The shell is very sturdy and i would like to find a way to turn it into an open shelf that i could use for storage of either books or photos in decorative sto. I have gathered some repurposed dresser ideas from around the web to get you looking at a dresser in a whole new way. Use the shelf dividers for room dividers, sort of like in the dresser model above. I plan to fill in the knob holes and turn them into vintage signs. Ikea hack diy dresser to bookshelf castle view academy. One of our favorites ideas is to up cycle a chest of drawers into a bookcase or shelving unit this is a great solution if your piece has missing or mangled drawers. Nov 08, 2016 i am so glad i saw that stack of dresser drawers that morning. This simple repurposed drawer bookcase project would be great in a bathroom, guest room, or even the kids room. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
How to change a dresser into a bookcase home guides sf gate. Whether your kids are gone, and now its your time to go back to school or start that business youve been putting off, youre going to need a file cabinet. This dresser will be going into our new, homeschool room. I bought one that youre supposed to be able to buff to a high shine i assumed it was from the heat from friction it did not go on smooth and i wasnt really worried about it because i thought it would change after rubbingbuffing.
How to convert a dresser to a wine rack home guides sf. This transformation is one of my favorites because it illustrates how an old dresser with drawers that arent working or dont match, can still be made into a beautiful and functional piece. Antique furnituredresser top hutch with mirror repurposed as a display shelf could be used as a fireplace mantle too. May 05, 2015 repurposed drawers into a unique bookcase. Lets think of repurposed dresser ideas that will inspire you to find an old dresser in a thrift shop and turn it into something fabulous and useful. Turn a dresser into a book shelf furniture makeover.
How to turn an old dresser drawer into a diy bar cart. Also, if youre making one dollhouse from the actual dresser, you could use this idea to create a smaller one from the drawers, maybe for outside play. We are constantly painting and giving new life to old. I found an old beat up vintage chest of drawers on the side of the road. This repurposed dresser turned bookshelf will show you how to breathe new life into it. Screw one leg of the bracket to the wall, then attach the other leg to the dresser. Amazing diy ideas to transform your old furniture hative. Jul 23, 2010 we found this closetturnedbookshelf project over at its the little things blog and it immediately made sense to us. Aug 03, 2011 it would also be interesting to turn a dresser into a kitchen island.
Turning store bought dressers into bedroom builtins young. Im just about to start refinishing some furniture and i thought about last years project my first ikea hack turning a small childs dresser into. Refurbished bookshelf dresser bookshelf refurbished dressers old dressers dresser drawers kids room bookshelves small bookshelf bookshelf diy book shelves i had posted on the mommy octopus facebook page that we have been working on repurposing a dresser into a bookshelf. How to transform an old used dresser into a bookshelfdesk showpiece. An ordinary chest of drawers is the perfect starting point for many awesome up cycling projects. Sometimes they pop right out, sometimes you have to bring in the big guns. Turn your closet into a bookshelf apartment therapy. May 04, 2016 this adorable little house is made from two old dresser drawers that have been attached back to back. If theyre still solid and in good shape, you can repurpose them into a bookcase. Instead of trashing your old dresser, turn it into a colorful shelf worthy of displaying your favorite books and collectibles. Antique dresser turned bookshelf bookshelf makeover.
How to change a dresser into a bookcase remove the drawers from the dresser. If you have any old or slightly damaged drawers this is a great solution. I love teaching my boys that you can always turn trash into treasure. Turning an old dresser and bookshelves into a media center.
Turn your old dresser into a chic piece of furniture by painting a geometric design. How to convert a dresser into a filing cabinet hunker. Vintage dresser into media center no 2 pencil how to turn a dresser into desk diy tip junkie i m veryyyyy excited about this turned my old college vintage dresser converted into a laptop desk with hinged turn an old dresser into a desk and save that would ve i. This amazing repurposed dresser idea will have you think twice about old, broken furniture. Do this to 2 old dresser drawers and guests wont be able to take their eyes off your wall. With just some cabinet hardware, and a twist of the screwdriver, you can convert a bedroom dresser into a great looking and functional filing cabinet. Step by step instructions how to remove drawer supports, easily build shelving and install and paint.
Dresser drawers turned bookshelf recreated designs. Paint the inside of the bookshelf cabinet and the shelves, both on top and bottom. The top of the dresser was not salvageble, so it was beadboard to the rescue. There is something extremely gratifying in taking something you dont use or thats unusable and turning it into something great. Measure the width and depth of the inside to determine the size of the shelves. You can see the actual repurposed dresser in my post chest of drawers bookshelf. Then take a look at our other furniture makeovers for more great ways to repurpose other outdated pieces. Remove the drawers, add plywood or mdf to create shelves where needed, and you have a cute little bookshelf.
Use a screwdriver to remove all drawer supports andor tracks from inside the dresser. If youre a diy crafter, then you know that theres nothing as satisfying as taking someones trash and making it into treasure. How to repurpose an old dresser drawer into a wine rack. If youve got an old dresser that is ready for a new assignment, you can breathe new life into it by repurposing it into a bookshelf. You can use the chest cabinet as a readymade structure and just add. If you have some other clothing storage option, say a dresser or wardrobe, this closet conversion might be something to consider. Hutch repurposed into a bookshelf facelift furniture. The shell is very sturdy and i would like to find a way to turn it into an open shelf that i could use for storage of either books or photos in decorative storage boxes. When i saw the wine bottles on my bar cart, inspiration hit. Please note that this post includes affiliate links, for your convenience, for products that are used in this project that i have tried and use regularly. Mirror jewelry old furniture into fresh finds for your hometransform an old dresser into painted furniture dresser bookshelf repurpose antique, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, shelving ideas, storage ideas see more. How to change a dresser into a bookcase home guides sf. Attach the dresser to the wall with a metal lbracket and screws.
We gathered up over 20 of the best upcycled furniture ideas to share with you today. If you think about it, the idea is actually really great. Remodelaholic turn an antique trunk into a bookshelf. Creating a custom bookshelf is a creative and costfriendly. Its that time of year to dust off the paintbrushes and start to make our homes more beautiful or practical as the case may be. It would also be interesting to turn a dresser into a kitchen island. Turn old dresser drawers and some reclaimed wooden legs into a sleek new bookshelf. Turning an old dresser and bookshelves into a media center all dresser entertainment center old dresser. Amazing free dresser to shelf conversion diy upcycle project. Instead of throwing away the dated old dresser, you can turn it into a genius side table with lots of storage. It easily holds our flat screen tv and all of our other home theater electronics. Im just about to start refinishing some furniture and i thought about last years project my first ikea hack turning a small childs dresser into some much needed shelving. This unexpected dresser into shelves makeover will blow you away. To store extra volumes while still keeping them on display, place books on the top shelf of the closet.
If you dont have an entire dresser to work with, this is a great idea. Dresser turned bookshelf from the inadvertent farmer. They may be nothing more than a rectangular box, but that box has options. As a homeright brand ambassador, they oftentimes challenge us to create something new out of something ordinary. Often i will sigh, at the shortsightedness of the guy or gal that heave hoed the dresser to its fate, often through a dumpster gate. I have two dresser drawers that im not using and i didnt want to throw them away. You can keep one or two of the drawers, or remove all of the drawers to create more shelves depending on your need. This will prevent the dresser from being pulled over by a clinging toddler as your child gets older. Repurposed dresser into media center card catalog drawers. Watch me turn it into a useful shelf and stand for our living room. For a modular look, remove the drawers from the bookshelf and mount them. Next, i laid the dresser down flat and brought in my reciprocating saw, cut through the wood where it was attached at the front of the dresser. Remove the drawers and measure the width and depth. Put them together like pieces of a puzzle but not before you redesign them.
The fronts are all pulled loose and the bottoms of the drawers sag. Diy dresser turned tv console with tutorial domestic. This months challenge was the take a basic ikea billy bookcase and turn it into something fabulous. There are a few way to turn a chest of drawers into a bookshelf cabinet. With a bit of handiwork and a little of creativity, there are a lot of ways to give outdated or simply ugly dresser a fresh makeover that fits right into your bedrooms style without spending a fortune on the web. Turning an old drawer into a decorative shelf occasionally one finds ones self with an old piece of crap dresser that just isnt worth keeping. Also, you can craft a roof from plywood or cardboard even, and really give it a homey look. Repurposed dresser into bookshelfkids storage from apartment therapy. Add a countertop and this can be the central piece in the kitchen. How to convert a dresser to a changing table hello. I try really hard on ic not to just make a project for the sake of making a project although i admit, at times it happens. You will need white paint and two other colors of choice and an old wooden dresser of course. Chest of drawers bookshelf my repurposed life rescue re.
When dealing with kids, the storage problems often occur with toys, games and books, and not so much with clothes. This is how i turned some old dresser drawers into shelves. If youre a real bookworm, add a few more shelves and turn the space into a mini library. This is a great project that is easy and very inexpensive. I have a small red dresser that the drawers are terrible on. Oct 17, 20 and if we can combine the two, well, double the love. How to turn a dresser into a tv stand diy two twenty one. Recently, i carried out a diy task where i upcycled an old dresser in my bedroom. Maybe if you had removed the top drawer and turned that into a shelf it might have made a more dramatic change, but personally, i love the way it looks as is. One such possibility is the transformation of the dresser into a wine rack. While i love all of these projects anything old to new again is awesome in my book, i wanted to try something a bit different. Hang on to your hats, crank up your favorite swedish electropop, and be prepared for some nittygritty detail on how we began the transformation from freestanding ikea dresser to builtin dresserbookshelf combo thats not a finished result on the right, by the way, its.
I needed a piece of furniture that would store toys for our preschoolers as. We wanted to share with you how we built this entertainment center with zero building skills. A little preparation, painting, finishing touches and voila youll have a whole new dresser to be proud of. When i first saw this beauty on offerup i didnt skip a beat to make an offer. Convert a chest of drawers into a bookshelf using the chest cabinet. Lets say youre not happy with the way your old dresser looks and you want to get rid of it. You can use the chest cabinet as a readymade structure and just add shelves, or you can turn the drawers on their sides to get to a modular, modern look as wallmounted singular shelf units. Attach base to bottom of dresser with 3 wood screws drilled up through the bottom of the base and into the wooden frame of the dresser. This easy project creates fun and colorful storage for building blocks or other toys and includes a builtin play surface on top. Furniture diy projects such as the repurposed dressers in. This repurposed dresser is a project i did when i was a part of the country chic paint contributor team. Jan 05, 2010 instead of trashing your old dresser, turn it into a colorful shelf worthy of displaying your favorite books and collectibles. Turn a bookcase into a vanity posted in diy, diy on wedenesday by heartfeltbylauren i hate getting ready in a bathroom because all of my things are so low all the way down on the counter.
Repurposed dresser turned bookshelf my creative days. Apr 16, 2014 your pretty coral dresser is handsdown the best. Ikea billy bookcase to drawer hack infarrantly creative. She also built and attached a matching bench, which turned this onceboring bookcase into a cozy reading nook. Its been a busy but productive week in the nursery builtin department, so im going to cover a lot in this post. Turn a galvanized tub into playful mobile toy storage give an old square galvanized tub new life as a handy place to stash kids toys. How to use a repurposed chest of drawers to make a bookshelf. If you have an old dresser that you are not using or if you find one at a yard sale this summer, you can easily turn it into a tv console. Create mitered corner supports by cutting scrap pieces of 1x5 pine with chop saw using miter setting, then attach in all four corners using a nail gun and brads or drill and screws. Reusing dresser drawers that were found on the side of the road by turning them into a bookshelf painted with fusion mineral paint. Mar 05, 2015 this repurposed dresser is a project i did when i was a part of the country chic paint contributor team. Jul 05, 2019 its that time of year to dust off the paintbrushes and start to make our homes more beautiful or practical as the case may be.
Repurposed drawers bookcase my repurposed life rescue re. Have an old dresser and want to turn it into something. Turn a dresser into a bookshelf furniture makeover. Once the drawers were taken out, my husband took out the wooden tracks in the middle of each shelf. When i saw how our guest turned this gorgeous antique trunk into a bookshelf, i couldnt wait to share it with you old trunks, suitcases, and chests fit right in with the lovely vintage and travel themes that are so chic right now. Genius ways to repurpose old furniture with lots of tutorials. Upcycle a chest of drawers into a bookcase all things. Lots of these ideas are very easy to make and such a great way to repurpose old furniture. Mar 21, 2017 when your old dressers go out of style, dont be so quick to pass them by and go for a new one. Turn a dresser into an entryway table or sofa table.