Giving New Life to a Broken Vintage Dresser

[@kellmac]

So clever adding that trim! It's amazing how that and the beautiful color made it a completely different piece. Stunning!

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thank you so much!

[@debrasfurnitureanddecor]

@@salvagedbykscott I love this idea. I'm just really getting started with flipping furniture and this is something I would love to do.

[@chebbohagop]

I’m hoping to try this on an antique buffet from my grandparents - oak, but pretty plain. Any ideas?!

[@lindasmith6457]

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[@joyceterra2265]

I am one of those in the camp of not painting old furniture but there are times that you have no choice. If the dents and dings cannot be sweated out or sanded, then you have no choice but to fill and paint. This piece turned out beautiful and definately ready to take on another 50 years plus.

[@lindahunter842]

Am I the only one who is addicted to watching your furniture make overs!

[@mariaskovtollund5240]

I love when you take old, damaged and lifeless furniture and bring it back to glory!

[@mariaskovtollund5240]

Every piece needs a second chance or more

[@audiomxr]

the trim piece really helps update this. you did a lot of structural work to make this usable again, and the color is such a great neutral.

[@lottiewilds539]

I usually do t like painting wood, BUT this is gorgeous! I love the knobs, too. Thank you for rescuing this piece from the dump in such a lovely way.

[@micheleberning4242]

I love how much work you put into your refinishing. Love this little dresser makeover!

[@susanholding158]

Absolutely loved this, you put so much work into it and the finished drawer unit is really lovely.

[@bijou737]

Wow! Beautiful! Those little keyhole inserts really provided that last little detail of beauty!

[@kathrynkneeland7179]

Had to be painted, looks beautiful as usual.

[@bfranklin1052]

7th year! Congrats, Katie! So happy to see you back. This little dresser got so much love from you and looks amazing now. Great job!

[@marigold100-1]

You took a sad and tired piece and gave it new life. It looks brand new. Yes to painting furniture !

[@lisacamp1964]

I was one of those people who used to cringe when people would paint over wood furniture, but I must admit Katie, since watching you and how beautiful your pieces come out-fully restored and usable plus saved from the land fill---I do not feel that way any longer! This came out wonderful!!!

[@kiwisteppa]

Haha my 18 month old Golden retriever ran up to the tv when you showed Tater on Chris knee....he nosed the tv, wanting to love him. He is sweet❤😊

[@janinedevilliers510]

Beautiful. 🎉 I love watching you restore and paint furniture. I agree, that bottom piece and the back needed painting to really finish everything off neatly. I looks beautifully styled. Well done. 🎉

[@projectswithpaula5897]

Great before and after. When you said “dang it” while trying to remove the nail made me laugh. I felt your pain. ❤

[@cboyle707]

Beautiful. kept its antique look, while bringing it into a happy modern green future. Well done.

[@sabrinahemingway2970]

Katie, been a subscriber to your channel for about a year now….I absolutely love how you breathe new life back into furniture pieces when you think there’s no hope left for them. I’m learning so much from your channel, hope to do this as a hobby once I retire. You’re an inspiration to furniture lovers everywhere.

[@kimchamberlain1108]

This piece turned out absolutely gorgeous. The decorative trim added a beautiful touch. Awesome job saving this old piece 💚💚

[@tjholtz9860]

Beautiful transformation as always. Love it when you save a piece from the wood pile

[@nooncactus]

Love the repair & color. Beautiful! 🩵

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

How amazing! Its gorgeous now; love that color! My hat is off to you for having the courage and creativity to give this little chest a second life.

[@ModernMakeovers]

I think the trim was a perfect touch, looks amazing!!

[@alliekingsley7919]

I like the added trim not just for the aesthetic element but also because it serves the purpose of protecting the original carving if someone else wants to restore/recreate it later on the existing wood. You've given this piece a new lease on life!

[@trinasyoutube]

You saved a piece of furniture from ending up in a landfill & it turned out beautifully.

[@natalieelisabeth5767]

Oh my wow!! This has got to be one of my new favourites of yours. It’s just, perfection. Every choice. Ah-mazing work on this piece, Katie!

[@tonipope3164]

7 years!!! I can't believe it.....thank you for all you do!

[@debbiehough411]

Well done! The green is beautiful! I love painted furniture when it is done correctly 😃

[@jannamarie3990]

Fantastic job bringing that old girl back to life😊

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

Lovely upgrade. New trim piece looks like it was meant to be on the drawers. Color is perfect

[@dshey6802]

Thanks for saving that solid wood chest of drawers, Katie. I think you did right by it. The new color is beautiful.

[@LilMomma_1]

man i love that sage green color. one of the best greens out there

[@dianaarney6667]

Beautiful! What a wonderful job on something that most people would have pitched. I love the color choice.

[@michaelamaestas4950]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! so great, awesome color, really good job.

[@lenafremova5635]

Been missing your videos. So glad you are back. Stunning work as always!❤

[@sabrinaprado6849]

I love to watch you ! You’re such a great teacher ,And you are very neat and go extra miles to keep your pieces as beautiful as possible! What a professional ! I wish we were neighbors, but I’m down here in North Carolina and learning with your videos, thank you so much!

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

It is. Now so beautiful. It went from something trashed and useless to a beautiful dresser with many years of life left. Great

[@cindyherbold2384]

Great job reviving this piece ❤😊 I agree that sometimes . . . It is better to paint a piece in tasteful colors. I love that shade of green. Adding the trim is a nice modern accent to this.😊❤❤

[@lindabright4377]

Nicely done. Love the color. I've never thought of flipping a top over. Smart move.

[@jenniferlashley2081]

Lovely refresh for this old piece, and still has plenty of character!

[@RiminiVirage]

Fabulous job, really great looking outcome. The keyhole inserts , the added drawer trim and paint colour really brought this piece back to life.

[@candacewalsh8726]

Such a labor of love! I knew you would paint the back😇 Thanks Katie

[@carolschlosser2716]

It is absolutely beautiful. Love your makeovers of giving furniture a new life. Katie since you got back from Waco Texas your channel has taken on a new personality. It is so refreshing to see you so animated. Thank you. 👏🏆🥰

[@L.Spencer]

I didn't like the color when it was going on, but the finished product is so elegant! I can't imagine it any other color. Love it! And how you styled it, even more!

[@ErinGrantham]

Your videos are my favorite things to watch to help my kids unwind before bedtime. They now are super excited about trying restoring furniture themselves

[@cleopatracatra2097]

Times change, styles change as well. You wouldn't wear clothes from the 50s today, That beautiful paint job gave this piece a new updated wardrobe. Great job!

[@erinmoore9681]

This is Beuutuful! In Chicago we call that color Chicago grey, as if we invented it. Depending on the lighting, it leans green grey or blue. Like a chameleon. 🦎

[@wwhiddon2245]

WOW !! What an improvement, turned out beautiful. Green is my favorite color..Love it ❤

[@sunnycadwallader2873]

So glad you’re back! You were missed. Beautiful job.

[@kimberlyciani570]

You did a beautiful job. I love your philosophy re old furniture. Personally, I would have spent the extra $20 on the more ornate trim, but what you ended up with is so lovely!

[@stephanietaylor8003]

Another lovely old solid piece given a new look and new life ❤

[@karenkouns577]

What a transformation! Beautiful with character. Thanks for sharing.

[@lindabunce5133]

Oh so beautiful...I had my doubts at first. You put your heart and soul into this one.

[@valeriehowden471]

Good to see you in 2024! A lovely piece once again. I think it is saying 'thanks for fixing me up and putting a nice protective finish on me. I've been through alot'.

[@maryruther1842]

So grateful you posted this ~ such a magnificently sweet piece created by a very sweet girl ~ you really are such a good person and I thank you for sharing ~ I learned a ton !!!

[@janetboette7013]

Hi Katie! Love the color and trim added. So clever to flip over the top! She's beautiful again.

[@halleymastrolonardo]

Gorgeous! This has inspired me to add trim to a vintage dresser I just picked up today off Facebook marketplace! Well done 👏🏻

[@cg1492]

I normally prefer keeping pieces unpainted in their natural state but this was a beautiful improvement

[@Pammellam]

This is just so lovely! You worked so hard. Well done!

[@hickorygolddoc]

Came out wonderful! Trim was a great choice and the color just fits it!

[@heidifruchtl354]

I put in manufactured hardwood floors years. I put felt pads on every piece of furniture. Couple of reasons. To protect the floors. I'm a short female, and I didn't always have someone to help me move something. My husband, who wasn't around when I did this, said I was crazy. Now, he appreciates my foresight.

[@quianthomas5274]

Great job Katie!! The dresser looks wonderful

[@AndiGould]

I have a wobbly dresser and have not been able to find a guide to tighten the joints. Thank you for sharing that bit of your restoration! This dresser turned out beautifully! Thank you for sharing all your hard work. You are inspiring!

[@angcrivellone]

OH THANK GOD! IM SO HAPPY YOUR BACK TO THAT AMAZING THING YOU DO! Those shorts were not cutting it for me! I don't think I can handle another lengthy absence like that again Katie! ❤❤❤

[@jtpaar1732]

I'm amazed how much time and effort you put into this rickety piece of furniture to bring it back to some former glory and you did an excellent job of it! I admire the integrity of your work in that you didn't cut any corners or use inferior products; I would not hesitate to buy a refinished piece from you! And you are correct in that these lovely 'old' pieces of furniture will last another lifetime if we could just avoid throwing them into the landfill and purchasing plastic stuff from Walmart and Ikea! Anyway, well done, Katie - I'm going to sub for more of your projects.

[@leslietaylor1570]

Looks so much better now! Great job as usual 😊

[@eileenball39]

Welcome back! This is beautiful, love the added trim, the color, and the painted handles. Wonderful work!

[@heavenlymorsels]

Another awesome project 😊 was so nice to see you - I love how you explain everything - I miss you posting regularly longer videos to KZbin ❤

[@AriannaArdent-rs1di]

This is my favorite piece you’ve ever done. 💕 it’s absolutely stunning

[@elyset911]

Would you please do a video on all of the safety stuff you use? I am thinking of doing this as a side hustle and I am also a nurse, so I would like to protect my lungs and skin from dust and chemicals. Thanks! (You rock! Your videos are so chocked full of great info and lovely staging. Thanks for giving back to your community too!)

[@chalotteingvorsen]

Painting was in my opinion definitely the best solution. This is beautiful

[@CarenWilson]

Binge watching your work❤🎉

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This looks amazing! I love the color. Love the hardware on it. I didn’t think i would like that moulding but it turned out so good! Thanks for sharing,

[@mistygeller3193]

Very cute!! I love the colors that you chose! What a beautiful combination!! I think you just helped me make up my mind about the paint and hardware for my kitchen cabinets!! And those sweet little chests of drawers are so versatile. You can use them in any room for a little extra storage 😊

[@hbrealhousewife2270]

So glad you are back with a furniture video. Good start to 2024. Love the colour of this piece. 😊

[@annmcginnis6531]

Tell the truth, I thought I was gonna hate this one! But you just NEVER disappoint.....Gorgeous 😊

[@grayonthewater]

Now I feel bad for throwing out a beat up old wood dresser I once had cuz I thought it was beyond repair 😅 lol you brought this thing back to life!

[@cheryl9162]

I love it Katie…you really have good insight into each furniture piece!😊

[@sheilasheppard4851]

Sooooo pretty! Much prettier than original.

[@annmurphy883]

Incredible! So charming and elegant - you gave it new life!

[@harveydales2402]

I love your attention to detail. If I was a buyer of a flipped piece, I think it would be fun if there was a before and after picture of the piece taped inside. Then it would be obvious to me not to redo and strip it.

[@marilynyarbrough7951]

Beautiful! Great paint color and trim. So relaxing watching your videos. Thanks for sharing, Katie.

[@Yvonne-qn9lh]

Beautiful work! I’m picking up some tips as I’ve only done one dresser. Your videos are so relaxing to watch. Thank you.

[@rhondawillhite9418]

You do such an amazing job refinishing furniture.

[@lafaus907]

You always do such an amazing job on all your pieces. I enjoy watching your channel and seeing what beautiful piece you bring back to life next.

[@cspik-p1d]

This piece is super cute! love what you did! Thanks for sharing Katie!

[@yvonnebennett4489]

Happy New Year! “Holy cost of living, Batman”. 🤣🤣🤣💜💜💜

[@salvagedbykscott]

Right?!

[@shannonnakashima7714]

Yeah, I liked that too!!😆😆

[@pennyhanson2598]

Brilliant, Katie - it looks fantastic! Love the green shade! Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕

[@maurab5262]

I was originally disappointed that the original carved detail couldn’t be maintained, but it came out beautifully. Gorgeous color and really complimented with the hardware color! And thank you for including the details regarding exactly how you use the spray gun.

[@lesleywatkins1172]

Wow! What a difference! I love the colour! 😊

[@lisachristopher69]

Ma’am you are looking awesome these days! As are your pieces. Another rescued! ❤

[@kaymack5304]

What a beautiful redo on this piece!

[@SherriSenel]

Where were you and KZbin when I had all these amazing pieces at my disposal and I unfortunately just sold them!?! You are a true gem and an amazing teacher. You show all your fails and how you redirected to make the piece look beautiful. I can't get enough of your channel!

[@salvagedbykscott]

Wow, thank you!

[@carolwirsz8484]

Beautiful piece.... you saved another one!

[@sorayabejar7108]

Beautiful, Katie. Love the trim & that Fusion colour is gorgeous.❤

[@ruthannegalera6594]

BRILLIANT idea about flipping the top over! Nice finished job.

[@juliahelland6488]

The dresser looks so beautiful!I love the color! 💯❣️

[@SenterStuff61]

Lovely! I would gladly have this in my home!

[@kimhough7753]

It’s beautiful Katie! I really like the new trim you used! 🥰🥰

[@sarahallen6328]

This is one of my favourite products you’ve done! It’s stunning.