25 Best IKEA Dresser Hacks To Try Right Now

best ikea dresser hacks to try right now

IKEA furniture is super popular and I bet it will be, so if you have some IKEA items at home, it’s high time to hack them! Today we’ll take a look at dressers and ways to change them – from repainting to repurposing! Take a look at there cuties below!

Painting And Changing Handles

Repainting and changing knobs or handles or even removing them is the most popular type of furniture hack that you can find. Choose proper paint or stain, find knobs or handles that match and go! There are lots of tutorials around the web that will help you turn your piece into something you really want and need. You can also repurpose your dresser into another unit if it’s necessary – a nightstand, a home bar, a changing table, a console table or something else.

A bright fuchsia IKEA Rast hack with gold touches is an ultimate piece for a glam or just feminine space.

A bright fuchsia IKEA Rast hack with gold touches is an ultimate piece for a glam or just feminine space.

A blue Malm dresser hack with leather pulls is a gorgeous idea for a boho space, and leather adds texture.

A blue Malm dresser hack with leather pulls is a gorgeous idea for a boho space, and leather adds texture.

A cool IKEA MALM hack to turn it into a mid-century beauty.

A cool IKEA MALM hack to turn it into a mid-century beauty.

An elegant Rast dresser hack with new silver knobs and a wallpaper covered compartment as a cool nightstand.

An elegant Rast dresser hack with new silver knobs and a wallpaper covered compartment as a cool nightstand.

IKEA Malm dresser with coral paint, trim and ring pulls as a stylish mid-century modern changing table.

IKEA Malm dresser with coral paint, trim and ring pulls as a stylish mid-century modern changing table.

An IKEA Rast dresser turned into a stylish home bar on casters with a drawer and an open storage compartment.

An IKEA Rast dresser turned into a stylish home bar on casters with a drawer and an open storage compartment.

Double IKEA Rast dresser in black with whimsy handles and matching legs for a stylish mid-century modern space.

Double IKEA Rast dresser in black with whimsy handles and matching legs for a stylish mid-century modern space.

Powder blue Tarva dresser with leather handles can be used for storage in any room.

Powder blue Tarva dresser with leather handles can be used for storage in any room.

An IKEA Malm dresser hack with tall metal legs and a beautiful shade of blue, which is the color of the year.

An IKEA Malm dresser hack with tall metal legs and a beautiful shade of blue, which is the color of the year.

A dark stained IKEA Tarva dresser with a pullout drawer for stashing glasses and bottles is a rustic bar idea.

A dark stained IKEA Tarva dresser with a pullout drawer for stashing glasses and bottles is a rustic bar idea.

Other Hacks

There are lots of other hacks to go for: you can cover the dresser with inlays, you can go for wall panels as décor, you can refresh the look with decals that are removable, you can decoupage and even cover the drawers with leather or fabric! The easiest hack to go for is changing handles or knobs and doing nothing else – this won’t take much time and anyone can make it. Your piece can get totally a new look – it can resemble a library cabinet, an apothecary one, a vintage chest or some other piece you want. Mix up various kinds of hacking, décor and detailing, repurposing and refreshing and you’ll get your own unique piece out of a plain IKEA dresser!

A creative Tarva dresser hack in dove grey, with white geometric inlays and tiny brass pulls instead of usual ones.

A creative Tarva dresser hack in dove grey, with white geometric inlays and tiny brass pulls instead of usual ones.

A contemporary Tarva hack with black paint, light-colored stain, a geometric pattern and hairpin legs.

A contemporary Tarva hack with black paint, light-colored stain, a geometric pattern and hairpin legs.

A dark stained IKEA Tarva dresser with white inlays and bright yellow knobs is a stylish dressing table.

A dark stained IKEA Tarva dresser with white inlays and bright yellow knobs is a stylish dressing table.

A fun and quirky IKEA Rast hack done with bright yellow and white geomeric inlays and gold legs for a glam space.

A fun and quirky IKEA Rast hack done with bright yellow and white geomeric inlays and gold legs for a glam space.

A stylish IKEA Rast hack with cane inserts, leather pulls and a single open compartent is a very practical piece.

A stylish IKEA Rast hack with cane inserts, leather pulls and a single open compartent is a very practical piece.

A trendy Tarva dresser hack with striped wall panels, light-colored stained legs and a frame and brass pulls.

A trendy Tarva dresser hack with striped wall panels, light-colored stained legs and a frame and brass pulls.

A white Malm dresser hack with some metallic contact paper - this is a chic minimalist hack that will take a couple of minutes.

A white Malm dresser hack with some metallic contact paper - this is a chic minimalist hack that will take a couple of minutes.

An elegant vintage Tarva hack in black, with vintage handles for a chic and stylish entryway with a retro feel.

An elegant vintage Tarva hack in black, with vintage handles for a chic and stylish entryway with a retro feel.

An IKEA Malm dresser hack with creative wooden knobs that make it resemble an Asian piece.

An IKEA Malm dresser hack with creative wooden knobs that make it resemble an Asian piece.

An IKEA Malm dresser made floating and with black stripes and handles attached to make it look dramatic.

An IKEA Malm dresser made floating and with black stripes and handles attached to make it look dramatic.

An IKEA Rast dresser with library pulls and a faux drawer front for a retro feel in your space.

An IKEA Rast dresser with library pulls and a faux drawer front for a retro feel in your space.

An IKEA Rast hack with leather and metal inspired by vintage chests looks really ouf of the box.

An IKEA Rast hack with leather and metal inspired by vintage chests looks really ouf of the box.

IKEA Malm dresser hack with gorgeous wood-imitating stickers that add texture and structure to the space.

IKEA Malm dresser hack with gorgeous wood-imitating stickers that add texture and structure to the space.

IKEA Malm hack in navy, with yellow drawer trim, ring pulls and brass legs for a touch of vintage elegance.

IKEA Malm hack in navy, with yellow drawer trim, ring pulls and brass legs for a touch of vintage elegance.

IKEA Rast hacked into an apothecary cabinet with dark stain, casters and a metal countertop for a retro feel.

IKEA Rast hacked into an apothecary cabinet with dark stain, casters and a metal countertop for a retro feel.