The Dresser Project Part I

I have had big plans for Eric's

old dresser ever since we got 

our new master bedroom furniture and 

moved my old furniture into the guest room.

This week, I finally tackled the project.

The dresser - before picture

I started sanding the dresser before I found an easier way...

I used a Cover Stain - Just one coat will do it.
Then you don't have to sand for hours and hours and hours.

I picked a deep red and a charcoal color

First coat - finished

Then I thought, I might as well get my other projects going as well -
 my chair that had paint chipping and a night stand.

I still have some blending and aging to do, but I love the bits of charcoal in with the red

The new knobs I got from Hobby Lobby - love them

Eric is going to turn the top two drawers into shelves.  We plan to use
this piece as an entertainment center for the time being.

 So, this is my project thus far...
I'll post the final product as soon as it's finished!

Not bad for my first attempt at
re-finishing furniture, right?!