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A Mint Color Dresser Makeover

July 18, 2014 by Hymns and Verses 21 Comments

Today my husband is a happy man!  There is one less piece of furniture in the garage than there was a week ago!  I tend to bring home furniture that I find for super cheap and then it ends up sitting in the garage for – well, a long time!  I am currently  banned from bringing home anything new until I do something with what is already in the garage!  So today, I want to show you how I transformed a very traditional-style dresser to a cottage-style beauty in a pretty mint color!

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Mint Color Painted Dresser
I didn’t take a before photo,  but this dresser was a traditional dark stain color.  To get the mint color I had in mind, I used a combination of Maison Blanche Mardi Gras and Oyster.  First, I gave the dark dresser  a base coat of the Oyster (which is a shade of white that I love)!  Then I added two solid coats of Mardi Gras (Mardi Gras is a light shade of green).

Maison Blanche Furniture Paint in Mardi Gras and Oyster - Mint Color

For the top of the dresser, I decided to blend the two colors to create a weathered effect.  After applying the second coat of Mardi Gras, I used a damp cloth to carefully remove and blend some of the green paint to reveal the Oyster base coat color.  I continued the process over the entire top of the dresser.  What you end up with is a nice blend of both colors.
Blended Mint Color Paint Technique
I also used the Oyster to highlight the details on the dresser and to paint the original brass hardware.  This paint will stick to any surface – even metal!  After I painted the hardware in Oyster, I used a sanding block to distress it just a bit.
Mint Color Dresser Details
The beauty of Maison Blanche paint is the variation of color you can get from one can of paint depending on the finish you choose. For this dresser, I wanted to keep the color light and bright, so I chose to finish the piece with Maison Blanche matte varnish.  If I had wanted the color to be a deeper, more rich green; I would have used a dark wax.

Mint Color Painted Dresser

So, tell me – do you have any furniture in your garage that is waiting for a makeover?   Today I’m joining with my “partner’s in paint” to show you the wonderful ways you can transform furniture with Maison Blanche Paint!   Below are links to each blogger’s post – you won’t want to miss a single one!
Refresh Restyle
The Wood Grain Cottage
Art is Beauty
Bliss Ranch
I would like to encourage you to visit the Maison Blanche Paint website to view all of their fabulous products.  This brand has so many options in terms of beautiful color to amazing finishes!

Mint Color Painted Dresser Makeover

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  1. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)

    July 18, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    Love the style of this piece and the color is fabulous. Great makeover.

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  2. reFresh reStyle

    July 18, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Beautiful makeover! Love the color combo 🙂 Pinned and shared!
    Debbie

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  3. Shannon Fox

    July 18, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Mardi Gras never looked so good! It is a cottage-y green… but you made it sing pairing it with the Oyster. Oh my, it looks pretty as a picture!!!! Love your technique and the way you married the two colors together.

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  4. Karin Chudy

    July 18, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    oh my word! I think that Mardi Gras may be a new fave of mine..I will have to try it! I just love it and it turned out perfect for that style dresser!!!
    Hugs,
    karin

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  5. Bliss

    July 18, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    That is beautiful!!! I have a sample pot of the Mardi Gras that I have used on smaller projects and the color is so adaptable depending on the wax that goes on.

    Reply
  6. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

    July 19, 2014 at 1:32 am

    What a charming little dresser Doreen! and the color is yummy!

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  7. [email protected] Charm

    July 19, 2014 at 2:48 am

    Doreen,
    What a great job you did on this piece…luv the colors that you used.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  8. Laura @ Top This Top That

    July 19, 2014 at 11:40 am

    what a pretty piece. love the combo of those colors together. Now you can go out and get something else!

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  9. Shabby chic Sandy

    July 19, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    This turned out beautifully! I love the colors you chose. Yes–My garage is full of furniture to remake—but I have been working on it! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

    July 19, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Beautiful piece, Doreen! I love the color! I haven't had furniture in the garage since we moved to Ohio almost 3 years ago. I used to have a few pieces at a time waiting for a makeover at our old house though. Because we are limited on space here I have to work on things as I bring them home.

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  11. [email protected]

    July 19, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    It's beautiful! Love the blended technique. I have a garage full myself and I too, know what a "long time" is. Best wishes for a someday clean garage.

    Reply
  12. Brandi @ Nest of Bliss

    July 19, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    I would buy this beautiful dresser in a heartbeat! What a beautiful job! Pinning!

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  13. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage

    July 19, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Such a pretty color! The dresser looks beautiful! Do I have furniture in the garage waiting for a makeover? Uh…always!! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Gigi Harlan

    July 20, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    I followed you over from My Front Porch to Yours and I am happy to be a new follower. Love your style!

    Gigi @ Old World Patina

    Reply
  15. Junkchiccottage

    July 20, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    Hi Doreen,
    I just found you from being at Pamela's and the feature on your home. I am a new follower. Your blog is awesome. The dresser came out so pretty.
    Kris

    Reply
  16. Anonymous

    July 21, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Doreen,
    You make it look so easy! You have a great style! Love the dresser, the color and everything.
    Linda

    Reply
  17. BlueClearSky Elizabeth

    July 21, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    That is a beautiful piece and such a pretty finish, Doreen. I have a big sideboard in our garage and a few pieces in the basement that are waiting for me to give them a makeover. I just finished and shared a lovely round pedestal table for our living room so that's one off the list! I'm searching for some nice solid dressers but they are harder to find affordably around here. I'm not giving up though! I don't know why I wasn't following on Pinterest or Bloglovin' before, but I am now.

    Reply
  18. Shayna Orrino

    July 26, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the color! 😀

    Reply
  19. Jennifer Schmitz

    July 31, 2014 at 3:20 am

    I love how this turned out. The color is beautiful!

    Reply
  20. Patty

    July 16, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    Maison Blanche Paint is my FAVORITE!
    And yes I can relate to having a garage full of furniture…Especially since we just recently downsized to a condo and are trying to empty the storage unit that we have been renting between moves!

    I have a question about the varnish…I have just recently started to use this since it is easier/faster to apply on larger projects than the wax, but am wondering what tool you use/like the best for applying the varnish? Any insight would be greatly appreciated! 🙂

    Reply
    • Doreen Cagno

      July 20, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      I just use a good quality brush that’s made for varnish.

      Reply

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