Gothic upcycle furniture

In my last post I showcased the crackle chest of drawers I did for my daughter. Here are a couple other pieces I refinished for her....

Classy and a little gothic furniture

Once upon a time, I bought a chest of drawers at a thrift store. It was the perfect size. It was most definitely NOT the perfect color. I painted it into a more pleasing appearance, and it lived for a few years in stripey, batty glory. Then I decided to make it over again, this time with a bit more sophistication. One thing I've learned from GIY projects is that small details, such as feet and molding, can have a big impact on furniture. So I began this makeover by turning the chest of…

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And now the conclusion of our dresser makeover! (See part 1 and part 2.) We have finished painting everything... Now it's time to add the stenciling. Use a gloss or semi-gloss sheen in the same color as the matte paint used on the drawer fronts. I used Behr Premium Plus Ultra in "Black." Use a stencil of your choice. For a continuous, overall pattern, a wall and floor stencil works well. I used "Victorian Baroque" from Stencil Ease (available from Amazon). While not a requirement, stencil…