This turned out beautiful! One thing I learned when refinishing old furniture is if you have to repair the veneer, or add new wood..make those repairs before you strip the old finish off. Then when you use the stripper…smear that old finish on the new wood or veneer and you can’t even tell its new because the old finish has settled down in the grain of the new wood 😊

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

I’ve never heard that before. Thanks for the tip 🙌🏼

@cynthiashaw45

14 күн бұрын

Makes for great common sense 🤔 I can’t think of a theory where this wouldn’t be worth a try ❤ thanks good to know.

It’s breath-taking 😮 good job!!!

@ivylaneinteriors

17 күн бұрын

Thank you! It’s SO good in person 🤩

The burl is gorgeous! Well done

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

It really is! Thank you 🙌🏼☺️

I'm with you - love burlwood, love, love, love it! You really did 'treat her well'! I don’t think I could let go of this either.

@ivylaneinteriors

15 күн бұрын

It’s so good! It fits perfect in my space and I’m so glad I get to admire it everyday 🤩

Another absolute stunner! Your work is so good, Lisa! I can tell why you held on to this one. I wouldn’t have been able to let it go either. That wood grain is glorious! Just, perfection 😍 👏

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Well, I really loved the first one and was kinda sad I sold it. I couldn’t believe that I found another one!! I’m going to try it as a media console and see if it works with my room. I hope so because I love it!

Your local sporting goods stores should carry wire brushes for gun cleaning that might help you get into tight spots or small grooves!

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

I’ll look that up 🙌🏼

I really love that dresser and the stain is perfect!!!!

@ivylaneinteriors

10 күн бұрын

I love it too! 🤩🙌🏼

So beautiful Lisa!

@ivylaneinteriors

22 күн бұрын

Aw, thanks Shannon! 🫶

Incredible, and I am with you, I love Burlewood!

@ivylaneinteriors

8 күн бұрын

Thanks Ryan!

SWEET! The burl wood is gorgeous. Well done.

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

It really is! Thanks Kay!! 🤩

Beautiful restoration! I love burlwood and campaign too and I'm so glad you kept it!

@ivylaneinteriors

17 күн бұрын

Thanks Ann! I’m glad too! 🤩

I almost didn't watch this video because I thought it was the same dresser you had already done. I'm so glad I clicked on it! It is a truly beautiful piece! Wonderful restoration!

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Yep, same style dresser. It’s such a great piece. I hope to keep it. I don’t think I’m gonna find a third one. ☺️

@justjulee9135

23 күн бұрын

@@ivylaneinteriors you should keep it!

I love your videos. Always learning things from you. And the community comments are a gold mine as well. Your piece is beautiful and I'm happy it turned out so well.

@ivylaneinteriors

15 күн бұрын

Well, that is super kind! Thank you! 🫶🥰

Beautiful. Love the lighter tone.

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Me too 😊

Gorgeous! ❤So much work goes into your beautiful pieces! Love the birds singing when you’re in the garage. That’s what I like about working out there myself. Though my dog gets confused hearing it on my phone 😂

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Oh yes, I have so many birds talking throughout the day. I love it out in garage just working. It’s my happy place. Well, that and the garden. ☺️

SO beautiful ❣️❣️❣️

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Thanks Margot! 🫶

What an outstanding job you did! Love that you kept everything essentially original and the tone of wood stain you did was just perfect! Love the narrative so helpful to understand what you did and why. I love burl wood as well but a little goes a long way meaning for the piece you restored it should be the star of the room and not competing with other burl wood pieces. Love it!

@ivylaneinteriors

20 күн бұрын

Thanks Kim!! Oh yes, she will definitely be the star of the show 🤩

Yes, so beautiful!!!

@ivylaneinteriors

10 күн бұрын

Many thanks 😊

She is pretty…real pretty!! ❤

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

She really is 🫶🤩

Hello. I think this piece turned out fabulous. I can tell the difference….you go Guurrlll!!🥰🥰🥰

@ivylaneinteriors

22 күн бұрын

Aw, thanks Teresa! 🫶🤩

Beautiful!!! I also love this style furniture.

@ivylaneinteriors

20 күн бұрын

It’s such a classic style 🤩 Thank you!

The color is perfect!

@ivylaneinteriors

10 сағат бұрын

Thanks! I agree 😊

I love the burl wood, it pops out beautifully! I can understand why you would hang on to this piece. Stunning!

@ivylaneinteriors

20 күн бұрын

Thanks Lesley! It’s SO good in person 🤩

This piece is fabulous…and your veneer fixes are spot on! Great job lady!!! IMO…I would have added a base or legs to pull it up off the floor- but otherwise I like this furniture and could see this in my home. Thanks for sharing your process. Love the way you explain what you are doing and I like that you skip thru the repetitive stuff (like doing the same thing on all the drawers). Keep up the nice work….and I’ll keep on watching!!!

@ivylaneinteriors

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feed back Kimberly! Yes, others have mentioned on similar pieces to add legs. I’m sure that would look good too. I’m partial plinth bases. ☺️

You did a great job with the piece! I’m not a fan of that color, but i do like burl wood. If i ever work on a similar piece, I’ll try finding a green stain to tone down the red for a more brown color to allow the grain to show.

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

To be honest, I tested the pre conditioner on the new veneer and it didn’t change the color much, but when I put it on the dresser it darkened it. I kinda freaked out for a minute because I thought it was gonna go orange, but once I applied the stain it settled down. I am curious what the color would have turned out like if I hadn’t used the pre conditioner. 🤔 Kinda made me regret using it. 😕

OMG, scrumptious!! Light, bright, and very current. I've been paying much more attention to burled wood furniture since you light- washed those night stands a few weeks back, and I've noticed a lot of 1970s burled sets (often with Asian detailing) in the better thrift stores locally. I suppose that the folks dealing with their parents' estates don't have the time or imagination to look beyond darkened finishes and chipped veneer. Maybe they hate the "old stuff" they grew up with (that's how my mom felt about Victorian and Empire furniture). But, I've also noticed that the DIYers snatch up those pieces quickly. Does my heart good to know that there are more good people like yourself who can see the potential and are willing to spend some time and create a masterpiece!

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Oh yes, I love those pieces. The quality is usually SO good! 😊

I’m glad you kept it! It’s stunning. (I agree, I also love Burl wood.)

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you! 😊

I love burlwood and birdseye maple. This piece is absolutely gorgeous and you definitely achieved the depth you were after. I would have gone for this shade or even a shade darker. While I was watching you work with these high quality woods I couldn't help but think about the people who put down several hundred dollars for some of the larger case pieces from IKEA that are particle board with thin veneers. This piece is a classic that will look great decades from now.

@ivylaneinteriors

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I’m amazed at what people pay for particle board. 😳 I love vintage!

Love, love, love the color and the Danish oil made the drawers look great! Great job! ❤❤❤

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Thanks Lisa! I was a little hesitant on the color, but once it was all together I really like it!

Hola Lisa: Te ha quedado precioso, realmente es una gran suerte este hallazgo y ojalá y te sirva en casa. Disfrútalo gran trabajo!!

@ivylaneinteriors

21 күн бұрын

Thank you!! I’m hoping it works in my space 🤩

As usual you did a beautiful job. Yes I really like the burlwood.

@ivylaneinteriors

15 күн бұрын

Aw, thanks Debbie! 🫶

WOW! I love burl wood too. Beautiful job . I enjoy your channel. So glad I found you. I learn a lot .❤️

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Aw, thanks Lorraine! I’m glad you’re here 🙌🏼

I love it . The color is perfect. Great job.

@ivylaneinteriors

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙌🏼😊

Beautiful! I Your repairs turned out great. I love burled wood and campaign style furniture, too.

@ivylaneinteriors

22 күн бұрын

Thank you!! Yay! I’m glad there are more fans out there 🤩

Beautiful job! Stunning piece!

@ivylaneinteriors

17 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! It is a showstopper

I love burl wood!

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Me too! 🤩

You did a beautiful restoration job. ❤️

@ivylaneinteriors

20 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

Some people don’t like burl-wood???!!!! 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤯. Well, that just makes more for us (not that I have any but I LOVE it). Anyway, you nailed this Lisa Queen wood wizard. I enjoy watching you paint in the grain. Great tutorial. Fabulous piece. Please keep it, you deserve it.

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Can you believe it? I put a poll on my Instagram and people actually voted that they weren’t fans. Who are those people!? 😅 Thanks Lisa! I’m hoping to make it a media console and crossing my fingers that it works in the space. 🤞🏼

You did an amazing job! It looks absolutely fantastic!

@ivylaneinteriors

20 күн бұрын

Aw, thank you!

Perfect! 👍👏😍🥰❤

@ivylaneinteriors

21 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

A real beauty thanks to your great skills!

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Many thanks! 🫶🤩

It's stunning - well done!

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!! ☺️

Turned out fantastic. You have inspired me. I may be too old to start taking on this kind of a task. I think your color choice was perfect!

@ivylaneinteriors

22 күн бұрын

Aw, thank you! Well, you could always start with a small end table. 😊🙌🏼

Great job on the touch-up ❤

@ivylaneinteriors

17 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Nicely done. Thank you 🙂

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Beautiful!

@ivylaneinteriors

10 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Diagonal cutter pliers could make pulling nails easier for you!

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

I’ve never heard of those. I’ll look that up too 😅🙌🏼

Gorgeous!

@ivylaneinteriors

17 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Ha. I was born in Aug of 78. I am same age as the dresser.

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

You’re vintage too 🤣

@epvs8373

21 күн бұрын

Eres un bebé, aún no eres una antigüedad 😂.

Nice to see someone restore a piece rather then all the flippers painting everything green ir blue

@ivylaneinteriors

17 күн бұрын

Ah, I love to restore but I do paint too. Depends on the piece 😊

I absolutely adore the Burswood pieces. It is the most beautiful wood. Amazing job. Hope you keep it.

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

It really is a special piece. I’m hoping to keep it as a media console. We’ll see

That’s absolutely beautiful….and I’m one of the few that actually loves burl wood

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

Girlfriend, if you need the respirator for the acetone, you really need it for the Bondo. Please take excellent care of yourself! Absolutely wonderful makeover thank you so much for sharing it with us.

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Yes, I know. 🫣 I try to wear my other mask, but I don’t think it’s enough for some of the products. Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

Looks great 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@ivylaneinteriors

21 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

Gorgeous❤

@ivylaneinteriors

19 күн бұрын

Thank you. 😊

Great job on the repairs! It’s such a beautiful, timeless piece. I don’t blame you for wanting to keep it. And you know I’m a Burl wood fan!😍😍😍

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

I’m going to try it as a media console and I really hope it works in the space. 🙌🏼 Oh yea, my burlwood buddy 🤩

When do you use acid tone and when do you use mineral spirits? This piece was well worth the money and the time. You have a tread left. Beautiful work. I always learn from you. Enjoy your hard work.

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Acetone is a solvent that breaks down substances. Mineral spirits is used more as a degreaser or removing wet paint. Acetone is more aggressive of the two and will definitely strip most finishes. Just be sure to wear protective gear 😉

AlwSys a burlwood fan. Hope you keep and enjoy it long . Thank you. Worth every moment of study .

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Thank you! I’m gonna test it in my house and fingers crossed it will work. I love it!

WOW it's FABULOUS and the BURL IS GORGEOUS! Great you could replace the 2 missing drawer pulls. Excellent restoration my dear! :::SmileS:::

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Many thanks, Mary! 🫶

Color is great. Gave it a refreshing new glow.

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Thanks! 😊 I really like it 🤩

Woooohoooo😄

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Thanks 😎

Love

@ivylaneinteriors

21 күн бұрын

Thanks Mary! 🤩

Amazing

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

Great job as always. I love the wood pieces also. I’ve try to check the link you have for the dust extractor but it’s not working. I’m wondering if you are aware of that. I appreciate you post all the materials use. Thank you for the video!

@ivylaneinteriors

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! No, I didn't realize it wasn't working. Bummer! I've fixed it, but here it is urlgeni.us/amzn/festooldust Thanks again!

Another marvelous job! Have you ever worked on Heywood Wakefield pieces? If so, any advice? Thanks!

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Thank you! No, I’ve never done a Heywood piece yet. I hope to!

Wow, looks as pretty as the day it came off the factory floor, such a rich look...I would design a room around that piece of furniture. Curious if most of your work is for resale, or if you do commission pieces and charge hourly?

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

It’s SO good! I’m gonna try it out as a media console and I hope it works in the room. We’ll see 🤞🏼 Yes, most of my work is for resale. I rarely take commission pieces. They kinda stress me out. 😅

I've heard you use the term decant, what is meant by that?

@MARYBOORMAN

24 күн бұрын

Decant = gradually pour from one container into another :-)

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

Yes, just to pour a liquid out of one container into another usually smaller container. ☺️

❤

@ivylaneinteriors

24 күн бұрын

Thanks Dorothy 🤩

I like it but you got the orange color back.

@ivylaneinteriors

17 күн бұрын

It’s less in person, but yes, when I applied that pre-stain I was a little scared 😰

It’s too orange colour in my opinion. But if you like it that’s all that matters

@ivylaneinteriors

23 күн бұрын

It’s less orange in person, but tbh I was hoping for a more brown tone. 🥺