I wish I could tell you this IKEA Tarva dresser makeover was my idea …
it wasn’t.
I wish I could tell you I painted it Pure White using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint because I had a vision that a white dresser would be the perfect addition to our master bedroom makeover …
I didn’t.
I wish I could tell you I found those amazing brass knobs at the hardware store and fell in love with them immediately …
nope.
In fact, I would have never given them a second glance. Or a third. Or a first glance, for that matter.
I wish I could tell you I had the oh-so-clever idea to paint the legs of the dresser gold …
yeah. I ‘borrowed’ that one too.
*sigh*
This brilliant IKEA hack idea was the brainchild of this blogger.
She’s super talented. With amazing style. Grace. Taste. And when I saw her IKEA Tarva hack, it was like the clouds parted. The birds started to sing …
and I finally … finally! … knew what needed to go in this space in our master bedroom.
Sometimes you just can’t improve upon perfection.
Products & Materials: Tarva Dresser from IKEA | Pure White Annie Sloan Chalk Paint | Brass Knobs from Menards | Gold Paint from Rust-Oleum | Round Beveled Framed Mirror form Hobby Lobby (repainted & distressed in Pure White from ASCP) | IKEA Vase found at Salvation Army & Spray Painted Gold
You can find more of my furniture makeovers by clicking here …
P.S. There would never have been an IKEA Tarva copycat dresser if it wasn’t for the Kick in the Pants from the Duluth Trading Company. And while they did provide me with the funding that enabled me to purchase this dresser, all opinions about the Duluth Trading Company are my own.
P.P.S. I should probably show you the before. You know, so you can truly appreciate the after …
P.P.P.S. I’ll save the tale of assembling this dresser for another day. Let’s just say, for now, it’s still standing …
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The dresser really looks great! And I’m liking what I can see of the window treatments….in fact, I’m ready to see the whole dang room! So glad you are finishing up your room after so long. I’ve got several rooms that need a kick in the pants….
SOLD.
I’m loving the metallic gold accents.
It’s a winner :)))
Gold is so HOT right now–great choice!
Oh my – what an amazing transformation! I would never see this chest and think to do what you did. I would have just passed it by. Love the white paint, but I especially love the legs!
Linda, that is one beautiful makeover! I have a few dressers on my list of stuff to paint and I hope they turn out half as good as yours!! Nice job!
I love how you transformed that! It looks very elegant and stylish……gold legs? Ooo la la!!
Stylish dresser there big city girl!
Oh how lovely, who cares if it wasn’t your original idea if it looks as good as that 🙂
Thank you so much for your super sweet words! 🙂
looks fab. love how you used the gold on the bottom. sorry i missed this amazing transformation earlier.
I love this! I just starting painting my own little Tarva Hack yesterday… I had been thinking of some gold too. Hmm…. now I see how amazing it can look!
Thank you so much!!! I can’t wait to see your IKEA Tarva hack! :)Linda
Beautiful hack – no matter who thought of it first !!!
Loving the gold – really loving it 🙂
xxx
Love it! I have been customizing a lot of different IKEA furniture pieces lately! Love how you made it your own! We would love for you to share with us at Your Designs This Time!
http://elizabethjoandesigns.com/2014/05/designs-time-no-10/
Looks great! I love the gold hardware with the blue walls. We just painted our master blue as well and I’m planning on doing all gold accents as well.
Hey Linda! Quick question.. I know you used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint but is that all? Did you use primer before you used the chalk paint? Or any time of wax paint for a top coat?
Thanks!!
Debby – With Annie Sloan you don’t need to use primer. So I just brushed on the Annie Sloan. Gave it two coats. Sanded lightly after each one. And then gave it a coat of Annie Sloan wax on top. Just one coat — cuz I’m lazy like that! 🙂
I love the industrial space, but I don’t live in a place like that, so i like your photo. Very inspiring.
thx