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November 18, 2021 by Denise - 220 Comments

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THIS VINTAGE DRESSER GETS A NEW BLUE VELVET FINISH WITH GOLD ACCENTS | BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!

How To paint gold accentsHappy Thursday friends… it’s my Birthday today and I feel blessed to share my special day with you!  To help me celebrate I have a surprise for YOU at the end of this post…  a generous GIVEAWAY! A HUGE thank you to  Dixie Belle Paint Company for sponsoring this post + Giveaway!

It’s also Furniture Fixer Upper day!  I’m joining my furniture painting besties and linking to their makeovers below… so be sure to check them out later in the post as well.

Here’s the vintage dresser I started with. All these gorgeous details were just waiting to be brought to life with some gold accents. There was trim missing on the oval and a few missing pieces of veneer, but nothing a fancy velvety paint finish couldn’t cover up.

Vintage Bday Dresser Before

THIS POST IS SPONSORED/CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I USE.  YOU CAN SEE MY FULL DISCLOSURE HERE.

SOURCE LIST

Vintage Dresser – SALVAGED
Paint Brushes
Shop Towel | Titebond Glue
White Lightning
Dewalt Orbital Sander
Sandpaper | Tack Cloth
Water Mister
Woodubend Trim
BOSS Gray Primer
Antebellum Chalk Mineral Paint
In The Navy Chalk Mineral Paint
Gold Gilding Wax
Satin Clear Coat

VINTAGE DRESSER W GOLD ACCENTS

If you follow my IG and FB stories, you may have seen me and my friend, Mara, out furniture shopping last week. I found this gorgeous shapely dresser at the Missions Thrift Store for $67. Prices for used furniture have gone up so this is a fabulous find!

Once I got it into my studio, here’s how it all came together…

PREP 

I started by removing all the hardware and giving it a really good cleaning inside and out. Be sure to keep reading to see the SIMPLE gold and glittery transformation of this old hardware!

Dirty Vintage Hardware

SAND AND REPAIR

To repair the broken trim on the front oval, I removed what was left using a putty knife and then gave the entire dresser a scuff sanding.

I used this Woodubend trim and glued it on using Titebond Glue. If you’ve never tried these bendable trims, I have a full tutorial including a video here.Woodubend Trim on Vintage Dresser

PRIME AND PAINT

Because these old vintage dressers tend to show splotches and bleed through, I primed with this BOSS Tinted Gray Primer.

Pro Tip ~ When painting a dark color, a tinted primer is really helpful as it will cut down on the number of coats needed for full coverage.

Priming w Dixie Belle's Gray Boss

For my base coat, I used In The Navy. With the help of the tinted primer, I got GREAT coverage with just one coat!Painting in Bunker Hill Blue

Once my base coat of navy was dry, I gave it a light sanding to knock it down and then added a paint-wash of Antebellum over it.

Painting Antebellum_

This wash distressing method is messy but fun.  Brush the paint on, then dab it off with a lint-free towel or shop cloth. This removes a little of the wash to reveal the navy base coat underneath.Applying A Blue Wash to Vintage Dresser

HOW TO PAINT GOLD ACCENTS 

Furniture with gorgeous trim lends itself to gold accenting beautifully. My favorite way to add gold highlights is by using a gilding wax or mousse. Both these methods are easy and inexpensive. A little gold wax or mousse goes a long way and can be brushed on using an artist’s brush or applied with a sponge or your fingertip.

To bring this dresser’s trim to life, I used this water-based Gemstone Mousse in Amber. I would describe this as a rich and highly pigmented copper-gold and the red undertones play off the velvety blue finish perfectly! Unfortunately, due to supply, I don’t think this Gemstone Mousse is still available but for a similar option, these Golden Gilding Waxes work amazing!

  1. Pick your gold accent color
  2. Prep your piece by cleaning or painting
  3. Mix the gold mousse well
  4. Apply a SMALL amount onto the trim
  5. Add more for a stronger effect

Gemstone Mousse in Amber

This gold mousse works amazing to glitz up old hardware as well. Because it’s water-based, it dries within an hour and cures within 24 hours. Take a look at this before and after.Painting Hardware w Gemstone Mousse

Here’s how it all came together. I’m in love with this dresser. So elegant and gorgeous. I can’t wait to hear what you think!

Blue Vintage Dresser w Gold Accents

Doesn’t the gold highlight all these details beautifully? It sparkles when the light hits it just right!Close Up of Gold Painted Trim IG 

The paint finish on this really reminds me of crushed velvet. I imagine it to feel soft and plush and change shades when running my hands over it. I remember when I was in Kindergarten and Mrs. Buxton my teacher wore her velvet high-heeled shoes.  I would play with them while sitting on the floor during storytime. Thinking back she was a great teacher. I mean come on — not minding sweaty little hands all over her shoes — that’s something…lol.

Gold And Blue Vintage Dresser IG

Gold And Blue Vintage Dresser

AND NOW FOR SOME GIVEAWAY FUN!

Dixie Belle Paints has generously teamed up with Salvaged Inspirations so we can ALL celebrate together!
We have THREE Generous Prize Packages of Dixie Belle Products so 3 lucky winners can give these products a try!  

$100 DIXIE BELLE PACKAGE

$50 DIXIE BELLE PACKAGE

$50 DIXIE BELLE PACKAGE

It’s EASY to enter. Just click on the ENTRY WIDGET below and then come back daily to complete more chances to win.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The first name randomly picked by Raffelcopter will receive a $100 credit towards any Dixie Belle Paint Company product(s) and the second and third names drawn will receive a $50 credit! I’ll be announcing the winner next Tuesday, Nov. 23 so be sure to check back in. I can’t wait for you to try these amazing products… and if you have any trim you’d like to glitz up with some gold, be sure to try this GOLD Gilding Wax! 

 

AND NOW FOR SOME FURNITURE FIXER-UPPER FUN!

You’re going to LOVE what my creative team of Furniture Fixer Upper ladies do!  Below are their BEFORE photos. Visit the links underneath to see the amazing AFTERS and learn how they did it! I’m heading over to take a peek as well! x

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1. PETTICOAT JUNKTION

2. CONFESSIONS OF A SERIAL DIYER

3. GIRL IN THE GARAGE

4. SALVAGED INSPIRATIONS (HAPPY YOU’RE HERE!)

Here’s another look at this before and after. I hope it’s inspired you and given you some new ideas for your projects.

Blue Vintage Dresser w Gold Accents Before and After

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS VINTAGE DRESSER REDO AND WHAT YOUR FAVORITE GOLD HIGHLIGHTING PRODUCT IS. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE… I ALWAYS LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. IT MAKES MY DAY! 🙂

Happy furniture painting friends!

Denise x

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  3. Happy 52 Denise- hope it’s a great year for you! The dresser is beautifully transformed, you have such an eye for color, I wouldn’t have thought to put that shade of blue over navy but it’s just stunning. I have the gold gilding wax although I find it needs mineral spirits to soften before use. I’ve never tried the wax over metal hardware because I didn’t think it would adhere but I’m going to give it a go!

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  4. I loved this beautiful piece! You outdid yourself this time! I also love the very clear, concise and creative instructions that you post with all your projects. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

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  6. Beautiful makeover as always. Those GOLD accents are over the top gorgeous! Well done! And HAPP BIRTHDAY, young lady! I hope your special day is amazing as you are. 🙂 xo

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  7. Love the updated dresser. The gold really makes it pop. I would have never have thought of replacing the trim with the ubend.

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  8. I’ve just started to get my brain around a few pieces that I’m going to work on for myself. Funny how when it starts out as a piece to keep in one’s own home, the angst over colors and technique kicks in big time. This dresser is a combo of my colors! So, ✔ing off that bit of indecision and have a piece I’m going to try it on. Amazing and awesome timing! Thanks so much! Happy Birthday to a special lady. Some special people in my life share your birthday day. xo

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  9. Happy Birthday 🎉 I love the colors you chose! Absolutely beautiful 😍 when you show us how you do it, I always feel like I can do it too! You’re the best!!

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  10. I haven’t tried Dixie Belle products yet. I am excited to have this opportunity to win some! Thank you for making this possible.

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  15. How wonderful to share with your viewers for your birthday celebration. I enjoy your creativity.
    Have a great birthday.
    Susan Verbaan

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  18. I am so in love with your work! I have grand ideas but can never pull them off…lol This piece is absolutely gorgeous and seemed like fun to do.

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  19. Happy birthday, Denise, and thank you for sharing the presents 😊 I love fancy details on antique furniture and so appreciate that you recreated the oval on the front. Great idea!

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  20. Happy Birthday Denise! What a beautiful piece! You take your refinishing to another level that is truly artistic! Thanks for inspiring me to do more by teaching your techniques. Have a great birthday!

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  29. Happy Birthday, Denise! This dresser is stunning, as are all of your makeovers. I have pinned so many of your transformations because your tutorials are so helpful. Love what you do. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win some Dixie Belle products.

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  30. Hi Denise! This is a stunning piece. It does remind me of velvet!! I am in love. It does seem that it needs one of thos beautiful antique looking transfers in that circle. I tried clicking for the giveaway but it didnt work for me. 😪

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  32. That is one beautiful paint job! It reminds me of an admiral in the navy for some reason. You do amazing things with paint and furniture

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  33. absolutely beautiful…love the color combo and the gold was just the right touch needed to complete this lovely piece. You are so talented and thanks for sharing all of your pieces.

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  34. Denise as always this dresser is gorgeous. My husband and I have similar dressers that we use as nightstands, one was from the Mission store and then serendipity , another one was found curbside. I refinished them as I wasn’t certain about committing to a colour but now that I have seen this I’m smitten and going to paint them. Thankyou always for the inspiration. Cheers!

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    • Thanks, Catherine and glad it sparked some ideas! I’m sure they are gorgeous refinishes as well. These pieces are gorgeous and finding one curbside – BONUS!

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  37. Happy Birthday Denise and thank you for the giveaway! Entered and my fingers are crossed!🤞😃 And this blue dresser is incredible!

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  38. There is just no end to your creativity! I love how beautifully you layer paint on your projects. Very inspirational.

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  39. Happy Birthday!!!! 🥳🥳
    Although this is not my style at all so I would never think to do it, THIS PIECE IS GORGEOUS!!! You make it all seem so easy. Lol

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  42. What a beautiful transformations! Thanks for all the hints to bring such elegance to an old piece. Happy Birthday and thanks for the give-away!

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  43. What a gorgeous and elegant piece! Love the color combination! I’ll definitely try your wash technique on a future project. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  45. I love that you started the makeover with the color In the Navy. Blues made a gorgeous base for the gold trim which made the piece so striking.

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  46. You always choose the most unusual colors for your makeovers. This post is a keeper. Love the highlighted details.

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  48. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DENISE! Wishing you a beautiful day. I love the way you transformed this dresser. Blue is my favorite color. The Gemstone Mousse highlights are gorgeous. Wish me luck in the giveaway:)

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  49. This dresser is a true stunner now! I can’t believe the differance! Bet that gold would add true justice
    to anything it was used on! Gotta get me some of that Denise!

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