Today I’m sharing what I did with my upstairs hallway dresser.
Do you even remember what it looked like before?
It was silver before and it’s been really bugging me for a long time now (click HERE to read the post).
Are you wondering why it has been bugging me? Well first of all because the paint was scratched and chipping on the top and there was a mishap with the paint to begin with. You can read all about it in the post.
And second of all, it’s not really me anymore. If I could replace this dresser with a midcentury modern piece and some colorful abstract art above it, I would in a heart beat.
But for me this was a classic work with what you have case and the dresser fits the wall perfectly for now. FOR NOW is key here my friends because if I’ll find a perfect MCM piece I will sell this one, I’m telling you.
I have a thing for matte black or dark gray, in fact I’m trying to convince the husband he needs to paint his bike matte black. So when I went through my paint cans I noticed that I still had a can of Annie Sloan Graphite why not use it!?!?
All I did is lightly sand the dresser and applied two coats of the beautiful dark gray chalk paint. I lightly sanded again, wiped and applied two coats of Annie Sloan clear wax.
Oh and I stripped the hardware again to it’s former brass glory. I was so wishing to have some more modern hardware but it’ll do for now.
The painting was my former dining room painting that had to move for my new abstract gallery wall if you remember. I originally bought it at an auction and I will keep it for ever 😉
Sorry the photos for this post aren’t the best. The lighting is really odd in our hallway and my lenses aren’t the best for this space either.
Click HERE for my DIY studded acrylic tray
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| Ugh my camera needs to get cleaned too, I have little tiny specs everywhere! It’s not a stained dresser 🙁 But the shop wanted to keep the camera for a week and I can’t do that at the moment. I’d be lost! |
The dresser has a velvety texture that I certainly love and it will do for now, don’t you think so?
Tschüß
(Youleeya)
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
May 7, 2014 at 10:27 amit’s stunning, julia! i love the graphite with the gold! so lovely, my friend! and the flowers are the perfect touch- some of my favorites!
Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says
May 7, 2014 at 11:37 amI’m sooo with you I’m obsessed with flat black & gray paint! This turned out great and the styling is perfection!!!!
Sarah AKA The Thriftress says
May 7, 2014 at 11:40 amI know you really want a more modern piece but the graphite paired with the gold lamps is gorgeous!!
Luci @Bungalow At Home says
May 7, 2014 at 11:49 amWell if you can have your MCM piece right now, this is the next best thing! It looks so great and yes, your styling is da bomb!
[email protected] says
May 7, 2014 at 11:59 amI’d think you were crazy for wanting to replace it but Mad Men is making me dig MCM more and more. The update looks fantastic!
Ashley Mayes says
May 7, 2014 at 12:33 pmLove the new color! It’s the perfect update for that space.
Amber says
May 7, 2014 at 1:31 pmIt’s gorgeous! I love the matte black with the brass hardware.
Angela Santaniello says
May 7, 2014 at 1:47 pmSuper, super pretty! And styled beautifully!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Rebeca Francis says
May 7, 2014 at 2:00 pmThis is a classic beautiful piece. The graphite paint did the trick. I am actually going to Tn. tomorrow to purchase the exact same paint color of Anne Sloan paint. I have painted an old hutch (a yard sale find) in the color taupe/gray. I decided to paint the top and accents in graphite. This will be perfect! I love, love your piece and hope that one day you will realize you love it too!! Thank you Rebecca
Julia Konya says
May 7, 2014 at 2:43 pmThank you Rebeca! I love that paint color too.
Jenn - HomeStyleReport says
May 7, 2014 at 2:09 pmThe new color looks great! I love AS paints! My old office used to be down the street from a lady who sold them and I would go probably once a week! That painting is gorgeous! I love the whole look, it’s so pretty 🙂
Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says
May 7, 2014 at 2:15 pmJulia this deserves a “10” and 4+Stars !!
It is gorgeous!!!
I am in awe of what you did!
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says
May 7, 2014 at 2:34 pmWhat a stunner!! It’s absolutely beautiful, Julia!!
Amy Krist says
May 7, 2014 at 2:38 pmI love the refresh! The matte finish is perfect and so easy on the eyes. How in the world did you strip your brass hardware? I gave up on mine day #2. 🙂
Katrina ChicLittleHouse says
May 7, 2014 at 3:41 pmWhat a pretty update!! 🙂 I love its new richer color and the hardware looks good too!
[email protected] Chronicles of Home says
May 7, 2014 at 4:07 pmBeeeeaaaautiful! I have a little chest I want to makeover in dark grey too. If you could just send me your leftover paint, that would be super 🙂
Whats Ur Home Story says
May 7, 2014 at 4:09 pmYou knocked it out of the park with the graphite! The new lamps too look great.
Jane Bernard says
May 7, 2014 at 4:13 pmOh I love the darker gray mixed with the gold accessories! Beautiful!
Brynne Delerson says
May 7, 2014 at 4:49 pmI love the way this turned out! And low how the graphite paint seems to have a little variation in it – such a gorgeous color! The gold hardware is PERFECT with the gray!
Andrea Mowery says
May 7, 2014 at 6:15 pmI really love that gray. And how you tied all the brass together! Beautiful.
Arli says
May 7, 2014 at 6:37 pmWow, big improvement. Wish I lived near you, cuz I would buy it in a heartbeat! (And I could practice my mediocre German.) Enjoy the new look.
Julia Konya says
May 7, 2014 at 7:37 pmThanks and we can practice it on here too 😉
pam {simple details} says
May 7, 2014 at 10:04 pmOooh, I love that color with the brass hardware! So pretty, I love my AS matte finish on my hutch, too!
sarah m. dorsey says
May 7, 2014 at 10:55 pmLove the darker color!!
Caroline Nolazco says
May 8, 2014 at 1:02 amIt looks so good- makes that gold pop even more!
anu says
May 8, 2014 at 1:21 amLove the darker colour. It gives the piece more visual weight. I’m loving matte finishes lately too. I’ve been thinking of going with a honed quartz for our kitchen to try and get a more matte look.
Emily Palmier says
May 8, 2014 at 2:14 amIt’s lovely! Great job!
Julia Konya says
May 8, 2014 at 11:14 amThank you Emily
Dana Frieling says
May 8, 2014 at 4:11 amIf only our budgets could keep up with our quickly changing tastes! I like the new look though, it’s classy.
Bethany DeVore says
May 8, 2014 at 10:47 amlove the new color! looks great with the gold too!
Rachel Rardon says
May 8, 2014 at 6:58 pmThose simple lamps are perfect with the ornate dresser. And nothing says, “I’m committed to matte paint” like telling your husband that his bike should be matte black. Tee hee. Love it.
Julia Konya says
May 8, 2014 at 7:05 pm🙂 Thanks 🙂
making it in the mountains says
May 8, 2014 at 11:14 pmLOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! The color is gorgeous and looks SO chic mixed with the gold! I am so excited to share this with this week’s favorite finds tomorrow morning!!! Wishing you a lovely weekend!
Summer Hogan says
May 9, 2014 at 1:38 amThis is beautiful Julia! I’ve never worked with Annie Sloan paint yet but I’m dying to try!
Aniko Levai says
May 9, 2014 at 2:10 amIt turned out gorgeous. Looks great with your golds! Have a great weekend!
Gretchen says
May 9, 2014 at 12:57 pmlove that color! and the brass looks great against it! and it makes me happy whenever I spot your brass whale 🙂
Lydia Pudel says
May 9, 2014 at 12:59 pmWow!
Julia, love it!
Looks great. Das Grau und die goldenen Griffe. So dürfte das gute Stück sofort bei mir einziehen!
Darf ich fragen wo du den Wal her hast?
Sieht auch super aus. In allem eine tolle Kombi auch mit dem Bild;)
Love & hugs
Shannon says
May 9, 2014 at 2:56 pmSuch a gorgeous color and I love the lamps!
Krista thehappyhousie says
May 9, 2014 at 10:17 pmSuch a stunning color Julia- and I love it with the gold hardware and all the gold accents!!
LiveLoveDIY says
May 11, 2014 at 12:35 amJulia, you never cease to inspire me! I was just searching around looking for ideas for my latest furniture project and I was already leaning towards a chalky dark paint…you seriously just convinced me!! Love the way this turned out! Fabulous as always! xo ~V
Katja @ Shift Ctrl ART says
May 11, 2014 at 1:56 amThis is just so so beautiful. You really nailed it with this color and I love the hardware. It’s perfect. I think I am also partial to the whale. It’s adorable. I love this new nook 🙂
Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says
May 11, 2014 at 8:34 pmSo pretty! Love the deep color and the hardware> so very chic.
BarbaraAnn says
May 12, 2014 at 2:16 amI love that you let the matte grey stand alone. And used just the hardware be the jewelry. Each one stands out. The lamps give your piece perfect balance. I dont know what you want but this piece is a real tribute to your talents.
Barbara Ann
http://Www.etsy.com / shop / barbaraannscreations
Julia Konya says
May 12, 2014 at 10:59 amThank you so much Barbara
Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says
May 14, 2014 at 4:23 amOh my gosh that color is AMAZING with the gold! I love it! You did a really beautiful job!
Brandi says
May 14, 2014 at 2:49 pmI love the new color with the gold hardware and lamps. Your styling is perfection.
Restoration House Interiors says
May 21, 2014 at 5:35 amJulia!! I absolutely love this!! Great job!
Restoration House Interiors says
May 21, 2014 at 5:35 amJulia!! I absolutely love this!! Great job!
Jennifer says
December 30, 2014 at 12:56 amLove it, great job! What grit sandpaper did u use after the two coats were painted? I am currently painting a similar piece and I am scared to lighly sand after I paint, but feel it needs it!
Julia says
December 30, 2014 at 9:10 amThanks Jennifer, I used the finest sandpaper to sand in-between coats. And I wipe it really good before applying another coat.
jill simpson says
January 28, 2015 at 4:53 amCan you tell me where you got the brass pulls? I’m having a hard time finding the right ones.
Julia says
January 28, 2015 at 6:07 amThey actually came with the dresser, sorry!
Kara Bride says
February 18, 2015 at 9:42 amHi there,
I wanted to use this same paint, and I looked at it on the Annie Sloan website, but it looks black. Did you add anything to it to get it to this slate color?
Thank you!
Julia says
February 18, 2015 at 3:14 pmHi Kara, no I didn’t do anything to it. This is the way it looked when I painted it and waxed it. It’s a truly beautiful color.