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Weathered Gems | Kylie and Steph
Back when we first started flipping furniture, creating an ombre effect was one of the first looks we experimented with! We had seen a variation of it done on Pinterest and decided to give it a try - and it was alot easier than we thought! We have now done about half a dozen dressers in this style and have found there are a number of ways to achieve this look, but using multiple stains is the easier method for sure. Here is how you can achieve the same(:
When we got this 5 drawer tallboy we thought it would be perfect as an ombre dresser! To achieve the ombre look, we try to create a gradient of wood tone on the drawers from lightest to darkest (starting at the top and working down). This gives a much more unique look compared to just one stain colour!
To prepare for stain, we sanded down all the drawers to get rid of any finish that was previously on them. We used a 120 grit to remove the finish and then a 220 to smooth the surface. Typically, when picking a piece to try this look on, it is best to use a lighter wood as your base. In order to achieve multiple wood tones, the lighter the better - it is easier to make light wood darker than it is to make dark wood lighter. Once the drawers were fully sanded we vacuumed and cleaned them all and lined them up in order in preparation for staining. It is important to ensure you have your drawers numbered or in order of how they fit in to the dresser before staining, because with an ombre effect the drawers will need to go in a specific order. Read more...
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