Thrift Store Sideboard to Bedroom Dresser

For our guest room, I wanted to get a piece of furniture with cabinets in addition to drawers for some additional storage. I had been looking at buffets and sideboards on Craigslist for a while but could never find one in decent shape for a few hundred dollars or less. On a trip to the suburbs, I drove past a thrift shop and decided to pop in.  This sideboard was buried under some old cash registers and picture frames, but was in good shape and was 20% off that day because it had a yellow sticker on it and apparently yellow was the color of the day so I got it for $80! It had one broken knob, was missing a knob, and had some scratches and nicks.

After bringing it home and giving it a good sanding with a power sander, I broke out my new favorite toy – a power sprayer!  The sprayer took some getting used to – its not quite the same thing as spray paint, but it does make paint a lot more affordable.

Buffet Before

Buffet Before

Cabinet Knobs Broken or Missing, Drawer Pulls Dark and Tarnished

Scratches on surface, clear coat chipped in some places

Drawer Pulls Before

Drawer Pulls in Crock Pot Bath

After (on top) and before (bottom)

Painted Silver

Painted Cabinet with Painted Silver Drawer Pulls

Mercury Glass Cabinet Knobs from Home Goods

Mercury Glass Cabinet Knobs from Home Goods

After

After

Lingerie Chest with Matching Knob and Silver Handles

Lingerie Chest with Matching Knob and Silver Handles