Restoring a Vintage Elm Dresser | Furniture Makeover

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  • Опубликовано: 3 янв 2025

Комментарии • 338

  • @CJSI-gb2wt
    @CJSI-gb2wt 3 года назад +42

    This is not a makeover, this is a resurrection 👏👏👏

  • @VioletJoy
    @VioletJoy 3 года назад +170

    Wow. I'm almost speechless, yet there is so much to say. What a handsome piece that would probably look great with just about any decor style - traditional, contemporary, antique, boho... You won me over by using scraps and not wasting materials, like the chair cushion as an applicator sponge. Brilliant! I love your editing style with some parts sped up, nature sounds, and such clear photography. Seriously outstanding. 👌

  • @familiecole
    @familiecole 3 года назад +23

    I'm currently living in provincial East Germany and surrounded by beautiful, old furniture that simply needs restoring, and you have just inspired me to do something about it! I'm going to dig out my old Nirvana t-shirt and start with a dull, broken pine book shelf that my wife wants bringing up from the cellar, which I've been avoiding. Thanks for the inspiration, and thanks for including the materials used list.

  • @Ingaludlow1
    @Ingaludlow1 Год назад +8

    Thank you for leaving the birds singing in the video. It is very soothing. You are a very hard worker and your furniture is lovely.

  • @mathanghidevi2108
    @mathanghidevi2108 3 года назад +35

    I would thank all that youtube algorithms for bringing your channel on my feed. I might never make any of these by myself, but am addicted to your videos now. Very calming and educative. Keep it up !

  • @ArayahIru
    @ArayahIru 3 года назад +29

    I was happy to find out that I am not the only person who closes their eyes to check the level of smoothness. Heightened senses

  • @annodnostaw9971
    @annodnostaw9971 3 года назад +13

    A man after my own heart. Never throw away a good piece of hardware, wood or any reusable item.

  • @KimJimenez
    @KimJimenez 3 года назад +87

    Wow! This is already becoming one of my favorite furniture flip channels. Your eye for design and ability to fix basically anything is amazing. And your filming and editing are incredible. You’re going to blow up. 🙌🏻

    • @ModernMakeovers
      @ModernMakeovers  3 года назад +7

      Thank you!!!

    • @Steve-wl5cr
      @Steve-wl5cr 3 года назад +6

      totally agree! i'm hooked. it's so peaceful watching. the sounds and music and editing are superb like his furniture

  • @ReconstructingEmily
    @ReconstructingEmily 3 года назад +19

    Sponges from old seat cushions. That is some seriously incredible ingenuity. Love it!

  • @kseniyalahno2948
    @kseniyalahno2948 3 года назад +24

    This is such an ASMR video with birds singing in the background... The dresser is beautiful ☺️

  • @flamingoliz
    @flamingoliz 3 года назад +10

    The grain on that is gorgeous. So glad you rescued something that others would trash.

  • @patsyshafchuk5368
    @patsyshafchuk5368 7 месяцев назад +1

    I am so glad to see all of the videos you post again! It is such a pleasure to watch your calm, patient, woodworking transform a an old and worn piece of furniture into a work of art. It's sort of like watching a caterpillar become a butterfly.

  • @kimk8365
    @kimk8365 3 года назад +4

    If you don't have a store that's a real shame. I'm loving the projects and you're giving me some new ideas!

  • @jill552
    @jill552 3 года назад +7

    “I feel it with my eyes closed” is the best advice a flipper can give. Beautiful!

  • @jglow8337
    @jglow8337 Год назад +3

    Absolutely breathtaking again!!!

  • @Salsahaj
    @Salsahaj 3 года назад +10

    Wow! If I saw it in a store, I would buy it. Good work!

  • @gardenboots7464
    @gardenboots7464 3 года назад +10

    Such a pleasure to watch the process and to LEARN! Thank you :)

  • @vitalyaloves
    @vitalyaloves 3 года назад +3

    i love that you restored it rather than ‘flipped’ it

  • @markham9810
    @markham9810 3 года назад +4

    Dude…..your videos are so relaxing. Pure peace and joy. Thanks very much.

  • @carolmcmillan1800
    @carolmcmillan1800 3 года назад +20

    So enjoyable to watch and very educational. Love the two different stains you used for the drawers and rails. It added a lot of visual interest.

  • @pixiemermaid
    @pixiemermaid 3 года назад +5

    I love how u brought out the natural grain pattern in the wood to be naturally featured. beautiful.

  • @AnonNotAnonymous
    @AnonNotAnonymous 3 года назад +10

    I wish more furniture videos were like this. Simple, peaceful, and enjoyable. I’m looking forward to more videos.

  • @HouseOfAliShali
    @HouseOfAliShali 3 года назад +17

    Such skill, the video production is a delight as well. Following

  • @tayred81
    @tayred81 2 года назад +1

    My dad use to work as a steel worker at a car shop. He learned me that nice little trick. Close your eyes and feel if it's smooth. Nice work, as always

  • @peggyt1243
    @peggyt1243 3 года назад +6

    Awesome Andy. You have excellent taste and a wonder sense of vision.

  • @pinjap6384
    @pinjap6384 2 года назад +1

    the recycling and reusing aspect make these that much more satisfying to watch😮‍💨

  • @ccp64ttanmen
    @ccp64ttanmen 3 года назад +2

    Love it when you said to the shoes: " I'll find you a new home some day" 😊

  • @rzpotts4
    @rzpotts4 3 года назад +16

    What a masterpiece!
    I love your vision.

  • @AlexA-bx8jr
    @AlexA-bx8jr 3 года назад +6

    best furniture flipper I've seen. You go the extra mile and that would be what I, as a customer, would be looking for. The other channels get great outcomes but I question the durability and lack of coverage/carelessness on the inside.

  • @alecsantos6441
    @alecsantos6441 3 года назад +17

    Stunning. It is like a magical transformation. This furniture has been reinvigorated to its full glory and ready to be utilized by those who needed it for such a very long time. His skillfulness and mastery in furniture craft is just awe-inspiring. Keep up the good work.

  • @jubmelahtes
    @jubmelahtes 3 года назад +2

    What a beautiful timeless piece

  • @absumchicka
    @absumchicka 3 года назад +12

    I am astonished at how you keep your paint job so smooth! Love the two toned wood look.

  • @jwvandegronden
    @jwvandegronden Год назад

    Simplicity is key, let the material and the colors do the work… Alright, now the actual manifestation of these true words… how to proceed?! And you just know by heart what to do! The beauty was already there, the dresser just needed your skilled hands to shine again! Absolutely amazing stuff my friend.

  • @loxleybattle2591
    @loxleybattle2591 3 месяца назад

    Gorgeous! Thank you for preserving these pieces to be enjoyed for many more years and not letting them go to the dump and be wasted. It’s a pleasure watching you work!

  • @popazz1
    @popazz1 3 года назад +5

    Truly incredible, how you rescue furniture which might otherwise end up as firewood or going to landfill and give it new life and purpose! And your preparation detail is admirable. No-one would be short changed if they were to acquire a piece you'd worked on. I'm full of admiration for what you create.

  • @shazambrose3091
    @shazambrose3091 3 года назад +4

    I just cannot fathom for the life of me why anyone would give your videos a "thumbs down"...I think they must just be super envious.
    Thanks again for this brilliant video. X

  • @MickyLiscious
    @MickyLiscious 3 года назад +3

    Those grains 😩😍 Exquisite job! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @yvettewallus119
    @yvettewallus119 3 года назад +4

    Bravo! I love how you stained the drawers and the dividers differently. Little details.

  • @blueberry464
    @blueberry464 3 года назад +6

    Love your beautiful work, the birds chirping, and how you save and reuse different components!

  • @kylieb4836
    @kylieb4836 3 года назад +5

    Lol @ nooks and crannies - not often heard from a younger generation. Nice one !

  • @mrs.noodles
    @mrs.noodles 2 года назад

    Your videos are so relaxing. I love to hear the birds singing in the background--especially the cardinals. This piece is gorgeous.

  • @jessemkahn
    @jessemkahn 3 года назад +6

    Such inventive color decisions. It’s modern, but still warm. Really nice!

  • @ЕкатеринаАрефьева-с7ю

    I 'm in love with your way of feeling objects. That is cool.

  • @n.j.rihari813
    @n.j.rihari813 2 года назад +1

    Once again you've made another lil beauty with the Elm. Its Awesomely Funky.
    I've watched all your vids twice now and because of that, they've inspired me to sign up on the
    waiting list for a Carpentry course at our local Tech. I wish I'd carried woodwork thru from high
    sch and done it yrs ago but oh well better late than never.
    I really like your approach in respect of Papa and Tangaroa, the tiny ways you recycle bits of wood, feet, sponges etc so there's no waste of resources, nothing is rubbished unnecessarily and, your use of natural ingredients like Vinegar where you can, in preference to chemicals when poss. It is good.
    The more I watch what you are capable of achieving, the more I'm inspired. Thank you! ❤️

    • @ModernMakeovers
      @ModernMakeovers  2 года назад

      Hi there! I’m really happy to hear that my videos had that kind of effect on you. I wish you the best of luck on your journey 🙏🏻❤️

  • @patb5889
    @patb5889 3 года назад +2

    Attention To Details great job.

  • @leahben1897
    @leahben1897 3 года назад +9

    This looks amazing! Breathtaking, and so enjoyable to watch. Thank you

  • @ondinadixon1875
    @ondinadixon1875 3 года назад +5

    Just brilliant 👍👏❤️❤️

  • @rosaliefunk1629
    @rosaliefunk1629 3 года назад +4

    Your transformation are genius.

  • @kathy2trips
    @kathy2trips 3 года назад +6

    Elm is such a gorgeous (and now rare) wood. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @jkrissyla
    @jkrissyla 2 года назад +1

    I love the color variation on this one. Just makes it stand out without being outlandish.

  • @camilamicalski753
    @camilamicalski753 3 года назад +5

    The before and after seem like two completely different pieces. Awesome job!

  • @susanbarton8969
    @susanbarton8969 3 года назад +7

    Turned out really well. Looks stunning

  • @karlac34
    @karlac34 3 года назад +5

    Lots of gems of info in this video. Thanks! Beautiful outcome.

  • @notadoctorshh6544
    @notadoctorshh6544 2 года назад +1

    Just wanted to see this piece again. Art.

  • @donovan1057
    @donovan1057 3 года назад +4

    I love mid century makeovers. Great transformation!

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis6595 2 года назад +1

    Oh my gosh the grain of those drawers 😳❤️ Again your choice of color and stain is just perfect. 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @lisadawson2652
    @lisadawson2652 2 года назад

    The wood tones takes this to another level 👌🏾

  • @barrykwan8631
    @barrykwan8631 3 года назад +1

    Personally, I don't have any preference on colour scheme but I like the way you choose colour and match different colours. Brilliant!

  • @joeym.delgado7144
    @joeym.delgado7144 3 года назад +3

    I've learnt so much. The best teaching style for me. No chatter, just doing. Thank you.

  • @arasharfa
    @arasharfa 2 года назад +1

    this was a beautiful design, and you highlighted it's graphic purity well with the color variations. now I want to build drawers like these from waxed MDF and gold leafed center bars.

  • @mushfiqurrahman2515
    @mushfiqurrahman2515 2 года назад +1

    love the nature sound

  • @petterzachrisson6500
    @petterzachrisson6500 3 года назад +3

    Good combo of painting and letting wooden details as the drawers shine through.

  • @alphaj9
    @alphaj9 3 года назад +3

    Great job 👍🏾

  • @spawnsmom9386
    @spawnsmom9386 Год назад

    I never realized how beautiful elm is . I guess I'm sitting on a goldmine of elm with a 125 foot elm in my backyard. Beautiful restoration.

  • @Seahorse1414
    @Seahorse1414 3 года назад +2

    Wow ! Terrific

  • @helpmehealmyself9705
    @helpmehealmyself9705 2 года назад +1

    I truly enjoy your videos! Sparse commentary, just quiet magic and mastery. You are a very talented woodworker. Amazing how you bring these pieces to life. Thank you!

  • @sarahhansen762
    @sarahhansen762 3 года назад +7

    Just stunning

  • @roxanaspinelli6382
    @roxanaspinelli6382 3 года назад +3

    The result is really beautiful

  • @jeannedorsey8122
    @jeannedorsey8122 3 года назад +12

    Unbelievable transformation!!! You have serious talent not only for refurbishing, but design as well!!! Do you have a favorite brand of paint brushes you prefer to use?

    • @ModernMakeovers
      @ModernMakeovers  3 года назад +7

      Thank you! For bigger brushes (for larger surfaces), Bennett is a good brand. For smaller brushes (for detail painting), I like Winsor & Newton; these are more expensive, but they’re very soft and last a long time - that is if you clean them thoroughly after use and take good care of them :)

    • @jeannedorsey8122
      @jeannedorsey8122 3 года назад +2

      @@ModernMakeovers thank you!

    • @janie3117
      @janie3117 3 года назад +1

      @@ModernMakeovers can you please say how you clean them? Paint, and stain brushes? Do you just use soap and water? Or a chemical? Thank you! LOVE your videos!

    • @ModernMakeovers
      @ModernMakeovers  3 года назад +4

      @@janie3117 How a brush is cleaned depends on whether the substance used is water based or oil based. For latex paint (as used in this video), since it is water based, I use warm water and dish soap until no more paint runs out. Same goes for any water based stains. When I’m washing out an oil based poly/stain, I soak them in mineral spirits or paint thinner. 😁

  • @hannahredfern9407
    @hannahredfern9407 3 года назад +8

    Beautiful work!
    I would love to see a video of your workshop. You appear to be very organized and have great systems. I am hoping to re-do our garage and would love some inspiration. 😁

    • @ModernMakeovers
      @ModernMakeovers  3 года назад +5

      Thank you :) There will be a workshop hack series coming in the future! 😁

  • @emmavik-fredriksson640
    @emmavik-fredriksson640 3 года назад +4

    Beutiful! Love your videos😍👍. Can't wait for next one!

  • @florencegobeil1522
    @florencegobeil1522 3 года назад +3

    Very good job !

  • @nicoleshupe2313
    @nicoleshupe2313 3 года назад +1

    NICE. Your paint brush collection is pretty impressive also😊

  • @yaja_nowakowski
    @yaja_nowakowski Год назад

    It's wonderful seeing the grain in the timber stand out. Love it.

  • @1062ish
    @1062ish 3 года назад +4

    Every single piece you do is unique, stunning and so professionally done,i could watch you all day! You've inspired me to restore and upholster 2x parker knoll ladder back chairs that's been screaming at me to do for 2yrs.. Thank you for your videos keep them coming ❤️🔨

  • @theravenscachecottage
    @theravenscachecottage 3 года назад +8

    I absolutely love the quiet process of your work. Binge watched all your vids … can’t wait for more! Beautiful work! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @DelnoraY
    @DelnoraY 3 года назад +3

    Awesome!

  • @sarahhansen762
    @sarahhansen762 3 года назад +11

    I love your channel. High quality work without all the chatter. One suggestion I have is to make the print a little larger on the screen. It’s a bit hard to read when you are old :)

    • @ModernMakeovers
      @ModernMakeovers  3 года назад +4

      I was actually thinking of doing that! I appreciate your kind words and feedback 😁

  • @karenraga3428
    @karenraga3428 3 года назад +4

    Wow. So nice!

  • @rayfry2221
    @rayfry2221 3 года назад +3

    WOW BEAUTIFUL PERFECT COLOR

  • @zero_bs_tolerance8646
    @zero_bs_tolerance8646 3 года назад +2

    Really nice. Thanks for the vid.

  • @jeannettemorley5872
    @jeannettemorley5872 3 года назад +9

    Now here's someone who knows what they're doing.

  • @noraleestone2859
    @noraleestone2859 2 года назад +1

    This piece is stunning. 😯 This video was so wonderful I watched it twice. 😁 Onward and upward. 😂🥰👍

  • @starnyc5964
    @starnyc5964 3 года назад +6

    Great work...keep the videos coming

  • @jaden9037
    @jaden9037 3 года назад +8

    Wow that is such a beautiful dresser if I were there I would consider buying it. I just started restoring a night stand and making it into an av table the 2 different color wood stain idea is what I’ve been looking for.

    • @ModernMakeovers
      @ModernMakeovers  3 года назад +2

      I’m happy to hear that you found inspiration here! 😁

  • @nycmom3122
    @nycmom3122 3 года назад +4

    wow.....so skilled!

  • @bellepoupee61
    @bellepoupee61 3 года назад +5

    Bonjour! What a fantastic flip! Gorgeous! Have a wonderful day! Christine 🇨🇦

  • @dianemahoney5625
    @dianemahoney5625 2 года назад +1

    Impressive! One of my favorite furniture flippers. You do impeccable work! A joy to watch.

  • @leathelandlady
    @leathelandlady 3 года назад +6

    Excellent work and excellent editing job!

  • @realitylicker
    @realitylicker 3 года назад +2

    Old seat foam is a winner mate, great channel.

  • @SuzanaBehmer
    @SuzanaBehmer 3 года назад +5

    Beautiful !!! Your videos are woderful to watch !!!

  • @Leader-fq1dq
    @Leader-fq1dq 2 года назад +1

    Holy moly! Well done 👏

  • @Noreenlee1
    @Noreenlee1 Год назад +1

    As always, completely wonderful to watch the transformation.

  • @josmith8233
    @josmith8233 3 года назад +4

    Excellent

  • @pennymoreland836
    @pennymoreland836 3 года назад +5

    Very nice. I didn’t think it was going to turn out this nice. Great job! TFS

  • @brittneystreeter493
    @brittneystreeter493 3 года назад +4

    You do incredible work! You are absolutely talented! I adore everything I’ve seen so far. Keep it up!

  • @357QueenBee
    @357QueenBee 3 года назад +3

    That grain is so gorgeous.

  • @zeldasmith6154
    @zeldasmith6154 3 года назад +2

    It is gorgeous. You are wonderful.

  • @peppermintshoes
    @peppermintshoes 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful colour choices!

  • @michaelcoggins154
    @michaelcoggins154 3 года назад +5

    Big fan of your work, thank you for sharing your knowledge and again your content is amazing sir!