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Little Girl’s Bedroom Furniture Makeover

By Brooke Riley 14 Comments

19 Jun
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Do you ever have a project that stays in storage for YEARS…just waiting on you to finally get around to doing? Well, that is the story of this furniture I am going to share today!

When we moved out to our farm a few years ago, we knew that we were clearing the land and building our home. We also knew that meant we were going to need furniture and all the things (we sold a lot of our things to downsize to the mobile home on the farm).

I searched the marketplace on Facebook, scoured friends’ posts who were selling things and went to every thrift and junk place around, just grabbing up all of the goodness I could that would ONE DAY be a good fit.

This set of furniture was on marketplace, and I immediately fell in love with its character. It was $60 for the set (dresser and 2 end tables), and it needed a lot of work, but it was worth it.

I kept it in a storage unit down the road and held onto it for almost 4 years!!! Holy moly. And I FINALLY have it finished!!!

It was perfect for Eden’s room (which I will reveal soon)!

What I did: (I used the dresser and ONE of the nightstands.)

First, it needed a very good cleaning! It had been in storage for years, and it was just plain dirty.

After cleaning, we removed the hardware from it, and I spray painted it with glossy black spray paint!

With the hardware removed, I then sanded it down very well. It was pretty rough.

Once it was clean and sanded, it was time to paint.

I chose Dixie Belle Peony and The Gulf as the two colors for her room, and they were ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! I could not love those colors more! I used the Clear Coat in Satin for the final coat. It worked like a charm!

The paint process was very smooth. Since we did not prime the pieces, the Peony took more coats to cover. In hindsight, I would have primed this piece for sure! It took 4 coats! BUT….it looks amazing now!

The Gulf covered in 2 coats. 1 was really close to covering it all! Eden helped quite a bit with this one, and she did great!

Once it was fully dry, I took my clear coat and did 2 good coats over the paint to seal it properly!

Once that was done, I simply added the hardware back on and stepped back to admire the beauty!!!

What do y’all think of the FINISHED PRODUCT?!?!?!?!

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Last Updated on November 4, 2020

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Comments

  1. Debbie Cranford says

    August 30, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    So pretty. I love it

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  2. Mandy says

    September 6, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    Where did you find the hanging rainbow?

    Reply
    • Brooke Riley says

      September 14, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Hobby Lobby

      Reply
  3. Susie says

    November 9, 2020 at 10:40 am

    I love it AND that framed unicorn. So whimsical! ????

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  4. Donna Mast says

    November 9, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Eden is a lucky young lady to have this beautiful furniture in her room. The colors are fun and the paint turned out gorgeous. Both of you did a wonderful job.

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  5. Linda Mitchem says

    March 18, 2021 at 12:10 am

    I love the colors so much! You did a beautiful job Brooke as always. I love all you do and am so glad to find another Christian that loves God so much. It shows thru on all you say and do. You are a breathe of fresh air.
    Blessings my sister in Christ

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  6. Danea Godwin says

    March 18, 2021 at 1:10 am

    So happy bright and beautiful Colors!

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  7. Roseanna New says

    March 18, 2021 at 8:02 pm

    It turned out PERFECT I bet Eden loves her room even more now with all those bright beautiful girl colors. Good job to the both of you.

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  8. Marilyn Akers says

    April 16, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    Enjoy watching you, being inspired by someone who believes in Christ, as I do.

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  9. Lorie says

    April 19, 2021 at 11:57 am

    I absolutely love both pieces! It reminds me of my daughters furniture. Hers was teal & hot pink & we both loved it. So bright & cheerful! What a fun place to enjoy! ????????????????

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  10. Trish Goffin says

    June 19, 2021 at 7:37 pm

    It make have taken 4yrs but, it is Absolutely Beautiful! Love that pink!

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  11. Robin Hochhalter says

    April 16, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    Turned out BEAUTIFUL !

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  12. Nancy Harris says

    January 2, 2024 at 9:09 am

    Absolutely beautiful love the hot pink and the green both beautiful

    Reply

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  1. tween girl bedroom makeover - Re-Fabbed says:
    September 27, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    […] Instead of buying new furniture, we simply painted the existing again! You may remember the previous makeover HERE!  […]

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