Waterfall dresser makeover before after

Hi Hometalk🙂 When we get our hands on a vintage piece to transform, as long as it is in decent condition, we try our best to keep as much of the vintage charm a…

Is a piece of furniture destined to an uphappy fate if the drawers are missing or shot? Nay I say, a million times "NAY!" In the case ...

I've never been a huge fan of Waterfall Furniture. Growing up, I always thought the pieces my parents had picked up from yard sales and proudly displayed in their bedroom were... well... pretty ugly. The signature rounded tops, bookmatch veneer, and the art deco design just didn't do it for me. That's why I shocked myself when I bought....

Update that flea market dresser! #DIY #Update #Dresser #Repainted

This is the first time I tried GF gel stain in black. It's a super dark and rich color. I applied it in broad thick strokes using a paper towel. I used a loose gestural motion in the application. The end result is a subtle yet dramatic texture on the surface of this art deco dresser. The drawer fronts were sanded to the raw veneer and sealed with GF High Performance Topcoat in satin.

Just how many horrendous waterfall desks are out there??? Apparently quite a few! I did one years ago, HERE, that actually amazed me! I can't believe how forgiving wood can be. And now, this one.. I have no idea what people do to their furniture in order to get it to look like this! On the very bottom scalloped molding on the left side, you can see where a piece is missing. I had to glue this piece (at least they saved it) on so it would match the right side. See the 5th picture for the…

I could not believe that I found this beautiful vanity on the side of the road. Called a friend to come help me bring it home. As I stood waiting for her cars p…