First, detach all hardware.
Clean it and set it aside.
Next, wash all the furniture to free it of grease, grime, and dirt.
Stir the paint well, then place the first coat on.
If you are alternating colors, paint the other color in the other area while the main coat dries.
You need about 15-20 minutes between coats, but.. you must make sure the coat is dry.
Fans, lower humidity all help the process.
Paint the large spaces on al the furniture first.
Follow with all the trim detail, taping off as necessary with painter's tape.
In between using the brushes, and alternating, make sure to keep brushes in a zippered bag.
This process keeps the brushes usable without having to stop and wash between each color change.
Once you have coated the furniture and achieved the color you are happy with (how many coats will make the difference) allow it to dry overnight.
Then, you will want to wax the furniture with Chalk Paint Clear or dark whatever you are working on.
I however did find that the wax setting time was not working with my lifestyle.
Instead of sticking with the wax, and I did try it on 2 dressers, I switched to a clear polyacrylic to seal.
It fared much better for durability against marks and dings.