When Gwyneth and I saw a couple pull down the back door of their U-Haul, and place this chest next to the dumpster, part of me wanted to run after them and convince them they could definitely find space for it in their new home. Another part of me wanted to tell them that they were double parked and should move along. No decision necessary. The couple drove away, and 5 minutes later Gwyneth was striking a pose in front of her find.
Once we gathered our supplies, I took the chest apart while Gwyneth supervised.
…for both of us.
There were a few damaged areas on our chest, so we repaired them with wood filler.
With some easy reassembly the next morning, we turned our Dumpster Dive chest into a new piece that does double duty as a nightstand and linen closet!
We have reached capacity and think storage might be the best answer. But if you’ve taken our Apartment Tourand have another suggestion, you know we’re dying to hear it!
love it! and what a cheery color. i vote put the “old” nightstand in the bathroom if you need extra storage or a place for towels/soaps orrr near the window in your living room (by the heater) and put plants on it.
Thank you! Such a great ideas for the nightstand placement. I think the bathroom might be a little tight, but I am going to give it a try tonight. Next to the heater will definitely work! Thank you again!
xoxo,
mk & Gwyneth
Free is always so much fun! I love the color you chose–almost as much as I love free
It looks great. (Dropping in from Home Stories A to Z–glad to have found you.) And good luck on the AT contest–
Rita, thank you! So glad you found us, and thank you for the well wishes on the AT contest! We have all fingers and paws crossed over here!
xoxo,
mk & Gwynnie
love the new night stand color and functionality…now headed BACK to your home tour to look for a home for your old one.
Karah
Love that green! Of course, Gwyneth, is absolutely adorable too
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Great job!
I love finding things for free. Then I feel I can take risks and if things don’t turn out the way I anticipate it’s okay ’cause I don’t have a lot of money at steak. Your table is BEAUTIFUL!!
I love what you’ve done with your dumpster dive find! And the lined drawer inside is perfect. So glad you added a touch of pink …
And Gwyneth is such a good helper!
Linda
Another perfect makeover for my favorite apartment in NYC!!
Congrats on being a finalist, that is so exciting! I’m heading over to vote!
I’m over from Pam’s blog and am SO excited to have found you! I just voted for you, and am thrilled to be a new follower!
Stacy @ Conspicuous Style
Sorry…I’m not Bobby….I’m Stacy…my 11 year old keeps singing into YouTube and I don’t notice and them my comments come up at Bobby!! So annoying
Stacy @ Conspicuous Style
Great find and love the color you picked!
Oh my goodness, I am completely overwhelmed by all of this! Gwyneth is too!
Thank you so much, Pam for the kindest words ever on your blog today!
Stacy, Gwyneth and I are so thankful for your vote, and we are your newest followers! Cannot wait to get lost in your blogs this weekend!
xoxo,
mk & Gwynnie
Gwyneth really does know how to strike a fierce pose!
Love the chest – very Asian inspired but that color really makes it pop!
And the drawer liner is fab!
Congrats on Apartment Therapy nomination – well deserved and I’ll be sure to place my vote for you and Gwynnie!
Kelly
Visiting via Addicted 2 Decorating. I absolutely adore your nightstand. Congrats on your nomination.
I created several spring projects on my blog this week. Please stop by if you have a moment.
Have a lovely Easter weekend.
What a great find! That colour is fabulous and the brass hardware is perfect. I just did my own project with gloss paint and brass – adds so much fun to a room! xx Love your blog.
Anna (My Design Ethos)
First, your view is amazing! Wow! And I just adore this makeover. This chest is seriously one cool piece. Love it…great job!
What a view {and an adorable table}!
too cuteeee
hi you have been nominated in my recent blog post! http://inluvwitpurse.wordpress.com/2012/04/07/ive-been-nominated/
So in love with this green!!!! You go girl! I just gotta ask: Do you do the spray painting in your apartment?? I was thinking about this the other day when I was sneaking peaks here and there of your New York flat!!
Absolutely ADORE Gwyneth, btw!
Came over tonight via Donna’s FJ SNS! Hope you get a feature!
xo
~K
The new nightstand looks fab. You chose the perfect color for it. And can I say what a great view you have. It must be amazing at night. Congrats
Congrats to you and Gwyneth for the apartment therapy nomination!
Such a great find! I love the color you used to paint it. Super cute!
Amazing transformation & I love the color too! Creative idea with the foil
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You did an awesome job on this piece of furniture, what a transformation!
That looks fab! And such a fresh color! You found a cutie! Nice rescue! I love how you lined the drawers! Come back tomorrow to see the features I chose. And hopefully I will see you this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Amazing. Looks wonderful!
Melody
One Chatty Chic
I featured you today! Pop over and grab a button! Thanks for linking up and have a blessed day!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Oooh I just love this! Talk about a successful dumpster dive
The colour you picked is fab, and I’m a sucker for anything gold/brassy! The fabric (paper?) in the drawer is gorgeous too! I seriously want to live in your place! Good luck in the contest!
Meredith – LOVE the green! And a huge congrats on the Apartment Therapy nomination…going over to vote for you now!
Michael @ Blue Velvet Chair
How do you spray paint inside and not have splatters all over the place? You’re amazing, and have the Midas touch, that’s for sure!
We don’t know about the Midas Touch, but we do know we’ve got a can of Krylon Metallic Gold spray paint handy at all times!
Our spray painting technique is probably not the best, but it’s the best we’ve come up with so far…we open our big window and cover nearby surfaces with craft paper & drop cloths before we get going. We’ll pull the biggest box we can find out of the recycling and put whatever we’re painting inside to contain any splatters. Then Gwyneth gets an extra long walk while the project dries, and the apartment is airing out. We’re sure there’s a better way, but haven’t found one yet. If you can think of one, please let us know! (Although Gwyneth really likes the long walks that come with our current method!)
xoxo,
mk & Gwyneth