In most bedrooms, you can find at least one dresser, but, what happens when said dresser has outlived its usefulness? It could be out of style, maybe the drawers don’t close anymore, whatever the reason, it’s time for it to go. How about upcycling it? Just using the drawers, you can extract a whole other lifetime of use with these 13 clever and creative DIY ideas.
1. Keep kitchen essentials handy.
No more fussing with boxes of plastic wrap and Ziploc baggies. Instead, hang a dresser drawer on the wall, add some dowel rods and you’ve got everything you need for packing lunches right where you can see it.
2. Boring medicine cabinet? Hello, cute shelving!
Storage and style go hand-in-hand with this repurposed dresser drawer. A dowel rod can hold towels or even extra rolls of toilet paper, while the inside of the drawer is the perfect spot to store the extra bottles of soap and other cleansers.
3. Replace a bulky bookshelf.
Free up some floor space with these dresser-drawers-turned-bookshelves. They look great on the wall and they create great storage.
4. Add some unique flair to bare walls.
Display all your favorite pictures and knickknacks! Paint the drawers, add some contact paper to the bottom of them, and change out the knobs to fit in with any decor.
5. Make something for man’s best friend.
Any dog bed from the store might be comfy, but a custom-made bed like this one is perfect for your favorite canine companion.
6. Make the perfect toy: a miniature model of your house.
While every kid might dream of their own Barbie house, this customized dollhouse is something truly special.
7. Make your own mudroom.
Using door knobs and just the fronts of your old dresser drawers, you can make storage where there wasn’t any before. Hang up jackets, hats, and scarves during cold weather months, and keep keys where you can always find them all year round.