I found this gem for $40.00 on Craigslist. It was in great shape, minimal damage that could not be fixed. After a major cleaning and heavy sanding on the top (it was laminate) I got to painting.
This was inspired by my post here. I used Killz primer, Rustoleum Satin Black and Rustoleum Bauhaus Gold.
- Primed
- One coat of paint
- Complete
- With the headboard
Instructions on how I made the headboard are here.
Thanks to Remodelholic for the feature!
Willing is not enough; we must do. 
I LOVE this! So I think I’ve decided to just get rid of all of my stuff and start over…and let you decorate! 🙂
Thanks, we need to fix your chair first
Hello,
These items are remarkable, and so BEAUTIFUL!
If you do decide to make & sell headboards, please, please – keep my email for contact purposes. I would love to be your first customer…. I work with one of your friends, and she is just as talented. Have a great day! You have inspired me, truly!
Thanks Jacqueline. I am actually making some really soon. I will email you about color and sizing – u can be my first customer 🙂
I LOVE IT!! That looks so cool in your room, btw you don’t need to sand laminate if you use an oil based primer. It works like magic!
Thanks! I did some research and alot of people recommended sanding some then using the oil primer (which i did)…worked pretty well.
Also, would you mind if I used this for my weekly before/after post on Fridays?
No problem Kathleen 🙂
Visiting from the DIY Showoff…this dresser looks great! I am working on painting a Craigslist dresser a similar color yellow (though I’m going all yellow) for my nursery-in-progress. I’m really liking your yellow/black contrast!
Thank you and good luck!
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Will do, thanks!
I love this dresser and how it plays off all of the other colors in the room. So beautiful and vibrant!
Wow this is amazing! I like the idea of two-tone furniture, it definitely makes it look more modern/retro. Cool!