Amazing Boho Dresser Transformation

I started with this very basic dresser which I picked up for $30 from the thrift store.

It had great bones and proportions though was totally blah and someone (I'm guessing a tween) had taken to it with a permanent marker or two!

The first thing I did was cut off the toe kick (this isn't essential though does help eradicate the cheap "flat-pack" look). It also made it easier for me to attach some new stylish hairpin feet (you can see them in the after shot).

Next I cut some new drawer fronts from a sheet of thin plywood. This was a simple matter of measuring the existing drawers and trimming the wood to fit. They are designed to be attached straight over the existing drawers, like cladding.

If you don't have a saw to do this, the hardware store will probably do it for you. Just make sure your measurements are accurate.

For the following step I found a nice pattern online, adapted it to suit my needs then drew it on my new drawer fronts before drilling through to create a perforated design.

I used a bench drill though a hand drill works just as well.

Once all of the holes were drilled (I'm not gonna lie, it took a few hours though you certainly don't need to use as intricate a pattern or as large a piece of furniture as me!) I sanded then stained the new drawer fronts before attaching them to the existing drawers with some glue and finishing nails.

To finish I attached some simple brass knobs and gold harpin feet and...voila!

I'm so thrilled with the way this came together and absolutely love that anyone with a basic drill can give it a go!

I hope you like it and that it helps inspire!

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