Furniture Flipping FAIL: Second Attempt at a DIY Dresser Makeover

[@paulalakepurser2938]

This is actually the one flip I wasn't a fan of. So glad you gave it another life. Beautiful!

[@acerview77ctre]

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzbin.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

[@candacemiller01]

Love it. Me personally, I think it needs draw pulls. But it’s is beautiful. ❤ love how you give details as to how you made the base. I think you did an awesome job on it.

[@gracematter]

I really liked the green color. I was thinking maybe you should paint it green all over, but I do like the black a lot. The only thing I kept seeing was some bling, jewelry.....like gold or brass hardware I think would look great and help it sell. That said, I really like the legs. Good job! I enjoy watching your videos. 😊

[@jewels7291]

I agree @grace matters, perhaps the top of the drawers should be raw wood to match the new base, or gold accents as you said. Its lovely work and I too love watching the toobs.

[@gracematter]

@@jewels7291 Your right about the top. Bare wood would look nice! I do think she will sell it now after her remake, however.

[@ayo3able]

I love the base with the legs and the new color. I would have liked to see some cute unique handles on it. ☺️

[@Somewhereintime22]

Me too…especially if the new handles were made of natural wood like the base…that would really complete it

[@gracematter]

My thoughts exactly. 🙂

[@mikeboothe]

I agree. It needs handles.

[@KathyFranklinu2]

This dresser is the only thing I've seen you flip that I totally did not like. Everything else you've done has been beautiful.!!

[@striketochill]

Lauren, the gym sessions are showing. You look really great lately and seem like you have more energy too so hopefully you’re feeling great on the inside also!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! I have been prioritizing both the gym AND the food I eat! More energy for sure! 🤗 thanks for watching!

[@Frenetic321]

Now you mention it….. yes! Brava!

[@aninasalerno-aita2341]

New base and new color are both excellent! Both the extra height and the lighter feeling with open space below make it better.

[@gracematter]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher You look great and are so sweet! Thanks for the videos!

[@PastelCreationsByKatrina]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher i thought you’d lost weight you look great x

[@NoYesJess]

So good!! I would have loved to see hardware on the top 3 drawers to tie in the bottom base color. But even without, it's beautiful & love the wallpaper touch.

[@nolaorth2638]

Gold pulls would look great against the dark paint .. that would tie light base in . Great job on the base. I love the fact you love to teach and learn. Plus you guy's share it with us. Thank you!

[@k.e.M_]

I agree, it definitely needs drawer pulls, and gold would look amazing!

[@dclarkmcdonald]

Love it now! The base makes so much difference. I would've stained it a warmer tone, personally. The wallpaper drawers are super cute.

[@martianmartinis]

Putting the dresser up onto some legs really made all the difference :D Also, I love the black. Great choice!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks!! Glad you like it!!

[@cindypartin1358]

I appreciate how you weren't afraid to show us one that wasn't selling, and what you did to rectify that.

[@n2xrcise]

Lauren, you make me feel like I can do ALL kinds of things! Thank you for sharing these videos, this looks gorgeous!

[@tlea1223]

Even though it probably already has...If it doesn’t sell right away...just the right BRUSHED GOLD sleek lined hardware would take this dresser over the moon..BUT it really looks fantastic. I liked the green but this black is SPOT ON...!!!!! Good job and you are such an inspiration I love how you keep it real.

[@tinawynn9417]

Looks so much better

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

thanks!!

[@mereneev55]

I like the black and the new base. My personal preference would be to stain or color wash the base because it looks to raw to me.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I thought about it but personally liked it raw! We’ll see!

[@oas_4790]

I liked the green but thought the wood was too light. If it was stained a chestnut color I think it would have worked well. I like the black with the new base but also think the base could use a color stain to lessen the contrast but I’m sure it will sell now!

[@joyceschetter5871]

Yes!!!

[@Hollybank5]

I prefer the black version. The natural ,slanted base adds a new dimension to the piece. It’s beautiful ❤❤

[@VickiTheCraftAttic]

That rounded edge 80s style of furniture always remind me of a hotel dresser, without draw pulls etc. It also reminds me of baby nursery furniture, all it needs is the changing table attachment for the top.

[@katiehendricks3264]

You did a great job in the transformation, also great news about you and Nieman back together !

[@tonawhitaker3416]

It takes so much math to be able to refinish/refurbish furniture so that it can show in the end as you do. I see you and everything that you do to make a piece look the ways it does. It involves not only math, but the chemistry knowledge of different finishes, etc and how to meld all of that together. Kudos to your extensive experience, knowledge, and patience in this field!!! Girl power!

[@rebecca2827]

I loved that dresser and thought it would sell so quick!

[@juliebusic2594]

I liked both, but I think you did the right thing by redoing it. can't wait to get back at it (hand surgery). BTW, your workout routine is working! You, both, look great!!

[@Jane5720]

I am very very impressed with you adding the base I mean not that I didn’t think you can do it but it’s fabulous congratulations

[@robinminkster]

Thank goodness. The dip was horrid. Great comeback!!!!🎉

[@djqueenchampion7791]

Glad to see you and your Partner back together again ❤

[@jaycie727]

That base made it so much better. Last time it just looked like a half painted piece of furniture from the 80s. I just feel like with base it brings it to a more modern look.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

thanks! I agree! 🤗🤗

[@837pri]

I love it!!! So glad you guys are back together. You both are so talented. Thanks for all the good content!!🥰

[@today7518]

You are the best. Love your educational shopping trips and furniture flips. Love how you admit maybe it wasn't the best color choice, and show us your redo. You take chances and experiment which is fun. It's also so great to see your honesty when maybe the experiment was a flop. You guys are so cool : ).

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

thanks! we strive to be authentic and bring yall along for the ride!

[@kathysantos2594]

For the inside of the drawers you can also put a nourishing product. Like Odie's oil, etc. And smells wonderful

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yes! Love doing that too!!

[@jewels7291]

I just wanted to say that since you made some changes (see prev toobs everyone), your videos have increased in content twofold. Well done, so much more interesting to watch you and N man🥰working/collaborating, a joy, thank you.

[@johnwolfe2616]

Sue Wolfe- Lauren, you gave this dresser a new lease on life! Personally, I think that the solid black is a win over the green. Great choice and thanks for showing us that not everything goes the way we plan! 👍❤️

[@rethamoore4282]

Lauren , i know this is going to turn out GEORGEOUS but for us old as Moses folks black isn't the best color. Most of us have eye issues and black tends to make some of us see spots. I would rather see a light color , something beachy and happy. Just my opinion sweet girl. Everything you do is simply GEORGEOUS!❤❤

[@kathysantos2594]

Love this episode! I'll be saving it to remind me how to make the base. In awe!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Wonderful!!

[@jenniferbuzel1622]

Looks better with the addition of the legs. Good job on the paint too. Because of the design, it ages itself, but it looks great.I’ve seen some comments to add pulls, but I’d take a leaf from Kacha’s book & add a bit of gold to each of the drawers to break the color up a bit.

[@bdlodahl]

I like the black redo over the green dipped look, Lauren. I also like the base with angled legs... very nice upgrade. However, for my personal taste, I would have preferred a wood stain and sealer rather than the raw pine wood. I always enjoy watching your vlogs and the way you remain true to your original profession by continuing to teach in your workshop! Good luck with this redo flip!

[@KECarter]

Maybe mixing a transparent dark stain at the top and bottom to compliment the flat dark paint on the rest of it.

[@ingridsegar7195]

I am so surprised the first flip didn’t sell it was really cute! I think the black is a safe color choice for the style. Both looks are great you do amazing work!!

[@VintageAndPainted]

Lauren that base is 🔥 fab job! Love the new look also loved the natural base with the natural top but it also looks so sleek now. Bet it goes fast!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thought about that but ultimately wanted a whole new look!

[@redpat8832]

Thought about you the other day when I visited an upscale furniture store here in Las Vegas: What flimsy junk compared to the solid stuff you guys rehab!😃👏👏👏

[@cordiestone3508]

You just seem really happy lately. It's good to see.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I am! ❤️❤️😊🤗

[@pamyacuzzo6614]

Love the new base o this dresser! So pretty!

[@brendabarber]

Great job love ❤️ the new look, did a great job on the base. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@handee_maam]

I like the all black. You should add hardware. It looked like a giant cd cabinet before the new makeover.

[@patriciabockenstette6550]

Glad you put the dresser on legs and the style compliments it. Since you said the base is soft pine, I wonder why you didn't add a varnish or clear coat for protection from vacuum cleaners. Overall, the new look is great. Your skills are getting better and better. Thanks for sharing.

[@dionetaylor931]

Love the base and Black is the new White

[@woody6750]

I found that the little details really help sell the item

[@ladonnajohnson804]

I like the black better, but it think the front of the dresser needs something- maybe knobs?

[@nikkibadzik3948]

I agree. This black, at least on the video, looks very heavy and one note. The legs do help it a lot though.

[@themixedbrickuniverse8085]

I like both looks but the second version will probably sell better. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

thank you! 🤗

[@pludestarklord3474]

I love the new way you did it up and wouldn't change a thing. It looks so perfect. Drawer pulls would have been bulky and in the way of the sleek look on this one. I love the accent drawer paper. It really does make it feel extra luxurious.

[@lindahelmbrecht1248]

Wow….what a difference! Love it!

[@judymielcarek6011]

I absolutely love this dresser. Love the legs, love the black. Can never go wrong with black. Awesome job Lauren ❤

[@Lela-plants]

Much better as a solid color. I wasn’t really excited by the original flip so I’m glad you revisited it.

[@oreobenavidez953]

This is way better it looks more polished and finished , great job on the base it looks elegant

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! Agreed!

[@vzeimen]

I was so glad you decided to redo this one. I usually love your flips but this one not so much. Looks 100% better now

[@annagia153]

The base has really leveled up the dresser!!🌟 Love that you left the base natural, Great job Lauren!!

[@lisac7386]

I like it. If it still doesn't sell I would love to see you do something with the rounded edges on the top. I guess cause I lived thru that furniture's era, it's hard to look past the rounded top profile.

[@terrirouleau4758]

Of course I love the black😊 Good call. The base does give it more detail. So glad you are back to doing what you ❤.

[@Sunshine-lg8su]

Wow! I love this version. …🙃 this flip you really breathed life back into it. Classic look…🙌 big fan here I’ve learned a ton!

[@tashad2201]

Glad to see a redo. I was wondering how i would redo anything i mess up so this helps. I think that dresser is awesome amd could even go more masculine for the inside for a male. ❤

[@zullo3529]

I like the dresser so much more now. I love the black and the he base really elevated the piece. Beautiful job. I think it will sell much quicker. Thanks Lauren 💅🖌️

[@ks7343]

nice double remake! I do think it looks so much nicer now, even though I love the green paint color!

[@dianaaiello588]

Beautiful Black ❤❤Beautiful piece.

[@hannahkathleen1876]

LOVE the black! Much better than the first flip. I would line all the drawers not just the top, and add hardware, but that's just me. Good job!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

We’ll see! It has built in pulls on the drawers and I feel like it would look funky 🫠

[@hannahkathleen1876]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher Yes, didn't realize that, you are probably right!👍💖

[@SickBoiRENegade]

Much better!!! I have the same dresser and was looking for ideas. I didn't care for the dipped look but I love the black!! And the base makes it look much more modern!

[@djlehn1967]

I think that adding color to the top and the base really updates the piece. The top still looked like a "90s" piece of furniture. I think it will sell pretty fast! Thanks for the great videos Laureen and Neimann

[@peggynorton5535]

Love this dresser! Adding the base, changing the color and the wallpaper in the drawers really pulled it together. Have you ever put wallpaper on the sides of the drawers for pops of color when they are open?

[@lindayoungwoolf]

Peggy, I love that idea

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I havent but its pretty when others do! maybe decoupage or stencils!

[@peggynorton5535]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher yes!!

[@lindagilmore8352]

I like it, I wasn't sure I would! I lived the 70’s! But like the design in wood showing in the black!

[@joycemapp2653]

..yes always line the drawers..with a nice plain colored design..paper...its nice...🎉.

[@lesliep.1717]

Glad you tried something else. Being from Wisconsin, all I could see in the first flip was Green Bay Packers 😂😂😂

[@sharronobrien542]

As usual, you have done a great job. I am not a fan of paint and natural wood on the same piece. However I am sure it will sell fast.

[@createthyme8653]

Love this second flip. You do beautiful work and love bringing a second life to something which is out of date

[@kimeverhart6253]

I love this new look with your dresser, Lauren!! Great job!! 🤩

[@debbielockhart7762]

I didn't care for the original flip in this one. This turned out much better IMO.

[@mohawk239]

Looks like you did a good job overall painting the piece but I think it needs a pop of color or something to break up all of that black color such as brass handles

[@RobinMeadows]

That is amazing that just putting legs on it made such a difference! I live the black. Home run I think!

[@patsypryor9850]

The legs you worked so precisely on make the piece look unfinished still in my opinion. Love your work ,you can't work for free,but I think new price is high for our market here. Hope it moves for you just as you wish,am envious of your comfort with power tools !

[@Alicia-ig7cv]

Love this! I just was looking for the perfect drawer liner. I used your link and ordered some. Thank you for all your effort on your flips. Im a little over a year in my flips and still love watching you since the beginning.

[@ellenkelley8416]

Beautiful transformation. And the Kreg Jig tutorial was good. Thanks for sharing.

[@kristyjones7657]

I loved the green you used and hope to see it again, but this did turn out beautiful! And good job being so brave making the base! Y’all made it look easy peas!😅🎉😎👍🏼

[@carolinebeck807]

That looks so much better! I really love the lined drawers you added.

[@KathDunne]

I was just wondering if you put up anywhere how much you end up selling your items for?? I also love that you keep in your videos some bits that don't quite work out first time round and how you figure out a workaround. Shows how determined you are - and makes me feel way more human!

[@rebecca2827]

If I was nearby I’d buy it like it is!

[@lisaforbis6916]

I agree with everything you did, how about gold pulls---might set it off, but it is beautiful!

[@nicolettedorfling9788]

I love it now! Well done!👌

[@AuntieBrennie]

Wonderful results! So classy! The black is perfect! I do have a thought. There are these pads? that can be screwed into the bottom of furniture legs to protect the legs from splintering and protect wood floors from being scratched. Since you have used pine, the softer wood, I’m thinking that you might want to invest in them. Just a thought. Love the work you do! B~}

[@tarynkriebel319]

U r one talented girl, I’m so jealous

[@kimhough7753]

It’s look great Lauren! I think I like it better than the first makeover. I’m sure it’ll sell quick! 🥰🥰🥰

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@valerieabramat9890]

Love the makeover!

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

I really like this so much better, you really made it look more expensive with painting it black🤞🏻 fingers crossed❤️

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

🤞🏼🤞🏼 thank you!

[@joyceschetter5871]

No pulls! My daughter has that style furniture and if you put polls on it, it will look very odd. I think the legs should be those mid modern spindles type. With the plastic or metal slides. Did you put slides on the bottom of the new base.? If not, I would recommend that you do so so the wood doesn’t scratch a floor or chip/shred the wood legs when moving.

[@BrooklynHudson]

It's those drawer fronts. You can't escape those 80s drawers. It definitely looks better. The base makes a huge difference.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you!!

[@ericdusoulier7892]

Sorry I loved it the way it was especially when you put the base on it

[@allied6515]

Beautiful update!!

[@leejacobs3620]

Awesome job! The base was exactly what this needed.

[@hnycreek]

Lauren, It looks amazing! Great job on the base building!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you!! 😊

[@kerryA]

Love the legs addition, but I loved the green and wood much more! I would have bought if I didn't live in Ireland!

[@jeannegoodness6067]

Loved this video. Your teaching us how to do each step was so helpful! You are the best teacher! I learned a lot.

[@kimhaas7586]

Omg, Lauren, you’ve lost weight!! You look great. Amazing.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you!! 🥰🥰 a healthy me!

[@youtubefreak5935]

I actually like the old version more. But this is probably better for the general public.

[@chrissyatwell8341]

I feel like it now looks like one of those huge mechanics tool boxes.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

😂😂 maybe a little!