What better way to recycle an old piece of furniture than to upcycle it into something brand new? Check out these great examples from some folks who have done just that with dressers and chests of drawers. With some paint, stencils, decoupage and a little imagination, you too can create your own custom furniture masterpiece!
You can never go wrong with red. I love the shiny finish. by Apartment Therapy
Tall chest with a variety of drawers and drawer pulls
Turquoise with gray
Reverse stencil painted dresser with DIY instructions by Pieces of Me via flor.com
Wallpapered dressers...
This dresser (above and below) was etched. Awesome! via IKEA Hackers
Decoupaged dressers...
Not a new dresser but a great repainting idea.
Black on black: Paint dresser with matte black paint and then stencil on design with gloss black paint.
Black on black: Paint dresser with matte black paint and then stencil on design with gloss black paint.
Use a vintage dresser used as a sideboard or buffet
This ornate vintage dresser has been painted a regal shade of blue
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Drawer Details....
Drawer lining paper (or old wall paper or fabric) isn't just for the inside bottoms of drawers. Get this look by decoupaging the paper to the sides of the drawers.
Mod Podge decoupage medium for paper or fabric
Have you done a project like any of these?
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ReplyDeleteWow, what a huge round up! It's amazing how just putting on a new coat of paint can make such a difference. I love the color gradation idea.
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I like that one too. Would be neat in shades of brown.
DeleteAmazing transformations here. Quite a wonderful collection. I did refinish one dresser years ago, just the standard sanded, stained, and varnished, but it was a fun challenge.
ReplyDeleteI have two pieces I've been "holding on to" that are ready for makeovers - an antique sewing table and an armoire... hopefully I will get the time to tackle them this summer!
DeleteOh my gosh - so inspiring! I want to redo a dresser this spring, and these ideas are wonderful. Thanks! I pinned it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pin! I too am waiting for warmer weather to do my furniture projects. I need ventilation when painting and refinishing so they will have to be done in a warmer season when I can open my garage doors!
DeleteWow! These are amazing--definitely make me want to spice some of my furniture!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Sara!
DeleteAmazing! I wish I had seen this about five years ago. I would have refinish my old ugly dressers. So many great ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, glad you enjoyed the post.
DeleteI have completing a few of my own upcycled dressers! Check them out at upcycledmasterpieces.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove the list you have gathered! Very inspiring!
Thanks for sharing, glad you liked the post!
DeleteYay!! That reverse stencil dresser with the ship is mine...so glad to have it featured here ;)
ReplyDeleteLove it! It's beautiful!
DeleteI love the upcycled look on furniture, you have gathered an amazing collection for us to drool over. Thank you for the time and effort. I would be happy to share the wallpapered furniture I have been doing for 15 years now. I have all kinds of designs and patterns with helpful tips. You can find it on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/danisdesigns/my-very-own-diy/ and on Etsy at http://pinterest.com/danisdesigns/my-very-own-diy/. If anyone has questions I would be happy to help. I love being able to do this work and finding joy in taking something about to be discarded and giving it a brand new life.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Dani
Thanks for sharing, glad you liked the post!
DeleteWow, the one from by Pieces of Me looks great! Would love to have one like this!
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