--- title: "41 Chest of Drawer Makeovers: Wait Til You See These Brilliant Transformations ..." description: "Go Bold in Yellow; Stencil the Drawer Sides; Paint a Wise Old Owl; Transform It with Spray Paint and Add Stars; Give It a Marvel Heroes Overhaul; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/chest-of-drawer-makeovers-wait-til-you-see-these-brilliant-transformations/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 41 Chest of Drawer Makeovers: Wait Til You See These Brilliant Transformations ... Have you got a tatty old chest of drawers stuck in a corner waiting for you to give it a makeover? Maybe you wander garage sales or thrift stores and often see an old set you'd love to give a new lease of life to but don't know where to start? Here's a whole drawer full of inspiration: ## 1. Go Bold in Yellow ![Go Bold in Yellow](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m8/kt/pvtohh2a54e35c6c99921811624973_426x640.jpg) Via [My Two First Furniture Projects](https://www.younghouselove.com/) ## 2. Stencil the Drawer Sides ![Stencil the Drawer Sides](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/i9/jc/nbh717fq54e35c6145ecd140544668_600x901.jpg) Via [the power of spray paint! ...](http://www.agirlandagluegun.com/2014/03/the-power-of-spray-paint.html) ## 3. Paint a Wise Old Owl ![Paint a Wise Old Owl](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dx/ii/smipmunj54e35c5f1f1ac752913433_299x400.jpg) Via [Furniture Flippin': Who, Who, Who...](http://furnitureflippin.blogspot.com/2013/10/who-who-who.html) ## 4. Transform It with Spray Paint and Add Stars ![Transform It with Spray Paint and Add Stars](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zt/e8/aemz3clg54e35c5feae6a176953132_219x316.jpg) Via [Krylon Spray Paint Projects | ...](https://www.krylon.com/projects/) ## 5. Give It a Marvel Heroes Overhaul _ Via Boys Room Ideas: DIY Superhero ..._ ## 6. Distress It ![Distress It](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vs/oe/rgo4lrej54e36326b743b408008797_570x706.jpg) Via [Items similar to Distressed Black ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 7. Paint It 50 Shades of Grey - Ok Maybe Not Quite ![Paint It 50 Shades of Grey - Ok Maybe Not Quite](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d0/ro/hdt32j6954e35c5fc3f47665908135_400x300.jpg) Via [17 Decorative Paint Makeover Ideas](https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/how-to/g1001/decorative-paint-ideas/) ## 8. Turn It into a Tiered Garden ![Turn It into a Tiered Garden](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kh/p2/yfylhrw554e35c60583f6224036255_500x754.jpg) Via [Before & After: A Dresser-Turned-Succulent ...](https://www.curbly.com/13585-before-after-a-dresser-turned-succulent-garden) ## 9. Paint It and Repurpose It ![Paint It and Repurpose It](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u5/hj/y8ss1wbe54e35c60b2c49768366168_427x640.jpg) Via [Pretend Fancy: a post of ...](http://pretendfancy.blogspot.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 10. Stencil Street Names of Your Favorite City! ![Stencil Street Names of Your Favorite City!](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jq/yv/igvqs1qm54e35c6c47eed562714444_500x649.jpg) Via [Better After: Subway: The way ...](http://betterafter.blogspot.com/2011/11/subway-way-dresser-should-be.html) ## 11. Decoupage with Vintage Postcards _ Via Before & After: Drab Dresser ..._ ## 12. Re-do Drawers with Dimensional Wallpaper ![Re-do Drawers with Dimensional Wallpaper](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fb/tc/h4wjfo8354e35c621fb78696538332_492x727.jpg) Via [Polly's Picks: BEST Shabby Lifestyle ...](https://goo.gl/qCWk8v) ## 13. Overlay the Drawer Fronts with Mirrors ![Overlay the Drawer Fronts with Mirrors](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q7/kw/hwx5vr0t54e35c620f5fe534451774_264x320.jpg) Via [Cheapo Copy Cat: Ikea Hack: ...](http://cheapocopycat.blogspot.com/2013/11/ikea-hack-malm-mirrored-dresser.html?m=1) ## 14. A New Lease of Life with Wallpaper and New Handles ![A New Lease of Life with Wallpaper and New Handles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vu/ll/et7cczqk54e35c6261c4e403451503_360x480.jpg) Via [Furniture Makeovers: 1 Chest, 3 ...](https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.bhg.com/decorating/makeovers/furniture-makeovers/furniture-makeovers-1-chest-3-ways/?page=2) ## 15. Ditch the Drawers _ Via Thrifty Thursday: Toy Chest | ..._ ## 16. Learn How to Paint Laminate Furniture in 3 Easy Steps ![Learn How to Paint Laminate Furniture in 3 Easy Steps](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/k3/rv/r079m9z354e35c62a5049066075425_438x640.jpg) Via [18 DIY Painted Furniture Projects ...](https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.yellowblissroad.com/18-diy-painted-furniture-projects/) ## 17. Decoupage with Book Pages ![Decoupage with Book Pages](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zp/xd/sj33z81m54e35c62e6404144054210_263x351.jpg) Via [Dishfunctional Designs: Upcycled Dressers: Painted, ...](https://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2012/02/upcycled-dressers-painted-wallpapered.html) ## 18. Give It a Mod Podge and Fabric Makeover _ Via IKEA Office Drawer Makeover {Mod ..._ ## 19. Add Molding and Colorful Knobs ![Add Molding and Colorful Knobs](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/v8/r9/wvtqr4ij54e35c63a2b59508474261_600x793.jpg) Via [80th Power of Paint Party… ...](https://www.domestically-speaking.com/princess-dresser/) ## 20. Wrap It in Funky Fabric ![Wrap It in Funky Fabric](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j0/uk/ywt8i7zu54e35c6536924248545872_600x899.jpg) Via [sarah m. dorsey designs: Ikea ...](http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/06/ikea-rast-dresser-hack-fabric-wrapped.html) ## 21. Give It an Ombré Paint Job _ Via Aqua Ombre Painted Furniture Makeover ..._ ## 22. Try a Wax and Graphic Application ![Try a Wax and Graphic Application](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ie/pt/czfu106o54e35c644227e896798792_480x640.jpg) Via [5023 Creations: A Lil' Gem ...](http://www.deannario.com/2013/08/a-lil-gem-found-on-side-of-road.html) ## 23. Work Magic with Paintable Wallpaper and Raw Wood Trimming ![Work Magic with Paintable Wallpaper and Raw Wood Trimming](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rn/re/nc77l69e54e363269a651338623186_427x640.jpg) Via [Hemnes Dresser Redo – Home ...](https://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/hemnes-dresser-redo/) ## 24. Get Drippy ![Get Drippy](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uw/sa/o5g9nfhw54e35c649cb9e156507031_550x550.jpg) Via [7 Funky Ways To Update ...](https://www.homedit.com/7-funky-ways-to-update-your-chest-drawers-ideas-inspiration/) ## 25. Paint, Distress, then Coat with Tung Oil ![Paint, Distress, then Coat with Tung Oil](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ud/dh/rwcslb2754e35c6579d72925806262_398x640.jpg) Via [forever*cottage: I can't help myself.....](http://forevercottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-cant-help-myself.html) ## 26. Get Funky with a Mish Mash of Techniques ![Get Funky with a Mish Mash of Techniques](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ne/nh/hae7nchv54e35c662ab8f535644031_600x800.jpg) Via [Funky UpCycled Wardrobe](http://survey-smiles.com/) ## 27. Embellish It with Pink Fabric ![Embellish It with Pink Fabric](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x2/ct/bc0y936h54e35c668d517376822980_360x450.jpg) Via [Give some flare to your ...](https://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/965865/diy-repurposed-dresser/) ## 28. Give It a Chalk Paint Job ![Give It a Chalk Paint Job](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vb/af/nilzse6p54e35c6701f36601491243_550x1006.jpg) Via [Chalk Painted Dresser Makeover - ...](https://thegraphicsfairy.com/17-awesome-painted-dressers/) ## 29. Turn It into a Car ![Turn It into a Car](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fo/qf/wi19ybvq54e35c673e470812802316_456x600.jpg) Via [Lego Storage and Dresser Restore-age](https://www.betterafter.net/2014/06/kiddiefurniture.html) ## 30. Paint It with Birds ![Paint It with Birds](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bv/my/y9shxjw654e35c6771d49271668736_480x640.jpg) Via [Cottage Hill: Bow Front Bird ...](https://goo.gl/uHDpZq) ## 31. Give It Overlays and New Handles ![Give It Overlays and New Handles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bp/mq/iey44aai54e35c67d3f28006263688_463x640.jpg) Via [Danika & Cheryle llc](http://danikacheryle.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-01-18T10:09:00-08:00&max-results=7) ## 32. Create a Scene with Chalk Paint _ Via Furniture Flip: DIY Chalk Paint ..._ ## 33. Make It Look like Suitcases ![Make It Look like Suitcases](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sn/is/zw1q0q5b54e35c693319b142004807_600x854.jpg) Via [Suitcase Dresser - IKEA RAST ...](https://girlinthegarage.net/2015/01/suitcase-dresser-ikea-rast-hack/) ## 34. Pad the Drawers ![Pad the Drawers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vb/nf/xaiqtl5q54e35c69772eb052495558_300x400.jpg) Via [5 Ways to Use Fat ...](https://infarrantlycreative.net/5-ways-to-use-fat-quarters-of-fabric/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A) ## 35. Spray It Gold ![Spray It Gold](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pu/tj/fcq0kk5o54e35c69bd88d608063123_570x793.jpg) Via [Items similar to Dream Dresser ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 36. Paint Each Drawer a Different Color ![Paint Each Drawer a Different Color](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/za/e4/r58djgyv54e35c6a0ce59185647392_324x500.jpg) Via [DIY Dresser Ideas for the ...](https://babycheapskate.com/2010/03/03/diy-dresser-ideas-for-the-nursery/) ## 37. Give It an Industrial Look ![Give It an Industrial Look](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f1/b0/dmzarfv154e35c6a6aa41967697333_480x640.jpg) Via [Thrift Store Furniture Makeovers | ...](https://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/thrift-store-furniture-makeovers/) ## 38. Use Old Maps ![Use Old Maps](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ht/r2/nkedvjep54e35c6b3e5e1353693452_360x460.jpg) Via [Trends to Try Right Now](https://www.countryliving.com/home-design/decorating-ideas/advice/g1061/decorating-trends-1110/) ## 39. Use Fabric Spray Paint ![Use Fabric Spray Paint](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uc/tq/h6yhn5x654e35c6b79e91400951943_481x768.jpg) Via [Pinterest Addict - Tulip Fabric ...](https://www.apinterestaddict.com/2011/12/28/thrifty-thursday-spray-paint-chair/) ## 40. Turn It into a Drawer Ottoman ![Turn It into a Drawer Ottoman](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z0/gb/kgx8f3gf54e35c6bb2850937986242_600x399.jpg) Via [From a Chest of Drawers ...](https://www.southernrevivals.com/from-chest-of-drawers-to-drawer-ottoman/) ## 41. 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