Craigslist Dresser Redo

I have been on the hunt for a great storage piece for my dining room.  I love the look of open storage but sometimes it's not realistic.  I found this dresser on Craigslist and I saw such potential in it! 

So here is what it looked like before...

So it definitely needed a little love.  The first step is to remove all the hardware and sand it down, that way you are working with a smooth surface and the paint will adhere better.  This will make a mess so make sure you do it outside...

Unless you're planning on staining then just a quick sanding will do, sometimes its hard to get into the detailing but just do your best!  Next we used wood putty to fill the old hardware holes because I was changing the hardware.  This takes about an hour to dry and then you just sand it down with a sanding block until it's flat and smooth.

I'm not big on priming because I normally distress the piece after I'm done and I think it comes out better without a layer of primer.

For the paint I tried a new technique and I am OBSESSED!!

I used Americana Decor Chalk Paint...

This paint has a really matte and rustic looking finish.  So first I did a layer of the color "Everlasting"  which is like an off white and then I did a coat of "Primitive" which is like a grey/brown.  This paint has a very thick consistency and dries super fast so I suggest only using a brush.  After it dried I did a little distressing with a sanding block to expose the layers underneath and here's what it looked like...

To finish it off I did a coat of Americana Decor Creme Wax which I applied with a brush...

We let everything dry over night and the next morning I cleaned out all the drawers really well and I actually added a little lavender oil to each drawer because it eliminates any lingering smell of paint!  Next I added all the new hardware and some decorations!  I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out and how perfect it fits in the space!

(How amazing is this arrow?!)

(Knobs/Pulls: Hobby Lobby)

(Arrow: Hobby Lobby, Metal Tray: Hobby Lobby, Dishes: Pottery Barn, Pitcher: Target, Flowers: Hobby Lobby, Candle Stick: Hobby Lobby, Sign: Etsy, Wax Melter: Target, Lamp: Target)

Thanks for reading! Hope you guys like it!