I LOVE that citron green color!! It’s a Benjamin Moore color, called Perennial.
A statement piece and so full of fun, don’t you think?
I had fun staging this piece with my collection of gilded frames and mirrors.
PEEK INSIDE
My client’s daughter also requests that the bottom interior of the drawers have a dark charcoal gray for a bit of party on the inside.
It’s fun to think outside the box and create unique pieces. No one can say this came from a box store. tsk.
If you’ve enjoyed this makeover, I invite you to pin and share. ♥
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It’s a beauty Larissa! My daughter is big into Mid Century Furniture and she just finished a beautiful piece. I love the 2 tones and the wood you used 🙂
Good for her! They’re so well-built and the classic lines just draw me in. 🙂
As always… amazing work and beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the love!
Gorgeous, as usual! :). You are so talented, my friend. If you don’t mind my asking, what white paint did you use? Thanks!!
Thank you, Kimm! It’s just a Glidden Gloss White. 🙂
Love the green!! Can’t believe all the original hardware was there! Awesome find! Love the way you painted it with the top two drawers left as is. Beautiful!
Yes, those streamlined pulls were perfect and I could only wish I had gotten the credenza too. Thanks!
No way!!! I absolutely love what you did with this MCM Dresser Larissa! The green is fabulous with the dark wood and white exterior and those original draw pulls couldn’t be more perfect. I bet you had one happy young client! Oh and those fabulous charcoal sketches – nice present! Can’t wait to see how you use them in your boy’s bedroom makeover.
I’m hooked on that green and can’t wait to find a reason to use it again. Thank you for the love! Our boys’ room is done and just needs tweaking. I’m excited to share!
I can’t believe that I’ve never commented on this one! I have a special fondness for MCM. My dad has a house full of it and he has given some pieces to my sons so now they have lots of it in their apartment. I just love the clean lines. And you have managed to highlight the beauty of this piece with the use of the right colors. Love that green.
hahaha…I snuck it in. 😀 Yes, the clean lines are amazing and so well built. Thank you for the love, Mary!
What a fun piece, Larissa! I love it. My daughter really loves mid century style. I was fortunate to be able to refinish a piece for her she found for $25 but she would love this. Great job.
Your daughter has great taste. The lines of this era always draw me in. Thanks for the love, Leslie!
EVERYTHING you do LARISSA is perfect…..but my ALL TIME favorite is “VEEP”
That’s one of my top 5 too. Thanks!
Love this Larissa! Bring it to my house! ???? Susie from The Chelsea Project
Thank you, Susie.