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Upcycled Drawer Projects
Today we’re rounding up some super clever makeovers for unloved dressers.
You’ll find out how to take the drawers and turn them into something super useful.
So whether you have a set of dresser drawers collecting dust in the attic or you’ve spotted a bargain at the flea market you’ll find out how to repurpose them and give them a new lease of life!
More repurposing ideas you need to see:
25. Brighten up your garden with a colourful planter
Found it here >> Beyond the Picket Fence
This colourful planter would look fabulous on your front porch!
24. Repurpose an old drawer into a jewellery organiser
Found it here >> Cassie Bustamantle
This would make a unique gift idea for someone in your life who loves necklaces!
23. Combine some old drawers into underbed storage
Found it here >> My Love 2 Create
If you’re in need of a large underbed storage unit but you only have small drawers to hand you can just combined them together!
22. Create yourself a sandwich station
Found it here >> Curbly
As drawer upcycle projects go this one is right up there as being the most inventive and the most practical! From old unwanted drawer into much needed sandwich station!
21. Make a fairy garden in your old drawer
Found it here >> The Imagination Tree
We LOVE fairy gardens and the idea to make one inside an unwanted drawer is a GENIUS idea!
20. Turn your drawer into a fancy dog bed
Found it here >> DIY Show Off
Let your pooch sunbathe in style with this fabulous dog bed made from an old drawer!
19. Repurpose that old drawer into a chalkboard message centre
Found it here >> My Repurposed Life
This is such a great idea and we love the addition of the cork board for storing those flyers and business cards that always need a home.
18. Make a stylish ottoman to match your decor
Found it here >> Crafty Lady Lindsay
Ottomans are great for extra storage or spare seating but they can be so expensive. Unless of course you make one yourself from an old drawer!
17. Turn a pair of old drawers into matching dog beds
Found it here >> Liz
Your pups will LOVE their new comfy beds styled out of old drawers!
16. Turn your old drawer into a planter
Found it here >> Happy Together by Jess
Who knew an old drawer could look so stylish as a hallway planter?
You can easily get a folding table here
15. Turn it into a wheeled storage table
Found it here >> My Ideal Home
If you have a reading chair that’s in need of somewhere to set down your coffee, add a reading light and of course somewhere to keep your books then you need to make yourself one of these.
14. Restore a drawer into a storage box for your kitchen
Found it here >> The Wicker House
We love clever kitchen storage ideas and this one is a brilliant way to restore and old drawer and give it a new lease of life.
13. Make an advent countdown
Found it here >> Doodle Bugs
If you manage to find any mini library drawers snap them up because the upcycle ideas are endless, including turning them into a gorgeous Advent calendar countdown like this one!
12. Make under bed storage from your drawers
Found it here >> Olive and Love
Whether you want to store stuffed toys, spare bedding or out of season clothes it’s a great idea to make the use of the space under your bed and repurposed dresser drawers make great under bed storage boxes.
You can easily get casters here
11. Turn your drawer into bathroom storage
Found it here >> Beyond the Picket Fence
If you need somewhere in your bathroom to store spare toilet rolls and toiletries try converting some old drawers into wall cubbies.
10. Repurpose your old drawers into book storage
Found it here >> Addison Meadows Lane
You can never have too many storage solutions for kids’ books and this drawer to book storage project is delightful.
9. Create a unit shelving system from your old drawers
Found it here >> Plascon Trends
You’ll need a selection of drawers for this one in different sizes so start scouring freecycle or your local Facebook groups!
8. Turn a small drawer into a cutlery holder
Found it here >> The Old Painted Cottage
For a rustic feel in your kitchen try turning a small drawer into a cutlery holder like this one.
7. Upcycle your drawers into side tables
Found it here >> Hometalk
Paint your drawers in beautiful duck egg colours, add some stencils and some legs and you have a gorgeous set of side tables.
6. Take a drawer outside and turn it into a planter
Found it here >> Queen B and Me
If your drawer has seen better days don’t throw it out, just take it outside and turn it into a rustic looking planter.
5. Turn an old drawer into a notice board
Found it here >> Plum Doodles
Combine some gutter guard with your drawer and you’ve got yourself a clever notice board for your Command Centre.
4. Turn an underbid drawer into an ottoman
Found it here >> Beyond the Picket Fence
Any drawer really, add some feet to lift it up off the floor and then a comfy cushion the top and you have yourself a stylish ottoman with hidden storage.
3. Repurpose a drawer into a storage shelf for paint or spices
Found it here >> Happiness is Homemade
We’ve rounded up spice rack storage ideas before and this is another great idea for storing those spice jars, or paint for your craft room if you prefer.
2. Take two drawers and turn them into a dollhouse
Found it here >> Semi Proper
This dollhouse is ADORABLE and made from two nightstand drawers and a couple of pieces of ply (that you can most likely get cut to fit at your local hardware store).
1. Upcycle an old drawer into a fabulous clock
Found it here >> Creative Ambitions
Stand your drawer on it’s end and decorate the back to turn it into a fabulous clock!
You can easily get the clock mechanism here.
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