Old dressers are such a nuisance; they take up precious space, look terrible, and are difficult to throw out. Instead of dealing with these issues, use an old dresser to recreate new pieces of furniture. Save lots of money this way and have fun with these projects!
Sofa
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Transform a dresser into a small sofa by removing the top drawers and layering a few cushions.
Bookshelf
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Got a lot of books at home? Create a DIY bookshelf with a couple drawers.
Kitchen shelf
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Dresser drawers can also become cute kitchen shelves! Repaint the drawers for a pop of color.
Movable night stand
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Attach two pairs of wheels to a drawer to make a convenient rolling night stand.
General storage
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A dresser can be storage for things that aren’t clothes.
Shoe rack
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Shoes can get disorganized quickly. Save yourself from this mess by storing them in old dressers.
Jewelry holder
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Jewelry is beautiful and should be displayed. Organize them in an old dresser for an antique vibe. Bonus: you’ll never deal with tangled jewelry again.
Bathroom shelf
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Use a drawer to make a beautiful bathroom shelf!
Puppy bed
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Take out a couple bottom drawers and add a cushion to create a cheap but adorable puppy bed.
Flowerbed
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If you don’t want your old dresser in the house, no worries. Leave it outside and use it to plant beautiful flowers.
Laundry holder
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One laundry basket is not enough, especially if you don’t like doing the laundry. Keep all your laundry baskets organized with an old dresser.
Under the bed
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Got personal items you’d like to keep private? Hide them under the bed in old dresser drawers.
Cork board
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Cork boards are quite expensive; they can reach a hundred dollars apiece. Save lots of money by recreating your own.
Pet food
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Keeping pet food in a dresser is the perfect way to hide food from your hungry, furry friend.
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