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Thrift Store Highboy: Elegant UpDo

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

For years, I’ve desperately wanted to bring some glamour and elegance to my foyer.  It’s the first impression for guests, and it has been nothing short of dull for quite some time.  Since our entry is only ten feet wide, I also wanted to bring reflective light and shimmer to the space as well.

Last week I hinted at the fabulous highboy dresser I picked up at the Goodwill for $35.  Lucky me, it had only been on the floor for thirty minutes before I snatched it up.  SCORE !  With a bit of stain and some new hardware, I brought this wonderful vintage piece into the modern age, and gave it a special new glow. 

Here’s the foyer Before and After, upgraded for less than $50 dollars:

foyer before and after And here is the highboy Before and After the redo: 

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