Monday, October 24, 2011

Transformation Week Day #1

Hello all!  I hope you all had a relaxing weekend.  I was so glad to have Zac home.  Although, when he's been gone for a week, I think I drive him a little nuts because I just want to follow him around. :)

Today is the Transformation Week kick-off.  First up is this darling mid-century modern dresser in navy blue.  It is going in a little boys' room along with this Serena and Lily bedding.  Together, they are going to make for a very stylish room.


Here it is before.


And after.



I stumbled upon this set of vintage Norman Rockwell prints at an antique mall last week and knew they would be a great starting point for Colby's room.  I brought them home to a very excited 6 year old.  He literally analyzed them for fifteen minutes, then promptly gave them his stamp of approval.  I think he said something along the lines of, "Totally cool, Mom".




The paint color is Benjamin Moore's Admiral Blue in Satin.



See you tomorrow for Transformation Day #2!


29 comments:

  1. Fabulous transformation! Such a beautiful shade of blue!

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  2. I love the colour; it's amazing!!
    Jilly
    oxo

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  3. Love the style and the color! Fabulous transformation!

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  4. What more can I say, but WOW!!! Waiting on day two!

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  5. Screams boy! I love those prints! I can remember seeing some like those in my grandparents house and loved looking at them. Question: what other brands of paint have you used? Why do you like B.M the most?

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  6. Love that color! Well done :)

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  7. Love how this turned out. The color is amazing.
    www.shabbytochicqueencreek.blogspot.com

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  8. I really love the color! It brings out the texture of the piece.

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  9. Love it! That blue is the perfect hue. It's not just a bright blue it's got depth! So gorgeous! I'm stoked for 'Transformation Week'! Keep it coming ;-)

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  10. What a beautiful color!! Such a deeply saturated blue is perfect for a little boys room- LOVE this!

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  11. Natty you've got "IT." I love the color :)

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  12. It's beautiful, Natty. That's a very striking blue....love it. You do such gorgeous work. Every piece is a masterpiece!

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  13. What's with the neon blue color? It looks so colorful and vibrant.

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  14. Oh I just love that blue!

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  15. I LOVE your idea of using the Norman Rockwell prints in your sons room. I love his work, he was so talented. I can't wait to see the final pictures of his room,it is going to be so darling. Or as a lil' boy would say, "cool".

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  16. Gorgeous! It's going to be perfect!

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  17. Another beautiful piece! That color is amazing!

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  18. This blue so vibrant! So Beautiful! I love it. I'll have to keep this shade of blue in mind

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  19. Wow! Huge difference! I love the color :) Visiting from Tatertots!

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  20. Such a great color choice. I think it's perfect for the room!

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  21. Oh my goodness, that blue is insanely gorgeous! I am drooling over here :D

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  22. LOVE THE BLUE! GREAT TRANSFORMATION..

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  23. Amazing transformation. I had to do a few double takes on the original photo. Doesn't even look like the same piece.

    I'd love to invite you to share your work on my Thingamajig Thursday party...
    http://radcrafter.com/2011/11/radcrafters-thingamajig-thursday-party-1/

    Alida

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  24. Just found your site via D*S and just had to say: GORGEOUS. That blue is amazing, and the finish is so smooth. I would love a dresser like this. Cheers! I will now be reading your blog faithfully.

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  25. Was wondering wash the dresser laminated. It looks like it had veneer over it. If so do you use a special paint? My site is http://routinehabit.com/blog, Mines an organizing blog, however I do also document any D.I.Y projects.

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  26. AnonymousMay 04, 2012

    I am enthralled with the blue of the dresser. IKEA recently came out with a line of bedroom dresser in the blue color and I have had my eye on one of them. This repainted piece gives me ideas of my own to do! I have a question: what did you mean by taping off the drawers?

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  27. The color is gorgeous, as is the finish. You do beautiful work.

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