*ring ring!*
Hello, you’ve reached the Furniture Rescue Hotline. How can I assist you today?
Hi. I need your help. I don’t know what to do.
Well, that’s what I’m here for. What’s the story?
I … I found a dresser. It looks bad … really bad.
It’s ok. We’re going to get through this. How bad is it?
It’s missing some drawers.
How many drawers?
ALL of the drawers.
Ok, ok. Stay calm. Is the dresser in a safe location?
Sort of. It’s in my garage. Next to seven other dressers I’ve ‘rescued.’
Oh boy. Has your husband seen it yet?
Not yet.
Good. That’s good. We still have time. Do you have access to plywood, stain, and beadboard?
Yes.
Great. Listen carefully and stay on the line. Here’s what you need to do. You’re going to break down four drawer spaces. Use the plywood to create a bench, then line the rest of the empty drawers with beadboard. Paint it a pretty color and stain the top. Drag it into your entryway, dress it up with pillows and adorable accessories. Boom. It’s a totally unique foyer bench and totally NOT another rescue dresser. Your husband will be none the wiser.
ARE YOU STILL WITH ME!?
Yes! I’m here. It worked. It worked! It looks beautiful. I don’t know how I can ever thank you.
Don’t thank me. Just doing my job. But you can thank Brooke over at Start at Home for the ingenious idea.
8 Comments
Jake's a Girl
November 9, 2015 at 5:35 PMWow that is absolutely perfect!! I love it! And you should be writing for Hollywood. hahaha. The commentary is the best!
Lynda
November 9, 2015 at 5:41 PMLOVE that! I could even see it in a mudroom type situation where items needed for the next day could be stored. Or in a dressing room/closet for shoe storage and a place to sit to put them on! Brilliant idea.
Mo
November 9, 2015 at 7:05 PMYou are a scream!!!
Alicia
November 9, 2015 at 10:12 PMThat was so entertaining! I could almost see her scrambling around trying to get it done before her husband came home. Loved it! Loved her design as well.
roberta
November 10, 2015 at 4:48 AMThat is so clever – the commentary, not the revamp (although that is great also). I love your humour and cleverness.
Heather M
November 10, 2015 at 5:25 PMI can’t decide if I love the makeover or your commentary more! Both are equally fantastic!!!
Chantell
November 12, 2015 at 9:37 AMOh my. I need that kind of magic for my “cat chair” in the garage. Its the most (potentially beautifull) wingback that I didn’t realize had been some cats resting spot until i got it home. My husband is alergic to cats😞 and has threatened to get rid of it for 2 years. Im on borrowed time.
Shannon T
November 20, 2015 at 10:24 AMI need that hotline! I have items that I’d like to improve (i’m willing to try anything) but don’t have the vision to know what would look good.