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!
Tree dresser by aoneko. Created with painter's masking tape.
You can never go wrong with red. I love the shiny finish. by Apartment Therapy
Billiard inspired chest
Turquoise with gray
Graduated colors on the drawers give this piece a polished look
Reverse stencil painted dresser with DIY instructions by Pieces of Me via flor.com
This vintage dresser was repainted a serene shade of green. by Country Living
Wallpapered dressers...
by Bryoine Porter
Camoflauged!
This dresser (above and below) was etched. Awesome! via IKEA Hackers
Decoupaged dressers...
Decoupage dresser with DIY instructions by Annie Sloan
Botanical decoupage with DIY instructions from Martha
Decoupage book pages with Eiffel Tower motif. Would look great in sheet music too.
Map decoupage from Country Living
Decoupage with family photos DIY instructions from seekatesew
Yay for metallic finishes!
Chevron dresser design created with painter's masking tape. DIY by Twice Lovely
Bird and branch design dresser by chichistudio
Another variation of the popular bird & branch motif by gypsy barn
Bright & patterned = focal point of the room
Black and white
Scroll painted design
Eclectic purple
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
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.
Coordinate drawer lining to dresser color. Fabric drawer liner DIY instructions from blueyedyonder
Mod Podge decoupage medium for paper or fabric
Have you done a project like any of these?
What do you think?
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