It’s been 2.5 months since I scammed myself… with these MCM nightstands! Here’s the final result!

I DID IT!!!!!
It’s been 2.5 months working on these ✨ FREE ✨(and super rare) Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Bali hai nightstands. After I posted my last video.. the most common suggestions were to:
1. Paint them blue (which is just a mean suggestion btw LOL)
2. Turn them into firewood
3. Black paint
4. Restain
Butttt I decided to go the more difficult and expensive route… here’s how I did it! 👇🏼
+ sanded off wood conditioner and stain with ‪@festoolusa‬ sander and ‪@3MAbrasives‬
+ ordered walnut veneer from Amazon, cut to size with ‪@DremelUS‬ electric scissors
+ refined all cuts with my ‪@HARTTools‬ utility knife
+ applied a black paint onto the front of the drawers and the little legs
+ applied several coats of ‪@MinwaxUSA‬ wipe on polyurethane!
Now.. WHAT DO YOU THINK!? I am in so deep now with countless hours working on these rare nightstands and have spent easily $200 in supplies… so HOW MUCH DO I LIST THEM FOR?! Help!!
#diy #furnitureflip #thrifting #thrifted #facebookmarketplace #restoration #thefurnituredoctor #thefurnituredr

[@thefurnituredoctor]

List of supplies used - amzlink.to/az0IXmb0Hb8oV

[@bettym.3996]

The hardware will maybe pick it up a bit? Bejeweled? Just kidding. Kind of. Beautiful find. Nice work.

[@rosekisiel3383]

Did you ever sell these night stands. The black and wood looks amazing. I'll be painting my bedroom crackled pepper this summer and I'm going to add light wood and greenery as a pop color. Love these night stands.

[@socalnahtty]

The final look is nice 👍🏼

[@MizGizma]

Take a picture into photoshop and visualize them with drawer pulls.

[@rjchavers9267]

I'm trying to see your list but the link isn't going

[@scrambldrabbit]

i feel like it would’ve been better to leave the wood as it was instead of using veneer, it cheapens the final product imo. this definitely looks much better then the blue did!

[@SaintShion]

A bit odd to say they're rare them slap cheap veneer on them, imo I would have contacted an experienced wood worker to maybe source some real wood veneers.

[@madabouthollyoaks411]

@@SaintShion yeah I thought the same thing

[@toomanymarys7355]

It's real veneer.

[@angelicsailor1st]

@@SaintShion as someone who hates Veneer this looks alright but I personally wouldn’t spend the money she’s asking for it when I could put that money into a very nice solid wood piece in good condition

[@mirandamom1346]

I may not be understanding you, but feel I should point out that nearly all MCM furniture was originally made with veneer. By its very nature, unless veneer is well cared for, it will have to be replaced with more veneer or painted.

[@kitlc1]

I think the top and sides’ wood is fine and doesn’t need the veneer. It was a good idea to paint the pretzel fronts. That’s just an odd (dated?) texture.

[@zoommiesbay]

Its from wood worms. Which are actually beetles

[@cloverisblue]

@zoommiesbay but there's an organized pattern to them. Are the beetles really that clean lol?

[@blaireshoe8738]

@@cloverisblue There's plenty of bugs that will take a bite, walk a few steps, take another bite, repeat. Almost like they're going "ew, someone took a bite here, better move a little further away before I bite" even if they're the only one biting 😅 they can be surprisingly consistent with their spacing if they've really gotten into something as they have with these drawer fronts, sometimes.

[@L-Destroyer]

@@zoommiesbay the originaly design had these holes to give the resemblance of "bamboo", not worms

[@satpreetk]

i have a dresser and vanity from this set, and in the original light finish, it actually looks really nice. almost cork-like.

[@sannevanbeers]

I actually liked the first attempt u made. Yes pretzel look but somehow I don’t mind it, the warmth of the wood on the rest kind of gave it a lot of character and made the holes part of that character. It’s all perspective somebody might love what you hate!

[@rearoses52]

It just needed to be a different color 😭

[@Lin1Lin2Lin3Lin4]

Agree. I liked the pretzel wood look too 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Tree-House69]

@sannevanbeers I feel the same, it was so warm, homey and inviting, if the first one was placed in a warm room, especially with a woodsy theme, it would be the thing that completes it all.

[@maryrocha9644]

@@Tree-House69 i thought the same thing. It would be cute in a cabin/wood like home

[@auberjean6873]

I like the pretzel rods!

[@marit8983]

I'm not a fan of the end result to be honest. Of course it's way better than the Smurf blue! But it makes me sad that you covered the original wood. It looks a bit cheap and I absolutely loved the natural look! ❤

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Fair enough! Thanks!!

[@marit8983]

@@thefurnituredoctor By the way, that doesn't detract from your qualities! I think it's cool how you give old furniture a new life.

[@hoppingwren]

I was also confused, but I guess she didn't show us the tops so much so maybe it was also eaten in areas by the beetles? I do think she could have kept the original vaneer and just painted the fronts...

[@L-Destroyer]

The original was vaneered mahogany on cheap wood. the appropriate thing in this case is to re-vaneer. Mahogany vaneer is very thin cause it's a hardwood. You can't sand and refinish it. These are catalog pieces from a US manufacturer that has a designer make a line, they're all vaneered. Bali Hi line from American of Martinsville by Merton Gershun. It's like when Target has a special limited line by a designer, just from the 60's.

[@elizabethactually1]

It's cool that you didn't give up and did your best with the challenge they presented. They came out looking pretty awesome and would look incredible in a semi-updated mid-mod home. :)

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks so much!

[@jenniferziegenfuss3719]

@@thefurnituredoctor except you ruined those pieces by putting cheap looking veneer wood on them. What were you thinking? They were fine with bare wood.

[@RubyRedRainbow]

Love your honest positivity!

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

agree! Great job!

[@lilywhite4044]

@@jenniferziegenfuss3719 Woah you don't got to be rude about it

[@sharedexperiences2773]

If i was doing this project, i would've left the natural wood, and where there is black paint, i would've gone with a dark earthy green because the front makes me think of bamboo. They could make for a cute plant table. The final result with the black paint makes them look like huge speakers or something.

[@demurred314]

The veneer significantly reduced potential value. Rare is worth more in more original damaged condition than "re-done". You completed ruined value of rare pieces.

[@markabbott2281]

Something only has value to someone who wants it. You need a market for something, and then fill that need. Without the right buyer, it has no value.

[@eveningstar8581]

Exactly!

[@DahliaInPurple]

So true. Unfortunately having it in a historic state, or even working to preserve/restore that state probably wouldn’t get as much viral shorts attention.

[@tamb7587]

Yes !

[@Hershewed]

@DahliaInPurple To hell with the viral shorts bullshit. There are several people on here who I watch who would do some heinous shit just to get their hands on a dresser like that in the condition she originally had it in. Hell I’d pay an arm and a lag to get that with the pretzel look it had before, not that shit vener.

[@ellispanes5135]

Darker wood stain on the carcass and gold enamel paint on the pretzel sticks drawer fronts would look amazing.

[@evelynmatt2000]

Your idea was so much better than the results achieved!

[@angelfire8070]

THIS IS EXACTLY THE RIGHT MOVE

[@isabelmcgaugh711]

That’s where my mind goes for dealing with the pretzel sticks…

[@OverwhelmedMushroom]

Yes!

[@TwinBleaks]

Yessss omg the gold would've done it!

[@greenbamboo4264]

The veneer peel on sticker thing was a bad idea. Cheapens the look further.

[@heehoopeanut420]

nothing about a walnut veneer is cheap on this economy

[@lissaw4]

​@heehoopeanut420 plenty of things are expensive but end up looking cheap/bad on a product.

[@anna-marianunezvega1520]

@@lissaw4 so true! I'm generally not a fan of veneer and have never bought veneer pieces

[@jenniferziegenfuss3719]

Exactly. Now they look like cheap stuff you'd find at Target instead of accrual vintage mid century modern pieces.

[@FireVixen164]

Personally, this is one project where I liked it better at the start. That blue was beautiful! Cleaning and fixing it up and keeping the blue would haave worked best, I think

[@richewilson6394]

They look way better than the original attempt u tried.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I’ll take it! 🎉

[@earthlingjohn]

@@thefurnituredoctor I like how you matched the legs to the drawer fronts

[@atomicpeach1722]

They look much better. I personally would have gone with white as opposed to black. White pretzels and legs would make them not look so depressing. 🩷 your work though... you're very talented!

[@eveningstar8581]

It went from fabulous, one of a kind antique store, to Walmart or target...

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Hmmm I like it!

[@eveningstar8581]

@@thefurnituredoctor I'm glad you do💕

[@markabbott2281]

Hi, I build custom furniture for a living. Have been doing it for over 40 years. I used to get stuff like this from time to time just given to me. I’d use the parts that were good, like the drawer and just build a new cabinet. Less hassle and you knew what you were working with. I still get cool old stuff, but mostly for parts. It’s a better business decision to make what your customers want instead of finding a customer for what you got.

[@jewdd1989]

I’m disappointed you didn’t embrace its old quirks like leaving the pretzel rods exposed and wood as it was meant to be. In fact it didn’t need walnut veneer or paint at all, I would’ve stripped the paint and cared for the original veneer the best I could embracing the fact it has some beautiful quirks and character like that awesome pretzel rod. Now that’s all covered up, the veneer didn’t do it justice and the black paint was an attempt to make it cohesive and flow with the walnut veneer but how it was originally was is how it should’ve stayed imo. Obviously someone before you made the mistake of globbing ugly paint on it so I appreciate you taking it back to bare wood just wish it would’ve stayed that way with a new coat of finish to protect it. I respect the ppl who take the time to refinish classic antique furniture, mid century, etc but it’s about preserving the best we can and respecting the original eye for design because it’s part of our history and especially one in good shape like this. The original veneer looked pretty good, the pretzel detail I’ve never seen so it would’ve been amazing to preserve and bring back to life.

[@Hershewed]

Honestly I agree, she has a bad habit I’ve noticed of modifying pieces instead of trying to restore them, her heart is in the right place but I just can’t vibe with any of the modifications she’s done to any of the furniture that she’s sold.

[@jewdd1989]

@@Hershewed Yep, I know I probably sounded harsh but I love history and especially in furniture because like old homes those are pieces of the past with character and a taste that is hard to come by anymore. Besides, these mid century pieces are some of the most popular, to take its character, uniqueness… she posted publicly so I commented honestly. Take care

[@PepeAndDoge]

I am sorry but tbh, they look verry cheap now... The black paint is just too thick and i liked the natural wood color way more.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Shoot!! You think so!

[@PepeAndDoge]

@@thefurnituredoctor i know you worked so hard, i am so sorry, it's just my opinion 😢💔 Maybe a little less black whould've been bether but it's just my view, you make such good work's! 👍✨

[@jenniferziegenfuss3719]

​@thefurnituredoctor yes totally cheap now. Might as well be cheap nightstands from Target or Walmart. Lost everything special about them being vintage mid century modern solid wood pieces.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

@@jenniferziegenfuss3719 two things. 1. This wasn’t a solid wood piece 2. Target actually has bangin furniture so thank you for the compliment ✨

[@Hershewed]

@thefurnituredoctor No offense but that’s not meant to look like something from target, I’ve been watching you vids for a while but I’m sorry hun you did not cook here.

[@Hershewed]

Ok now hold up, that pretzel rod look was a straight vibe! I hella would’ve bought those!

[@jaxx-6795]

They turned out okay better than the pretzel but honestly those are just ugly side table / night stands. It’s not you it’s them! 😂

[@thefurnituredoctor]

😅😅😅

[@destructioniscreation]

I like what you decided to do with the paint on the front drawers! But Im sad about the veneer on the rest. Still looks nice but so did the original wood! But you obviously had a much better idea of what it looked like in person, so maybe it did really need it 😊

[@aliya9819]

I believe the black paint on the pretzel front was the only change needed to be done. The original wood look much better.

[@NancyWilliams-xn3hr]

Yeah the veneer gives it an IKEA look 😅

[@colleenuchiyama4916]

Here’s a thought for you-if you run into problems like you did with the drawer fronts, try and find someone to sandblast them. Custom auto shops, sign shops, even monument (gravestone) manufacturers have sandblasting capabilities. I’ve used a monument making store to sandblast a cast iron daybed and my patio furniture. If nothing else, it’s another tool to keep in your box of tricks.

[@tamb7587]

If they are rare why in the world would you put a veneer on them? You just devalued them totally!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

you realize they were veneer originally right? I put brand new veneer... over the old, chipped, stained veneer. Lmao. Please google what veneer is before you comment so confidently

[@tamb7587]

@@thefurnituredoctor I am well aware of what veneer is ..

[@LaLadybug2011]

I think an "after event" discussion is needed, especially people that are new to making over furniture. My first thought would be identify the problems with the project. 1. what caused the spots on the bamboo? 2. If corrected, is that all that is wrong with the piece? It looks like the wood filler used wasn't compatible with the stain used later. Make sure you fillers are paint and stain compatible, depending on the finish you intend to use. There was nothing wrong with the top or sides of the piece, with valuable vintage or antique pieces, if it is to be sold-leave it as is-you'll get more money as a valuable antique. Stripping or painting antique furniture destroys its value. Know your market. Summed up: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. If something needs fixing, use products that are compatible with the finishes you want to use

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

I got the impression that she thought the holes in the front rods were a deliberate stylistic choice from whoever built the pieces in the first place, not actual damage or anything, but I could be wrong? (I think she was also winging it as she went along, because she had no idea what the wood was actually like or not until after she took the blue paint[ which they came with when she first obtained them] off(and the blue paint was in relatively rough shape), so I don't know that she really made a plan so much as she just decided in the moment while she was working on it-but perhaps that is also a false impression thanks to the shortform content style video/format, idk.)

[@LaLadybug2011]

@@jaginaiaelectrizs6341 yeah, I wasn't being critical-just offering advice. Whether it's the police working a huge event or refinishing furniture. Critique the event/the piece and the next time you'll remember what NOT to do and what you SHOUlD do. It's a helpful skill to have. I just remembered her digging out the holes in the bamboo with a dental pick to get the old blue paint out and that possibly made the holes deeper. Maybe it would have been better to leave them alone and use a liquid stripper to get the blue paint off instead of picking at it.

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

@LaLadybug2011 Don't worry, I didn't think you were being too critical or anything at all. Just commenting the thoughts that popped up in my brain whilst reading your comment, that was all. 🙂 (Grrr.. the way YT app on mobile randomly breaks the @ tags any time my mobile device decides what I typed was grammatically questionable. 🙃 Uckgh-TECHNOLOGY, sometimes. Smh. Lol.)

[@wickandde]

It looked fine with paint stripped out with a little oil, the veneer and paint looks so cheap. Better to have left it.

[@goatloops]

I like them. Potential buyers won't judge it versus the original, and as nightstands i think they fit a more common aesthetic now.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you !

[@GalacticPossum]

Normally I'd run away screaming from this kind of change made to MCM furniture, but the wormholes made a restore impossible. They were doomed, but you saved them! Thank you for not going with neon paint. 😂

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@L-Destroyer]

the holes are original to the design for a faux "bamboo" affect. this wasn't a high end manufacturer so it was made just by hammering holes in haha. They were different shades than the vaneered flat wood to begin with as well.

[@RulesofPepper]

Yeah it's not great, it's not horrible but it looks cheap. I agree with the others about the wood worker idea

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@omaeve]

That’s a shame you don’t recognize the value of the so-called pretzel rods. Obviously, you’re only interested in your own aesthetic and not the value of antiques.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Haha, I guess I could sell them as pretzels

[@mariapizzaa]

I'm surprised you didnt try to fill in the holes and *then* paint or varnish them, just to smooth the texture out

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Maybe I should have!!

[@RobinMoylan-lz5xk]

I love the results! ❤❤❤ seriously they look high end! Perfect job!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@dianarico8715]

Am I crazy or was the blue super cool looking? I like the final result too but the blue just spoke to my soul

[@thefurnituredoctor]

You liked it!! It is pretty unique!

[@EmilyInDetroit1982]

I love them, but feel they're missing something.. gold accent, maybe? Just a tiny, tiny bit of gold so the black doesn't look washed out? I could be totally wrong.

[@morganjp41]

You did such a great job both times! I wouldn't have been able to resist painting gold dots into each wormhole😆

[@winterglow000]

I love how these turned out! It may not be your style, but they’re definitely someone out there’s 🤯😎🤩

[@pattym4543]

I agree! Great job!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@babyshanker488]

Yikes 🫢

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Oof

[@barbaramaganadominguez1564]

Thank you for giving us the timeline and how much time you spent! I feel like I’m terrible at doing projects and everyone else is doing great

[@marenhumblebee2736]

I like the result. If mid century was my style and if I was in the market for sidetables I would totally buy these.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@vladimiravrcic]

I am an intererior designer and imo they look great.. Veneer is always my last choice, but it looks modern, clean, jet interesting. You did great.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I totally agree!

[@rebeccamars9824]

It’s crazy to think you had good hard wood and covered it with veneer. Sometimes we have great ideas for projects and it doesn’t always go our way. For the love of up cycling, you win some you loose some but it is fun doing it.

[@blaireshoe8738]

Per other comments, it was not a hardwood piece originally, just veneer.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

You realize they were veneer originally right? These were not solid mahagony. 90% of MCM furniture is not solid wood lol. So, I put brand new veneer... over the old, chipped, stained veneer. Lmao. Please google what veneer is before you comment so confidently

[@JohnFBramfeld]

I think in order to prepare for the rush, paint companies should start formulating remover specially designed for black paint.

[@lin90210]

Is it just me but the pretzel look makes it look warm like wood cabin vibes

[@thefurnituredoctor]

i totally see it!

[@WyzGyzEntertainment]

Both things laminate or adhesive veneer I think cheapens the product. I am more a fan of the natural wood look with a stain. Admittedly, I’m not exactly sure what I would’ve done with the pretzel Front.

[@richardkasper5822]

Tip to furniture painters, if you have a piece with damaged veneer? Old towels soaked in water and left to sit about 30 minutes on the piece, it destroys the glue and then veneer scrapes off easily. You must totally soak towels till sopping with water.

[@johannkruschwitz3959]

It looks better than the previous version. But I think you should have left out the black and instead make the pretzel rod front yourself.

[@marjrose3640]

I like the way they turned out. They have presence & a name. Some one will want them.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@heatherbeane3234]

Wow beautiful job done I never thought the vernier was so expensive I knew it was expensive not that expensive good to know to only use it on hand made wood items or sentimental items that I wanted to refurbish.

[@ritarevell7195]

I really like how they finished out. The black paint on those drawer fronts really looks stunning.

[@DR-bp1yu]

❤ As a person who has dabbled in furniture finishing, i totally get it. Sometimes the inspiration to achieve the ideal is just elusive. But i think the outcome is pretty nice end someone probably has the perfect place for them.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

You get it!

[@AWrandom20]

If you aren’t comfortable with them, then don’t sell. Always sell something you are proud of. It was an adventure for sure experimenting and you learned some valuable lessons. I would donate them.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Good idea!

[@toddbloss]

The best way to apply veneer, is to apply wood glue to the back of the veneer and to the object. Let the glue dry about 80% and then apply the veneer with a hot iron. BOOM, done and flat as Oklahoma.

[@bethanyanderson1745]

@toddbloss ▪︎ "flat as Oklahoma" lol. When I've applied thin veneer, it initially has hills like Austin's Hill Country. To flatten the veneer took time and working the veneer with tools, much like applying wallpaper and working out bubbles. We didn't find it easy - and we didn't have corners or edges. But we eventually figured it out. It's surprising how often old "solid" wood furniture actually has veneer portions. Not the thinner veneer used in the video, but much thicker: 1/16 to 1/32 inch thick. Whether thinner or thicker veneer, each has their applications. And, like most things, veneer has different grades.

[@ian-ll8zo]

So in the UK pretzel rods are called twiglets and marmite flavoured. Don't eat them. I've had some luck pre gluing both sides with PVA letting it dry and then using heat and a brayer to make the glue melt and re bond . Much less experience than you but it worked, I had unglued veneer and I'm cheap. I'm sure it's generally more cost/time efficient to get adhesive backed veneer but there's probably going to be a time you can't do that.

[@sarahbarth7267]

I commented on the last video that, they looked like pretzel rods. Love that this made it into a follow up. 😂

[@lisamoseley9914]

I could see my son liking these. They have a modern vibe with the way you finished them. Good work!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I appreciate that!

[@sillyninjagal925]

Thanks for the honesty! I've run into unexpected complications when trying to refinish old furniture, and it's so disheartening! Pretzel wood takes the cake, though 😅

[@GemAnointed]

I actually love the last redo it looks so modern

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I’m glad you love it!!

[@jeannetteellis2034]

I love what you did with these!!! Keep up the great work and please don’t doubt yourself. Amazing work!!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much!!

[@louisestaats234]

DO YOUR BEST, LEAVE THE REST, ANGELS DO NO MORE.

[@hawkinskhalil16]

I actually like the end result these people are being too harsh about it looking bad or like target furniture, as if target furniture looks bad. Believe it or not most furniture even from slightly more expensive places is still not real wood. But once again I think you did a great job.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks!

[@CarlaHowatt]

They look lovely!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

🥰🥰

[@kristiedarling4888]

You just killed the value of those with the peel and stick veneer. I agree with some others on here that the wood should have been left alone and just the "pretzel rods" (lmao) should have been done. It still looks great just not my style with the veneer on it

[@thefurnituredoctor]

you realize they were veneer originally right? I put brand new veneer... over the old, chipped, stained veneer. Lmao. Please google what veneer is before you comment so confidently

[@xcountryrunner9]

Definitely the last one is best. Even if it's not "original". I mean whats the point if it's ugly. Better to have veneer and have it look nice and usable than original and "meh". Unless you were going for the dreadfully outdated look.

[@monkeyrun]

LOL should've paint it blue

[@thefurnituredoctor]

😂😂😂

[@terrig4750]

I'm glad you didn't give up it looks so much better at the end. Maybe the style is just not for you so flip them and use the money for another project.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks!

[@ireniaks]

You could have sandblasted the drawers?

[@kathylynch9732]

I love the last look! Well done!

[@emilyblenn]

I was going to comment that I liked your first attempt, but after seeing the final product I think you made the right choice trying again! This turned out amazing. Despite what the "experts" in the comments say, sometimes veneer and paint really are the best options!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I appreciate that!

[@florencepierce1864]

Compared to the 🔵 = 150% Improvement. ⚫ Compared to Pretzels = 95% Improvement End Result: Pretty Amazing! Feel Better. 🥰

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@racheyrox724]

Looks way better than both befores… those pretzel rods gave me the big ick

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Right! Thank you!

[@diamond_gamer7289]

I like the pretzel rods design, it reminds me of Bambi and looks great!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Haha true!

[@EVERGLOW828]

I couldn’t help but belly laugh at the spitting image of pretzel sticks on the front of those drawers 😂😂😂 I love how they turned out

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I know 🤦‍♀️ I laughed too!!

[@TheTroothseekr]

And that time commitment is exactly why I don’t refinish furniture anymore

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Its worth it!

[@yvetteellis6947]

The night stands turned out really pretty. ❤

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@luns486]

There’s a great little edging tool for veneer that gives you a perfect result every time. Not sure what they’re called but they can’t be expensive. You should have one. Great work!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks for the tip! Thank you!

[@latriny7363]

Blue and brown go great together. Since de veneer is light, I'd go for a pastel blue, but more on the blue side than white. Maybe try to scan them and try colour combinations? Good luck🍀!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I totally agree!

[@King-K-Club]

You say you're not sure how you feel about them, but I have say they look great. You have a great talent and much to be proud of.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@aleks-33]

😂😂😂😂😂 "THEYRE GIVING PRETZEL ROLL " I DIED. 😂

[@amm2900]

you did well on this side project, as tough as it was, so be proud of it. I like them.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@AJ-nb4pu]

I absolutely LOVE how those turned out, I think you did amazingly and personally I’d love to have them in my own home!

[@tcastr07]

These came out so much nicer than the original blue! 😊 personally, i like the natural wood look, and feel like it would've gone with the black much better. Maybe putting brass bar handles on the drawers could bring it all together? 😊❤

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!! Oo ya that’s a good idea!

[@tcastr07]

@@thefurnituredoctor yay!! I'm glad I could help! 😁

[@gunners4129]

I dont think ive ever been so captivated... The furniture is pretty nice too 😅

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@firstnamelastname904]

Ive been on meds since i was 15 but i am glad i have been. I was on them for a short time bc lf social anxiety and trauma, came off of them, and my issues came back swing and i almost didn't graduate! I am back on meds and although life isnt perfect, i'm glad i'm on them bc otherwise i dont think id be here. I do agree antidepressants are over prescribed, but they are absolutely necessary for some people.

[@Trudloops]

The final product looks good. Perhaps the drawer pulls you select can brighten the pieces. 2.5 months is real dedication to the task.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@esims310]

They look SO good!!!! The finished product is chef's kiss good!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Myosotis.journaling]

I may have considered after laying the black over the pretzel look, using a few shades of brown/ tan spray paint and with that maybe even a wood grain stencil, but at very least lightly spraying some lighter tones to bring depth back into them, the black definitely takes care of the pretzel look but that doesn’t mean we can’t airbrush her up a little on top of that layer to bring back some depth, the round shaping is ideal for a nice gradient the wood panel does look nice on these I don’t think the black was a bad idea we can 100% work with that more so than the pretzel drawers 🥨😅

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thats a good idea!

[@kennethchildress4454]

You did a super job. The veneer came out beautifully. And the black doors, great choice. I’m sure you’ll agree. It can always be changed.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much!

[@TraceyDragoo-df4rb]

You did a great job!! I love the look!!

[@colleenbrown3366]

I think that you just like to say "Merton Kersen"...they look nice but I prefer them painted a solid color like the blue. Regardless of the end rest they really needed some work. I'm glad you saved them.

[@habeebonawole1003]

It looks much better now. Well done.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

🥰🥰

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Exactly it’s severe trauma!!!!!!! People need to be educated. Also the industry is sickening and put people through helll

[@CosmicGardener]

I think some red drybrushing could be a great touch. Im not sure why red but i still think any bright vibrant color could do. A cobalt blue, turquoise, an orangy yellow, red orange. Idk maybe its got a western/cowboy vibe to me and i jsut think itd be rad

[@nandamari]

Those pretzel rods looked cool.

[@pianoman6216]

You did really good, I was worried at first, but that was def the correct decision

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@miclovesart]

I would be happy to have these in my house. I don’t exactly have the money to buy them, but I like them!

[@dawnchesbro4189]

Oh wow! Nothing is louder than a comment section with ✨️opinions✨️ 😅. As an artist myself, i really appreciate you improving the final product beyond where it started. Art is subjective, and people often treat it like it's objective fact. I really like where you landed with your choices! To everyone calling her artistic choices cheap.....thats not how we uplift each other. Would you say these comments to her face? 😅

[@lissaw4]

She quite literally asked them for their opinions on all of the aspects involved. Getting defensive and offended on her behalf after she asked... is nonsensical projection and a personal issue. Asking for feedback doesn't mean exclusively provide praise. They aren't even mean comments that you are complaining about.

[@Tao_Tology]

Dawn, honey, the person who posted the video _asked for comments_ .

[@allenmorter0313]

looks loads better, and no one is going to deny those were pretzel sticks

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@-desertpackrat]

Hey pretzel logs are cozy and nostalgic, nothing wrong with that.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

🤣👏👏

[@auberjean6873]

@thefurnituredoctor You are so talented. I liked the weirdness of the pretzel rod look and prize natural wood above painted. Your vision still seriously rocks though.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

thank you!

[@charlottealvarez9918]

Looks good! I like the light and dark contrast.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@taylorsutherland2595]

Bunch of people in the comments not understanding the difference between a real veneer and what's on their Ikea furniture. Really just needed some Danish oil or something before the clear to make the grain pop.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I guess youre right!

[@hannahsirmans7566]

wood grain veneer on top of perfectly good wood…..

[@dawn8293]

You should add some galvanized square steel to go with those eco friendly wood veneers.