Dressing Up the Dresser: 6 Creative DIY Transformations
—Cody Calamaio
Paint, decoupage, mirrors… there are many ways to revive a drab dresser. Here are six examples guaranteed to inspire you to action.
1. Gradient Color
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Ombré, a gradual shift in shading from one color to another is a great way to add color to a room. Choose a hue, and then paint each drawer in a slightly different, graduated shade of that hue. It’s a no-fuss way to add striking style to a dresser and create a piece you’ll love for years to come.
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2. Show Your Stripes
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Painter’s tape and paint are all you need to accomplish this meticulously striped dresser. A striking blue-and-white color scheme lends a nautical air, and drawer pulls in the same finish—but two different styles—add subtle detail.
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3. Energetic Geometric
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Even a novice DIYer can tackle this bold geometric, created with several colors of adhesive film. First, measure the height and width of the drawer fronts and divide each into four equal squares. Cut squares of adhesive film and then cut the squares into a series of triangles. Apply them to the drawer fronts in a fun pattern.
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4. Cloth Creation
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Fabric is a good alternative to paint because it adds a bit of warmth and texture. This DIYer glued lengths of fabric to the drawer fronts to create a vibrant, reinvigorated dresser.
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5. Basket Case
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Broken drawers don’t have to mean the end of a well-loved dresser. Replacing the drawers with a series of baskets will let you retain the storage space and give the piece renewed charm.
Related: 10 New Uses for Old Dressers
6. Write On
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Chalkboard paint opens up endless possibilities for customizing your dresser time and time again. Use chalk to label the contents of the drawers or provide a surface for kids to decorate.
