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Gradient Color Painted Dressers

September 13, 2011 by Allison 11 Comments

painted dressers - blue gradient color painted dresser from Red Hen Home via AtticmagPainted dressers, with a smooth blending of shades from light to dark, are attractive and creative.

Now and then I run across something so creative that I can’t wait to use the idea at my house or –even better — my youngest daughter’s house. These gradient painted dressers qualify. When I first saw the vintage dresser Korrie from Red Hen Home painted in gradient colors [top], I was disappointed. My youngest already purchased a dresser for her eclectic gender-neutral nursery. The gradient painting process is simple: using a fan deck or the paint strip display at a paint store, select a strip and purchase a sample pot of paint of each color for each drawer.  The top drawer along with the dresser top, sides and feet are usually painted the same (lightest) color. Colors get darker as they work their way down. Gradient color painted dressers are fun to create and update piece that have seen better days.

painted dressers - gradient color painted dresser from Norske Interiors via AtticmagThis smaller piece from a Norwegian website is a favorite. It has an interesting shape and the soft colors selected are muted and subtle.  While many find gradient pieces a tad too cute to use in main areas of the house, they look great in nurseries, children’s and teen’s rooms, even guest rooms.  They lend themselves to modern or country, chic or casual, and cottage or beach decorating styles.

painted dressers - whitewashed gradient painted dresser from The Feminist Housewife via AtticmagCaroline, of The Feminist Housewife, was not feeling this white dresser against her white walls, so she decided to add color by whitewashing and lightly distressing. The whitewashing effect can be achieved by cutting the bottom color paint as many times as needed (number of drawers) in order to finish the project.

painted dressers - gradient color painted dresser from Primitive & Proper via AtticmagAfter seeing the Norwegian dresser, Cassie, from Primitive & Proper, combined a little elbow grease (aka sanding), priming and painting to turn a $30 Salvation Army find into another inspirational piece.
green gradient painted dresser from Lexi FlickrThe blue color family seems to be the popular choice, but I found this bright green version on Flickr.

painted dressers - gradient color wave pattern painted dresser from Completely Coastal via AtticmagMaya, of Completely Coastal, discovered this dresser where the owner took it one step further by incorporating a wave-like pattern.  Spreading seven colors over four drawers certainly made it a more time consuming project, but perfect for a seaside cottage.

(Sources: Red Hen Home, Norske Interiors, The Feminist Housewife, Primitive & Proper, Flickr, Completely Coastal)

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    September 13, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Cute ideas! I could do something like that!

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  2. laxsupermom says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Love this look! So perfect for a kid’s room. Terrific images! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:04 am

    Thanks for featuring my dresser! Only one slight adjustment to suggest…you don’t need a whole quart of paint for each color; a $3 sample pot is plenty, making this a very affordable project!

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  4. Allison says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:30 am

    You’re welcome! Correction made – thank you.

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    • Tobey says

      February 21, 2013 at 10:19 pm

      I am in to a process of doing this to a dresser. and I wanted to mention that I tried using test pots of CeCe Caldwells to do the drawers. I wanted to paint each drawer inside and out with the shade of blue I had chosen. The test pots from CeCe Caldwells were not enough for this project. but the test pots of Anne Sloans were more than enough. To get the lighter shades I just added white to the paint, to lighten it. The dresser looks great, love this look. thanks Tobey

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  5. Tina says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    I love this idea and the way it works well with mid-century pieces. The legs contribute to the lightness. I’m thinking nightstand for my bedroom – more storage without looking like a heavy piece. Terrific!

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  6. Laura says

    September 14, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Love these and I am a big fan of all of Korrie’s work

    Reply
  7. lexi says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Thanks for including my green dresser, above! If anyone wants more info, you can learn more about it here:
    http://www.homeworkshop.com/2011/01/12/lexis-paint-chip-dresser-makeover/

    Reply

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