Upcycled Dressers: Painted & Decoupaged

 

Give a dresser a contemporary look with bright colors and bold designs.

Do you have an old dresser that you no longer need in the bedroom? Why not repurpose that old dresser into something completely new? 

A fresh coat of paint or a covering of decoupage papers can transform any old dresser into a brand new piece of furniture that doesn't have to live in a bedroom. I have one in my entry way and one in my family room and I have to tell you - I love having the extra storage space for things like hats and gloves and games.

Check out this collection of painted and decoupaged dressers and maybe you'll be inspired to make over one of your own! Don't have an extra dresser to play around with? Check out thrift stores!

Painted flowers are surprising easy to paint. Lay the dresser flat when painting.

I love dark woodland themed rooms and furniture; as a matter of fact I have a new blog post coming up soon with an entire collection of Whimisgoth furniture, so stay tuned! 

Dry brushes, sponges, and old rags can help wipe away and blot on paint, creating an antique, weathered effect like the one seen here. Add the birds and flowers with paint or decoupage papers.

A project for the talented and ambitious: detailed paisley painted designs 

Cute woodland characters are a popular pick for nurseries and kid's rooms

An ombre paint effect with Asian themed designs

Painting drawers different tones and colors is a great vintage look

Folk Art style flowers are easy to paint and require little experience

Decoupage does not always have to be with thin tissue paper. You can experiment with heavier papers and even fabric like the dresser shown above to add texture and lots of interest 

Got an eye for art? Mandalas are easier to paint than you may think! It is just a basic, repeating pattern. Practice on paper first, drawing out and perfecting your design before painting.

Woodland theme for the win!

Shabby chic style with destressed paint and decoupaged papers

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Color Pop DIY Tie Dye Painted Dressers

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When I think of tie dye I think of summer! 

Not for the faint of heart, these bold and beautiful tie dye painted furniture designs are for those who love bright, free color and whimsical designs. 

Take a peek and be inspired, and maybe you'll want to paint your own too. I'll leave some tie dye furniture painting tips for you below...

My tips for tie-dye painting dressers & other wood furniture pieces

~ Always practice beforehand! A cheap find from a thrift store is your perfect first victim!

~ Apply a solid base coat first. Then apply the colors in thin layers.

~ Before applying other colors, lay the dresser down flat (with the area you are working on facing the ceiling).

~ Using a spray bottle method: Dilute paint or inks with a bit of water (amount depends on how saturated your paint is, test it to find out first) and apply in a mist from a spray bottle. Any areas that appear too dark can be lightly sprayed with a mist of water only to help dilute the dark area. (I'll leave a link to the spray bottles below if you don't already have one)

~ Just as if you were using alcohol inks, use a hair dryer to help move the paint around and to help the paint dry. Or, you can just let it set and dry naturally but it will take longer and you will not get the extra effects that you will with a hair dryer. 

~ To avoid drip marks, allow each side of the dresser to dry before turning it to paint the next side.

~ Once you have layers of different colored paint applied, use a damp cloth to carefully wipe some areas to remove some of the top layers of paint so that the bottom layers show through. Use a light hand.

~ EXPERIMENT with different textured tools - brushes, sponges, cellophane (my favorite), and even stencils to add texture and effects with color.

~ Once finished, applying a top coat is a must to bring out the colors and to act as a protective finish! (I'll leave my recommendation below)

   

I hope you've found some inspiration! I'll have more upcycled old furniture up in a future blog post soon, so be sure to check back, and be sure to check out my links below! 

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Upcycled: Awesome Kitchen Islands Made From Old Dressers

Dresser turned kitchen island via hgtv

Don't know what to do with that old dresser that you no longer need in the bedroom? 

How about repurposing that old salvaged dresser and turning it into a unique, one of a kind new kitchen island? 

Upcycled Dressers: Painted, Wallpapered & Decoupaged pt 2

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!

Bibus vintage red upcycled dresser by LaRabotine via Etsy



Beautiful dresser makeover by Barb Blair




How to decoupage wallpaper onto dressers from Spoonflower blog

Contrasting drawers command attention and add interest

Turquoise dresser from Home Adore

Wash & dry dresser by Salvaged Inspirations

Recycled old dresser makeover by Spoonful of Imagination

Before & after dresser makeover (source)

Dresser makeover from kammyskorner.com

Colorful drawers on this little nightstand make it stand out for sure

Contrasting drawers makeover by The Crawford Clan

Dripped paint on a dresser for a unique effect 

Amazing dresser from the Modern Cottage Company

Drawers painted to look like suitcases

Rich colors on this unique dresser


Distressed & painted dresser

Old dresser drawers turned wall shelves by Stacey at Addison Meadows Lane

Decoupage French side table

Letter-top side table from hometalk.com 

Like this post? You might also enjoy: 

Upcycled Dressers (pt 1)

Fresh Ideas for Repurposing Dressers

Old Furniture Upcycled Into Dollhouses & Play Kitchens

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