This is currently the bestย only decorated part of my master bedroom:
For some time now, I’ve been obsessed with this dresser by Miss Mustard Seed:
Miss Mustard Seed’s Tricycle Red Dresser |
Isn’t its raw combination of bright energy (with the red) and deep age (with the distressing) simply luscious? I love this kind of juxtaposition… And I knew when I saw it that Mr. Pax needed something similar (because it’s gorgeously masculine and he’s outrageously difficult to shop for!). So I scoured Craigslist until I found this beauty:
Milk paint was an entirely new experience for me, and I must say that it was a rewarding one. Highlights for me:
- easy application
- silky smooth finish (truly… zero brushstrokes and not a lick of sanding!)
- authentic distressed look
I decided to use the original hardware because it seemed to fit the piece and was particularly masculine for my husband, but I had to replace two of the larger handles that were damaged. I simply rearranged so that I could use something different on the lone fake-double drawer, and I couldn’t resist the mercury glass ones from Anthropologie.
Your red dresser is definitely prettier! Great shape and great execution!
You should be pat yourself on the back…..
hugs x
Crystelle
CrystelleBoutique
Thank you so much! It’s always fun to redo furniture, but even better when the end product turns out just how you envisioned, isn’t it?
Oh wow! It looks so amazing now! The color is so bright and fun!
Smiles,
Rachael
The Joyful Thrifter
This looks fantastic! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Looks great. Great step by step post. I really like the red, it is bold and beautiful.
Thanks, Kelly! I have loved having the pop of color in our bedroom. ๐
Oh, I am such a red lover and this piece turned out so fabulous! Love how the paint is a bit transparent. I have only used Annie Sloan chalk paint. I really want to give the milk paint a whirl. You did a great job. Love the knobs too! The wax really made a difference. The pieces that I have waxed with A.S. wax I can hardly tell a difference. They have been off white, maybe that’s why. What wax did you use? Thanks so much for sharing with Share Your Cup and welcome to the land of blog!
hugs,
Jann
Thank you so much, Jann! It was Miss Mustard Seed’s wax, and I was very pleased with the result. I also love that it’s a natural beeswax product, so it doesn’t have the strong smell that many of the others have. I have not ever used it on anything white, though, so I’m not sure if it was the color or the product. Thanks for your encouragement and welcome!!
xoxo
Rachel
It is absolutely AWESOME…love it to pieces..over from Mrs. Olson’s
Thanks, BJ! Come back anytime. ๐
Beautiful job! Love that red – my favorite MMS color.
I couldn’t agree more… I have to stop myself from painting everything Tricycle Red! Thanks for stopping by, Tracy!
I featured your red dresser today at Mod Mix Monday!
Thank you, Nita. I am so honored!!
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your chest of drawers looks great! When I used MMS milk paint, it didn’t chip at all. ๐
I have done some pieces for those I love… it doesn’t even seem like work, does it?
gail
Thank you so much, Gail! What a bummer that it didn’t chip for you! Honestly, I would have been ok if it had chipped a bit more for me. ๐ And I couldn’t agree more about pieces for loved ones – it’s a privilege!
Beautiful transformation! The red is lovely on it ๐
Thank you so much, Shannon!
This is beautiful! Red is my absolute favorite color! I haven’t used MMS tricycle yet, but I do love AS Emperors Silk so very much! What a great gift for your hubby! Pinning for later ๐
So glad you like it, Kim! I don’t think you can go wrong with a good, true red. ๐ Thanks for coming by!!
I love the way this turned out, Rachel…my favorite color, and so many interesting details in that dresser. You are a furniture makeover whiz! Pinning for future reference, because I am most certainly NOT a furniture makeover whiz… ๐
Thanks!! You’re such a doll, Samantha. ๐ I’m so glad you like it.
Love it! I have been admiring all of the reds lately. I can’t wait to do my next redo like yours. Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you so much, Robin! I’m so glad you like it. I hope you enjoy yours post re-do!!
hermoso mueble y la falla mรญa es que no entiendo el ingles pero las cojo gracias esta divino
gracias! Estoy muy contento de que te guste. ๐
gracias por entenderme pues me queda muy difรญcil entender el ingles gracias . lindo trabajo
denada, Alicia! xx