Revamp Your Dresser, Revamp Your Life

I'd like to start my blogging adventures with my most recent DIY project; revamping an old dresser. My parents recently purchased a new summer house in Long Island, leaving me with a gold mine of old furniture to rework and restore. My first pick was a boring ole bedroom dresser. I stood infront of it for a good 15 minutes before deciding which color to go with. Two years ago I painted my grandmothers old bedroom set white for my Boston apartment, but I really wasn't feeling white for this particular piece. I really couldn't decide, so I did what I normally do in a situation like this and acted on impulse. I went to the hardware store, stood in the paint aisle, and picked the color with the best name (how else do you think I got the idea to paint my living room "Icy Moon Drops"?). I decided on "Ocean Breeze Blue", probably because it's summer and I'm in that kind of Caribbean state of mind right now. You obviously can choose whatever color suits your personality best, but for me this electric aqua felt right. I later realized it matched my brand new sheets perfectly (picture attached), funny how those things work out sometimes. Now, onto the process.

Supplies:
Kilz Spray Primer
Medium Grit Sandpaper
Decorative knobs
(Knobs from Anthropologie are always my favorite)
Krylon Spray Paint
(I always go with a gloss finish for furniture because it's easier to clean)

Directions:

Remove all existing knobs and hardware from dresser. Lightly sand all surfaces to the point whereyou can see it's becoming a bit dusty. Dampen a paper towel and wipe down, now dry. Use the spray primer all over the surface until you can no longer see the wood color. Let dry. Use the colored spray paint to cover the surface. I used four bottles on one dresser, but only because I have OCD when it comes to making sure every last spot is completed covered. Place new knobs or hardware after 24 hours of drying.

I would say the hardest part of the process is waiting for the damn thing to dry. It looks like a lot of hard work, but the only true strain is the way your index finger feels after hours of spray painting. Dip the thing in ice and call it a day, because now you have a beautiful new bedroom dresser!