The Yellow Cape Cod: The Red Dresser Part II

Recently I posted about this dresser. I found it at a resale shop and I think I bought it simply because I felt sorry for it. It was so ugly.

Originally my intention was to use it in our Lower Level Family Room as a Buffet Server for parties.

I ended up really liking it after it was re-finished. So, this weekend I recruited my 11 year old daughter (Aka, my design assistant) and we hauled it up the stairs into the Formal Dining Room/Home Office.

Not only does it provide a well needed pop of color but it will be a great Serving Buffet for Formal Dinners. Since this room has a dual purpose, it will be a perfect place to store office supplies and design files when I need to use it as my Home Office.

I do not know the history behind this piece. I do not believe it is an antique or holds any value. I think it may be a replica of a piece like this one over at Natty By Design. She also painted hers vibrant red.

Here is what it looked like when I rescued it...

(I warned you that it was ugly)

I know one thing for sure, it is very, very, very heavy...just ask my back :)

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20 comments:

Karen May 23, 2011 at 3:21 PM
What a great transformation. It must be wonderful to have all that storage for both office and dining items.
PabloMay 23, 2011 at 3:23 PM
You said it, it WAS ugly! It's really beautiful now! Being red it looks like a designer piece, and it definitely adds the touch of color your dining room needed. Perfect! =)
Primitive at Heart May 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM
That turn out really beautiful. Love the red!

Prim Blessings,
Patti
bethanyMay 23, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Love it!!! Loved it the first time you posted about it, and love it even still! Such a great shade of red too!
UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 4:22 PM
Wow! What a gorgeous redo ... love it!
Have a lovely week ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
Petie@inspirednesting.comMay 24, 2011 at 7:01 AM
Great re-do! You're right, it gives the perfect pop of color in your dining room. Love those lamps too :)
Ashley@ DesignBuildLove.coMay 24, 2011 at 10:56 AM
LOVE the transformation!!!
ChesMay 24, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Great transformation and definitley provides a pop of color. What color red did you use?
AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Love it! And now I want one! I love looking at furniture makeovers. How fun!
NoelleMay 25, 2011 at 6:56 AM
Love it too!! It looks like it was made for that spot in your room, perfection!!!
Laura LofgreenMay 25, 2011 at 1:51 PM
It's so cute. I love the red. Thanks for the inspiration.
AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 6:06 AM
very nice job! I'm working on a similar project myself just now and am keeping my fingers crossed that it will turn out as pretty as yours. I like the height and weight of a large dresser in the dining room too - from what I can tell in your photos, the furniture seems proportionate to the dimensions of your room. Awesome all the way around!
Sarah @ Hennessey HouseMay 27, 2011 at 7:04 AM
this is beyond incredible. it's awesome. amazing. fabulous. FREAKING MIND-BLOWING. :)
Cassie BustamanteMay 29, 2011 at 6:04 PM
awesome!!! now that, is a statement piece! wow!
ACMay 29, 2011 at 7:12 PM
The dresser is HOT! Totally love it! You're right, it is the PERFECT pop of color and I am partial to the colors in your dining room/home office for sure! :)
Rosemary@villabarnesMay 30, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Yes, it was pretty sad before. You did an awesome job. Love that bold color.
MimiMay 31, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Yep - poor ugly thing is so lucky you found it! Loving the red - this is stunning!
Stacy RisenmayJune 1, 2011 at 5:01 PM
I love it!!! It is perfect in that room.
Jennifer @ Gracious SpacesJune 2, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Whata great find! I love furniture that can be repurposed and made beautiful again. Great job. Bet you'll enjoy that dual office/dining space!
UnknownApril 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM
Love your repurposed dresser!! Wanted to let you know that I featured it on my blog today on Friday's Fabulous Furniture Finds! http://chase-thestar.blogspot.com/2012/04/fridays-fabulous-furniture-finds-1.html

Barbara @Chase the Star
(new follwer on GFC!)