Restoring a Discarded Dresser

[@davidmeyer9204]

I think you did a great job. I liked the vertical veneer in the alternating pattern. Great Work and a pleasure, as always to, watch and learn from you. So happy Ian did not mess with you too much!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you David!

[@TranscendFurnitureGallery]

Using the different edge bandings was genius! The contrast is perfect. Great save on this one! 😊❤

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lynettebrown1801]

The piece looks great! I have several friends who live in Florida. They were not hurt or their property. So glad you came through Ok,

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Lynette! Glad to hear your friends are safe!

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

OMG, High Quality H2O!! It turned out absolutely gorgeous. I love the veneer on the drawer fronts!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

😀 Thank you!!

[@alliekingsley7919]

I like the way you restored the original character of the piece by keeping the fluting, while also putting a little spin on it, and glad you made it through the storm okay!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much Allie ❤️

[@Fruity_lexia]

Totally gorgeous! I love what you did with the edge banding on those drawers. Hope you got through the hurricane OK 🤞

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@deborahmatatall]

I love your designer eye. This is a gorgeous update and repair. The black accents are perfect. I’m glad you weathered the storm and are okay.🌸

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Deborah ❤️ 😊

[@writerlisakaye]

Lovely work.And so glad you weren't seriously affected by the hurricane.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Lisa! ❤️

[@christinewhitehair6889]

So pretty Emily. You know how to pass the time waiting for a disaster and refurbish furniture into a beautiful swan.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Christine 😊

[@garylett1745]

Glad you’re safe. You have a great eye when it come to turning a old piece into a piece of art. Mildred

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much Mildred!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I like what you did with the edge banding. Glad you made it through the storm ok.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Dashner 😊

[@sandycandy2864]

Darlin' you have a gift. This is an absolute joy to see transformed. I love your heart and your attitude towards life.. bless your heart dear. And bravo. What a piece of art this flip is!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Sandy ❤️ 😊

[@ellenkelley8416]

Beautiful transformation. I have seen popsicle sticks, stir sticks, shims and wooden Venetian blind slats used to make fluted look, but this was by far the most beautiful and elegant look. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Oo I forgot about wooden blinds (don't tell FlippingDrawers 😅) Thank you for watching and commenting Ellen!

[@neilbrown3902]

That’s one of the best looking salvages I’ve seen on. You kept it true to it’s roots while still adding some pop! Very well done

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Neil 😊

[@akashhariprasad8566]

I do feel nothing's trash when people like you can do wonders

[@ReconstructingEmily]

😮 Thank you Akash! ❤️ 😊

[@tjholtz9860]

glad you and yours were safe during Ian. the dresser is outstanding!!!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you TJ!

[@gailbutler3310]

I'm so happy you made it through Ian. That is such a quality piece, happy you made her beautiful again!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Gail! ❤️😊

[@Flippingdrawers]

Very cool idea with the edge banding. Looking pretty fly 👌

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Jay! ❤️😊

[@terrirojas]

I mean, come on - that is just beautiful. I didn't think it could be salvaged without paint and was so sad to lose the original striping on the top drawers, and then you brought it all back to it's glory. Well done. Wow. Really, just beautiful work!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you very much!

[@morandamiller5444]

Gorgeous! Great idea with the different edge banding! So glad to see that you are safe. Thanks for the video.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Moranda! 😊

[@melissam8939]

Glad to see you were able to get this posted! Hope your home and community made it through the worst of the storm ok. Be well!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Melissa!

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

What a stunning transformation. A true work of art. It will beautify any space it's in. Thank you for sharing your work!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much Colleen! This is a very big compliment 😊😊

[@pamr.5954]

That is so lovely. Glad you had minimal effects from Ian. Hope all stays well.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Pam! ❤️

[@barbaraehrensberger8186]

What a beautiful swan you’ve made👍😀

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Barbara!

[@chandarussell]

Wow. That’s an amazing metamorphosis. I just love the striped effect from the edge banding and the black pulls work perfectly with the whole thing. Brava.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Metamorphosis is such a lovely word ❤️. Thank you Chanda!!

[@ninoskae]

Glad you were spared. Beautiful restoration and your presentation is very zen 😍

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 🤗

[@katherinesheridan5836]

Absolutely beautiful as per usual 🥰

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 🤗

[@mekah9638]

We missed you Emily! Even wasn't back and watched some of your older videos. I'm glad you made it through hurricane Ian, we were watching the storm closely too. I just love how you finished this dresser. The different colors on the top drawers were what did it for me, I could put it in my house and it would look great. Beautiful as always!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much Meka! ❤️ I really appreciate this 😊

[@oreobenavidez953]

Beautiful details on the drawers . Glad to hear that you are ok prayers for those who were in hurricane path 🙏🙏

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Oreo! ❤️

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Wow!!! What a freakin comeback!!! Hoping all is well Emily, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@susangriffin-byrne8393]

Just beautiful! I love how you used diff color veneers for the two top drawers. Really eye catching.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Susan! 😊

[@hanaaa6394]

I love retoration and thank GOD you are safe.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Hana!

[@ginnyburley9552]

So that’s where all the remotes went to! Great job here!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

🤣 🤣 Thank you Ginny!

[@rzpotts4]

What a beautiful piece of furniture.

[@josephbailey4463]

That came out great. Also glad to see the hound dog again.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

He is a shadow sometimes 🥰

[@pou618]

You're so clever. This turned out beautifully. Hooker is a good name in furniture.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Linda!

[@mildredmartinez8843]

Like when things are restored as much as possible to its original.

[@Diamondmakeovers]

I love your idea to use the edge banding for the drawers. And thw whole piece turned out absolutely gorgeous.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@AlfrescoStudio]

This is by far the best of this particular ugly duckling challenge that I've watched. You totally knocked it out of the park.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Matt!! 😊

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

I love the thoughtfulness you have with your restoration. I love your detail. I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Taylor!

[@DesertDIY]

Your into was so cool!!!!!!! You are so creative. And obviously a TRUE professional. That colorful veneer on the drawers is GORGEOUS. I can't believe this was that same piece someone threw out. Thank you so much for participating Emily and for your kind heart to bring attention to those who were impacted by the hurricane.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! And thank you for hosting the challenge! Always a fun adventure ✨️!

[@raeanngodfrey6986]

the fluting came out amazing. well done. relieved you got thru the Ian storm.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Rae Ann 🥰

[@cindyhoelderle946]

Wow this has me back in my garage striping old forgoten funiture to a new and brighter piece. Great memeries❤😊

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Cindy ❤️

[@rosaliefunk1629]

A lovely transformation. Clever idea with the drawer fronts. 👍

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 😊

[@giovannacasadio9600]

Lovely piece of art work, I love when things are restored to its original style. Keep safe 🙏.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Giovanna! 😊

[@AliPrieta]

This Hass to be one of your best restorations. Fine work Miss Emily.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much Alishia!! ❤️

[@tamioconnell8976]

I love the make over. The outside of the 2top drawers reminds me of the spines on books. 💜💜

[@mariapilar2692]

You really gave it a new life. It became beautiful 😍

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Maria!! I appreciate your comment!

[@cherylc9516]

You did a beautiful job on this piece. You should be so proud!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Cheryl!

[@marywest2896]

yep a beauty queen, better than when she was new i'd say those strips you applied added so much more color and dimension to the piece...lovely...

[@tiffanytrippeer5401]

Great use of the banding and a way to use up scraps you might have stashed. Glad you and your family are safe! 😊

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Tiffany!!

[@lindap9079]

what a handsome piece it is now! GREAT Job!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Linda ❤️

[@mildredmartinez8843]

I liked your explanations. That really helps understand the process.

[@angryscholar8450]

Looks great! I wouldn't have thought the black hardware would work, but it totally does.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

I tried brass hardware before I went with black, and I settled on the black hardware. 😊 Thank you!

[@frelnc]

You didn't mention that Mainline by Hooker is a SUPER high-end line of furniture. Very nice redo. Hope you cashed out on this one. It's priceless!

[@codyburch9965]

This looks beautiful! Thank you for rescuing it!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Cody!

[@flamingoferret]

I was so glad to see you are using high quality H2O!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Only the best!

[@nicoleshupe9134]

I really like that. I love what you did to the top two drawers. Very attractive.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 😊

[@BB.halo_heir]

You went to town on this one, above and beyond!! I saw a piece on the side of the road yesterday and wondered where you'd been, glad to see you. You did it again here, WWW,, cheers! Happy you're ok, praying for all others. ♡♡

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Always love seeing your comments B B! Thank you!!! 🥰🥰

[@BB.halo_heir]

@@ReconstructingEmily 🥰

[@meaghannemack82]

You found someone's Papa's remote collection lol great piece of furniture

[@ReconstructingEmily]

It reminded me of my Grandpa. He had the exact same top drawer with remotes and other random things.

[@bluecurlygirl]

It's glorious Emily. I love how it looks now after it's big spa day. I've bought 3 different types of veneer to do a herringbone on the drawers of my sons dresser. Cherry, Oak and I can't remember the third one! Good that you didn't get hit too badly. It was a terrible ordeal for some and thanks for the link to donate.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Ooo herringbone sounds fun! Cherry and Oak would be a good combination too. Thank you Emer! ❤️

[@sibylleherbe8260]

You turned that into a beautiful dresser! Well done. I like how you used the veneer strips. It looks awesome.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Sibylle 🥰

[@hebaosama8215]

I really loved what you did to the piece, you brought it back to life ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!

[@catherinecarlson6164]

Beautiful. You really nailed it!

[@nancybrowne367]

So sophisticated.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much Nancy!

[@ce1581]

Really great result! ❣️

[@wendimooreart]

I love the way you used the edge banding. What a great idea!

[@kellyallen3798]

Wow that maker has items in the 2k range. Yours looks amazing!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Kelly!!

[@First_Rain]

Love the edge banding pattern Emily! Awesome work! 🎉

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@gsue33]

Super! I just think bigger black knobs on the top 2 drawers would look more balanced.

[@laurenceandre7460]

Waow, the veneer edgebanding is such a cool idea !!!! Love it !

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 🥰

[@memecats5698]

I love the different color flutings that you did on this dresser, it’s so cool. Great job on this one. 👍🏻👍🏻😎❤️❤️

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks so much 😊

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

Such a neat look with the stripes🙌

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Emma!

[@dddecker1412]

Emily you did an incredible job!! Your piece came out so beautiful and it was mostly because of the different tone of veneers you used. Love your content and I look forward to watching all of your videos! DDecker

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much DD Decker! This means a lot to me 🥰

[@Krise343]

Beautiful! I recently moved to Saint Pete Florida and cannot believe the amount of free furniture people put out on the curb. Sidewalk sales I like to call them. Waiting to find an MCM piece…

[@ReconstructingEmily]

The mcm pieces in St. Pete go quick, but they do exist. The record cabinet I refinished was from an alley in St. Pete. Thanks for commenting!

[@foos.998]

Absolutely gorgeous! And I learned something new with using edge banding in this decorative manner. Well done!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!

[@madeleinegombert661]

WONDERFUL JOB!!!!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Madeleine!

[@andraroberts9029]

The dresser is beautiful!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Andra!

[@MrsJax304]

This is absolutely perfectly redone. Such a wonderful job. I'm glad y'all are okay.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Mrs Jax ❤️

[@2Cambell]

I had wondered if you were going to use edge banding once I saw the cherry top! I love that you alternated with other types for interest!!! This turned out really beautiful!!! 😍

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you ❤️ 😊

[@MrMtabo]

What a beautyful piece, though im a little biased, because cherry is one of my favourite woods 😉

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Cherry is definately a beautiful wood species!

[@jeannehayhurst1500]

I love watching your videos! The before and after is sooooo satisfying, plus I learn things from you.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Love this! Thank you for watching Jeanne! 😊

[@udorechner6846]

Very nice restoration and beautiful result.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Udo!

[@diannepoteet305]

Wow! This looks great. You did a fabulous job!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Dianne!

[@MaureenTheTemp]

How beautiful!!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Maureen!

[@FlipItFurniture]

Beautiful Emily!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Amy! ❤️ 😊

[@melanieeaton3344]

Just beautiful!!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much!

[@michelleodom8637]

VERY COOL, unique upcycle !! Good job !!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Michelle!

[@dshey6802]

Beautiful job, Emily.

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you so much D Shey! ❤️

[@reginahall6683]

This piece turned out beautiful!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thanks Regina! 😊

[@sophiachristo7546]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thanks so much for sharing

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Sophia!

[@Kaninchenbau]

Turned out beautiful ❤

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you!!

[@lynneavalpatic3530]

That is gorgeous!!! You are amazing

[@karencooper9185]

STUNNING

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you 😊

[@designabeej]

Beautiful result 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 😊

[@fr.philipneripowellop2917]

Beautifully done!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kathyg1117]

Great job Emily! 👏🏻😊

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Kathy!

[@lindamcgough3645]

Jeeze you're good! Wow!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Linda!

[@robynwilliams766]

So beautiful!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you! 😊

[@dianesmith9512]

Gorgeous! 😊

[@ReconstructingEmily]

Thank you Diane!!