This old dresser was pretty beat up -- even with some TLC it wasn't going to do a room any favors anymore. Liz Marie found a great way to repurpose it; she turned into shelving to help organize her crafting closet.
After a crisp new coat of white paint, Liz added some leftover beadboard to cover a top that wasn't salvageable. In place of drawers, Liz had boards cut to size to create storage cubbies in their place. With the addition of burlap to the drawers, plus the bead board to the top of the dresser. Liz has a good looking, functional storage unit that cost next to nothing.
Read more about Liz's process on her blog — Liz Marie Blog: Dresser to Shelves.
(Images: Liz Marie)
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Comments (16)
Excellent!
Love it! I really love the framed skeleton keys above the shelf.
fabulous!
Genius!
I'm impressed at how snugly it fits that closet! Like you PLANNED it! ;^)
I like the bead board addition. Nice Job.
I wouldn't have been able to pull this off myself. Good job!
terrific - love the burlap
Brilliant!
GREAT before & after! Looks great and functional. Very inspiring.
REALLY cool!!!!
How cute
WOW, OK, you just gave us the perfect idea for my old childhood 3 drawer set that is falling apart, but don't want to throw out! Genius!
Very nice!
I'm totally doing a media cabinet.
Alright! I started my own dresser re-do inspired by you today! I left a bottom drawer ( of 3) and opened up the top 2 so I can put 2 nice bins inside. Chose "Lagoon" blue by Martha Stewart ( it was a distressed white I had done years ago over wood). Cant wait to finish!! Thank you for saving my childhood dresser :)