Before and After: My First Furniture Makeover!

This September, I'm entering my second year of university and will be moving into my very first apartment. I am endlessly excited about the prospect of decorating and designing this new space which I'll be sharing with my sister. After living in dorms for the past 5 years (boarding school kid) I can't wait to be able to choose my own furniture and FINALLY escape the beige walls. I was really inspired by the blog 'Paint Me White' (Check it out--everything is so beautiful!) and decided to undertake some white painting of my own. It's such a great solution to the age old student problem of mismatched hand-me-down furniture.

Before: My Dad's old chest that was sitting unused in our basement.

 

Process: I got started by sanding down the wood, and then wiping it clean with a wet cloth. I added four coats of Behr Premium Plus Paint & Primer in one, and then spray painted the drawer pulls black. 

After:   The result of my very first DIY project! I put together a little vignette for the photograph, but I think I'll end up using it as a vanity table once I move into my new room. 

I love how you can really see the ornate carving details in the lighter colour.

 

I am so happy with the results, and can't wait to do more!