Before & After: A Vintage Dresser Refresh

Nicole found this in a pile of furniture left for free, and immediately noticed its great shape. But, a banged up and scratched finish meant it would need refreshing. When she brought it home, she discovered that mismatching materials -- light wood legs and a walnut veneer top -- meant her original plan of staining wouldn't work. So she came up with a better idea that still preserved some of the great wood and lightened the whole piece up.