March 18, 2013
Creme de Menthe Makeover
Home Interior
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
20 Comments
ArchiveNice job Debbie. Always love to see Creme de Menthe ideas.
Beth--MBPC Colorado
Debbie....
That dresser looks amazing. The drawer swapped for baskets is a perfect accent.
Beautiful and pinned.
Bliss
love! love! great colors!
I am getting ready to do a dresser with stained drawers and a painted case! Great minds think alike!
Two tone? Absolutely! Fabulous, Debbie ~ xo Heidi
Love 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.
I 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!
Debbie, 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
Hi Helen, it will be repurposed for sure! Thanks.
I was wondering what you used to get that dark wood color - did you completely strip the drawers or just go over top with something?
Hi Emily, I sanded and stained with Rustoleum Kona stain. :)
But, of COURSE, Debbie! There you go again ... creating a masterpiece! I love the color and the genius idea of adding the baskets! Such vision!
You 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!
Oh 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
www.artisbeauty.net
I like it and the fact you saved yet another piece of fine furniture!!!
Thank you Donna!!
Where are the baskets from?
They are from Hobby Lobby.
I 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.