ReStyled - Chests... from Flea market to Fab

Before I show you my Bedside chest makeover I need to thank Julia, from Hooked on Houses.  Last weekend she did a post on my Free Advice Friday.  I totally missed it.  I noticed that my page views had doubled and that the referencing HTML was Hooked on Houses but I couldn't figure out why.  I had a blond moment (for the record it hasn't naturally been that color since I was 4, shocking, I know).   Any who, just wanted to thank Julia for her support. 

Back to the chests.  I have been looking for some bedside chests for several months.  I had tossed around mirrored pieces (which I love), but I was afraid they'd get smashed up in the next move.  I also thought about silver leafed chests but also ruled them out for the same reason.  Wood dings and paint can be fixed, but mirrors and leafing, not so much.  I was pouring through my vendor catalogs and came across a new introduction from one of my favorite accounts and designer collections.  I was so excited, it was perfect.  Exactly what I was looking for. It had scale, drama, and functionality.  Then I looked up the price.  The wholesale was multiple thousands.  Needless to say, it was too rich for my blood.

So here is the inspiration chest.  Oh, I do love it.

I decided that I would have to recreate the look for less.  So I started my hunt for the perfect chest to start with.

 

I found this chest, it was a reproduction flea market inspired piece from another vendor.  It was the serpentine style I was looking for and had a width that also fit the space plan.  Most importantly, the price was right. It wasn't tall enough so I purchased some new legs to give it the extra needed height.  I then called in my painter (okay, this is where you DIYers would get busy, but we've already established that I'm not, hence the painter).  He thought I was a bit crazy when I told him what I wanted.  When he saw the end result he was a convert. Drum role please.................

My camera does not do this justice.  A real photographer will be shooting the bedroom next week.  I can't wait to put the new bed between these two chests.  Bottom line.  As much as I love the original, you need to take a zero off the end of the final cost of my restyled version compared to the price of the first one.  What do you think?  Success?

I'm linking this to Its So Very Cheri's Knock Out Knock Offs.  Check it out.

Comments

[Dream Mom]

I think it turnd out great. It's amazing what you can do sometimes. And no worries about hiring a painter, I do the same thing for a lot of my projects.

And the whole blond thing, ahem, who really has natural blond hair? I think most blonds are made, not born.

[Kelee Katillac]

Hi Kristin!

Your chest-of-drawers turned out beautifully! I just love its shape and the finish! Great job!

I would love to meet you-- so please Stop by!!!

love, kelee

[Ashley]

I love the chest! I think I might like it better than the inspiration chest! Great Job! ~Ashley~ shanty2chic

[Paula Grace]

Kristin, total success. What a great job. Cudos to you and your painter. Black and white ~ how unussual for you.... not!
Paula Grace ~
www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com

[Shelia]

The chest turned out beautifully! Love it.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

[Cheri Peoples]

That looks great. You did/with the painters help an amazing job.
Welcome to the Knock Off Knock Out party. Thanks for participating.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri

[Pam @ This Humble House]

It has the same feeling and look to it for sure! You did good!

~ Pam

[Wendy]

Oh that turned out beatiful!

[Jo Ann DiGiacinto]

I love your DIY project. It turned out FAB-U-LOUS! I love the look and lines of the chest.

[Kim]

Wowza!!! I love it!

[Kayleen @ This Old Chair]

This is so beautiful! Way to go!

[Terry]

I like your new piece both before and after. I think it's the curves. I like the new legs much better. How great to have a pro who can change the legs while keeping it sturdy.

[Ally0005]

It turned out beautiful!

Ally

[~ ~Ahrisha~ ~]

Hi Kristin~ ~
What a great idea. Love what you've done with the chest. Can't wait to see the whole room.~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

[Cheri Peoples]

I can't remember if I left you a message or not but I need you to add my link to this post.

Thanks,
Cheri

[~Country Lady~]

Spectacular!! Love your chest even more because it has a bit more interest in it's shape! Love the pulls you selected.

[Linda Queen]

Wonderful job. I am a real make it for less kind of gal, so I love this .
Linda aka Royal Touch

[liz]

I like yours even better!

[DesignTies]

Success for sure!! It's so awesome when you can create a high-end look for way less :-)

Thanks for participating in Rewind Wednesday :-)

Kelly @ DesignTies

[Cheri Peoples]

YEAH!!! you did your first link and it was to me. Good job.

Cheri