Hello, amazing friends, and welcome to another round of Furniture Fixer Uppers where I and four of my favorite creators get together to share furniture flips! Today, I’m sharing a painted dressing table and chair set. Be on the look out for my friends projects after at the bottom!
I’ll ALSO be back in your inboxes around 11:00 am with all the BRAND NEW Redesign merchandise for Q3!! More on that at the bottom as well!
Let’s get to it!
Here is how this dressing table and chair looked when I found it at the DAV thrift store:
It was originally marked $49 but had been reduced to just $34.93:
SOLD! They’re calling it a desk and chair, but with the addition of a mirror, it can easily be a dressing table too, and the large drawer lends itself to that purpose very well, so that’s what I’m going with.
This set did have some issues. The finish came right off with the tape when I removed the tag, and you can see that something had been dragged across the top and left several scratches:
The chair had its own issues which you’ll see in a bit.
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Painted Dressing table and Chair
Sand
Since the tape had pulled away some of the finish, I needed to sand that smooth.
I did that next using my Ryobi circular sander and 100 grit sandpaper, followed by 220 grit:
I was hoping I could sand out those gouges as well, but alas, they were too deep.
Clean
I then gave both pieces a good cleaning using White Lightning that I mixed into a half gallon of warm water. Using a terrycloth sponge, I got to work!
That’s when I discovered how scratched up the seat of the chair was…
I tried to capture it in the glare, but it was across the whole seat. How??
Back to sanding
Back to sanding I went to smooth out all those scratches. These foam pads really helped! They go between your sander and your sandpaper to soften the sanding surface, helping it maneuver over curves more easily, and this seat had a bit of a curve to it:
Fill gouges
Next, I filled the gouges on the table top that I wasn’t quite able to sand away, with Dixie Mud filler:
I sanded those areas once they were dry, gave it a good vacuum, and then wiped away any remaining dust with a clean cloth.
Prime for Bleed
If I didn’t have to sand the surfaces, I would have cleaned and gone straight to painting. That is one of the beautiful things about working with chalk mineral paint!
However, because I had to sand and broke that seal, there was a good chance the tannins would bleed through my paint.
To combat that, I applied one coat of Bonding Boss in the white (also available in clear and gray):
Bonding BOSS has no odor and is water based, so clean-up is so easy!
Be sure to wait 24 HOURS to allow it to do its thing before painting!
Paint
I had plans to add a transfer to the top of this dressing table, so I used my chalk mineral paint fan deck to help me choose a color. I landed on Pink Champagne:
It seems like it’s been a minute since I use this color, and I just love this lovely, soft pink!
You can see what a great base the Bonding BOSS is as the pink is going on so well here…
Both the chair and the table got two coats…
Adding a stripe…
I wanted a bit of whimsy as the base for the transfer, and my favorite way to do that is with a stripe, which I added in Cotton, two coats, removing the Frogtape as soon as that second coat went on:
See how I easily measure out the stripes HERE.
Sand
Once the paint was dry, I sanded all over with a fine grit sanding sponge::
I didn’t want any distressing and these are great for that. I sanded the chair as well, and you can see that the seat also got the stripe treatment:
Transfer time!
Now it’s time to really add some pretty! Redesign’s last release included this gorgeous Blush Harmony transfer:
It comes in four sheets that all combine to make one large image:
Instead of having one solid seam in between pieces, they now try to separate the sheets so that the breaks in the design are where natural breaks would be in the image, making it nearly impossible to detect any seams.
I decided I just wanted to use the two top sheets, but I would need to cut the bottom of each one straight across, so they would line up with the bottom edge of the table:
I laid the design where I wanted and started burnishing using the enclosed tool:
See more details on applying a transfer HERE.
Once I had the images transferred, I used a burnishing pad to lightly go over the image to be sure it was adhered well all over.
I usually just do this with larger transfers that have much larger pieces.
Seal
Finally, it was time to seal this painted dressing table and chair! I chose to seal with my favorite Clear Coat in the satin finish using the blue sponge to apply it:
I like to cut my sponge flat on at least on side for easier handling and application. I did the chair the same way…
Everything got two coats. I will likely go back and add a coat of the new satin Gator Hide just on the top of the dressing table for additional protection since this piece may be a hard worker.
(If you are using transfer, always apply Clear Coat before Gator Hide if you need the super durable protection it provides as Gator Hide alone can cause transfers to lift. )
Painted Dressing Table and Chair Reveal
All in all this makeover wasn’t too bad, aside from the intense heat of my garage, but I think it was worth all that sweat!
So soft and lovely!
I added stripes to the drawer front as well…
And you can see I added a little something to the back of the chair as well:
But let’s see that top! first, a peek…
I love this Blush Harmony transfer so much!
And the stripes make for such a pretty backdrop!
The Drawer
The drawer was the saddest part before:
I ended up sanding the inside and then applying Bonding BOSS to that as well. Then, it was painted in the same Pink Champagne, inside and out. I followed that up with just a splash of the transfer to one corner…
I loved the original glass knobs and chose to reuse those.
I did add a bit of antique gold Gilding Wax to the center posts…
This turned into such a sweet piece!
Don’t you think?
Now to find a mirror so I can actually make it a dressing table set!
Don’t forget to check out what my friends have for you today!
And that’s another piece crossed off the list!
I still have lots of fantastic pieces left!
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Sue Cox says
I enjoy all of your makeovers, but this is one of my favorites. The stripes and the beautiful transfers really make it ‘top drawer.’ You have a wonderful eye for just the right treatment for the pieces you find.
Christy says
Oh yay! I’m so glad you love it, Sue, thank you! It’s a sweet one for sure! XOXO
Cyndi says
Soooo pretty! The soft stripes are perfect with the beautiful transfer!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Cyndi! I just love this soft color too! XOXO
Denise Dorn says
I just love the entire set, but I have to say that what you do with little unexpected pops of design are always wonderful. I would love to open the drawer and see that flower! Also, the one on the back of the chair is just perfect. You truly tie everything together in your makeovers and the entire set is beautiful. Thanks for sharing all your hard work! Denise
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Denise! I appreciate that! It is fun to bring it all together with those small details! XOXO
Cecilia says
Ooo, so pretty! The stripes are a great background but so soft and subtle. It is a beautiful transfer and is perfect on this sweet set. Hope you find the perfect mirror!
I can’t wait to see what’s new! See you around 11:00!
😀Cecilia
Christy says
Thank you, my friend! I really enjoyed redoing this one…the sweet ones are my favorites! See ya soon! XOXO
Josee says
Just lovely!
Christy says
Thank you, Josee! XOXO
Jackie C says
In 🩷🤍 looove 🩷🤍 with this! What a fantastic makeover.
Christy says
I’m so glad you like, my friend, thank you! XOXO
Rebecca Payne says
Love this post with all of the awesome makeovers.
Christy says
Thank you, Rebecca!! XOXO
Denise - Salvaged Inspirations says
How sweet is this set!?! I love the placement of the florals – beautiful! Pinned XOXO
Christy says
Thank you, my friend! It was such a fun piece to do! XOXO
Laura J. says
Love it! The dressing table set is so darling!!! Color, stripes & transfer go so well together. I’ll say it again Christy… your staging is impeccable!!! What a lucky little girl who ends up with this set!
Christy says
Thank you, Laura! I truly appreciate that!! The staging is really enjoyable for me! XOXO
Lizzy says
I’m obsessed! Such beautiful work, and the colors are perfect. I must buy that shade of pink!
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Lizzy! This is such a lovely, soft shade of pink! XOXO
Marlene Stephenson says
You have the best ideas and this is another beautiful creation. Love the color and the stripes are perfect with those beautiful flowers.
Christy says
Thank you so much, Marlene! This was a fun one to work on! XOXO
Sharon Austin says
Love this! The stripes just really set it off.
Christy says
Thank you, Sharon! I love the stripes with this transfer! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! XOXO
Jewels L says
Ooohhhh… You put the stripes over the top on this! Love the colors, and all of your transfer placements. And a mirror to match in the future? Can’t wait! 🩷
Christy says
Thank you so much, Jewels! I just lovely the girly ones…probably because I live in a house full of boys ha ha! Yes…on the hunt for a mirror now! XOXO
Lorri Rauscher says
Christy..you always make the drawers so cute.. Love this…I can see it in a little girls room… Christy… I have a suitcase that I painted in DB Cotton many years ago..I needs to be painted again but I put wax on it because there is another suitcase on top of it.. what do I do… thank you in advance for your answer.
Christy says
Thank you, Lorri! Did you use Dixie Belle’s wax or an oil-based wax? (Oil based waxes are very stinky.) If it was DB’s wax which is water-based, you can just paint right over it. If it is an oil-based wax, you would need to remove that with some mineral spirits first and then you can repaint! XOXO
Marcie says
It is adorable now, Christy! I’m surprised you didn’t have a mirror somewhere in the garage 😁 I bet you find one soon so you can get these two sold.
Christy says
Thank you, Marcie! I actually have three mirrors, but none of them are quite right, unfortunately. On the hunt now! XOXO
Mary Kaiser says
It turned out so beautiful. The stripes in the pink with the beautiful transfer would be cute in so many peoples house, especially mine! I love it so much!
Christy says
Thank you, Mary! I would do my own bedroom this color if I thought I could get away with it lol! XOXO
Michele M. says
Another perfect piece, Christy. Just gorgeous.
Christy says
Thank you, Michele!! XOXO
p says
This set is sooo sweet ! Love that super soft pink w/ white stripes.
Your design takes that plain set to sweet and feminine. Someone special will be lucky to cherish it. 🙂
Christy says
Thank you, P! It was such a great blank canvas to work with! XOXO
Kim says
I am now on the lookout for a desk and chair like this for my granddaughter. You have inspired me! So, so lovely!
Christy says
Oh I love that, Kim! Wishing you lots of luck in your hunt! XOXO
Kathy Owen says
Stripes and Transfers Queen! Love it, Kathy
Christy says
Ha ha you know I love some stripes! Thank you, my friend! XOXO
Marj says
You’re amazing! This is my new favorite!
Christy says
Aww thank you, Marj!! I’m so glad you love it! XOXO
Kathy from JAX says
This is so cute. I love the transfer. Someone will love getting this set. I love that you put a little something inside the drawer. Makes it precious. All of you are so creative. I hopped over to see what the others were up to. Everything is fabulous. See you next week.
Christy says
Thank you, Kathy! I was so excited to have something to use this beautiful transfer on! We appreciate you visiting it us! XOXO
Gail Wilson says
Christy,
This is such a sweet makeover! I love the stripes with the transfer, and that flower in the drawer? Gorgeous!
Pinned!
gail
Christy says
Thank you so much, my friend! XOXO