Uncovering hidden potential: Refinishing this dresser in a natural wood look.

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
  • Watch as I revive this "bucket-list" vintage dresser by stripping it down to raw wood. No paint needed (almost!) for this dresser transformation, just some hard work and persistence! If you love the raw wood look and vintage furniture makeovers, I'm showing you all the steps, and links to supplies are below.
    #vintagedresser #rawwood #dressertransformation
    -- ⏳TIMESTAMPS ⏳ --
    00:00 Assessment
    00:45 Stripping the old finish
    06:00 Sanding
    07:49 Cleaning Brass Hardware
    10:44 Paint Wash, Topcoat
    13:29 Drawer Liners
    15:49 The Big Reveal
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Комментарии • 98

  • @Restorations.by.Rachel
    @Restorations.by.Rachel Месяц назад +4

    I LOVE the natural wood look, and this dresser is so gorgeous! I’m sure the couple who purchased it is loving it. Great job, Amy!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thank you!! I often marvel at how pretty raw wood is, it’s nice to let it be 😊

  • @rickcollins4762
    @rickcollins4762 Месяц назад +4

    Beautiful!!! The light color just suits this piece.

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +1

      Yes I agree! Especially with the brass hardware 😍 Thanks for watching!

  • @chelseasummers2365
    @chelseasummers2365 Месяц назад +11

    I gotta be honest I think the original color looked a lot nicer.

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +2

      Fair enough 🙂 I’ve refinished several vintage pieces in the darker stain and they turned out beautiful. Walnut especially is gorgeous in a dark stain.

    • @Dahliaismypassion
      @Dahliaismypassion Месяц назад +3

      Agreed. Warner natural tones always look nicer than the artificial ones that’s for sure. Now it’s the trend to change it into something unnatural, it won’t last.

  • @margotjones7168
    @margotjones7168 Месяц назад

    This is a piece that would look good in light, medium, or dark. I love the light natural wood color and you did a meticulous job... beautiful ❣️❣️

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much! 😊 it is one of my all-time fav’s.

  • @bettinabarry8423
    @bettinabarry8423 Месяц назад +2

    I'm not a fan of paint wash, but you knock this one out of the ballpark!! It looks fantastic 😍

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! I wasn’t a fan of paint wash either until I got the hang of it 🤣

  • @brendaprice4664
    @brendaprice4664 Месяц назад +1

    WOW! Amy love this piece! You were so gentle with this piece, it is like a restoration. More than just a refinish! I can see why it sold so fast! B~}

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +1

      thank you 😭 I was so honored to get to work on such an elegant, well-made piece. And it was so fun to step back when it was done and see the transformation 🥰

    • @brendaprice4664
      @brendaprice4664 Месяц назад

      @@rescuedbyamy An all important mental-health step… to take a minute and see what you accomplish, feel the joy and satisfaction of your creations! Pride in knowing you have made something beautiful! You Rock! Stay Groovy! B~}

  • @mpbenva
    @mpbenva Месяц назад +1

    The finish you added does not just revise it, but allows more of the natural beauty of the wood to shine through. The paint wash was a perfect way to blend the different wood tones. So often a heavy factory finish, so common on these pieces, is replicated with new darker stains to disguise the differences. Thanks for not repeating that flawed solution.

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! And that is so well explained! 👏👏👏

  • @kristinwade9873
    @kristinwade9873 Месяц назад

    Absolutely beautiful! LOVE the light color! Great work!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much!! I love the lighter wood look too 🥰

  • @veronicakiyoko5862
    @veronicakiyoko5862 Месяц назад

    I love the liner in the drawers, what a fabulous idea, thank you!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      You’re so welcome! I’m totally hooked on adding drawer liners to my pieces now 🤣

  • @dshey6802
    @dshey6802 Месяц назад +1

    1000x better. That is a beautiful color.

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thank you! So light and airy 😊

  • @paulakemp8432
    @paulakemp8432 Месяц назад +1

    I love the new color!! so pretty...

  • @melissabryant9766
    @melissabryant9766 Месяц назад +1

    Yes! I love the natural wood look! It's beautiful!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +1

      Me too, it really seems to suit the style of this piece. Thanks for watching!

  • @janetrodriguez914
    @janetrodriguez914 Месяц назад

    That piece turned out beautifully. You did a great job! Love it!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you so much! It really is a beautiful piece, just needed an update. 🥰

  • @lisalally
    @lisalally Месяц назад +1

    Just came across your channel. Your great at explaining what you do, with great tips. New subscriber. 😀
    Love this dresser now and also loved the warmth of the original colour. Couldn’t go wrong with such a beautiful piece to start with. Greetings from Ireland. 😀🇮🇪

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Greetings from Florida 😍 Thanks for watching! Yes I loved the original color too actually. But when I stripped away the old finish and saw the lighter wood I liked that even more.

  • @rbo2855
    @rbo2855 Месяц назад +1

    Love it!! I would have purchased it from you!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Biggest compliment!! Thank you! 😊

  • @melindachitty2638
    @melindachitty2638 Месяц назад

    Love the light finish!

  • @debrasalon1
    @debrasalon1 25 дней назад

    This is absolutely beautiful!!! I would have to keep it for myself.😊

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  23 дня назад

      It truly is an exceptional piece, so grateful I got to work on it 😍

  • @lynnpedersen8266
    @lynnpedersen8266 16 дней назад

    I love the natural wood look you created with the paint wash! I recently acquired a heywood wakefield sculptura dresser and am thinking about this same look!!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  16 дней назад

      Thank you so much 😊 HW used some beautiful maple in their furniture, it would be beautiful to see it in a natural/raw look!!

  • @amyp7349
    @amyp7349 Месяц назад

    OMGosh, I just found you!! Loved watching this transformation! Awesome job, and thanks for all the tips along the way! I do love the natural wood look!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much!! I hope it’s helpful if you’re doing any furniture projects 😊

  • @noelenedutton4744
    @noelenedutton4744 Месяц назад

    This is beautiful. Love it. You have a good voice for video. Some great tips here. Well done 🌸👏🏻

  • @vyvyienewalser6798
    @vyvyienewalser6798 Месяц назад

    Its a stunner.I fully agree ,with just sanding it down first.I would then finish it of to as " flat" and as natural as possible.No dark ,tinted stain ,no glossy varnish.Sometimes a light tan " wash,makes all the difference.

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thank you! I loved working on it and giving it a more light and natural look 😍

  • @lindapowers6845
    @lindapowers6845 Месяц назад

    I love the finished look

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thank you! It was a joy to work on it 😊

  • @shellyannray3601
    @shellyannray3601 Месяц назад

    I think this is absolutely stunning!! ❤

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      I’m a little biased, but I think so too 🥹

  • @cleo1034
    @cleo1034 10 дней назад

    Great job! 🙂

  • @sophiachristo7546
    @sophiachristo7546 Месяц назад

    I just subscribed! Watching from Gr. This is the best light washed piece of furniture I have ever seen. GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for sharing

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      😭 Thank you so much!! It was already a gorgeous piece, but giving it a lighter more natural color was definitely the way to go.

  • @patriciareidinger4071
    @patriciareidinger4071 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for not painting it. You did a lovely job.

  • @jantrapnell01able
    @jantrapnell01able Месяц назад

    Perfect!! Well done!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much. Loved being able to give it a softer look 😊

  • @angelicamaria6715
    @angelicamaria6715 Месяц назад

    Beautiful color! ❤❤❤

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thank you! Yes I love the color too 🥰

  • @StoriedFurnitureCo
    @StoriedFurnitureCo Месяц назад

    I know that dresser! I love it!

    • @StoriedFurnitureCo
      @StoriedFurnitureCo Месяц назад

      Why are you such a fan of the Gen Finishes top coat as opposed to a mainstream brand?

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +1

      I used Varathane and Minwax brands for awhile. Then I tried the Gen Finishes, and I didn’t want to like it because it’s more expensive 🤣 But it dries faster, smoother, and the finish has a stronger feel to it. Also. I noticed it doesn’t alter the color of the piece as much as other brands do.

  • @lisatoler3400
    @lisatoler3400 Месяц назад

    Love the piece.

  • @MariaHernandez-lb8gk
    @MariaHernandez-lb8gk Месяц назад

    This piece looks great. Love the light natural wood color. Looks amazing.

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks so much! It’s a different kind of elegant now 😊

  • @sandragage9446
    @sandragage9446 Месяц назад

    Beautiful!

  • @franceswright8277
    @franceswright8277 Месяц назад

    It is stunning ❤

  • @lisadiamondstein4256
    @lisadiamondstein4256 Месяц назад

    Beautiful work

  • @elizabethpark4832
    @elizabethpark4832 Месяц назад

    It's just lovely ❤

  • @StoriedFurnitureCo
    @StoriedFurnitureCo Месяц назад

    Stunning work!

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thanks! Loved working on such a nice piece 🥰

    • @StoriedFurnitureCo
      @StoriedFurnitureCo Месяц назад

      @@rescuedbyamy no doubt. I was a little jealous (in a good way)
      I’m going to go check out Andersons this weekend. I didn’t know about it b4 your video. I live in Lakeland and can use a nice wood browsing break!

  • @susanreed5490
    @susanreed5490 Месяц назад

    Wow, soooo pretty! That look is really trending right now. I don't blame you for wanting to keep it, lol. I would too! ;)

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thank you! I’ll probably may not ever come across it again, but you never know!

  • @mariadelcarmenlozano8580
    @mariadelcarmenlozano8580 Месяц назад

    Hola me ha encantado el gran trabajo que has hecho con este mueble precioso en madera natural un gran trabajo enhorabuena desde España un saludo chao

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much! It was a lot of work but I’m so happy with how it turned out 😊

  • @user-zt2sq5ow3d
    @user-zt2sq5ow3d Месяц назад

    Beautiful ❤

  • @goldylocks9564
    @goldylocks9564 Месяц назад

    wow

  • @oreobenavidez953
    @oreobenavidez953 Месяц назад

    Yes I love the natural look looks classic

  • @nadirschulz6701
    @nadirschulz6701 Месяц назад

    Very beautiful! Congratulations!🌷🌷

  • @nancyclark3049
    @nancyclark3049 Месяц назад

  • @wendyhall24
    @wendyhall24 Месяц назад

    Really great job. How much does something like this go for?

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! The dresser sold for $999. And honestly if I ever come across another one, I may charge a bit more purely because it was a TON of work and time. There are no shortcuts to a project like this 😅

  • @lisatoler3400
    @lisatoler3400 Месяц назад

    I am in search of a sprayer. Can you send me info on the one you use? Another question, how many times do you have to refill it while finishing a piece.

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Hello! I use a Fuji Minimite 4, it’s an HVLP sprayer, it comes with its own turbine so you don’t need an air compressor. The quality and consistency of the spray pattern is excellent. There’s a link to it in my bio. I also use a disposable cup system that holds 22 ounces of paint, I do have to refill it between coats if I’m doing a big 3 or 4 piece furniture set. But for just a single piece the 22 ounces is usually enough. I hope that helps!!

    • @lisatoler3400
      @lisatoler3400 Месяц назад

      @@rescuedbyamy Thank you for the info. It helps the research process. I enjoy your work.

  • @Dadsmimi
    @Dadsmimi Месяц назад

    I have stopped watching furniture makeovers because they are 95% white/ beige. Not a fan.

    • @rescuedbyamy
      @rescuedbyamy  Месяц назад

      Yea this wasn’t your cup of tea then. Sorry 😕

  • @patbolstad3701
    @patbolstad3701 Месяц назад

    Beautiful ❤

  • @jannamarie3990
    @jannamarie3990 Месяц назад

    Beautiful ❤