Color of the Year Furniture Flip

[@OwlingDogDesign]

Beautiful. I absolutely love that color. A few years ago, my son lived in this house (it was then my 2nd house because I planned to move here). Colin lived here for a year and painted every room. He was an artist and historic color & finish specialist. I love every room, but he painted the dining room an ashy pink color that is incredible. It is my favorite room to this day. So glad you got out of your comfort zone and tried this one - and kuddos for trying SO hard to save that veneer. 🥰

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much. And wow you are lucky to have a son who specializes in such beautiful things! Woohoo

[@kemberlyyounts2351]

R⁴4

[@hildeabruzzo5882]

I had the same issues with my hands! I finally agreed to carpal tunnel release surgery and am so glad I did it-both hands. I have strength and am finally pain free! No dystonic episodes anymore.

[@DesertDIY]

Wow thats so good to hear!

[@CeceCandyg]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing the veneer removal and process! 😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Candice!

[@staceyloke9872]

i love this. but i can’t stop watching in awe as you paint right on your carpet with a baby and dogs. like epic

[@DesertDIY]

Hahah! I dont intend to keep this carpet so I wouldn't be too upset if a drip happened but I still haven't got any carpet or stains on it yet haha.

[@shelbys6939]

I always think this too! I am a messy painter

[@Mrs.Frankenstein]

OMG I love the silver! I hate all the gold all the time everyone does!! This is beautiful!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I am way more of a silver gal too. Gold is pretty but silver feels better to me

[@Mrs.Frankenstein]

@@DesertDIY absolutely! Maybe you can do a blue and silver piece I would love to see one!

[@ondinadixon1875]

❤❤❤ IT ! The Colour is Gorgeous! And the added touch to the lamps just makes it pop even more .

[@maribelroman]

Absolutely gorgeous! It does have that old Hollywood charm. Can’t believe your baby will be one already. Blessings

[@nicoleshupe9134]

What I like the most about the vanity are the details. The trim that you put on the lampshades, painting the light fixture, the handles on the dresser, The fabric for the seating. It turned out really beautiful.

[@DesertDIY]

I am so glad you liked it!

[@ednaalegria8710]

Happy Birthday to your little one. It’s bittersweet when you have your last baby. The vanity is stunning, everything you did really elevated the look. I’m glad you got the new sander system, take care of yourself.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Edna. You are right!

[@zonyasvintage7859]

Gorgeous vanity makeover! Very elevated look and I like the way you modernized it. That was a ton of work but so worth it!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Zonya

[@kathyw7143]

I was kind of skeptical of the color at first but it did turn out beautiful. I just love what you did with the seat. It is going to be beautiful in someone's bedroom. Yes I love that mirror as well.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Kathy, I felt the same way

[@debraneria4242]

Soo beautiful....what a unique vanity Cory and the neutral mauve really let the lamps and curves shine..love it, ❣️

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Debra!

[@barbarahammond9657]

That turned out beautifully. It looks so much like my mom's vanity from when I was a little girl. I'm 77 years old now so that was a while ago. It was fun watching the program and I turned closed captioning on and it works great. Bob was trying to concentrate on something else in the same room. Thanks so much for showing this - was fun to watch.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Aunt Barb. I love hearing stories about times in the past! I'm so glad that the closed captioning worked well! Tell uncle Bob I said Hi!!!

[@deborahgilliam5344]

Love watching you revamp these pieces

[@Totally-tru]

I'm in the middle of redoing an art deco vanity similar to this and I love that you're painting it upside down. :) Yeah!

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

Lovely and understated! And Happy Birthday to the baby!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Charlene

[@SBL1932]

This piece is stunning. Remember what it look like when you started and what an elegant piece it is

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Stella

[@heatherinparis]

What an elegant make-over this turned out to be! Just goes to show that pink doesn't have to look like a nursery or a carnival 😍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Heather! I agree

[@sophiachristo7546]

Awesome color! The knobs are wonderful! The silver touch is also beautiful! If you like you can add silver gilding wax on the details of the stool... Thanks so much for sharing

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Sophia. I did consider doing something like that but wasn't sure

[@angelanapier4248]

That piece is absolutely gorgeous, I love the attached lamps.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Angela!!!

[@melaniebelter1541]

I love the old Hollywood look in furniture and this is just stunning. ❤️ One of my favorites you've done for sure!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much. You were right

[@melaniebelter1541]

@@DesertDIY ❤️

[@darlenemccarthy7251]

I used this color last year for an end table set I painted for my daughter-in-law. It's such a beautiful, soft color. The vanity looks amazing! You did an awesome job, as usual!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Darlene. I bet your tables were gorgeous

[@janetrodriguez914]

That piece turned out beautifully. Great job. The piece is very unique, I think your mom’s observation was spot on, very old Hollywood. Your daughter from what I could see of her, is adorable. Toddlers are my favorite, they’re full of joy and wonder. They constantly crack me up. I have grandchildren now and I love them at every stage but the toddler stage, though a lot of work, is the best! God bless.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Janet. Congratulations on your grandbabies!!!

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

It is gorgeous! I, too, am addicted to the nail-head trim! I love that stuff. I converted an old wooden ice cream maker tub to a wooden bucket, plaited a leather strap for the handle and put 4 rows of faux nail head trim around it. This piece just looks like luxury with the handles and the lamp updates-you have upped even your game (I didn’t think that possible). I think this is the best I have seen you do, in my opinion and I would never have thought I would like anything mauvy! Thanks for sharing

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Sarah! Your project sounds so awesome. And creative. Thank you so much for such high praises

[@ginahernandez3219]

Turned out so beautiful. You did an awesome job. Love the color as well. Thanks for sharing, Cory❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Gina!

[@ginahernandez3219]

@@DesertDIY you’re so welcome 😉

[@nancyanneberg403]

Beautiful color if paint,fabric for seat and edging to shades. This is better than originally done. Thank you.

[@pman2916]

Gorgeous piece. They don't make furniture like this anymore..Great Job!

[@DesertDIY]

So true! Thank you

[@pman2916]

@@DesertDIY You're most welcome!

[@holly5791]

Your piece looks very Art Nuvue. I love the color. That color used to be called Buff in previous years. It is a great neutral. I think this is a good 'save' since you were not able to restore the piece. When veneer gets that brittle, you're just sunk. It's so hard to believe that your baby is a year old already! When your 2 dogs were playing with each other, I thought that the larger dog had a toy, lol. How fun! Never a dull moment at your house, huh?

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Holly that's true about the color being buff! And about art nouveau. Haha he does appear to be a toy! He always plays so rough with her and she is so gentle back to him. He's almost 13 years old, you'd never guess that by how he still plays like a puppy. I can't believe my baby is almost a year old too. Mind blowing really

[@Thatsinteresting363]

I think it turned out very pretty and someone will love it! I was thinking about what color I might choose if I were redoing it, because there are a few color combos that would look great. Kacha would definitely do black and gold - which I would love, even though it wouldn’t go in my house at all! I’m addicted to gold and white accents and trying molds with highlighting and shading. I’m thinking a piece like this may be a perfect canvas to try my hand at it! Doing pleated shades like in the “She Holds Dearly” video with the same fabric used on the bench would be cool too ( if it’s not too thick)! This piece has so much opportunity to play! You are lucky to get them for free! Thank you for sharing your vision!

[@DesertDIY]

You are very created Katrina. Great ideas. Thank you

[@cassandrasmith5517]

Wow! Even though you couldn’t go with the first option to preserve the drawers, I can’t imagine that it would have turned out better than this! Gorgeously done❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Cassandra

[@vickieking5831]

The paint really does look velvety and smooth.

[@angelamajor4034]

I LOVE this piece! It came out beautifully!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Angela

[@robertlove1334]

Beautiful piece, really fabulous looking! Awesome work!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

That was gorgeous. Nice to see a post again. ..love your work.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much

[@patriciakelly2714]

I can’t believe you’re painting on top of your carpet. If I did that we’d need a new carpet. Good job. Xx

[@candlegirl1973]

That turned out so beautiful!!!

[@erindennis9881]

I'm impressed you can paint on carpet with no drop cloth! I would have paint absolutely everywhere 🤣 It turned out amazing! I also am in love with that fabric!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Erin! I try!

[@debgersh5555]

It's wonderful to have such foresight and talent, good luck to you😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much

[@gaynorglen1]

I recently sold an Austinsuite dressing table. As far as I'm aware it's an English brand( there's lots on the market over here)

[@DesertDIY]

Very cool!

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Corey, it is truly beautiful! Sorry about the veneer, but you still made it look wonderful. Thanks for sharing

[@irisbrouillard9728]

I absolutely love the end result. I love the piece, the lamps on each side makes it so much fun! You did a wonderful job once again! Sorry to hear about the health issues your projects are giving you! Wish you the best!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Iris!

[@tme9384]

I wonder if a feed & wax-type product would have made the veneer less brittle. You did a great job!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! Yes if someone had been using a wax or oil on this regularly in its life time, that would have made a huge difference for the health of the wood finish

[@charleneblake1146]

That dressing table and bench are so prettynow. Well done ❤

[@roshawndalight7470]

This is absolutely gorgeous! The color really brings out the beauty and character of the piece its self. Can't believe your baby is already a year old! My baby just turned 19. I am having a hard time trying to figure out what to do with myself now! Excited to see two videos a week from you this month! 💖💖💖

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Roshawnda I knew you'd like this pink!!! Big hugs to you and your mama heart

[@anitabarker3125]

❤the vanity,the paint color is gorgeous.

[@DesertDIY]

Than you Anita

[@devlynmundorf]

I like that you use the chair webbing on the seating you redo

[@marywallbridge9749]

Hi Corie, sorry I've been absent over the last few months but am back and will cat back uo on your video I've missed, but this piece is gorgeous, I like the colour and the silver compliments the colour beautifully so does the pulls and material you used for the seat , wow, Aurora is almost 12 months old ? that's insane she's grown beautifully I'm so glad your doing better and looking after yourself by using better tools and I'm looking forward to seeing your next project ,take care all the best Mary in Australia 🌻😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Mary! I hope you are doing well. Glad you are back

[@chezgriswold6789]

Absolutely stunning my cousin had a vanity like this old school glam 💙

[@gailrhodes2859]

Did you sand the bench before you painted it? The finish looks really good so just wondering if I can bypass that step?

[@evelyngorfram9306]

Nice work! One question: how did you paint the inside end of the ball chain on the lamps, so the gold color does show whenever you pull the chain to turn the lamp on or off? Thx.

[@DesertDIY]

Yes later on I discovered that! Haha.

[@angelabstractart6168]

Another lovely piece! The colors of the year often surprise me!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Angel! I couldn't find many "colors of the year" that I'd agree with this year haha!

[@zullo3529]

@@DesertDIY Neither could I! I couldn’t believe what they chose.

[@kathyw7143]

NO WAY that baby girl is turning 1. She WAS just born yesterday. OMG time is just flying by. Happy Birthday Baby Girl!!🤍🤍🎈🎈🎂.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Kathy. By the way you have been subscribed to me for 2 years. Thank you so much.

[@kathyw7143]

@@DesertDIY Well I didn't know that, thanks for reminding me. It has been my pleasure to watch you for 2 yrs.

[@zullo3529]

What a difference. Looks much better. Thanks Cory ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Stephanie

[@rzpotts4]

It's definitely a show stopper. Love the lines and detail job well done.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Rhonda

[@maddyf8398]

Loving the lamps! I’ve never seen a vanity with lamps like that. Hope you saved the Toile fabric. Love toile and it’s expensive too!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Maddy! Walmart and hobby lobby have some affordable toile

[@diysbydar]

So very stunning 😍. Sometimes that old vaneer can be such I problem. We get the same here in mich., if pieces have been in attics they go through hot and cold repeatedly and gets really brittle. Great job as always!

[@DesertDIY]

You're exactly right!!!

[@tabithatierney6512]

I have an old vanity with a lot of detail I got at an auction and seen that some of it was sanded and chipped where the detail is. I plan to paint it, do I use wood filler for those areas?

[@DesertDIY]

I would use wood filler for anything that has created a hole or knick in the finish so it will look smoothe once painted

[@kathyw7143]

I love that vanity and to think you got it for free. I have seen ppl charge for stuff more raggedy and cheap. You got a good deal Hun. I love the lamps that are attached to it. I have never seen that before.

[@mistyb8434]

This came out gorgeous!!😍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you again!

[@wendyhale2189]

What a gorgeous piece of furniture to work on.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Wendy. It was so unique

[@vickiebelk635]

It looks so great!!! I love old furniture. Are you going to keep it?

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Vickie. I sold this one. My girls didn't want it

[@christinewilliams7005]

Turned out really pretty - good job!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you

[@NanaGigi2025]

Your mom nailed it it does remind me with an ole Hollywood vibe. It's gorgeous.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I can picture it in the background on I love Lucy at Ricky's club haha

[@NanaGigi2025]

@@DesertDIY oh my gosh yesss lol

[@madelynvazquez9006]

Love it, the color is gorgeous, I’m already thinking where in my house can I use it😅😍

[@DesertDIY]

I am so glad to hear that Madelyn. Thank you

[@susantabone1570]

The knobs look very art deco with that piece. Great job!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Susan

[@cathyjackson5959]

OhMyGoodness Corey!!! Loving this old Hollywood design!! Can also be Art Nouveau design too!! Loving the color with the silver!!! Also love the peacock curtains you have!!! Can’t believe your baby girl is already a year old!!! Have a Wonderful week with your family🌸💫🌸

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Cathy. I think I got the curtains and Tuesday morning. I hope you have a wonderful week too

[@cathyjackson5959]

@@DesertDIY I know, but never hurts to wish Happiness for anyone, no matter what day of week it is!!! Picked up an iron/wood bench earlier for $40. Has curved back and 2 swans facing each other surrounded by wood and then iron. Thinking, I love that color that might use to paint the wood surround to show off the swans!! Otherwise, iron is gonna be black and wood stained!!! Didn’t know exactly what I was going to do, you gave me inspiration!!!! Maybe a pearl lamination around the swans?

[@dbuggy1]

I love that color too. I think you are right, that stool doesn't go with the dresser. I think the stool might be an old sewing machine stool. My mom had one like it. But it looks great with the dresser anyway :). Great job!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Marsha

[@vintagebloom9577]

I really wasnt sure about the color but WOW it turned out fantastic!

[@ginamaria2579]

When you said color of the year I was thinking yellow or green. This color reminds me of something my grandma would choose ☺️💕happy thoughts

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Gina! I was surprised by all the colors of the year this year. Tons of reds and pinks. It was fun giving it a try and surprisingly sold very fast with lots of interest

[@ruthmorrow5696]

I couldn't find the paint you used for this in your Amazon Store. I heard you say Sherwin Williams but I could not hear what you said the color was. Please comment back...I love what you did!

[@DesertDIY]

Reddened point

[@anamariaokeefe3386]

It really came out beautiful. What do you do with your pieces? Do you sell them?

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you. Sometimes I sell them, sometimes I keep them, and sometimes I donate them

[@designabeej]

Hope u kept all those veneer scraps? Y never know when they might come in handy?

[@DesertDIY]

That's a good idea

[@kimhough7753]

So beautiful Cory!! Such a stunning piece! The stool is perfect!! I know I’ve said it before but you have such a good husband!!! Enjoy your time with your babies because it goes so fast! 🥰🥰🥰

[@DesertDIY]

You are so right Kim thank you

[@bobbieedmondson677]

That's a really cool peace can't wait to see the transformation

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Bobbie

[@terrizimmerman5297]

The attached lamps are the most amazing feature. The chosen color did absolutely nothing for me. “To each their own!”

[@DesertDIY]

The lamps were so cool!!!!

[@SnackySquirrel]

Thank you for all your work and information. I’ve been looking at the surf prep but it is very expensive and I could put that money to a paint shelter/tent, paint sprayer, tools etc.. (I would still get these things even if I got the sander bc I need them but I could save a lot of money not getting the sander). Also everyone I see recommending surf prep has a coupon code which makes me a little unsure about all the reviews, do you think it’s worth it for a beginner flipper, do you really see the difference having it over both the iron shaped & circular sander, which I have?

[@DesertDIY]

I think for a beginner you can start out with any cheap brand sander until you learn more skills of the trade. Surf prep sanders are beginner friendly, but because it is more of an investment I would say that it's more for those who do furniture flipping as a job or want a very professional finish especially on curved pieces. It also has a very good dust collection method compared to other sanders and for people who flip furniture as a career this is important for health reasons. If you only do it for fun here and there it's not as important compared to if you're doing it almost every day. It's also way easier on your hands compared to other brands so if someone has a lot of arthritis it would be a beneficial investment if you truly love flipping furniture like I do.

[@SnackySquirrel]

@@DesertDIY Thanks you for the thorough reply.

[@dixiehurley3599]

I never heard of Austin suite before , but interestingly my Mother’s father grandpa on my moms side of the family had the last name of Austin ! He was a railroad man , and they lived in Oklahoma then Kansas then Oklahoma again after retirement .

[@beverleygorman3096]

What a difference it’s gorgeous

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Beverly

[@beaeberts3873]

Amazing piece. Have never seen anything that had lamps attached.

[@DesertDIY]

Me neither!

[@KimNevelzer]

What is the name of the color again? It's not bad, just not to my liking. It looks like the color of a bandaid, maybe it's the lighting. Loved the cushion fabric ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Haha I always say that about deep beige colors! This color is called reddened point by sherwin williams.

[@gailbrown8710]

I absolutely love the design of this piece of furniture! Such a shame some of the original could not be salvaged, but it turned out beautiful!💖

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Gail. Yes so sad about that veneer!

[@lilolmecj]

I wouldn’t choose that color but it really did honor the era, I would guess 30s-40s, and along with the marble handles it was perfect!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Carole

[@lilolmecj]

@@DesertDIY for some reason I haven’t been getting notifications, I have a lot of catching up!

[@pamallen2498]

It turned out beautiful.

[@lisachiboroski9930]

That is beautiful paint! I love it!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Lisa

[@maryswann7623]

Love the color! I am loving that color is in especially pinks reds purples. Grey was in too long 😅 nice work

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Mary. I am definitely over the gray too!

[@wendymoon5668]

Gorgeous as always , you’re very talented

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Wendy!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Good stuff 👏👏👏👌

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Jay!!!! I was so sad I didn't get to save the wood like I wanted to.

[@margaretmay288]

It's beautiful! I love the colours.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Margaret

[@beaeberts3873]

Beautiful. I agree with your Mom!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Bea

[@1mezrahi187]

Good job Cory👍🏻💖beautiful!

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Did you ever say what the name is for the color of the year? Maybe I missed it. It's lovely!

[@DesertDIY]

This color is one of sherwin williams colors of the year called reddened point

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

@@DesertDIY thank you!

[@deltorres2100]

I had a laugh y’all did work hard but I had a laugh. Enjoy the video. Thank you for that real life 👍🏽 YUP

[@laurieg2436]

Oh no Mauve? That’s what my friends and I had in the 70’s and 80’s with a somewhat light blue. No going back for me!!

[@DesertDIY]

Haha! I thought that too when I saw it pop up as a color of the year. I was surprised by how beautiful it looked when I was done. Will I paint something else this color? Probably not. In fact I gave them all the paint with it when I sold it. But it was fun to try something out of my comfort zone and it sold very fast

[@laurieg2436]

@@DesertDIY you did a great job with it as always!!

[@amyprestage9305]

Wow such a transformation! I love it!! ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Amy

[@_JanetLouise]

amazing transformation .... so cool

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Janet

[@brandyhuckabee1382]

This is stunning!

[@stephanierandall94]

I am not a pink person but saw this color on a large accent wall and it was beautiful.

[@DesertDIY]

That is awesome

[@bellaszucs-zagoni9014]

Everything turned out beautiful! I have to paint something in this color!!! :)

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Bella! Go for it

[@eileenrubert2988]

I love that little sander

[@DesertDIY]

It's great!

[@NanasRanch]

Thank you