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November 18, 2021 by Denise - 222 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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Comments (222)

  1. Do you have any idea the age of this dresser? I have one just like it. There’s a number stamp on the back. I was thinking somewhere between 1890-1920.

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    • Hi Bethany! I’m not sure how old my dresser is as I don’t see any stamp or numbers. If I were to take a guess… I agree with you, 1920’s sounds about right.

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  10. Denise—This dresser is stunning! Your creativity is so inspiring. I have a similar dresser and want to try this Mousse and WUB accents. Many thanks for sharing and Happy Birthday!

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  13. Stunning!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful dresser and the steps to achieve this lovely finish. It’s so yummy and I can’t wait to try it on a dresser in the garage. I’m so thankful for all you artists that are so willing to share with others your methods and colors to create beauty out of some worn out or discarded furniture. To Sharon and Denise, I can’t believe I’m 71 and doing this!!!!😍. Have a wonderful holiday season everyone 🎄

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    • Thank you Peggy and thanks for sharing! I hope I have the energy and creativity to be doing this in another 20 years! Have a wonderful holiday season as well and good luck in the giveaway! XOXO

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  14. I’m late but can’t let it go…Happy birthday! Wishing you many more and a wonderful year.

    The dresser is beautiful with all the gorgeous accents. It’s always fun to see what you do with WoodUBend and accentuating highlights.

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  17. I love the wood you bend product you used on this. Great color and such a beautiful finish on this piece. COntinue to keep inspiring us.

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  18. As always, I love the way the dresser turned out. Your pieces are always so unique and beautiful! Thank you for sharing your expertise! I love the Golden finish you selected to add that “pop”! Thanks and I hope your birthday was wonderful!

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  22. I thought at first the wash was only young to be on the fancy corner mouldings but I love it all over! I’m a little chicken yet to use such a bold color like antebellum. Maybe in the new year!

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  25. Absolutely gorgeous work, as always! I always look forward to your posts, and learning new things from your expertise and talent!

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  27. This dresser is gorgeous! Thank you for teaching me some new techniques. I need more gold in my life. I’d love to win some Dixie Belle productS- thanks for giving me a chance! I’m curious to know how you finished the piece- wax?

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    • I’m going to be giving it a spray finish with a Satin Clear coat but I wanted to wait until the gold mousse was 100% dry. Good luck in the giveaway Sherri! x

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  28. WOW! What a beautiful transformation. I love the color and the Amber Gemstone Mousse really looks great with the blue colors.

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  34. I love what you did with the broken trim and replacing it with the wood u bend. the color contrast is perfect and it looks absolutely amazing!

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  37. Always happy to find your email in my I box! Full of inspiration and helpful tips. And yet another beautiful piece! Thank you

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  38. Another amazing piece. Love the 2 tone paint affect – truly unique. Don’t know how you constantly could up with new ideas for all the pieces you complete, however, I really enjoy reading about all your projects for ideas.

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  39. Oh wow! I’ve only ever done a wash with white. I absolutely love how the antebellum mellows out the navy and adds so much depth!! And I absolutely LOVE the gemstone mousse!! Amazing as always!!

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  40. Happiest Birthday Wishes to you! This piece is absolutely stunning, you have an amazing gift for creating beautiful color combinations and seeing the gem hidden underneath a beat up exterior.

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  43. Denise, I can see your hands all over this. It just looks so YOU! Turned out so pretty and it does kinda look velvety! Makes you want to touch it to be sure. Thanks for sharing, and thank you for the opportunity to win! Happy, HAPPY Birthday, but I can’t believe you are 52.

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  44. The antebellum paint is stunning! I’m looking for something now that I can paint in that color! The gold is also so rich and gorgeous! I love it all!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

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