20 years ago I got a dressing table for my birthday, it’s was in lovely 90s orange pine and all the rage back then. I had it in my bedroom with my porcelain doll collection and my peach paintsplatter walls…. I was so cool! Fast forward a few years and that dressing table has survived no less than 7 house moves. I think if I held onto it any longer it might even have come back in style.
I just couldn’t get rid of it though, great storage and extremely sturdy, it made its rounds across the westcountry and finally settled in H’s room last year, coincidently, she is now the same age I was when I got it all those years ago….. It was time for a make-over, an upgrade, and a step into the modern world of tweens.
So, two weeks, three packs of sand paper (yes I did it by hand), two undercoats, two glosses, chalk board black and a few random accessories later and it was finally complete. Scott lined the drawers with sticky back plastic and we added some new handles.
It’s not shabby chic…. But not too shabby either.
Disclaimer: the drawers get stuck and the room is a disaster zone 99.9% of the time, but still, go me… I spent weeks after wandering around the house, looking for things to paint!
Before
Sanded and primed
a touch of colour
done!
notes to our girlie
sometimes tidy……
how the room looks most of the time
Confessions of a 'Slummy Mummy' 
How clever are you? It looks brilliant and you’d never know it was an orange pine colour beforehand. Looking back I loved all the interior projects I did with my Mom for my bedroom. We’ve recently redecorated our three year olds bedroom with an Emma Bridgewater theme ‘Men At Work’ and he loves it (as do I) but I haven’t done any upcycling as yet. Great post.
Go you! I’ve been trying to get round to changing our really attractive orange pine bedroom furniture for over a year now – Its such a big job as there’s so much of it though. Very inspired by you now though!
Thing about pine furniture, is its so cheap to buy now second hand, but it’s so solid and great quality…. There’s just not enough time in the day sometimes, I have a few more projects waiting….. They’ll prob be waiting a while. I can’t wait to see what you create, good luck!!
I’d had a dressing table like this too! And I am also holding on to it for an unknown reason. It is currently being used as a desk but it’s not really big enough. What a makeover! I’m sure your girl will love it xx
You’re so bloody clever, things like this would end up with me throwing the paint everywhere, kicking the table and screaming into a pillow! I praise you! 🙂 x
Well DONE lovely!! What a fabulous up-cycle — particularly as it’s a pice of furniture that you’ve had for such a long time!! I just love seeing how people change old furniture for modern living. This is fab 🙂 You should link up to our #HomeEtc linky on a Wednesday! This is the kind of thing that everyone loves over there!! 🙂
Ooooo tell me more, I’m painting the bedroom pink next remember! X
This is a makeover! I love up cycling furniture. I have done a bookcase and tv unit so far. I have more to do but lack the time!x
The make over looks lovely, I love up-cycling new furniture. I love the chalk board on top of the desk.
Wow! It looks amazing! Well done you!! Love the idea of chalk board paint on top and the encouraging little notes, so lovely xx
Thank you, more often then not, I write ‘H!! Tidy your room’ on it he he
It looks brilliant! sometimes pieces of furniture are too good to get rid of!! Definitely worth the little makeover rather than getting rid! x
Love this! What a fab makeover. It looks brand new! x
Love the use of blackboard paint. I’m about to use some of that in our new kitchen. #HomeEtc
It’s addictive stuff! We also once painted our larder door…
Fab makeover! Although pine is very dated now it is usually well made so it’s ideal for a revamp. We have a pine sideboard waiting until we have the time to do similar. I’m sure your daughter loves your hard work 🙂 #homeetc
What a whole new lease of life, looks fab xxx
Looks fab and the colours are so brilliant. the chalkboard is ace!!! Thanks for linking up – much appreciated. Jess xx
#HomeEtc
You have done a great job, that’s amazing how long it has lasted. You know you have to keep it in the family FOREVER! 😀 Love the last pic, exactly like my little sister’s room… and she’s 23! x
#HomeEtc
Aaaah you linked it up!!!! Fantastic!! I’m SO glad you did! 🙂 Thanks so much for joining in with us pet #HomeEtc is live from 6am tomorrow — I hope you’ll be able to join us! xx
Absolutely 🙂 I’ll bring cake xx