Olive Martini— Vintage Suite Stacked Dresser

I’ve been dreaming of transforming furniture in an olive green colour for quite some time. The challenge however was that I couldn’t quite find what I was after in any of the paint lines I adore and work with. BUT when I came across this vintage bedroom suite, I knew I had to figure something out— because I felt it was the perfect candidate for the hue I’ve been dreaming of— a custom colour I’ve personally named Olive Martini: An easy to love natural deep khaki green that pairs ever so sweetly with neutrals, terracotta, and antique brass.

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Featuring Equal Parts

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Before & After

Vintage Stacked Dresser

I was so excited when I came across a vintage Knechtel Furniture bedroom suite, in such solid form. This stacked dresser is the first of 3 pieces in a suite that I’m transforming this Nov/Dec for YOU! Next up is a matching vanity with mirror, followed by a single (twin) bed with head/foot boards and frame.

Stacked Vintage Dresser Before Transformation

Selectively Salvaged and Loved by me

For YOU

I’ve been aching to transform furniture in an olive green hue. When I came across this vintage bedroom suite, I instantly felt it was the perfect candidate for my dream colour. Reincarnated in my very own custom blend I’ve named Olive Martini— an easy to love natural deep khaki green that pairs ever so sweetly with neutrals, terracotta, and antique brass. A super solid n’ sound Knechtel Furniture stacked dresser with original hepplewhite drawer pulls that I so adore. This piece will be for YOU as a twin suite— however you’ll have to wait a wee bit; up next is a matching vanity with mirror, and a single (twin) bed with head/foot boards and frame. How wonderful will this suite be in a single or guest room— it will be a difficult one for me to part with, I however must.

For Me!

PHOTOS VIDEO STEPS PRODUCTS

Modern Farmhouse Furniture

Stacked Dresser Transformation

Below you’ll find all of the photos I took after completing my Stacked Vintage Dresser transformation. On-screen colours are merely a digital representation, and will vary from screen to screen (device to device). Depending on your screen/device, the colour(s) seen here on my website may seem slightly different in person.

My Step-by-Step Transformation

FAQs TERMS

Removed original hepplewhite pulls— With full intentions of maintaining; cuz hepplewhite is seriously my fav
Considered a stained top— However decided against after learning it was mahogany veneer (tricky to sand, and bleeds terribly); a girls’ gotta have some sense
Repaired minor veneer damage in two areas — Bondo to my rescue
Lightly sanded down— To prepare for paint application; 80, 120 grit
Thoroughly vacuumed and washed— Necessary preparation for any and all furniture restorations
Custom blended equal parts of Country Chic Paint in the colours Liquorice, Fresh Mustard, and Simplicity— To create my very own Olive Martini hue
Applied 2 coats of custom colour Olive Martini to all but the legs— An easy to love natural deep khaki green that pairs ever so sweetly with neutrals, terracotta, and antique brass

Applied 2 coats of Zinsser B-I-N Shellac to the legs— To prevent bleed-through, and with thought that I would paint them a different colour; later changed my mind
Applied 3 coats of Country Chic Paint in the colour Sunday Tea to the legs— But later changed my mind and also painted them Olive Martini
Lightly sanded down giving extra attention to edges— For a farmhouse distressed finish; with 220, 80 grit
Applied 3 coats of my go-to Varathane Diamond Wood Finish (water-based, satin polyurethane)— To achieve a crystal clear, water-resistant, and highly durable finish; mixed with a small amount of Olive Martini to avoid possible streaking
Polished original hardware with my go-to Brasso Metal Cleaner— Quickly and gently removes tarnish from a range of surfaces, including brass, copper, chrome, stainless steel and pewter
Another thorough vacuum and wash— And also gave the interior drawers a nice drink of Wise Owl Furniture Salve in the scent ‘Rioutous Rain’

Photos From My Workshop

Stacked Dresser Furniture Flip — Top Pre-Condition

Come Take a Closer Look!

I ain’t no videographer I tell ya! I am however determined to try my very best to share a closer look with YOU! Below you’ll find my best; albeit amateur effort at trying to capture this piece in video format (taken out in my workshop where I do it all— prep, transform, picture and vid).
For my Manitoba followers, perhaps you might fancy slipping out to our farm for the closest look— please do get in touch!

Products Used & Recommended

This post contains links to products I personally use, trust, and highly recommend. Here’s a handy compiled list for your ease of reference:

🌟 Country Chic Paint LIQUORICE

🌟 Country Chic Paint FRESH MUSTARD

🌟 Country Chic Paint SIMPLICITY

🌟 Country Chic Paint SUNDAY TEA

🌟 Zinsser B-I-N SHELLAC BASE PRIMER

🌟 Varathane DIAMOND WOOD FINISH

🌟 Hardware Polish BRASSO METAL CLEANER

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