10 Ways to Make Over Your Favorite IKEA Dresser
These ideas make that ubiquitous $35 storage piece practically unrecognizable.
At $35, who doesn't own a RAST chest? Transform this simple, inexpensive set of drawers into a showpiece for any room.
The Dresser
Made of sturdy pine wood, the RAST chest is the perfect (and affordable) blank canvas for a bit of creativity. ($35, 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 ($5, homedepot.com). Wallpaper ($35 per roll, chasingpaper.com). Throw (shopburkelman.com). Bookends ($30, westelm.com). Mug ($48, wolveswithin.com). Vase (westelm.com). Stain Minwax PolyShades in American Chestnut ($15, minwax.com). Pulls ($6 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 ($35 per roll, chasingpaper.com). Vase ($24, wolveswithin.com). Clock ($30,westelm.com). Books (anthropologie.com). Paint, Inferno by Behr. Pulls ($35 each, rejuvenation.com). Corners ($6 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 ($138, anthropologie.com). "Hello" sign ($29, westelm.com). Wallpaper, Rifle Paper Co. for Hygge & West ($140 per roll, hyggeandwest.com). Paint, Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel in Gloss Black (homedepot.com). Pulls ($7 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.
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.
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.
Rose Quartz Hue
This trendy IKEA hack uses one of Pantone's colors of the year: a dusty pink perfect for a feminine bedroom.
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.
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 ($3, ikea.com) for easy movement.
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