EXTREME Goodwill Dresser Makeover | Popular Goodwill Finds

In this video, I give this super outdated piece just the update it needed! I am always coming across these dressers with such intricate designs on the fronts, trying to figure out what to do with them and how to make them more modern. I finally took the leap, bought one, and flipped it. You guys…this is probably now in my top FIVE favorites that I’ve flipped so far! 🤗🤩
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Cost: $40
Materials: $60
Sold: $600
Profit: $500
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[@trixie9777]

Your cleverness, ingenuity, artistic vision, skill, & energy never cease to amaze me.

[@roserahe1515]

I had several questionable feelings about this flip and was pleasantly surprised at this transformation. It turned out fabulous. The added legs were just the right choice to make it look modern.

[@Missbutterfly829]

Saw Christina on the Rachel Cruze show talking about you!!! So neat to see her on there and then talking about someone else I watch talking about flipping furniture for a profit. So encouraging for all kinds of kinds.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Awe so fun!!

[@lorifurlott2306]

I will never look at these type of dressers the same way after what you did to update it. Looks great!!

[@joaniemerrill8354]

You are getting so good at communicating on screen! It has been cool to watch

[@notlostjustwandering218]

That first coat looked like some sort of faux denim treatment 😄 Love that shade of blue!!

[@hoosierbackeye]

I was thinking that too 😃 it gave me an idea I want to try on a future piece!

[@kristen6572]

It made me feel so much better seeing you struggle a little with your paint sprayer. I had the same issue last night and was so frustrated! I was ready to throw the paint sprayer away! You have restored my faith! Thank you!

[@trixie9777]

I love her openness & honesty when an issue arises b-c it teaches everyone since she always has a solution.

[@judyhill4876]

I have to say, every video I watch of your, I am so impressed with what you do, I save every one of your video's. I want all the piece I do to look as professional as yours. You are inspirational. Just love your instruction, and instructional. You are truly the BEST.

[@davidprazynski6045]

Great music! I am so glad you are not using that tired music so many other flippers are using. Good luck with the new house! ~ Debbi

[@josiedah]

I just purchased my first piece to flip for 30 dollars. I hope it goes well!

[@kristinestaley6592]

I love what you did with this piece. I have a French Provincial buffet with moldings from the 1970s and think this is the perfect modern update.

[@tiafreethy5670]

How do you know how much to sell it for?

[@Lia2222]

In love with the color because I thought it would be super dark, almost black but it looks purple in the sun💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@angiebshouse]

Love this piece! I know the color is a navy, but in the video it looks like it's blurple. Depending on the lighting, it's either blue or purple.

[@gloriafields4328]

Love all of the details on this piece. Love the color and if you'd have hand painted this piece, it would have taken forever. Great transformation, Lauren. Thanks !!!

[@gregpendrey6711]

before you put the handles on I'm thinking organic art nouveau tendrils down through the sets of drawers to make this deep lavender ethereal.

[@hoosierbackeye]

Ooohhhh that sounds like something I will try😀 thanks for the inspiration!

[@marykspencer1111]

My first flip piece was a mismatched dining set of 6 chairs with a large table. I redid in a farmhouse style following your techniques. I recovered the seats with vinyl. I used the set, but am selling my house. The buyers asked if they could exchange the $500 I was to give them towards repairs for the dining set. I bought it used for $100.

[@hoosierbackeye]

Awesome!😊

[@hotflippinmess9178]

You are the main inspiration for furniture flipping myself. I just uploaded my first KZbin video today and it's furniture flips, cleaning, and my hot mess process.

[@catcar8212]

I've never been a fan of these ornate pieces, but I must admit that seeing it in a color vs bland brown, it looks so so much better. The legs & hardware really complete the modern vibe. Great transformation! P.S... Congrats on your new home!🌷🏠🌷

[@lizhoward9754]

I agree with you. Those hideous ornate pieces are a bit much for me too but watching them get a fresh, colorful look completely changes things

[@aninasalerno-aita2341]

I feel the same way. In dark wood I really don’t like them, but a dramatic color seems to make all the difference! I have seen them in hot pink, emerald green and burnt orange and they were all beautiful.

[@karenyoung3492]

This inspires me to get outside my comfort zone and use bright colors! Thanks for sharing this and it looks absolutely stunning!

[@Adriana-vp1rm]

I saw a couple of tiny winy chips around the legs. I would give the lady some sample to fix it. Otherwise it is simply amazing. But what I would add is sanding and waxing inside. Or even spraying inside aswell. Modern makeovers, a Japanese guy does it often. Is super cool. If not spraying inside I would wax it or lime wax.

[@hoosierbackeye]

She does give little tiny lip balm size jars with the paint she uses to her customers for any touch ups 👍🙂

[@Lia2222]

The black hardware pop against that color! Looks great

[@Adriana-vp1rm]

Is beautiful. So beautiful and majestic. Defo a piece fit for a grand house even.

[@roserahe1515]

I just finished my first piece for my home. I must say sanding forever was not my favorite chore! I picked up my piece for $30 and it is all hardwood oak and cherry. I used Rust-Oleum Linen white and the smoked glaze to faux it. It has a pull out desk drawer and I stained it with up in smoke Dixie Belle. The trim in charcoal. Thanks to your videos it turned out beautiful and I have received many compliments on it. Thanks so much for your help thru your tips and tricks.😊

[@LosingDrea]

WOW It came out beautiful and love it with the legs. That Blue color which looks purple on my end here matched the pants you were wearing when you 1st started to paint it. Also there are these handle things that you can put on the top of spray paint cans to have a trigger that is supposed to be much easier to shoot paint into your piece with. Also noticed the RV gone in the garage there giving you way more room to do what you do in. Makes me wonder now you have that new house you all got the things you will be creating in there. Also want to say that the cameraman does an awesome job of helping you show off your products as well as the way you apply everything. Bravo! Love your channel, I see why you are so successful!

[@hoosierbackeye]

She's used those spray can handles in her earlier videos when she was in her parent's garage. 😊

[@theycallmeg7513]

I love it with the legs! This is your best piece so far!

[@markphillips6154]

Oh goody goody I can hardly wait to go out and buy a purple dresser my goodness

[@dianawilliams3294]

Simply a beautiful piece. I love the color and the details.. Great Job Lauren!!!!

[@Lia2222]

Gorgeous dresser to begin with

[@_.Lleiyo._]

just WOW!! it turned out soo incredible! i'm in love with it! it's stunningly beautiful, i just can't... beautiful work! 😍😍🤯🤩

[@sandrajohnson9926]

We love your creations!

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

I am loving this redo. It’s so pretty

[@dianetetz438]

Fantastic transformation! 💗

[@maryowens9179]

You did a beautiful job. Love it.thank you for sharing ❤

[@wendyhall24]

I’m always on the lookout for these types of pieces. Love it!

[@lilybecerra2035]

Love it!!

[@bodytemplestudio]

It's so very Anthropologie!! Love it!!

[@toni5810]

Beautiful results!

[@Dingle1234]

That one is gorgeous!! Yes, one colour is the way to go with these. I'd never have thought of black hardware, but it's great with this colour! Yayyy!!!

[@chrisgogreve8743]

What a good find. Love the color,of the dresser. It is beautiful.

[@LillyMoonPaintOfficial]

Love this piece in that color😍 nice work Lauren💙

[@milchaohara1793]

Beautiful 😍 and loving the blue 💙!!!

[@rosecromhout5892]

What a great change. Absolutely love the colour

[@ccompeaux1]

Beautiful! Just beautiful!

[@sandywilkerson9271]

Turned out so beautiful!❤

[@kimberlyjeanpierre7540]

Wow 👏 beautiful!

[@kchrisman7719]

Love it! It's amazing to see what paint can do, and adding that extra work with the new legs. So pretty

[@rebekahtowers9818]

Beautifully done as usual Lauren! Thanks for sharing your gift and knowledge. :)

[@user-dp8vv9mz7d]

Amazing!! BRAVO!!

[@varieta9466]

Great job! Love the color and the legs!well done!❤️🌺

[@lornanorris1363]

That's so beautiful, I'm Loving the colors that you chose. They give it a whole new type of look. Now I wish I had my mom's old dresser

[@ilensantamarina9715]

Looks amazing Lauren!♡☑️♡

[@brendabarber]

Thank you so much for sharing your talents

[@kathleenhernandez3772]

This is so beautiful

[@Peace43587]

Omggggg, I love this

[@flynryder9998]

Another gorgeous colour x

[@deborahm696]

This is beautiful.

[@elizabethpark4832]

Absolutely gorgeous Lauren! ❤️❤️

[@JrRobloxOfficial]

ABSOLUTELY GORG!!! IM LOVING THAT PIECE😍! YOU ARE AN AMAZING FLIPPER! GREAT JOB!! 💯

[@debracrews5216]

Loving your channel.

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Love the final piece! Great job!!

[@buddybighandsome1159]

This is a beautiful piece Lauren. Enjoying tagging along on your journey. And once again, a bang up job on the video Neiman!

[@shara.nelson95]

That color is so pretty!!

[@solvillabaja2040]

I started doing furniture because of these mid century pieces! Love them so much and I have done several of these. Awesome job, Lauren!

[@conniefortner8750]

Very nice! Love the color.

[@lizmar5708]

Love that classy look and love that color

[@margotwilson539]

Beautiful flip!!

[@rhondamahaffey8076]

Beautiful&unique

[@Lia2222]

Love that you added legs! Always looks updated and classy with legs

[@dddecker1412]

Hey girl hey…You did an incredible job. The dresser came out beautifully!!!! I love your choice of paint and hardware color and the legs just kicked it over the finish line!! Still loving your videos!! Keep them coming and good luck finding a new home! Hi Neiman😀 DDecker

[@adinaderoy-stouffer5724]

I love it! It saddens me when people take off the ornate appliqués. They’re so part of the style, and as you showed, it paints up really well!

[@user-oz8vx5bl8p]

It shouldn't sadden you. It's not for everyone.

[@MMSCOTT-mx8dm]

Just beautiful, you are so talented! This piece is just lovely! Great job. This piece would great in cream with gold legs and gold (or white) draw pulls.

[@aprilhampton6298]

This is very pretty!

[@ninalatting7333]

Awesome job!

[@lisavaniderstine6212]

Looks great!,

[@anitakalli100]

fabulous job! 👏

[@deborahwhite2339]

You don't have to do too many modifications to change it right up. Love it!

[@terahicks1991]

I agree, the legs reallly elevate this look. This is a beautiful piece!!

[@susanstott4503]

Looked great from the country of England x

[@louisekite1600]

Love this so much…. Just got myself a sprayer… yet to use it

[@KR-nv1xv]

I absolutely love learn from your channel. Thank you! Do you have a link for the item you used to make your holes for screwing nails on an angle

[@cjp2274]

LOVED THIS, Lauren!!! I totally agree that those legs make all the difference! I've seen so many similar, ornate pieces, but really didn't like how heavy they looked sitting on the floor. So much great inspiration from this, today! I finally bought my first pieces to flip. Took your advice and went with simple end tables with a matching coffee table. I'm nervous because it turned out to be all fake wood. So still deciding whether to try a gentle sanding just to rough it up enough to hold onto the paint, or to maybe try Dixie Belle Slick Stick. And as always, Neiman, love your work & music choices!

[@hoosierbackeye]

I would definitely go with Dixie Belle's Slick Stick for that type of wood! It will turn out great, and you will have learned something new! You got this👍👍

[@melodyangel3244]

When my Wagner spits like that it’s because I need to thin the paint down and do more coats. The piece turned out very nice.

[@OLGUITA033]

Love it

[@waitforit5146]

Lauren is so talented. And yes I see these 1970s monsters alot. Loved the new look. Except I still dislike that hardware. I disliked it in the 70s too.

[@lizmar5708]

That's so great price is right.

[@catherinetetrault4789]

I have watched you from the start,and ever since . I love your choice of color and the details are so beautiful. Maybe if you could use some gold paint on the details, they would have popped at first glance. I also watch Kacha ,another KZbinr thatdoes furniture design and she is one who makes beautiful furniture, try to find her for a quick watch. Again, thank you for all your hard work. 💯👏

[@hoosierbackeye]

Kacha loves the gold gelding wax on her pulls 😀 I agree she is also another great furniture flipper! Love her ❤

[@nicolehubbard3536]

Haha I would never buy a piece like this, either, because it is so busy and ornate. Or if I did, I would probably have tried to take off all the plastic appliques. But you sure did make it look good!

[@gregpendrey6711]

beach. everything workin' for you gurl

[@terrimcfarland1152]

Love it!! You guys need pepp- ier music 😂

[@sarahedwards7899]

Think it's amazing

[@MJ-xj2tz]

Congrats on 🏡

[@karengilsdorf9753]

You have vision ❣️

[@Adriana-vp1rm]

Very pretty color. Was wondering though what would happen if u used oil based poly. I like the idea of oil paints a lot as I feel the wood is happy with oil. Or water based paints and wax afterwards.

[@hholly514]

I just discovered your page!! You are doing awesome work!! I looovee furniture flipping!! Do you post your finds somewhere where people can request colors for specific pieces or do you just choose yourself and have people find it?

[@winnielott5240]

I wish u tell us how long you have to wait in between spraying on each step on each different color paint and primer . What is the pink paste ? What did you use to clean the handles and sprayed with what ? You did an incredible job ! Great piece ! Thanks

[@4x2-diy]

Great job!! I love the color and the legs. I was surprised that you didn’t figure out the legs and the additional wood support before you started spraying. How did you finish off that raw wood? Keep up the great work!! I hope to emulate you, once we get our garage / studio built.

[@mg348]

I'm thinking of getting into this on the side to pay down some credit cards, if I don't want to do the expensive surfprep sander is there a less expensive one? I have watched so many of your videos and remember a few videos you said you made some lists in the description with that information but I can't remember which video it's on!! You are amazing and an inspiration! Love your style on your furniture too!!!

[@peggycuomo1877]

I've seen a handle type thing that you put on a spray can so you can have a squeeze handle instead of just your finger

[@SARSoaps]

Looking beautiful 🤩. What size is your spray tent?

[@mabelmae3386]

Nice! You said the detail was plastic after you had it cleaned up. I was wondering if it could be removed entirely off of these type of pieces and what you opinion of that would be. Thank you!

[@ericaromeo6210]

I know it's a little bit boho, but do you ever paint the hardware the same color as the piece itself? I think in this case although it would make the hardware not*pop* It would really let the ornate detail work stand on its own two feet.