Maison Blanche had me at Creme de Menthe.
I knew I was going to love it!
I searched for the perfect chest to makeover. Ok, you’re right, they are all perfect for a makeover!
But I found one that was begging for a change.
The color was off, the wood dry, the drawers loose.
I feel certain the hardware was handmade. I used this treatment to save it.
I love being able to re-use hardware and this was perfect.
One of the drawers required too much repair, so I went with these.
I just measured and added a shelf board, to support the baskets.
I made little chalkboard tags for the baskets.
This is one of those makeovers that I wanted to keep.
I guess I fall in love easy, because that happens to me a lot 😉
There’s just something about a two tone makeover, a good mix of wood and paint.
True love for me, what about you?
Here’s what I did with the piece from the top, tell me what you think:
Click here: Decor Steal Look A Like from Furniture Piece
N. says
February 14, 2019 at 11:37 amI wouldnt of but we do what we do. So it was the one you picked for improvement, ok Im not sure it improved it. I think there could of been maybe a diff color combo that would of saved the integrity of peace better. Just my opinion. No one has to agree with me.
Krystal says
June 23, 2017 at 8:32 pmWhere are the baskets from?
Debbie says
June 23, 2017 at 8:49 pmThey are from Hobby Lobby.
Donna S Martin says
June 19, 2017 at 10:01 amI like it and the fact you saved yet another piece of fine furniture!!!
Debbie says
June 23, 2017 at 8:49 pmThank you Donna!!
karin says
March 25, 2013 at 7:38 amOh Debbie…I love it…I love when you can save the wood and deepening it was just what it needed…:)
Love that color. Its fabulous….I love what Shari said up above me…My kids would call it mint choc chip ice cream too..:)
Hugs
Karin
http://www.artisbeauty.net
Shari @ Turnstyle Vogue says
March 20, 2013 at 8:46 pmYou know I’m a two-toner as well 😉
This is beautiful. The color combination reminds me of chocolate chip ice cream and THAT is the highest compliment possible. LOL. Have a great evening!
Becca says
March 20, 2013 at 8:10 pmBut, of COURSE, Debbie! There you go again … creating a masterpiece! I love the color and the genius idea of adding the baskets! Such vision!
Emily says
March 19, 2013 at 11:10 pmI was wondering what you used to get that dark wood color – did you completely strip the drawers or just go over top with something?
Debbie says
March 20, 2013 at 6:56 amHi Emily, I sanded and stained with Rustoleum Kona stain. 🙂
Helen says
March 19, 2013 at 3:23 pmDebbie, it looks terrific, but I have one tiny question to ask…OK, here goes. Did you make a wall hanging or something else out of the piece on top with the shell on it? I can see it hanging many places.
Thanks,
Helen
Debbie says
March 20, 2013 at 6:58 amHi Helen, it will be repurposed for sure! Thanks.
Ann says
March 18, 2013 at 8:28 pmI think this is perfect! Thank you for including the link to the handle treatment. I need that for a piece I have. Don’t you think you could find a corner for this some place? ha!
judy h. says
March 18, 2013 at 4:36 pmLove the Creme de Menthe paint color!! I’d like to see the entire dresser done in that! The basket additions at the bottom are a nice addition.
Heidi @ Decor & More says
March 18, 2013 at 3:31 pmTwo tone? Absolutely! Fabulous, Debbie ~ xo Heidi
kirby carespodi says
March 18, 2013 at 9:44 amI am getting ready to do a dresser with stained drawers and a painted case! Great minds think alike!
Jenni says
March 18, 2013 at 10:33 amlove! love! great colors!
Bliss says
March 18, 2013 at 9:57 amBeautiful and pinned.
Bliss
holly says
March 17, 2013 at 11:36 pmDebbie….
That dresser looks amazing. The drawer swapped for baskets is a perfect accent.
Beth says
March 17, 2013 at 11:24 pmNice job Debbie. Always love to see Creme de Menthe ideas.
Beth–MBPC Colorado