I really wanted to RESTORE this ANTIQUE DRESSER but it just didn't work out

[@salvagedbykscott]

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[@school3491]

That puppy is the best promoter for birch !

[@Califdml45]

Ugh! That's when you want to walk out of the room and shut the door till your disappointed disappears. Thank god for your Plan B. It may not be want you originally wanted, but you nailed the save! Well done!

[@amypapenhausen8970]

All emotions of frustration aside, I think she's lovely and anyone would be happy to have this beautiful piece!! You did a great job and it's lucky you have the skill and experience you have or this could have turned out badly. Love watching your videos!

[@miriamepsteinstiles9623]

This is a great problem solving video. I can relate to projects that are 90% “problems”. This was reassuring to me and so informative. Your creative process is so inspirational. Thanks.

[@rhondadavis1483]

It’s reassuring to see someone of your caliber struggling...I certainly hated the situation you were in, but I loved hearing your thought processes...I think we all can relate to biting off more than we can chew 😂 I love what you did with it...and that color is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing...just beautiful 🥰

[@roshawndalight7470]

Wow, what an amazing transformation! All those chips and divots, and it looks so smooth and sophisticated now. Even though your original plan for this piece was not feasible ( my heart sank for you) it turned out absolutely amazing. 💖💖💖

[@qtp2tee]

Sometimes things just don't work out, and furniture has a mind of its own. BUT the finished piece is beautiful! Excellent job Katie!

[@kathleenchang9206]

Just what I was going to say. I think this piece wanted to be “prettied up”. Love the color.

[@ginger1549]

I'm not a person who is into painting antiques, but sometimes it is the only solution, and I loved the color you used. The end result is lovely.And as you said , it will now have a chance at one more life. I don't like to see furniture painted with a brush. It looks so much better sprayed.

[@dorisrapino8694]

It is a miracle. You literally ressusicated this piece.

[@deborahmatatall]

Beautiful pivot, Katie! She looks lovely and the hardware is the perfect touch. Sometimes the furniture really does have its own ideas about what should be done. That color is gorgeous and I hope you get many years of enjoyment from her. I would consider this one a big success!🌸

[@ohwilbur1]

I love Katie's professional determination. Ar the point of realising it wasn't working, I would have put it in the shed for 1 and a half years of regret and procrastination before deciding to paint it 😅

[@nwolf730]

Same. If that would have been a free piece it would have quickly become firewood.

[@susanac5869]

Each piece of furniture is a surprise and a challenge. The good thing about your videos is that you always find a good solution that is also beautiful and with which we learn a lot. A lot!!

[@robk1310]

I agree with you on this one. I firmly believe you only paint when it’s absolutely necessary. In this case it was absolutely necessary. And it looks great. The only thing I may have done different, is if I had some veneer that would fit the top, glue it on and have a nice looking wood top.

[@idiopathic6357]

The way you were able to troubleshoot this and pivot makes me admire you even more. A good reminder that something beautiful can always come out from a nightmare.

[@roberttaylor1993]

From your neighbor over in Quebec.. I love it when projects don't turn out the way I want them lol. But at least you do what we're called to do and that is to save them from the dump, right?.... Good worker on it Katie. And thanks for pointing out the hardware spot

[@cakemakerheheh123]

My goodness even with all the trouble it put you through, it came out so beautiful!!!!! ❤

[@conniegray3272]

Whoa! You are determined and brave! So much to be learned from this project, thank you. Looking at the final product no one would know.

[@hlynn2008]

Even though it's not what you wanted, it still turned out stunning! You persevered and made lemonade out of lemons ❤️ P.S. I love how you styles it up!

[@maidelisbatista581]

My husband and I think you are very talented! We are very picky like you and that's ome of the reasons we love your rennovations🥰

[@katjones1225]

This may not have turned out how you originally wanted but wow. I absolutely love this piece. Hearing you work through your process shows the thought as well as the effort you put into this piece. So we’ll done!

[@CocoJo445]

Oh, Katie! The end result is stunning. Love, love, love the color of the piece and the hardware. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@sandyprather9133]

Your little trouble maker turned out beautifully! Loved that you shared your thought process as you decided what you were ultimately going to do with the piece.

[@Boniter1959]

Oh girl…..I’m obsessed! I’ve never cared for these type pieces before but you magically transformed it to an elegant statement piece! It’s giving me French country vibes. I want it! ❤️🥰❤️

[@jocelynhishon9694]

The end result is gorgeous Katie, just love it. Really appreciated you talking us through your process, disappointments and all. Every now and then those projects appear no matter how the pieces are scrutinised initially and true to your integrity it turned out beautifully! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

Thank you for showing how to determine when to go in another direction. I am working with a project that is not working. When I got into it there were multiple issues. Now I feel I can drop my original plan an think of another. Your new plan worked beautifully. It looks so good.

[@louanneross6410]

Katie I was so sad for you that you didn't get to have your vision but your perseverance is to be commended. It turned out beautifully. Definitely turned lemons into lemonade. Great job.

[@judyshallstrom415]

So nice of you to get your dog a new mattress! Too bad you couldn't get what you planned, but the result is really very nice! I love the color!

[@arlenehansen6026]

I am so thankful I discovered you last week! I love your work, style and advice that helps us newbies

[@debramoffatt3711]

That middle section - where you’re debating the options - made me smile and feel less alone with the internal debates I experience on the regular 😂. It might not have gone to plan, but she turned out gorgeous 👏👏👏

[@laurenl5843]

There is nothing wrong with giving up and getting the paint out. This piece looks awesome. 👍💜😊🇨🇦

[@susanrichardson4025]

Well... even though it didn't turn out as you planned, it still turned out beautifully! She got a lot of love to try and restore her to her previous glory, but in the end I think you did what you had to. This piece will go on to grace someone's home with its beauty for years to come! Well done!

[@drcbeartooths]

Pragmatic choices are sometimes best, and you're great at them too. Impressive that you marched right through the disappointment and created a pretty piece. Thanks Katie.

[@marynapier2007]

Nobody could say you didn't try, but in the end, she is still a beauty! A lot of hard, frustrating work, but great job in the end!

[@vickiblizzard1001]

You know, maybe she didn't turn out the way you wanted her to, but I think she turned out the way SHE wanted to turn out. She's just gorgeous! I know this video was from a long time ago, and I hope she found a new home where she shines. You did a beautiful job of refinishing her!

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

Your furry friend is so precious. I absolutely love the finished product. Even though it didn't go as planned, it ended up beautiful. Well done! I got a piece that's "jewelry" was way too shiny for me and soaking it in Coca Cola gave it the aged patina I was looking for. I always love your videos.

[@JacWarner]

It’s so beautiful!!!! You have exquisite taste. That colour is perfect and you worked so hard on it. You should be incredibly proud.

[@christinechin1909]

Wow 🤩 it really turned out stunning.

[@vparker1543]

Katie's "plan B" is better than my A game! This came out amazing! I think it is going to have a great next life.

[@sheelahrayjohnson3324]

Awesome save!

[@RadBadJodster]

I kept saying, gotta paint her to myself! Ugh! But she’s GORGEOUS and you triumphed once again! Bravo! ❤

[@conniesisco6468]

This is beautiful! I’m just curious why you didn’t do your wood look finish on this piece. I think it would’ve looked amazing.

[@rosecityremodel2015]

Maybe not want you wanted from it, but it’s much more beautiful than it was before!

[@JamieM470]

I haven't even watched the video yet, but I just want to say that the model you chose to show off the mattress is beautiful. The poses are perfection, and what soulful and gorgeous eyes! I'm thinking the next supermodel for sure.

[@ellzeescammon2600]

You actually DIDN'T bite off more than you can chew...just more than you EXPECTED to have to chew. This turned out stunningly pretty - and here's hoping you find the perfect piece for your nightstand!

[@tiamamia123]

Sometimes the piece needs to be what it needs to be. Sadly, what it needs to be isn't what you envisioned, but it looks beautiful. A hard won battle. ♥️

[@angelsmark2010]

Katie, you are very good at what you do although sometimes you feel and you tell all of us is more than you bargained for. It’s the challenges that’s in life that you conquer and you conquer each piece of furniture that you put in your hands to reclaim, you do excellent work.

[@kelliejacobsen4265]

Thanks for letting us see all the pivots and the processing. That was so helpful and certainly reassuring for the rest of us who hit snags in our projects. End result was gorgeous and rescued this piece from ending up in the trash. So worth the effort!

[@44alwaysrightjlp]

I am yelling into the computer, "FILL THE HOLES, SAND IT DOWN AND PAINT THE WHOLE THING". i am half way through the video so will have to see what you do. Ya listened to me..lol an old 77 yr old woman. I had this exact serpentine chest 25 years ago that I stripped and re stained in a light stain. The veneer was all in good shape and I didn't have to go through all the heart aches you did. An excellent result with yours, love it. (Ontario here)

[@marylouarens7588]

I think it looks great…..love the color and the hardware is perfect…..great job……..sorry you had such a headache piece……looks great!!

[@user-ix8bx6ek3t]

Katie, you did a wonderful job. I could feel your frustration and dilemma with this piece of furniture. It's disappointing when things don't work out the way you planned. But, you made the right decisions on how to solve the problems. Excellent. The piece looks beautiful!

[@newdreamsin2012]

Katie, it turned out beautiful! Great job following through with this piece. As you know, sometimes pieces tell us what they want to be instead of how we envision them. You had a lot of great ideas and tricks that I learned a lot from. Thank you for a great video!

[@audreycaruso8111]

You saved the day! This piece turned out beautifully Katie, great job!

[@galebecker3487]

Hi Katie, I could feel your disappointment. I love the style of the drawers. Im sure you will find something special for your nightstand. You made the dresser look beautiful nevertheless with beautiful hardware. Lovely colour too. Thanks for sharing. Gale x

[@pattymcshannock770]

The dresser looks great! Oh, and puppy should be a model. So cute!!!

[@cmitchell7347]

Really nice result given the initial cost as well as the 'expense' of your time, labor and frustrations.

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

You did such a nice job on this despite all the surprises, Well done!

[@LillyMoonPaintOfficial]

I love projects like this believe it or not 😂 making the ugly beautiful again! Gorgeously done Katie❤

[@dianawhyte4631]

It looks great! Did you consider filling the crater in the top with resin to serve as a feature? Just a random thought!

[@delightindiscipling]

I love watching your channel and your work is amazing! You are so humble and transparent about the struggles of enhancing and beautifying old furniture and such an encouragement to many of us! Thank you!

[@janebenami3342]

Thank you , thank you so much for sharing this. I have been struggling to get this antique buffet back to wood. It was a very strong emerald green. Ir had the white primer that could last a life time. I have been beating myself up as I just haven’t been able to get it all off. Have resorted to a faux technique. This shows me I am not the only one who has struggled with a piece. This is my second one and I have felt like giving up. I know you have way more experience so I feel encouraged Thank you again😊

[@shellyannray3601]

I think this night stand turned out absolutely beautiful!!! The hardware is so beautiful!! ❤

[@antoinettegarcia2224]

You should show a hint of your “after” shots in your thumbnail because I didn’t click on this for a few days thinking it wouldn’t show a completed product and certainly not one so stunning. More people need to see your work! This turned out beautifully!!

[@fiercegirldesign1]

Oh Katie, what a heartbreaking nightmare! So sorry it didn’t end up the way you were hoping, but the paint color you used looks fabulous so I’m sure it will enjoy a lovely third life. (So much better than its second life! Not sure what the previous owner was thinking with that lumpy chalk paint. 🤷‍♀️) Fingers crossed you can find the perfect piece in your next search.

[@lindabehling7565]

Even with all of its faults, it turned out really well. I love it with all its character & charm.

[@collef1136]

Your patience and perseverance is inspiring. Thanks for sharing your journey. Great job 👏 😍

[@catherinebiermann7940]

Sorry you had so much trouble and disappointment with this piece. But I’m glad you documented it so the amateurs in your audience can take heart when it happens to us. Beautiful job in the end.

[@marybryant7823]

I think it turned out fantastic given all the hurdles you encountered! The fact that it didn't end up a keeper (just wasn't meant to be) for you just means there is something better out there for you to discover!

[@kelseypenner1]

I know this didn't work out the way that you'd hoped, but it sure turned out beautifully! I love how you persevered! And I just love your channel 🙂

[@LavenderDaisies]

It turned out amazing. Most of us wish our Best pieces turned out so well. I think it is adorable. You really pulled this dumpster diver into a Beauty. I am always amazed at your patience.

[@sharonsmith9040]

I applaud your efforts to save the wood finish. I think it turned out to be very nice after all that trouble.

[@justmaria5806]

This piece had plans of its own. That stinker turned into such a handsome piece. The color is perfection. Glad you pulled it off.......

[@alesiaennis6374]

That’s stunningly subtle🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂

[@blancavr1]

It was very refreshing to see a realistic makeover. Not all makeovers are smooth sailing. 👍

[@pou618]

You made the right decision. It turned out beautifully.

[@marilynyarbrough7951]

Another successful turnaround. Even though not your original intent, the results are striking. Thanks for hanging in there.

[@lenoraenfinger3118]

Turned out beautiful. Love the color

[@mollylundquist9145]

Gorgeous, old-style elegance with a chic, contemporary update. Truly lovely---oh, and it's my favorite color. Nice, nice save.

[@karend.9218]

It looks stunning. All that prep made it a superior paint result.

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Ohhhhhh. I FELT this video in my bones. Hahaha I’ve had so many “quick flips” that ended up just having one thing after another go wrong. So I feel your pain. You made the best of a rough situation. I absolutely applaud the effort of trying to save the wood but sometimes it’s just a no go. Awesome job, great video! ❤

[@mangos2888]

Our house is also a Birch mattress home - I love that they are your sponsor! I also recommend the mattress topper, which was perfect for my daughter. Much love ❤️

[@FlipItFurniture]

This is beautiful! I love the color with the hardware. Very pretty

[@lyndagreenwald3909]

Katie! You did a beautiful job on that dresser! As you always do! It didn’t solve your issue for a night stand, but you can make money if you sell it!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Katie, final video of my little Sat. afternoon binge. Way to see this through & not give up!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@cboyle707]

Excellent. It turned out better than I expected. I love it.

[@irinadelong4284]

Katie, it turned out beautiful. You are the best of the best furniture people! I admire you.❤

[@bellafaith1065]

Ok, so I know I'm a year late to this comment section 😅, but I just wanted to say that I love how you post the good, the bad and the ugly. It truly is a learning experience for those of us who are beginning in restoration and it's also interesting to watch you troubleshoot to find a solution. I like that you don't try to always post things like you always have it all together lol! It's real, it's vulnerable and relatable! That's why I love your channel. Thanks for the great work you do and present...and by the way...the piece turned out beautifully with the life you gave it. 🥰

[@bethrappeport9381]

That was a true rescue. Despite all the problems it came out well, even though it was totally not your original plan.

[@2kidzatschool]

I got an old rickety piece dresser that really need rehabbing and my learning curve will be tested!! Still learning and a newbie!! Once again, Master Katie great work!! 😍😍😍

[@debbyalder4089]

Hi Katie …. I really like your really sensitive individual on the bed … he looks super comfortable!! ❤ To hear you problem solve was also really useful for we would be first attempters, so thanks! Turned out really nice!!😅

[@donnaschaner3216]

Your work is so beautiful. Love watching you do it all. Thank you for sharing. I am hoping to learn more from you.

[@annecarter5181]

Well, that was certainly a great example of what’s known as “making lemonade” when you get lemons!!! A really lovely piece of furniture in the end.

[@michellepereira2328]

Hi, I also found one of those low dressers that I wanted for a bedside table but other than adding some glue it was in perfect condition with the natural wood. Yours came out beautifully painted though. Sometimes things don’t work out the way we want unfortunately.

[@lyndapalecek8952]

The piece turned out beautifully. I love your problem solving approach to address the multitude of issues with this mirrored dresser. I can definitely relate to thinking the piece would be moving in one direction and ending up going in another direction. So inspirational!

[@cindybunker4918]

Katie - thank you for keeping it real and sharing your frustration and your thinking. Its invaluable and reassuring because it seems all my projects have some strange twist. I'm glad to learn it can be a very normal part of the process. 🤞💕

[@raeanngodfrey6986]

Kudos to you for fighting thru all the obstacles. Not what you wanted but it has great lines and the color is great

[@colinmenzies9868]

It’s a very nice result and a lot of thought and effort has gone into it. I think it might have been interesting to try staining just the top drawer which had an interesting pattern and stripe?

[@lmsteller9736]

OMG that is STUNNING!!! Astonishingly classy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@bettinayoungs5876]

It came out beautiful! I love it, and I love how you were able to redeem it. Great video! Thanks!!!

[@fmallow2727]

Wow what an enormous amount of work you put in to try and salvage this dear little Chest of Drawers... in the end, the colour you used, looks fabulous along with the hardware. ✨️✨️✨️👏

[@candicecassel1110]

Awe…her transformation turned out beautiful❤❤❤