An old dresser and some spray paint

You will see a few spray paint jobs from me, since this is my first home and I am on a budget! Honestly, if I had more money I'd probably just spray paint more stuff! :) This post is about a tall dresser that I fell in love with.

The search began for a dresser when I realized, well, I didn't have one. I set the budget amount and began searching craigslist (you will see I love this site, even got my job from there!). I figured I'd want to spend no more than $50 for a smaller dresser. I checked out Ikea, and found some that I liked for $100, so I set the challenge at half that! It took a week, but I found one! Asking price was $50, but I knew I'd bargain, after all, I still needed to buy the paint! I took the ride, loved it, asked for $40 and loaded it into my car. The intent for this dresser was to go into "my" room. (I have my own private room for all my stuff, perks of no kids)

First you will see it sitting in there as we do demolition on the room. It was a sad dresser used for dirty tools and drywall dust.

Sad Dresser

So dusty and lonely

Now you can get a glimpse of it all pretty and blue! I had taken step by step photos, but I think they were swallowed up my my computer. If I get around to it, I will add a nice head on picture!

Pretty Blue Dresser <3

The walls are all new drywall, fresh paint, and some decorating by me :) This tiny room has come a long way, with still more to go! I will talk more about this room later. (like how much I love my sunglasses holder!)


This one I did use a spray paint primer, which made the color pop and I had to use less of the colored paint. Plus I did light sanding, then wiped it down with a damp cloth. Easy Peasy! Now go start your project!