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Dresser to Bookcase Furniture Remodel

Written by Cassity

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Dresser to Bookcase Furniture Remodel
contributed by Freddy And Petunia
 
 
 
This was the instigating dresser! Parts of her were rough and needed repair, especially a back leg. But in the repairs, I learned how it was originally made, and can recreate parts of the design for Freddy & Petunia– –serendipity!?

 
 
Dresser to Book Case Furniture Remodel (1)
 

I found this “header” piece in Atlanta in January. The story was that “they” were moving this grand sideboard/buffet in the back of a pickup on the highway and didn’t secure it good enough.  Yep—it fell off, got run over by a bunch of vehicles and was destroyed—except for this piece.   And I knew I could do something with it!

 
Dresser to Book Case Furniture Remodel (2)


This was actually one good-sized window rosette I bought in a ReStore. I bought 2 each of 2 designs thinking they were interesting—and “I could do something with them.”
They were a little too wide, but thisdesign had a natural center, so I cut it in half. Great size now, and it gave me a natural left and a right side!
Dresser to Book Case Furniture Remodel (3)
Here’s the carcass.Dresser gutted, repaired and re-fitted, shelf installed.  Hutch top roughed out, doors next, and I’ve decided on the hardware!
 
 
Dresser to Book Case Furniture Remodel (4)
 
 
 
 
Back leg now re-built.  Doors finished and installed, and inset with 3/8″ brass chicken wire found in a ReStore for $7.50!   I was going to order it from one of my design catalogs–same piece $89.         (Visit your ReStores! And donate too!)
Hardware installed, but I still haven’t decided on the back panel—beadboard or something else…???
Since the dresser was already painted, and it’s such a big piece, I decided to keep to a “white’ish” color (Farrow & Ball’s Clunch) and “age” it with an over-glaze. There’s a missing shelf in this picture, but you can see all the storage potential!      
Dresser to Book Case Furniture Remodel (5) Dresser to Book Case Furniture Remodel (6)
 
 
 
A real workhorse!
30″ x 7’11″
Catherine
ps…..a future project will be to re-purpose a cool night stand into an armoire to hold music and movies!
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Published: March 3, 2011Filed Under: Furniture Building Projects and Plans, Guest Bloggers Tagged: Bookcases, dresser, Furniture, Guest Bloggers, Refinishing, Retro Remodels

About Cassity

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. She is an interior designer, wife, and mother of two. She and Justin have remodeled three homes from top to bottom and are working on their fourth. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.


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  1. Anja says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    >wow, this is beautiful, amazing job!

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  2. driftwoodesign says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    >YA!!! that's my Catherine. By far that is my favorite piece she has shared.
    Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD

    Reply
  3. Anne Magee says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    >Oh, wow…. that's gorgeous! Love what you did!

    Reply
  4. Sherri says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    >Wow, that is some makeover!!! It is absolutely gorgeous!! Wonderful job!

    Reply
  5. Pamma says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    >Wow, what a fabulous upgrade! Love it~
    ~Pam
    pamspaintparlor.typepad.com

    Reply
  6. decdiva1 says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    >that is gorgeous! i can't believe it!

    Reply
  7. The Thrifty Farmchick says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    >What a fantastic job! Very inspirational!

    Reply
  8. 2 + 2 = 4 says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    >WOW

    Reply
  9. c.w.frosting says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    >what am amazing transformation from a such a creative vision! love the chicken wire detail & the price!

    -caroline
    https://cwfrosting.blogspot.com

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  10. ~K @ VintageSkye says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    >Wow! That is better than a piece of furniture that you would spend a couple thousand on! Truly impressive!

    Reply
  11. Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    >OMG! What a transformation, just beautiful!

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  12. Elizabeth says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    >Beautiful transformation. Great idea.

    Reply
  13. Laura says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:24 am

    >Love the site – REALLY missing full feeds in RSS, though! 🙂

    Reply
  14. panamamama says

    March 4, 2011 at 10:45 am

    >Gorgeous!

    Reply
  15. Kate says

    September 13, 2016 at 5:49 am

    Gorgeous. Did you custom make the doors? Would love more detail on those – beautiful job. Jaw dropper! 😉

    Reply
  16. Sue Bauman says

    September 13, 2016 at 10:41 am

    This piece of furniture is incredible looking! I would love to see a photo of it in -situ at its new home. Such a great rescue and transformation.

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  17. Doni wolf says

    September 13, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Truly epic! FABULOUS! Thanks! I love every detail and the color!

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  18. Gary says

    September 13, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    Freakin awesome!

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  19. Gary says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    I own a custom furniture shop and have been in the business for 30 years. I’ve seen alot. This makeover is one of the best I’ve seen and definitely the best I’ve seen on this site. Very nice!

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