Upcycled baby hardwood drawers

debss

This was an old set of baby drawers with a change table on top brought from a baby shop. My son is now 14 and I wanted something that suits a teenage boy. It is a solid hard wood piece which is extremely hard to buy new. It was cheaper to upcycle and still have a good quality piece of furniture.

Materials

Orbital sander paper

4mm nap microfiber paint rollers

Rust oleum eclipse milk paint

Feast Watson Liming White stain

Tools

AEG orbital sander

Steps

Step 1

Sanded all the varnish off the furniture using 40 grit sandpaper. Worked my way up sanding using 60 grit, then 120 grit, to 180 grit and finished with an ultra fine grit of 240.

Applied 2 coats of eclipse paint to the frame. Applied liming white to the drawers.

Attached original drawer handles

Step 2

EricL

Hello @debss 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your upcycled drawer project.  

What a wonderful transformation from brown to a vibrant dark blue colour with plain timber drawer fronts. The dark blue colour adds such a serious tone to your dresser. It instantly becomes a focal point of admiration.

The combination of the dark blue exterior and the plain timber drawer fronts creates a beautiful contrast. The natural texture and warmth of the timber complement the boldness of the dark blue, resulting in an eye-catching and balanced design.

By renovating and repurposing an existing piece of furniture, you've made an environmentally friendly decision. Instead of discarding the dresser, you've given it a new lease on life, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.

Again, thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful project.

Eric