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This vintage colonial dresser had great bones — but the orange undertones, heavy base, and dated hardware made it feel stuck in another era. In this video, I walk you step-by-step through how I modernized it while still respecting the original character.

I trimmed the base for a cleaner profile, stripped both the top and base to bring the wood back to raw, and used a subtle paint wash to soften and neutralize the tone. The body was refinished in a warm, neutral taupe, and I finished it off with new champagne gold hardware to give it a completely updated look.

The goal wasn’t to erase the piece’s history — it was to refine it.
If you’ve ever wondered how to take a traditional, colonial-style dresser and make it feel current, this video breaks down the entire process from prep to final reveal.
Was I able to make it modern? Watch and decide.
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If you’re interested in learning more about the paint wash technique I used, my Tan Washing Made Easy guide walks you through the exact steps, ratios, and application process so you can confidently neutralize red and orange undertones in your own projects.

And if you’re new to refinishing or want a solid foundation, my Beginner’s Guide to Furniture Refinishing covers everything from prep and sanding to painting and sealing so you can avoid the common mistakes that cause finishes to fail.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Stripping off the old finish
01:23 Using a carbide scraper
02:20 Trimming the base with saw
03:30 Applying tan wash
04:40 Filling in hardware holes with Bondo
05:30 Applying topcoat
06:11 Drilling new hardware holes with jig
07:30 Paint Primer and Topcoat
09:02 Installing New Hardware