10 Ways to Make Over Your Favorite IKEA Dresser
The Dresser
Made of sturdy pine wood, the RAST chest is the perfect (and affordable) blank canvas for a bit of creativity. ($$,ikea.com)
Mid-Century Desk
Stain the fronts of two dressers and paint the frames white. Once dry, attach the hardware and pair with a painted plywood plank for an oversize desk that would make even Don Draper proud.
Paint, Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel in Gloss White ($,homedepot.com). Wallpaper ($$ per roll, chasingpaper.com). Throw (shopburkelman.com). Bookends ($$, westelm.com). Mug ($$, wolveswithin.com). Vase (westelm.com). Stain Minwax PolyShades in American Chestnut ($$, minwax.com). Pulls ($ each, anthropologie.com)
Paint, Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel in Gloss White ($,homedepot.com). Wallpaper ($$ per roll, chasingpaper.com). Throw (shopburkelman.com). Bookends ($$, westelm.com). Mug ($$, wolveswithin.com). Vase (westelm.com). Stain Minwax PolyShades in American Chestnut ($$, minwax.com). Pulls ($ each, anthropologie.com)
Charming Campaign
Recreate the classic design by painting on two to three coats of a bold, high-gloss hue (we love vibrant orange!), then attaching gold or brass corner hardware and pulls.
Wallpaper ($$ per roll, chasingpaper.com). Vase ($$, wolveswithin.com). Clock ($$,westelm.com). Books (anthropologie.com). Paint, Inferno by Behr. Pulls ($$ each, rejuvenation.com). Corners ($ for four, amazon.com).
Wallpaper ($$ per roll, chasingpaper.com). Vase ($$, wolveswithin.com). Clock ($$,westelm.com). Books (anthropologie.com). Paint, Inferno by Behr. Pulls ($$ each, rejuvenation.com). Corners ($ for four, amazon.com).
Old-Hollywood Glam
Add a pretty pattern to drawers by cutting wallpaper to size (leftover pieces and sample swatches work great!) and attaching with wallpaper glue. Paint the frame a subtle high-gloss shade, then screw on chic pulls.
Paint is Aloe Vera by Olympic. Magazine rack ($$$, anthropologie.com). "Hello" sign ($$, westelm.com). Wallpaper, Rifle Paper Co. for Hygge & West ($$$ per roll, hyggeandwest.com). Paint, Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel in Gloss Black (homedepot.com). Pulls ($ each, anthropologie.com).
Paint is Aloe Vera by Olympic. Magazine rack ($$$, anthropologie.com). "Hello" sign ($$, westelm.com). Wallpaper, Rifle Paper Co. for Hygge & West ($$$ per roll, hyggeandwest.com). Paint, Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel in Gloss Black (homedepot.com). Pulls ($ each, anthropologie.com).
Chic and Simple
Opt for sleek white paint and classic gold pulls to create a nightstand that will seamlessly blend in with any bedroom.
Get the tutorial at Armelle »
Get the tutorial at Armelle »
Apothecary Cabinet
Instead of spending big bucks on a similar-looking dresser, this clever blogger etched lines into the drawer fronts for a convincing dupe.
Get the tutorial at Thrifty and Chic »
Get the tutorial at Thrifty and Chic »
Two-Toned Neutrals
Trimming the bare-bones dresser with wood lattice strips adds extra oomph. For a more intricate look, choose a detailed baseboard instead.
Get the tutorial at Little Red Brick House »
Get the tutorial at Little Red Brick House »
Rose Quartz Hue
This trendy IKEA hack uses one of Pantone's colors of the year: a dusty pink perfect for a feminine bedroom.
Get the tutorial at Vintage Revivals »
Get the tutorial at Vintage Revivals »
Sweet Shelf
If you want a nifty cubby for your bedtime reads, swap a drawer for an extra piece of wood like this elegant cupboard.
Get the tutorial at Cleverly Simple »
Get the tutorial at Cleverly Simple »
Craft Room Desk
This makeover also converts the dresser into a workspace, but it's is more suited for DIY projects than office work. A plexiglass surface protects the wooden tabletop while the original drawers store craft supplies. The most versatile part, however, is the addition of casters and a handle ($, ikea.com) for easy movement.
Get the tutorial at Addison Meadows Lane »
Get the tutorial at Addison Meadows Lane »
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