Plasnewydd DIY blog: Welsh Dresser Makeover

I've been busy this week decorating the lounge and up cycling my mum's dresser, bureau and a little pine corner cupboard I bought.

Dresser in 2 bits

Bottom of Dresser

The dresser was a bit of a mission. I masked off the glass and edges, sanded it down and gave it a coat of primer/undercoat. The gloss wasn't quick dry, which I think gives a much glossier finish and took about 6 hours to be touch dry and 24 hours before we could move it. It still needs to harden off and really could do with another coat but we have visitor's this weekend so it might have to wait until the next time decorating. Added some new handles and it's beautiful. The paint bled a little under the masking tape but I scraped it off and gave a gentle sanding to get the rest off and now it is fine. I really love it and it makes such a difference to the room.

Finished Dresser

Lovely new handles

Painted Bureau - not finished yet

Bureau with some Bling

I still really don't like the bureau and even with new handles it still look's quite plain, so I bought some stickers from B&M for £2.99 and decided to give it some bling. I'm still waiting for the paint on this to harden, so those stickers are not coming off in a hurry.
Still not my thing but it is certainly a talking point! 😆

One last job to do in the dining area and that's the table. This was such a bargain and cost me £10! on a local For Sale Group. The chairs were from the tip and I re-upholstered the cushions on them. Just rubbed down the rim and applied undercoat.