Mid Century Modern Dresser Makeover with Raw Wood Drawers

In this video, I got to salvage some wood by sanding down the original blonde color to the raw wood underneath! This smaller Mid Century Modern Dresser could also double as a vanity with the large mirror! It ended up selling to a family who was updating their furniture and this was going in a 3 year old little girl’s room! I love getting to hear the story of what people are going to be using my furniture for! A quick, simple flip, and another happy customer! That student loan debt is dwindling more and more! Thanks for watching (:
Let’s Talk Numbers:
Cost: $44
Materials: $10
Sold: $200
Profit: $146
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[@hollythompson8847]

That’s an awesome idea with the care instructions and extra paint !!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I think so too! Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethleckington2494]

I love! And the care package is a great personal experience with the purchase.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

It really is! She really appreciated it! Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethleckington2494]

Beautiful work! Beautiful cause! Kudos and straight up God bless your every endeavor!!!😇🙏💓

[@jcrefasi1]

Beautiful job buy the natural drawers need a clear coat in order to be cleaned easily. Body oil from your hands near hardware builds up gradually. Love the look of it and glad you kept the knobs. The drawer pulls "fit" the mcm esthetic. Nice job!! Jo

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks for the tips & thanks for watching!

[@dianaflegal4495]

I wouldn’t have thought to do the two tone. I like it! Great job!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks! (:

[@candytwodeer8138]

I have been using the Purdy paint brushes and find them a superior brush over others. Just sharing my take on brushes. I love your shows and can binge watch you all day long!!

[@PlateAndProgress]

You and you’re videos have inspired me so much! ...I think you just changed my life.

[@debraneria4242]

Hey there Miss Lauren. ...sorry I'm a day late....got my coffee in hand and taking a break from painting furniture to watch ur INSPIRING video ❣️❣️🎨🖌️😊☕☕☕☕

[@dorothyyoung8231]

I like that you set the knobs back on square. The wonky way they were set when you got it was odd. Good choice!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks! I agree! It pulled it all together (: Thanks for watching, Dorothy!

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

Such a classy touch adding a paint sample.

[@greyjofilmfestival]

I love that you threw in a little bit of paint!

[@macleodsfreemery1846]

Lauren, this flip is SICK! I know you weren't a fan of the gold, but as soon as you put that first gold handle on the bare wood my jaw dropped - I think it looks uh-may-zing!!! One thing I am always impressed wiith is your ability to start into a project - ON CAMERA - see that you have to change your plan, and you effortlessly just take it in a different direction...you don't even miss a beat or look the least bit frustrated! You are a pro! (Can we also talk about the care package...😍😍😍) 💪💪🎉🙌💕

[@tammyrios8438]

I already love this style of dresser..and I haven't even seen the end result.

[@catcar8212]

This dresser is very cute Lauren. Brilliant idea to include touch-up paint. Very thoughtful of you! 🌷

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@mariacullati2371]

Cool modern piece! I want one in black lacquer...it would look kind of Oriental. Thank you for sharing all your talent and knowledge.

[@sinqt905]

It’s very pretty. I didn’t think I would like it, but I do love it.

[@rebeccaleah7706]

The care package is such a good idea!

[@mesquitemagic]

The gold hardware looks amazing. The whole thing is really pretty.

[@maryoconnell3857]

Such a smart young lady!! Covering your license plate!! You continue to amaze me. Your industry and hard work is paying off (literally!)! And your videographer does a great job!! Happy Spring!

[@Janeylaur]

Once again, love the care and attention to details in this flip. And what a brilliant idea, sending a little container of paint just in case, it doesn't have to be a lot but just enough for the knick(s) that inevitably open. Great job, congrats on the sale!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks so much 😊 That little paint sample made her day! (: Thanks for watching!

[@venitarose8150]

I like the 2 tone finish you used. I have the same entire bedroom set that I refinished in a mink color. The wood trim on the mirror goes on bottom and the mirror doesn't lean.

[@hnycreek]

Love it Lauren! Another wonderful job!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks, Peggy!

[@kellysusalla-boyd9355]

Drippy spray paint may be no fun. But explanation through sound effects is awesome! 😂 "Schuuuuuuh" lol

[@bdavis8149]

Another great looking flip ! Plus it gave me some ideas for my mid century set to paint. I really like the raw wood/ white contrast idea. Thank again for another great video.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and good luck!

[@karenmendez4780]

I’ve been dying to try a MCM piece with this same finish! I even have the magnolia color and everything! I’m just missing the dresser 😂

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Ahh sweet! It will come! Thanks for watching!

[@mammacass5311]

I’m in search of MCM pieces really having a hard time haven’t been able to get my hands on one yet😩

[@Alicia-ig7cv]

You should try the guilding wax from Dixie Belle on the hardware. It is so nice

[@jeanniesmith6766]

Beautiful!! The only change I would make is darker stain to make the beautiful gold handles pop!!

[@Lia2222]

Pretty! I was worried you weren't painting the other drawers but it turned out very elegant, professional looking!!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yeah! It turned out alright !(: Thanks for watching!

[@ronaepaulson624]

Love the two tone and the care package! What a great idea. ☺️

[@C00ki3m0nsta25]

I personally loved the gold you picked it matched the mirror latches well 👌🌟 💞😍

[@aliciaevans1542]

Great flip. When I paint my hardware I use a lazy Susan, picked one up at a local goodwill, it help to be able to get hardware and anything else from all angles really easily. Keep up the great work!

[@Debra5655]

Lauren, this turned out so sweet. I think it looks amazing with the mirror! It kind of brought it all together with the gold in the hardware. I wasn't sure about the gold hardware on the unpainted drawers, but with the mirror...AMAZING!!! I love love your videos...

[@dddecker1412]

Beautiful work!! My favorite so far because of its simplicity. Without the mirror is my preference. Love your content!!DDecker

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks so much 😊 Yeah, the mirror was definitely 50/50 for me. Thanks for watching!

[@cathyknapp9360]

I really enjoyed your shows I love your DIYs you do an awesome job wish I lived closer I would be buying some of your pieces thank you for sharing good luck with paying your debt down God bless

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Wow, that looks very posh, love the raw wood draws also, your ideas are great. High five to your camera man!

[@baileyryan8607]

Just found your videos, great content, so inspiring! I'm a kindergarten teacher in South Korea but I'm from the US. Can't wait to do something similar to this once I'm back in the PNW! ❤️❤️❤️

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

wow! that’s so awesome! thanks for watching!!

[@KThom429]

Great job! My parents had a similar type of bedroom set when they first were married in 1960.

[@patternharlot]

Looks great! Now this is a ‘teacher on a cart’ I can get behind!! 👩🏼‍🏫

[@lisae3663]

I’ve never seen a mirror angled like that on a dresser. I’m so glad you put the square knobs back as square, not diamond shape.

[@vaderladyl]

It was angled to avoid the reflection of the person taking the picture on it.

[@lisae3663]

@@vaderladyl That makes sense. Thank you

[@tanishawoodyard5870]

I love all of your videos and everytime I watch, my heart goes out to your knees. Girl, get you some knee pads and preserve those knees. You're going to need them :)

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I was wearing knee pads for this flip! I recently invested in them and my knees are so thankful! (: Thanks for watching!

[@pretty_ugly__furnishings]

I was thinking the same thing!!

[@lesliejohnson7247]

I’m going to be 67 next month. I never liked “blond wood” back then. My parents had all blond wood in their living room. But maybe that was because of the varnish or stain? Because I LOVE this piece. There’s a product called Rub’n Buff that comes in tiny “sample” tubes. There are several gold colors to choose from. It’s a wax but not like the wax you’ve been using. You DO buff it once it’s dry. I like it for a project like this because you can use your finger to apply as little or as much as you want. The hardware could have been applied so that you could also just barely see the black too. This is ONLY a suggestion because this piece is AWESOME! Until I started thinking about painting furniture I’d never heard of Rub’n Buff. I used the “patina” color to change a brass sconce to look as if it was copper left out for years. I fooled my son-in-law. He works on the ferries here and he thought that it actually had real patina. Lol Leslie PS. I forgot it was Thursday! So it was fun to see this project!

[@lillianesparza213]

I think it’s a great idea to send a care kit. Good job!

[@suzannevenkataraman2045]

Great job! I love the new look. I just picked up a blond dresser for free. It needs to TLC. But I may keep the drawers as is too and paint the body & top. TY for the idea!

[@NeccoWecco]

You could put some little rubber bumpers on the bottom of the mirror when you have pieces like this so the top doesn't get chipped :)

[@campbellscraziestlife8435]

That was so so sweet and it looked wonderful

[@reyna1572]

I love your videos! You've actually inspired me to start flipping furniture as well! I recently flipped and sold two pieces already! Working on my third piece this weekend and I'm so excited!

[@joycemorgan1602]

I loved it. I liked the special touch of extra paint.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kellyanndyer730]

Great idea with the paint sample

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ChristinaHomeSweetHome]

Wow what a beautiful piece, love it 🤩 I prefer without the mirror but both are amazing 😻

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Lia2222]

Thanks for the advice on the brush in the baggie. Plus, the care package is such a sweet touch, definitely going to do that!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

You are so welcome!

[@jillb7234]

The dresser turned out very pretty!! Great job!!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ablazeinHim]

Love the new look of this dresser, Great Job.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@macleodsfreemery1846]

Eeek! Haven't watched yet and can't watch until tomorrow, but I'm already anticipating another incredible flip! FYI: thanks for your tip from your "thrifting" video...I went and got some great drawer pulls and knobs from the Habitat ReStore today!! 🙌 Lauren, you ROCK! 💪❤

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yay! Thank you! Hope you enjoy tomorrow! (:

[@macleodsfreemery1846]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher I have no doubt I will! I plan on watching it while I have my coffee & breakfast while the dogs are outside for their morning "duties" 😁 ...it'll get me pumped up for a day of flipping and paperwork! 😍🙌🎉

[@JamieCormier]

Love the extra paint idea ❤️

[@NeccoWecco]

It came out so beautiful!

[@rayettakirkley1663]

Lauren I really like the piece, I like the gold and if the new owners wanted a more muted gold there is many products that can be rubbed on the knobs to diminish the gold somewhat. Good job!!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks for watching, Rayetta!

[@debigates3033]

Turned out beautiful!!

[@brandyvaldez8510]

I love it girll i feel like people try n low ball you that piece is well worth 350 300 all in all im proud of you 👏❤ and glad you sold it with a lil kit and everything like you go all out!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I try! Sometimes I just want to sell the piece though! I am patient in every other way except when it comes to selling my furniture! Haha - thanks for watching!

[@brandyvaldez8510]

Your work bomb af dont sell ya self sort girl bt profits profit so i feel ya lol

[@yvetteguigueno2063]

Great idea to do the care package. I think I would have done this a fun mid- century colour with brass painted hardware.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Next time! (: Thanks for watching!

[@ConniesCustomCreations]

Love this look 💕

[@laurathompson1913]

I love it, and I think they got a steal of a deal. It’s nice and neat and clean.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I think so too! Thanks for watching!

[@roshawndalight7470]

You finally have a cart! Things are getting real and you are in it for the long haul! LOL. Carts are the best and you may be asking yourself why you waited so long to get it. Great work on this one. Sell price seemed fair, especially for getting it gone pretty quick. Can't wait to see what is next!

[@Crochetkaren]

Wonderful piece. And your cameraman, 😉, is really doing great.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you very much! And Neiman says thanks, too! (:

[@lahabracali]

Southern Indiana is watching.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks for watching!

[@lahabracali]

Everytime....

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

@@lahabracali Gotta keep it consistent just like you! (: Thanks, Caren!

[@CinderellaMakes]

You should include a debt chart at the end of the videos to show you're progress, and how much each project brings you closer to the big goal! ♡ Loved this flip so pretty well done 😆

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

The actress who came out beautifully! You did a good job as usual my dear

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you so much!

[@yvonnekeller3697]

Primer is your friend, and you might want to try using it on the hardware before using your final color too.

[@dragns]

I love this look! So sleek and modern! I'm currently working on a set of high-boy and low-boy dressers where I'm going to have to change out some hardware because one knob is missing, and I was planning on making the top row of drawers on each piece raw wood. I've also been playing with the idea of using gold hardware (spray painting what I have to match new knobs for the smaller top row of drawers), but was worried about how it would look. I'm painting the body and other drawers Hampton Olive from the Silk line, and I know gold would look good there, but I was worried about how it would look on the raw wood. I'm feeling better about that option now.

[@karencary3312]

I love it with the mirror.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

It definitely makes it higher-end-looking! (; Thanks for watching!

[@hephzibah1966]

It is beautiful

[@violethoffermobilehomemove9189]

What a great idea the care package is! Not sure about the gold accents either, maybe white would have been an option, especially like white accents with the blonde nautral woods. Your work is awesome! The MCM modern furniture is hot in some places, but not many buyers in are small rural area. 5 days I would be ecstatic if I could sell a piece of upscaled furniture.. That's a pretty quick turn around. I think you did great on the amount you got out of it.. The market for MCM is unpredictable & smaller than some styles..

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks! I know...my pieces tend to sell fairly quickly! When they don't then I get ancy and tend to lower my price pretty fast! (; Thanks for watching!

[@vickimanager]

I'm so curious - did your folks refinish their own furniture as you were growing up? If not, how did you develop a liking and aptitude to do this? I know you are still learning some tips and techniques, but you are so natural and easy tackling these projects! I think you are amazing. Your loan is going to be paid off pretty quickly now; will you continue to flip for another goal?

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

This is such a thoughtful comment (: No, my parents never refinished their own furniture or anything like that! My dad has always shown me a self-sufficient attitude (when something needs to be fixed, learn how to fix it yourself). He always had me around the house and yard working with him, whether it be mowing the lawn, staining the deck, fixing the toilet, or painting my bedroom, we always did it together! I was there to learn and loved it! I also love before & afters (: In May, I had the desire to "flip" our kitchen and it's a completely different look! We (mostly I) did the whole entire thing ourselves! Painted, new counters, new floors, EVERYTHING! Then our dining table didn't match the look so I tried my first DIY chalk painting with our kitchen table and ever since then I just loved refinishing furniture! As a teacher, I have always had a creative side and have always enjoyed art and such. I just happened to find this and absolutely fall in love with it! Thanks for noticing my work ethic and love of doing what I do! And don't worry! We have several other goals in mind to work toward once my student loan debt is gone! (: Thanks so much for watching & supporting!

[@vickimanager]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher SO cool!! My dad also had me by his side when he was doing repairs around the house or tackling electronic repairs (I loved the solder gun and wire strippers!). I painted walls with my mother, and she loved buying unpainted furniture and using her imagination; but we didn't do anything to the depth that you do. You really inspire me, and I know thousands of people are out there being inspired by you too! I imagine if you have kids someday, they might be holding a tiny paint brush instead of a rattle. :)

[@dianerosa3507]

Love watching your Channel. You have inspired me to paint my bedroom furniture. I was wondering have you ever flipped Ikea furniture?

[@mandybewkes5300]

You could have kept the square hardware and sprayed your other gold ones with the same spray! Love your channel.

[@martyclack8782]

Beautiful,look

[@conniefortner8750]

Great job! The mirror looks upside down to me..not sure though. Good luck on your progress.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks! I think it is too 😆

[@Lisaann1122]

I came to check out the comments to see if anyone else caught that too. I have a similar dresser with mirror from same time period. Not that it doesn't work the other way. Obviously it does.

[@rose8662]

Oh, that really makes sense. Turned around and it may have stood up straight. I thought it was odd that it was at an angle. 💖 That said, this piece turned out beautifully! Did you treat the raw wood with anything? I may have missed it.

[@conniefortner8750]

@@rose8662 I also looked back to see if the raw wood was sealed!😂

[@BunnyKramer]

Very nice paint color! I think it would have sold at your asking price if the all the drawers had the natural wood instead of just the bottom drawer/s. Or maybe the bottom drawer/s and the top surface? IMO there was just too much space between the bottom drawer/s and the small strip at the top of the mirror. But of course I could be wrong. Along with your progress flipping, your husband is progressing with videoing. 👍🏼

[@rhondamullins439]

Hi from Ontario, Canada. Love your videos and you truly inspired me to repaint my bedroom set. Wish I could get the Zibra brushes in Canada, the ones I've tried so far are leaving brush strokes and I'm not a happy camper lol. Keep up the great videos, love all the information.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

If you have Home Depot, you should be able to get them there! Glad you've found interest! (: Try sanding between coats of paint and that should help out! In my opinion, brush strokes are inevitable when using a brush to paint! Good luck!

[@conniefortner8750]

I have ordered them from Amazon.

[@eddiebear9141]

Beautiful

[@vincentmazzella7048]

HI!!!! I love your flips so much!!!!!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you!! 🤗

[@suusp-l8589]

Check out dollar general as well for rustoleum spray paint, cheap chip brushes and rollers

[@darlenemchenry1104]

Liked the end result, but the mirror was upside down. ;-)

[@winterstorm366]

It looked great!! Hey try some grays 🤷‍♀️ light and charcoal grays. Go with a lot of decor

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I do grays as well! Thanks for watching!

[@jeanieesajian2325]

I love the way this looks!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! (:

[@robincivis9501]

This is the yoga posing furniture flipping teacher!!!🤣😂🤣

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Hahaha! Always in weird positions! Thanks for watching!

[@pennymoreland836]

Great job again. Have a great weekend!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks, you too!

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

It’s a good one! I am a fan of MCM design. ❤️

[@velmacoffey3763]

Nice job!

[@janfitzgerald3071]

I love it,🥰 hi from Australia

[@lesmeyer318]

you did the first step. Good for you!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks for watching!

[@lynnaandj1]

Lauren. Just a thought, but maybe you should invest in a portable rolling cart to put most of your smaller projects on to, so it’s easier to clean/paint.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I have carts but I have a bad experience with a dresser falling on my head so I’m traumatized for awhile 🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@jimmyflipsfurniture924]

Great job! Love the bare wood!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you very much!

[@justjen3216]

Hi guys!! So excited

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Hey Jen! Glad you’re here 🤗 Enjoy!!

[@justjen3216]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher love how the dresser turned out. Im gonna have to get me a cart like the one u have there!!! Every time I paint furniture i hqve bottomless supplied scattered about...projects can take a few days. I have been working on a toy chest off n on for a few days and my kitchen counters have tons paint...brushes..stencils ..drop cloths ect...i have a habit of doing this and leaving it over the duration until my project is completed. If inhad a cart is can just be so much more organized!! I know my husband would love my hoard of supplies to be neatly contained..lol. 🥰🥰

[@normabuehlmann9131]

I have a similar dresser. The wooden strip goes on the bottom of my mirror.

[@sharonromer6606]

Yes it was the gold❣

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@lfuentes4098]

I like the blond and white wood combo. I don’t really like the gold. I think I liked the black better. Did you do a top coat on the blond wood? I think I missed that.

[@dawnmarieheaton0614]

Love it!!!

[@dawngaudreau4786]

What or how do you deal with the fuzz? I just did a bedroom set for a client in white and I had so much trouble with fuzz. I’m baffled LOL! 😊

[@anniejones2640]

Hey Laure, is that mirror possibly mounted up-side down? Other than that, great job again.

[@tippygoat]

That’s what I was thinking. It looks like my grandma’s old bedroom set!

[@teresadoherty1853]

Well done. It is lovely 👏👏

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bellepoupee61]

Great flip! Christine 🇨🇦

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks, Christine! (: