Waterfall dressers aren’t my favorites although I don’t hesitate to buy them. That’s because their flat drawer fronts provide a welcoming surface for my ideas. Their “waterfall” curve at the top also inspires me to allow my ideas to fall from the top down the front of the dresser. Some of my other waterfalls (click each image be taken to a blog post):
The current silver dresser was taped off with Frog Tape then painted two coats of Martha Stewart Silver. After the tape was removed, the dresser lacked interest so I scratched the surface with 60 grit sand paper to achieve a finish that resembles worn out stainless steel. I’ve done this sort of scratching with sand paper on another piece.
The design came from a sketch I did almost two years ago and I think it works well as its angles follow the angles in the inlaid wood. If you keep a sketchbook, take a look back at old ideas… you might find one worth pursuing! If you don’t keep a sketchbook, consider starting one this weekend!
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Heather @ Viral Upcycle said:
Wow. Your pieces are so beautiful. They are unique and I really like how you styled the globe on the dresser!
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Cathy said:
I don’t like waterfalls very much either but I love yours as they are all so creative. Love the handles on the bottom drawers and the scratched silver look. There must be some interest in these dressers, I’m guessing because there are a lot available. I wrote a blog post about waterfalls 2 years ago and I get at least 10 visitors a day to it still. I think it’s people researching the history or value of them.
Your dresser with the y shaped tree is also wonderful
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Laura Irion // Avery Street Design said:
What beautiful pieces! So interesting and unique- great job. Also, I love the name Leone! It’s my mom’s and daughter’s middle name. 😉 Thanks for linking up with Found & Foraged this week!
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brepurposed said:
This is gorgeous! I love the contrast of the metallic with the wood. Such a unique piece!
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dadriscoll said:
Ooooh, LOVE IT! Like how you scratched it up too. x
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martha at MarthaLeoneDesign.com said:
Thanks a bunch, Danielle!
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Deb Owen said:
Gorgeous!
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martha at MarthaLeoneDesign.com said:
Thanks Deb. I like you recent post on painting cabinets!
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