DIY Furniture Projects See How We Gave This Vintage Dresser a Modern Makeover The restoration is done in three steps—with a new coat of paint, leather fronts, and luxe hardware. By Lisa Butterworth Published on August 17, 2020 Photo: Lennart Weibull 1. Kitchen islands from old dressers This is one of my favorite repurposing. Kitchen islands made from old dressers are both original and useful. They can be even more convenient if you manage to add casters. This is also a good repurposing idea for dressers with missing drawers.
an old dresser has been refinished with new paint
Rental Friendly N/A Credit: Dorsey Designs Second to your bed, your dresser will be the biggest furniture piece in your bedroom. And for obvious reasons: It needs to be functional enough to give you sufficient bedroom storage, holding the bulk of your folded clothing, accessories, and more. How to Refurbish a Dresser to Bring New Life to an Old Piece Learn how to refinish a dresser—and give your old wood furniture an updated look—using our easy step-by-step guide. By Jessica Bennett Updated on July 20, 2023 Project Overview Working Time: 4 hours Total Time: 3 days Skill Level: Beginner Estimated Cost: $35-$50 Ideas & Inspiration Maintenance Click here to extend More 15 Fun Ways to Upcycle an Old Dresser A planter for succulents, a wine rack, a dog-food station, and other imaginative ideas for upcycling a chest of drawers by Karen Ziga Pet Bed Photo by Courtesy of Voodoo Molly Vintage This collection of dressers will give you ideas on repurposing furniture that some might deem as trash. You will also see how to update any old dresser with paint, stain, distressing, and more. Please share this and Pin It! Storage Bench Made From a Dresser This MDF 80's furniture needed some serious TLC.
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First, paint the entire dresser a base color and let completely dry (usually overnight or a couple days, depending on the humidity in your environment). Then, gently place your stencil into place and begin applying the second layer of paint. To refurbish an old dresser, you need basic carpentry tools and supplies such as a set of screwdrivers, sandpaper, paintbrushes, rollers, and a protective finish. However, depending on the design style you're targeting, you might need additional decorative supplies like wallpaper or stencils, mirrors, beads, and more for heightened effect.
