If you’ve inherited some old furniture or are adding a new dresser to your home, there are lots of ways you can repurpose an old dresser to create some high-end looking pieces. Add style an organization to your home and save money by recreating some of these DIY designs that would cost you hundreds if you bought them in a store.
Here are 15 ways to repurpose a dresser:
1) Gaming Station
Create a place for your consoles, controllers, and games with an old dresser. Learn how to make a gaming station in the video below.
2) Kitchen Island
You can customize your very own kitchen island by modifying an old dresser. You can find all different designs here.
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3) Console Table
Have a hallway table where you can get some extra storage and create a welcoming focal point when you enter your home.
4) Plastic Bin Organizer
You can use the shell of your dresser to create a shelf to organize your plastic bins.
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5) Apothecary Cabinet
This super cool apothecary cabinet was made from an old dresser drawer.
6) Doll House
This is an ingenious idea that creates an awesome looking dollhouse without spending a ton. You can also leave a drawer for dolls and accessories. You can find a few different ideas here.
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7) Wine Rack
The bottom drawers from this dresser were removed to make room for wine storage.
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8) Mud Room Storage
Place your old dresser in the mudroom where people can change their socks and store their shoes.
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9) Planter
This dresser was repainted and had a hole cut in the top to make room for a planter. The drawers are also used as planters. This would make a great focal piece in your garden.
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10) Closet Storage
Create more organization in your closets by placing an old dresser inside with or without the drawers.
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11) Bathroom Vanity
An old dresser can also be modified as a bathroom vanity.
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12) TV Stand
These old drawers look completely different as a TV stand. You can find the tutorial for this project here.
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13) Bench
This darling little bench was created from an old dresser. Learn how here.
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14) Tool Chest
Hide all your tools away in a neat cabinet by turning an old dresser into a tool chest. Get the instructions here.
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15) Bookcase
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The shelves were removed from this dresser to create a fancy bookshelf.
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