I truly have been trying to curb my addiction to “project” furniture (since my basement is full of half-finished projects), however when I saw this dresser standing stoically on the curb in the street this past spring, I understood I had to pull the vehicle over. The casters, the curves, the escutcheons — I mean, come on! however as you can tell, stated dresser has been living a difficult life outside for a long time — the wood on the top is split in half, as well as one of the casters on the bottom is duct taped on. however I feel determined to clean this high boy up!
After some serious cable brushing as well as sanding — goodness do I see 4 or 5 layers of peeling paint?! — I plan to paint this fellow (inside as well as out). Now, the only concern is, do I paint it a lovely grey with black matte hardware or do I go black with antiqued brass?
Let me understand what you think!
Combo #1:
Farrow & Ball’s Plummett (272) as well as some oil-rubbed bronze hardware, like these lovely pulls from Lee Valley Tools?
Combo #2:
Farrow & Ball’s Pitch Black (256) with some wonderful brass-plate hardware, like these traditional pulls, likewise from Lee Valley Tools?
Decisions decisions…
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Photo credits:
1. Stacey Smithers
2a. Plummett (272), Farrow & Ball
2b. Oil-Rubbed Bronze Suite, Lee Valley Tools
3a. Pitch Black (256), Farrow & Ball
3b. Old Brass, 01A40.01-01A40-72, Lee Valley Tools