Finished Project: Quinn's Dresser/TV Stand

A few months back, I was thrift shopping with my mom and came across this entertainment center/TV stand/possible dresser for my daughter Quinn's room.

 

The beat up before shot!

During our thrifting outings, we come across lots of furniture, for fair prices, but something about this piece said to me, "You must buy me, refinish me, and put me in Quinn's room." I loved how there were drawers (for clothes), a cupboard (for games/toys), and shelves (for books). Plus, it's kind of tall, so if we ever put a TV in her room, we could put it on top. It was perfect for just about anything. I checked the price tag and the price was also pretty perfect at a mere $5.00!

So, I purchased it and had my dad go back with his truck later that day to scoop it up for me. I had all these hopes and dreams of repainting it or modge-podging it in some fantastic way, but after it sat in my garage for a few months while I tried to find some time in our busy schedules to refinish it, I decided I'd just sand it down, slap some white paint on it, get some new drawer pulls, and call it a day.

The finished product in Quinn's bedroom.

I love the way it turned out, even though it's super plain. I'm thinking that some day, when Quinn is old enough, it might be fun to refinish it to her taste together. I love that it's a piece that will grow with her as it's not "nursery-ish." And if the thing falls apart and we need to chuck it, no biggie, it only cost $5.00 and only took me a couple of hours worth of work!

A close up of the $6.00 drawer pulls.

I threw some stuff on it to see what it would look like all decorated. Not too shabby!

I can't wait to find another project! Although, it might be a while as I still have trouble finding the time to devote to one big thing. Plus winter weather is coming upon us, so I don't see myself painting or sanding anything in my cold, unheated basement/garage any time soon.