How can I make my wood dresser look better?

  1. Taper the legs and add white paint for a mid-century look.
  2. Highlight unique shapes with two different stains.
  3. Leverage “faults” (and add a bright color)
  4. Paint it, then add extra sparkle to the drawers.
  5. Do a “make-under” by removing shiny varnish and re-staining natural wood grain.
  6. Combine a bold color with natural wood.

How do you make old bedroom furniture look modern?

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  1. Add Furniture Wax. If you have a piece that is stripped already or just could use new wax, consider adding a darkened wax to it.
  2. Clean It! Sometimes, all your next project needs is a good scrubbing.
  3. Spray Paint Secondhand Furniture.
  4. Add New Hardware.
  5. Swap Out the Legs.

How do you make an old wood dresser look new?

How to Refinish Your Wood Dresser or Table

  1. Step 1: Choose a Stain.
  2. Step 2: Remove Hardware, Drawers and Clean Surfaces.
  3. Step 3: Remove Old Finish.
  4. Step 4: Apply Sanding Sealer.
  5. Step 5: Start Staining.
  6. Step 6: Finish It.

How do you restore an old wood dresser?

How do you make a dresser look good?

Choose accent pieces of varied sizes and shapes—any of the following are great choices:

  1. Houseplants.
  2. Framed photos.
  3. Candles.
  4. One or two hardback books.
  5. Decorative boxes or vases.
  6. Jewelry box.
  7. Antique glass jars or Mason jars filled with jewelry or interesting small items.

How do you restore a dresser without sanding?

5 Methods for Painting Furniture Without Sanding:

  1. MINERAL PAINT (My Favorite Option) With Mineral paint you don’t need to prime anything beforehand.
  2. CHALK PAINT. Chalk paint is the best way to paint practically anything without sanding.
  3. MILK PAINT + BONDING AGENT.
  4. BONDING PRIMER.
  5. LIQUID DEGLOSSER.