DIY Dresser Makeovers – 25+ Ideas To Inspire You!
DIY Dresser Makeovers – Creative ways to upcycle and make an old dresser new! We all love a great dresser. A great dresser includes drawers that are deep and wide and welcoming to our clothes. A great dresser smells good and has enough storage for everything we need.
Unfortunately, sometimes great dressers don’t look the way we would like and we aren’t sure what to do about it. Do we replace the dresser with something we might not like so much? Or should we take on an easy DIY improvement project? Or DIY Makeover even if we’ve never done that sort of thing before?
When I have the choice, I will always choose to upcycle something I love over spending money to replace it. Especially when it comes to my favorite dresser. Why not give a dresser a new lease on life?
I’ve collected some of the coolest dresser makeovers I could find to inspire you, just to share some ideas with you. I picked a variety of projects so you have plenty to choose from. I hope this list of do-it-yourself dresser ideas will inspire you to begin looking at some of your older pieces of furniture in a whole new way!
DIY Dresser Makeovers
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Find some ideas that are budget-friendly. Use elbow grease along with paint, stain, or Mod Podge. Update hardware or give it a full-on repurpose transform your dresser and give it a new lease on life!
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DIY Dresser Makeover Ideas
DIY Dresser Makeovers
DIY Dresser Makeovers – Creative ways to upcycle and make an old dresser new! Unfortunately, sometimes great dressers don’t look the way that we would like and we aren’t sure what to do about it. Do we replace the dresser with something we might not like so much? Or should we take on a DIY Makeover even if we’ve never done that sort of thing before? I vote to give the dresser a makeover. And I think you will too after seeing these 20 DIY Dresser Makeover Ideas!
Maybe your dresser needs to be fixed up and reinvented. Take your old dresser and give it a makeover and turn it into a kitchen island. This upcycled dresser furniture project is still one we use! Not only did we breathe new life into this dresser but we gave it a new purpose!...
If you have an IKEA Tarva dresser – or want one – these handy instructions will help you do a great job of staining it. And when you see the pictures of how pretty it looks, you might just decide you need one of those Tarva dressers in your life right now!
When you want to update an old dresser, but can’t bear the thought of covering up all that wood with a coat of paint, it might be time to freshly stain it. Grillo Designs has some great advice on how to do just that! How To Stain Wood And Give New Life To A Dated Dresser. See the before and after!
While true campaign furniture is meant to be quick to break down and reassemble for easy moving, you can achieve the attractive look of campaign furniture with some simple creativity. All you need is the right hardware and you can take a basic dresser and give it all the class and style you love!
This is another IKEA Tarva Makeover. You just might fall in love with this one. The simple Tarva design comes to life with the addition of wood strips forming a beautiful honeycomb pattern. The golden color paint makes this dresser shine!
No matter how beautiful a piece of furniture might be, sometimes it just needs an update. This beautiful DIY project takes a dark dresser and brightens it up for a refreshing coastal look that will brighten up any room you place it in!
Have a drab dresser you wish to breathe new life into? Perhaps you just need a touch of blue. This particular combination of paints is so lovely, it is simply stunning. You’ll be feeling blue in a good way after seeing this!
Ridiculously Awesome Shabby Chic Furniture Makeover Using Krylon Looking Glass Paint
This dresser makeover simply has to be seen to be believed. The dated look is updated stunningly with a combination of chalkboard paint, and looking glass plate, giving the wooden dresser a metallic look that is uniquely attractive.
Show off some Union Jack love with this colorful dresser makeover. Whether you just love the look of the Union Jack flag or feel a deep allegiance to Mother Britain, this dresser makeover will leave you feeling ready to enjoy a bit of tea with the Queen!
The IKEA Malm dresser is not only beautiful and practical. The sturdy and simple design makes it easy to decorate in any way you choose – like this stunning campaign-style design. All you need is some paint and the right hardware and this helpful tutorial to do the same!
If you have a nice piece of vintage furniture to update, check out this mid-century dresser tutorial. This creative makeover is attractive and unique – yet so simple! Best of all, the look is so flexible, you can apply it to any number of furniture pieces!
I have always loved blue and brown together. If you aren’t a fan, just take a good long look at this beautiful dresser makeover and I bet you’ll see how each color helps the other stand out. This look would work for all kinds of furniture – not just dressers!
Although it is no surprise if you have never thought of wrapping a dresser in fabric, once you have seen this beautiful makeover, you may wonder why you never thought of it yourself. The helpful tutorial is so inspiring, that you may start wondering about all the other furniture you can wrap in fabric.
This pretty scalloped dresser DIY makes me happy. The combination of blonde wood, teal blue top, and beautiful scallops of white paint is so cheerful, that it easily adds a bright and homey touch to any decor!
If you love the smooth aged beauty of driftwood, you’ll be amazed to see how great it looks in dresser form. And with this easy makeover project, you can create a masterpiece for your own home!
The ombre look is quite the rage. But seeing it on a dresser is pretty impressive. This fun DIY tutorial shows you how to get this great look yourself, with any dresser you have that could use an update.
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