Bombay Watch Chest in Angora White

DIY Furniture Flip: Refinished Solid Maple Dresser in Classic White

In this tutorial, I’m sharing how I completely transformed a solid maple, Canadian-made dresser into a fresh, modern piece that’s both timeless and functional. Originally a tired chest of drawers, this sturdy maple beauty got a full makeover — from sanding and priming to a crisp classic white finish and new stainless steel bar and knob hardware . The result? A clean, elegant dresser with five easy-glide drawers that looks right at home in any bedroom, guest room, or entryway. Follow along to see each step of the refinishing process and how a little paint and hardware can give solid wood furniture a brand-new life.

This adorable mahogany wood watch display chest from Bombay Co was in need of a reloving.

My first step is to clean the surface well with an environmental spray cleaner and damp cloth as well as a good vacuuming on the interior.

Two coats of House & Canvas soft angora white were applied then the edges wet distressed to reveal that original gorgeous dark finish. The paint was then sealed with Annie Sloan clear wax.

I was lucky enough to win this lovely Canadian made paint from House & Canvas on Instagram and am very happy with the coverage and consistency. Click to see the teal paint on a sweet end table.