Dresser makeover

Dressers definitely have a shelf life, if you’ll pardon the pun. Drawers can really only last for so long and those wood finishes go out …

If you’ve ever wanted to add that dreamy soft blue color palette to your decor then this is the project for you.  Missy from Gypsy Magpie shares with us …

I’ve seen enough IKEA hacks that you wouldn’t think I’d be amazed when I came across a new transformation. However, Sara of Sincerely, Sara d …

Sarah from Funcycled planned to refinish a mid-century modern dresser and wanted to do something outside-the-box. She came across West Elm’s patchwork dresser and new it would be the perfect look for her dresser. Sarah and her husband got to work sanding the dresser, painting the box white, and then staining the drawers in a variety of finishes. I love the contrast of the crisp white paint and stain. This is such a fun, statement-making piece!

Holly, one of the crafty gals behind My Sister’s Suitcase and a contributor at Tatertots & Jello, is quick to admit that she has “West Elm taste on a thrift store budget.” It was their wood tile furniture that flipped Holly’s DIY switch and motivated her on to update her current dresser with wood shims. The shims facilitated the project, allowing Holly to work with only limited tools and avoid cutting a bunch of wood. You’ve got to check out the before pics to appreciate how Holly totally changed the look of her dresser from traditional to modern.