Trending Toward Simple Modern Furniture Designs

My latest trend is going simple with a lean towards mid-century modern if possible. I’m eyeing later period pieces to purchase, especially those higher end maple pieces when I can find them. The thing is, those pieces are robust, built to withstand a beating! The furniture that I re-do (and can only pieces I can afford) are beat up ugly ones. Once in a while I get lucky to find an affordable sharp no frills gem of a dresser like this one.

Before & After

Color and Hardware Design Elements

The color had to be intriguing, not neutral, to make this a fitting contemporary piece. Since I make my own chalk paint, (a recipe I’ve been developing for years), I am uniquely sourced with any color on the planet to choose. I chose Sea Serpent from Sherwin Williams. Not sure why they call it neutral . . . I call it navy with a bit of excitement.

The bar pull hardware was an easy choice from my local Menards. Gold is often used to coordinate with navy. To me that combination comes off a bit civil war military-ish looking. So I phoned a friend to concur . . . my niece Sarah 2000 miles away. Yep, we agreed, silver looks and feels a bit less flashy and gaudy more pleasant and classy. I hope you agree. Believe it or not, a lot of consideration goes into these makeover choices. Distress or not? Apply a transfer or not? The good news is that grays are off my list of color choices, unless it’s super soft light gray.

All of my pieces are durability primed and finished using General Finishes High Performance Topcoat. This one is Flat Sheen – not shiny.

For Sale

$268 and can be seen at Timeless Treasures in Mason MI – Open 7-days 11am to 6pm.