I picked up this pretty little dresser last week and was eager to get started on it. So eager, in fact, that I neglected to take the “Before” shot (sorry!). It was in great condition and I loved the detailing in the drawers and the round feet. I did feel a pang of guilt when the woman who sold it to me mentioned how she had painstakingly removed all the paint from it, including the crevices, when she had purchased it. I didn’t have the heart to tell her what would be…
A Whitewashed Farmhouse Dresser…
The body was painted in milk paint and then a wash was added on top to soften it.
The crevices were painted in gold and then the whitewash fell in on top, which gives a neat finish.
I distressed this one quite heavily to give it the farmhouse feel.
(Excuse the scratches all over the floor – a hazard of the home in this business!)
The glass pulls are new (wasn’t keen on the original brass) and they really add sparkle.
Then the whole piece was waxed in clear and dark for depth of color. It makes the hue of the paint change color with the light.
This was a fun project as I love combining different paints to create a special, one of a kind, piece! 
My daughter has been very ill this week with a bad virus and its been tough getting all my projects done. Looking forward to Friday!
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This piece is so beautiful! Great details on it and wonderful choice of color!
Thanks, Robin!
Hi!
LOVE! Could you share the milk paint color? Was the wash also milk paint?
Thank you!
This turned out lovely! Did you use bonding agent with the milk paint or some type of primer? I notice that it didn’t chip away like milk paint likes to do. Nice job on it!
Smiles!
Terry
Hi Terry – no, I didn’t use a bonding agent. I used General Finishes Milk Paint and it took to the wood just fine. Two coats and then the wash. I actually want a piece to chip with milk paint and have yet to have one do it!
I was trying a whitewash on a tabletop on Friday and it was so frustrating! I took a break to calm my nerves lol and saw your post on Instagram. It gave me the confidence to keep trying until I got it right. I had to sand everything down again and start all over but it was so worth it. Thank you for the encouraging posts. Youre an inspiration.
I love anything white washed and this dresser turned out beautiful!
I would love it if you linked up to The Makers! http://upcycledtreasures.com/2014/01/the-makers-link-party-1/
Have a great week!
~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
Hi Katie – just did! Thanks!
You did a wonderful job with this piece. It’s just beautiful. Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey
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What a beautiful job you did on this dresser……love the milky blue color!!!
I love what you did with this piece. This is very similar to a color I am trying to do for a dresser in my guest room. We have a guest coming soon for a while. General Finishes described that you used their white glaze. Did you whitewash it with white paint or with a glaze? I would really appreciate the feedback. Thanks!!!