The Red Dresser Part II



Recently I posted about this dresser.  I found it at a resale shop and I think I bought it simply because I felt sorry for it.  It was so ugly





Originally my intention was to use it in our Lower Level Family Room as a Buffet Server for parties.  





I ended up really liking it after it was re-finished.  So, this weekend I recruited my 11 year old daughter (Aka, my design assistant) and we hauled it up the stairs into the Formal Dining Room/Home Office.





Not only does it provide a well needed pop of color but it will be a great Serving Buffet for Formal Dinners.  Since this room has a dual purpose, it will be a perfect place to store office supplies and design files when I need to use it as my Home Office.  





 I do not know the history behind this piece.  I do not believe it is an antique or holds any value.  I think it may be a replica of a piece like this one over at Natty By Design.  She also painted hers vibrant red.  





Here is what it looked like when I rescued it...

(I warned you that it was ugly)

I know one thing for sure, it is very, very, very heavy...just ask my back :)


Thanks for visiting!

20 comments:

  1. What a great transformation. It must be wonderful to have all that storage for both office and dining items.

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  2. You said it, it WAS ugly! It's really beautiful now! Being red it looks like a designer piece, and it definitely adds the touch of color your dining room needed. Perfect! =)

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  3. That turn out really beautiful. Love the red!

    Prim Blessings,
    Patti

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  4. Love it!!! Loved it the first time you posted about it, and love it even still! Such a great shade of red too!

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  5. Wow! What a gorgeous redo ... love it!
    Have a lovely week ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  6. Great re-do! You're right, it gives the perfect pop of color in your dining room. Love those lamps too :)

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  7. Great transformation and definitley provides a pop of color. What color red did you use?

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  8. Love it! And now I want one! I love looking at furniture makeovers. How fun!

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  9. Love it too!! It looks like it was made for that spot in your room, perfection!!!

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  10. It's so cute. I love the red. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  11. very nice job! I'm working on a similar project myself just now and am keeping my fingers crossed that it will turn out as pretty as yours. I like the height and weight of a large dresser in the dining room too - from what I can tell in your photos, the furniture seems proportionate to the dimensions of your room. Awesome all the way around!

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  12. this is beyond incredible. it's awesome. amazing. fabulous. FREAKING MIND-BLOWING. :)

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  13. awesome!!! now that, is a statement piece! wow!

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  14. The dresser is HOT! Totally love it! You're right, it is the PERFECT pop of color and I am partial to the colors in your dining room/home office for sure! :)

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  15. Yes, it was pretty sad before. You did an awesome job. Love that bold color.

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  16. Yep - poor ugly thing is so lucky you found it! Loving the red - this is stunning!

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  17. I love it!!! It is perfect in that room.

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  18. Jennifer @ Gracious SpacesJune 2, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Whata great find! I love furniture that can be repurposed and made beautiful again. Great job. Bet you'll enjoy that dual office/dining space!

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  19. Love your repurposed dresser!! Wanted to let you know that I featured it on my blog today on Friday's Fabulous Furniture Finds! http://chase-thestar.blogspot.com/2012/04/fridays-fabulous-furniture-finds-1.html

    Barbara @Chase the Star
    (new follwer on GFC!)

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