Black is the new black. You chose perfectly. And your suggestion that it be an entry hall piece is spot on.

The black is absolutely the perfect color.

@maryperner9625

Ай бұрын

Agreed.

@victorialove9104

Ай бұрын

Yes!❤

@kathyl5610

Ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@kathyaldridge7171

Ай бұрын

You do beautiful work! I will be sure to follow your methods and recommended products on any future products. Thank you for sharing your expertise! You're the best!!

@user-nr1ty6sr5r

Ай бұрын

I agree, the color is perfect.

You have made this tired old lady absolutely regal!! The black is perfect. A real stunner.

@clairewright8153

Ай бұрын

Totally agree. And the new hardware is the icing on the cake.

Dear Katie, I generally don't care for painted finishes, but, as you demonstrated, this piece is made from so many types of wood under that tragic veneer, that its only saving grace is its sturdy condition. That earned it a second chance, and You truly gave it that chance, so, well done, for changing my mind; thanks!

@vaderladyl

Ай бұрын

A new veneer could have saved it, but I guess that is out of the expertise.

@stbam1965

Ай бұрын

I see some ppl that get real mad over painted furniture. I don't know why. It's not like you are taking their table from their house and painting it.

@serendipitous_discoveries

Ай бұрын

Looks gorgeous! I was about to say to avoid painting furniture, but then I realized I have several pieces I love that are painted 😅

@helentaylor7132

Ай бұрын

@@stbam1965 I get real mad when a good or high-end antique piece is ruined by someone with a momentary uneducated (about the item) whim to paint it, especially if solid wood (certain veneers). This lady gave this particular piece a new life and could explain why. Hopefully, antiques will be popular again one day. But they're often heavy and the idea is to keep them "forever," which can be a problem for those who move often and want to switch everything out every few years. I get it--get cheaper new stuff, don't have to take much care of it, and dump it for something new! Rinse and repeat.

@armelleaymonin8907

Ай бұрын

Good job! Very nice black. Bravo!

I'm one of those who prefers refinishing old pieces rather than painting them, BUT in cases like this one that are too far gone, I think painting is great. That black is perfect and this piece turned out absolutely beautiful ❣️

@vaderladyl

Ай бұрын

Maybe here but at other channels that do restoration and restaining, they would have taken this one and done miracles with it, without painting it.

@jenniferlynn3537

Ай бұрын

@@vaderladyl Perhaps - but the time, effort and cost in materials wouldn’t have been worth it it for what the value would end up being. You have to know what you’re looking at when deciding how to make a piece visually appealing. As old and interesting as this dresser is, it was never of high quality to begin with - and with plywood sides, mixed solid wood construction and a replaced drawer interior, it doesn’t qualify as an antique worthy of “restoration.” To try and unify the exterior for staining and varnishing, one would have to veneer the entire outside of it before even beginning to finish it. And because those veneers wouldn’t have been original, it couldn’t be sold as a restored piece, but rather as “refinished” - which is far less desirable to those looking for good antique furniture. Even the lines of the dresser are somewhat a jumble - it doesn’t fit into any particular style such as East Lake, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Victorian, or Edwardian - so it could never really be a “showpiece.” There are no skilled hand-carving elements or interesting curves - it’s just a box with Colonial-style turnings and a simple cut skirt board. An overhaul project like you’re describing would only be warranted if doing it for oneself, or as a gift for someone special. Or if this piece had been in the family for generations and you want to preserve it for posterity. For resale? Painting was the way to go.

@helentaylor7132

Ай бұрын

@@jenniferlynn3537 Spot on!

@AbsentWithoutLeaving

Ай бұрын

@@jenniferlynn3537 - Hear, hear!! Came down here to say exactly this, including the bit about when you might want to attempt a full restoration regardless of the valuation for sale of the final outcome, so I'll just congratulate you for your excellent summing up and move on! 😘

Never underestimate the power of a little black dress! She's beautiful and someone will love her again!

@sandyprather9133

25 күн бұрын

totally agree!!!

Painting the dresser black was definitely the best decision and the knobs are perfect 🤩

A classic black NEVER gets dated. I liked hearing your little inner story you created for this piece. Beautiful work.

@helentaylor7132

Ай бұрын

I must have missed her "little inner story." I heard her explain why she decided this piece should be painted and not restored and then show how she's doing it. That she considered pink first was intriguing and would have been lovely, but yeah, the black came out with a lovely patina. Katie is very detail-oriented and confident, which you need to be for this lovely result.

Since it couldn’t be restored, I think the black was an excellent choice. It’s very sophisticated and those beautiful turned legs deserved it. ❤

@vaderladyl

Ай бұрын

It could have been actually, but maybe it was more than her expertise.

@lfuentes4098

Ай бұрын

@@vaderladyl well, I think it could have been more an issue of expense. It was either patch it all over the place with veneer or re-veneer the whole face. Then she would have had to blend in those spots with faux painting. And that would’ve take a lot of time and added expense. So the profit would’ve been less.

@vaderladyl

Ай бұрын

@@lfuentes4098 Yes, the job would be much more involved, and maybe not much profit for this channel, but it would have been so worth to see done. I am used to bigger budget channels doing amazing restorations, and I love to see original color restored by them.

@stbam1965

Ай бұрын

​@@vaderladyl you gotta make money off it .

@susansawyer2475

Ай бұрын

I do not like painted wood on furniture. Painting a piece of furniture reminds me of my grandmother's solution to everything: paint it! That said, given the condition of this piece, I would have painted it too.

I loved seeing how you brought an antique piece into the modern era with a fresh coat of paint and some stylish hardware. It's inspiring to see how old furniture can be transformed into something trendy and chic.

Absolutely perfect result. Love it, another 93 years of life for this lovely little dresser. ☺️💖

You’ve given this tired piece of furniture a stunning, classic makeover and ensured it has many more years of use. Beautiful work, Katie!

Absolutely lovely . I am so impressed that your garage walls are so pristine with no paint splotches!!!!

@beckykirchner5721

Ай бұрын

Right? If I sprayed, especially black, in my garage, it surely would look like a haunted house after!!

She brought it to you because she knew that you were going to make it look gorgeous. Great job. 😊

Not everyone can spray paint as beautifully as you. Kudos 😊. It is beautiful 😊!!!!!!

I do not think that I would have painted this piece black but when I saw how it evolved, I love the color! Just beautiful

@AbsentWithoutLeaving

Ай бұрын

Black seems to be the go-to color choice of the day...from single pieces of furniture all the way up to entire houses, be they brick or siding...and yes, I'm thinking of that crazy lady who got herself an HG/TV show and went around Chicago (and later the country) painting houses - and much of the furniture and fixtures within - black. There's one of her projects a few blocks from where I live, and all I could think of was "WHYYYYYY???? And it still breaks my heart to think of the episode where she 'sourced' an absolutely gorgeous piece of historical French furnishing with magnificent woodwork, and with a pedigree of royal ownership in its past, and transformed it into a black, muddy mess, obliterating the fine woods and losing all contrast on the intricately carved piece. I still remember the expression on the face of the store owner when she told him she'd take it and then informed him that she was going to paint it black. He looked like he was going to cry.

You knocked it out of the park again! You're right about it being a great entry table: just the perfect size and no separate mirror necessary.

Cinderella got a cute little black dress instead of a ball gown. Perfect!

So cute. You are the queen of saving things from the trash.

I have this exact model as a suite of dresser, chest of drawers and vanity, with the same ragged veneer. I’ve had it for 40 years and it’s been well loved. It’s wonderful to see what you did to bring it back to life. I’m so glad you chose the black finish. It looks stunning!

I totally agree : the black color absolutely matches this battered piece !! Love it ❤

Absolutely beautiful! I had two of these passed down from great grandma, to grandma, to mother, to me to my daughter! One fell apart, I have one left & this video will help me make it wonderful again! Maybe passed down to a grandchild someday 🤞🏻

Thank you for teaching us how to repurpose old furniture.

So in 7 years, it will be a genuine antique! I love painted furniture. Great tip about tinting the polyurethane coating .

Beautiful❣️ I love how you never skip a step. You put in 💯 to every piece, from cleaning every step of the way to 2 coats of top coat to protect it.

Absolutely the right choice of color! I just painted my grandma’s antique dining set handed down to me black and I’m in love with it!!!

@helentaylor7132

Ай бұрын

Pained me to read that, but glad you're enjoying it anyway.

I loved the way this turned out. Even more, I love that you went the extra mile and conditioned the wood on the inside of the drawers. You did an outstanding job. The piece is gorgeous now.

Deep wine, burgundy, absolutely. Pink, no! The lines are sophisticated, rich, deep colors are going to do it best. Wonderful finish!

Thank you for not going pink! The black was the perfect choice; I LOVE this piece. I appreciate you sharing your thought process as you work. Really enjoy your channel, thank you for all you do.

Everything you touch turns to gold and this is no exception! Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

@salvagedbykscott

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Nice job. I love it when furniture doesn't end up in the landfill. As far as the color, the black works for a lot of people. I believe something a bit lighter in color, like a light blue or green would have been more to my liking. Those knobs were the perfect find.

I don't care for dark wood or painted furniture ,but this is classy,and elegant I give you two thumbs up.🎉🎉🎉

What a perfect business relationship! Your friend gets furniture pieces at no cost to you. You get content and income, while saving the piece from the dump. Well done!😊 oh, and I get to watch. Love your videos! 😊😊

@salvagedbykscott

Ай бұрын

Absolutely!!

Once again, magical! The black definitely made that old dresser look like a million bucks.❤❤❤❤

She's a beauty! You can't go wrong with black.

It looks great. A little girl might like this as well, depending on the rest of the decor. It looks so simply elegant.

I think black paint is the best for this design. You did exactly the right update/rehab. And I like your idea for placing it in an entry way. Perfect use for it. One could then put caps, hats, scarves, gloves, small umbrellas, sunglasses, totes, sanitary wipes, facial tissue, sunscreen, hand cream, lip balm, lozenges, etc., etc.--all in portable sizes, in the drawers; all the items one needs as one sets out to ride or walk.

Another beautiful job! The color black was a great choice. That seems more age appropriate than the pink you were thinking. I know it's a ton of work, but I loved watching you steam and scrape off all the old veneer. Finally knobs are nuts perfect! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

Honestly it looks better than when it was originally made. The knob combination really does tie together the details of the mirror and the legs. It really looks flawless.

It was strangely satisfying to watch you remove that veneer. The end result was absolutely stunning. Fun to watch you patiently bring this piece back to something it deserves to be. I would definitely put in my entry way! Great job Katie! TFS

I never question your choice of color and design! You are always spot on! Beautiful piece.

I love the color, so classy, so sassy, so deep, so rich, I love . I too, would of, picked that color, FAB !!!!!!!!!!

Great work showing start to finish in an adequate amount of viewing and narrative time! Plus, excellent refinishing work, too.

You absolutely nailed it! It couldn't be more beautiful.

The black is stunning! You always know just what to do to really bring a piece back to life. That is stunning!

Oh, Katie! How beautiful and the color is perfect. Thanks for sharing this amazing makeover with us.

I think it black is perfect!! You did a fabulous job on this vanity!!! ❤

Black is very versatile. The knobs are a perfect choice for this dresser.

You are so enjoyable to watch! I love how you process the piece of furniture to get that beautiful new finish. You make it look so easy and fun, but in my reality I never find it as fun as watching you do your magic. I LOVE the finished look! The black paint is perfect for that piece! ❤❤

Wow it looks beautiful I love the old pieces you bring them back to life, when the light was hitting the paint it looked a bit like midnight blue, the colour is perfect. Btw Katie you look fantastic😊

You can’t improve on perfection! Thanks for sharing your talent!😊

Black is perfect. It goes with so much, and solves the mishmash of woods because of failing veneer.

Beautiful 👌💗💯 I wouldn't do another color...it's perfect.

@anneporter123

Ай бұрын

Agree

It turned out fantastic! And, it was a blessing to stumble across this video, because I have a four-drawer chest in desperate need of refinishing that's almost identical to yours! I'm beyond ecstatic to see I don't have to patch my bubbled and missing veneer. Hurray and thank you for your very serendipitous video!

I had this exact dresser growing up! It was painted white, and I never really thought much of it until years later, visiting my parents and looking at the piece in a whole new light. I thought it was really beautiful. Years later I didn’t know it, but my brother-in-law sold it. You did a beautiful job. The black is perfect… And I love your idea about it being in an entryway… Your talent and your chosen artistry is a gift from God.

Totally loving the Black.

Just beautifully restored. Makes me wish I had it. The black really wouldn't go in my home, a soft white would, it would be beautiful no matter what color you did!!!

@luciswearingen9932

18 күн бұрын

My thoughts, also. I was thinking a creamy white, but different drawer pulls. Love Katie’s workmanship!

The professional finish you achieved is gorgeous.

Beautiful piece. Black was the way to go!

OMG, it looks so good at the end! I think it has never looked that good ever before))).

Another wonderful old piece saved by Katie, well done as always.

This is so beautiful the black is timeless and given this beautiful old peace a new lease of life. I’ve an old vintage side board am going to attempt to paint watching you has given me a push. 🩵

Black is perfect, but a deep navy blue or very dark grey would also be beautiful. It's a knock-out!

It's so sophisticated now. I love it.

I absolutely love every choice you made with this piece! The black is perfect and the hardware couldn’t be more beautiful! Fantastic transformation Katie!!!

My brother who is now in his 70's said to really do a good job he put himself through dance groups to become a good spray painter. If you can close your eyes and sway then add a step then pretend your spraying. Anyway this is just what he told me cheers❤❤

Simply gorgeous! Black is perfection

Oh the black is perfection! So sleek and classic. As walkways beautiful work!!

The old pieces are always the best. Beautifully redone. thanks for showing.

Wow 😳 that's beautiful. You did a wonderful job with that old dresser. Black is the perfect color. The new hardware is a cherry on the top. ❤

This color was the right one to use on this piece. It is elegant and like you said "timeless."

Absolutely gorgeous! Coal black is such a beautiful color...one of my faves these days. Your work is impeccable.

I didn't think I'd like the black but I do. Very nicely done.

Just Beautiful. Thank you.

Love the black! I have black shaker style dressers and they’re timeless! Have mine for over 40 years.

Gorgeous. Smooth black finishes are so HARD to pull off ... even with a sprayer. Fantastic job!!

Colored glass drawer pulls would really pop on this piece. Another successful rehab!

Wow Katie, you’ve created magic again!

It looks great and I love it! Black is timeless.

Absolutely perfect. Black is the best color for this.

Black makes it so classy.

Timeless ELEGANCE

I love that you're rescuing that gorgeous piece❤

Black looks great, and Navy blue too. But u made the best choices can be used anywhere in ur home. Great job ❤😂🎉

❤ the black- makes it timeless.

Absolutely gorgeous! You couldn’t have chose a better color. I love it. You did such a great job! ❤

I have an entire bedroom set that is just like this and is still in very good condition. I got it from my grandmother who lived in Claiborne County Mississippi. I felt like it was purchased in the early 30’s! I need to check the back of the glass. Thanks for sharing your renovation.

I had the exact same dresser. Picked it up about 40 years ago, but had to leave it behind when I moved. Your restoration is exactly what I wanted to do with mine. Even down to the hardware. It’s a beautiful restoration.😊

I used to refinish furniture in my teens and early twenties and really enjoyed it, then I married a man with teak furniture and now I'm a senior with a house full of teak. But watching this brought back so many memories and I realize I will always love the concept of taking what looks like throwaways and making them new again. I think you did a marvelous job and, although I'm not normally drawn to dark colours in furniture, the black is beautiful!

Absolutely gorgeous! Black is the perfect color.

I think you just nailed it. It is incredible. It is a showpiece with a story.

The black is perfect. It looks amazing.

Agree..perfect restoration.. beautiful piece... Great work... Pink would not have been nice for this piece... For the time and age ..black brought it back to classic ❤❤❤

I love the black! It's timeless, the matte finish is perfect. A beautifully restored piece ❤❤

Black is perfect. I would put it in my kitchen by the table. It is beautiful

I'm usually not a fan of painted older pieces ,but, this is beautiful !! Black was the perfect color. So glad you kept the mirror on it. Also, the hardware is stunning !!!!! Great job !!

Katie, Before seeing this sweet little dresser, I probably would not have chosen black for its new color. However, now, I can’t imagine it being anything but this gorgeous, buttery color!! It’s beautiful, like all of your pieces!! I absolutely love that you take the time to clean and wax the inside of the drawers as well…I see this as the mark of a true professional!! Love this!! Thank you so much for sharing!! 🥰❤️

Beautiful finish! Black is perfect, especially with the hardware you choose. Love how detail oriented you are.

Its gorgeous, I usually hate painting old furniture but this looks just lovely

Absolutely love it, I would also consider painting it with dark-green😊, that would also create into a timeless look❤