I found this piece of junk dresser at a thrift store for $15, when I say piece of junk, I mean it’s very cheaply made. It’s actually solid wood, but it’s nailed together on the sides of the drawers and not the best craftsmanship. All that to say, I purchased it because I was thinking that I would either put it in my daughter’s closet for extra storage, or change it up and use it for a little dresser on my patio for garden tools. I was thinking it would be a quick and easy project, but you know me. I tend to do projects over and over, once I refinish them and don’t like them the first time.
I started off by painting this dresser three times. It already had two initial coats of paint on it. The reason why I painted it three times is because I didn’t like it the first time, and then the second time, and then after the third time I ended up stripping all the paint off with citristrip.
When I finally decided that I wanted it to be “wood looking” and not painted, I stripped the paint off, and then I sanded it down after cleaning it up with mineral spirits. I have more (on this post) of how I strip furniture when I need to. I usually like to just sand things down instead of using furniture stripper, but this time I was dealing with five coats of paint.
I stained the cabinet and then decided I didn’t like the stain color because it was too orangey outside, so I sanded it down again… because you know me, and if you don’t, you’re probably learning some things by now, ha ha.
After I sanded it down again (you can skip all of those first steps), I decided that I wanted to make it look like it had lots of little drawers! Trav, my sweet husband, and myself, used a straight edge to draw the lines…after Trav measured of course.
I’m not the best at measuring, seeing as I usually use a piece of paper or my finger tip, rather than a ruler. I’ll take Trav’s measuring when he has time to do it.
We used clamps to clamp down a piece of wood. You can also use any straight edge of some kind. This helped us have a straight point for when we routed the lines, next.
We used a multipurpose tool/ rotary cutter/Dremel type tool to cut the lines. It was super easy! We will be doing this again in the future, I’m sure!
There’s no correct width or size that the lines need to be, it’s really just choice, but we used an 1/8” thick bit.
Once the line is routed, stain or paint can be used to make it dark inside the line so that it looks like it’s a drawer, separating another drawer.
You can see below, there were parts where, for some reason, the multipurpose tool moved a little so we had a bumpy sort of line. It didn’t really matter in the end because once the line is dark inside, it still looks like a drawer and turned out just fine…looking a little more rustic, like I had hoped.
I decided since I wanted it to look more rustic that I was going to rust the hardware. You can see more of that process in this post.
Since I needed 24 pieces of hardware and I didn’t want to go buy new, I just used hardware that I had on hand. I didn’t have 24 pieces of hardware in the same style, but I think it looks great with two different types of hardware!
I always love this rusting process! It amazes me how authentic it looks! It looks like it’s 100 years old!
I refinished the wood in the same technique that I used on this table. This is a technique that I came up with last year and I’ve been loving it! It makes the wood look old, rustic, and lighter in color.
I left the existing holes that I couldn’t cover up, which is just 4 holes. I don’t mind them there and I think they just add to the character. I didn’t want to fill them with wood filler, because sometimes wood filler doesn’t take stain very good, even the stainable ones.
I love how the rusted hardware looks on the cabinet! I think that making the cabinet look like it has a lot of drawers, really dressed it up!
I’m pretty sure Chester loves it too…And, all the treats that he got for making himself look cozy.
If you followed along on Instagram stories, is this what you thought that I was going to do with the cabinet? I’m sure there were a lot of “that crazy lady“ thoughts going on in your head when I painted it three times, stripped it, stained it twice, sanded it twice, oh, and I left out that I bleached it one too! He he! Now, to add some tags to this cabinet! Woo hoo!
Anita says
Absolutely amazing! I love the map cabinet feel you achieved-I probably would have done something dumb like make strips and attach them, the router idea was genius.
Tammy says
Love love love this! Another tip on what I have done to make those cuts is a table saw. Just set your blade really low and set your drawer on it and zip it across. Turns out great every time. But Travs idea was great too! I love the hardware too and hope to do that one day. IG handle is @beyondthewooddecor for the giveaway entry! Fingers crossed!
Debra Mitchell says
Definitely a talented one right here. ????
Dawn Judd says
Your vision in any object is beyond spectacular! Need those drawer labels and pulls!!????????
Dawn Judd says
IG handle: dr_judd
I knew I would forget something!????
Cheryl r Atkinson says
Hi, your makeovers are always fabulous and you didn’t disappoint this time either. What an awesome makeover. From fugly to fabulous. Great job! Hopping over to see how you rust your hardware. Wow.!!!
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you so much, Cherly! Sure took a long time to add all those pulls ????
Melissa Clarke says
I think this is fsntastic!
LORRI says
I always like seeing what actually transpires from your projects. Creativity is a great thing… and you know when you make it, it is what you what you wanted all along. ????
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you Lorri! I just can’t stop until I get it the way I want it ????
Nardi says
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This looks so good!
I love your creativity and watching the process of bringing about new life from these pieces. (I feel there is a spiritual lesson in that for us all too. ???????????????? Keep on shining His light.) Thanks for sharing your gifts with us all.
@nardthepard
Deanna Morris says
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Amazing! You have a gift for reinventing furniture! And your process is a lot of fun to watch.
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you, Deanna! I’m glad you are here for the process ????????
Aubr says
???? I absolutely love this!! And I love that you share the whole process, good and bad. @mombri22
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you for saying that! I always try to show the do overs too
Liz says
This cabinet looks amazing, love following along with all your diys, you are so talented! ????
IG lizzle327
Wendy Deshotel says
I love how this one turned out! So creative to do the fake drawer look! ????
(IG windie1)
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you, Wendy! Love the look of so many drawers ????????
Kelley says
???? Love this! I’ve been obsessed with the nightstands you did this way as well! I’m on the hunt for a piece to do this with for my guest room! Love it!!
My Vintage Porch says
It’s such a fun process…long, but fun! Thank you, Kelley!
Tiffany Caldwell says
This project turned out do great!!! As usual ????????????????????????????????
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you so much, Tiffany!
Tiffany Caldwell says
I love seeing your process, I just wish mine turned out as good as yours ????????????????????????????????????
(Tiffyj7 on Instagram)
My Vintage Porch says
Mine doesn’t always turn out, that’s why I redo it 45x????
Aimee Doring says
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Whitley says
???? One day I’m going to try this! I love the lots of little drawers look! @sweetteatribe
My Vintage Porch says
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Me too! Give me all the drawers ????????
Karen Ratliff says
???? Beautiful as always!! ???? IG:kdmaxrat
Jill says
????love how it turned out ????
Kylie says
I love all your projects! And Chester!
Wendy says
????You are so talented sister! Love this makeover. Looks like an expensive old cabinet!????????
W.e.n.d.y.27 (I guess that’s what you need if I am The Winner) url? Computer lingo, I may be a little slow????
Amanda says
So impressed with the commitment you had to make this look so good! And I have had lollipop stuck in my head from what feels like weeks now. Looks great!! ???? @payne_bass
My Vintage Porch says
???? isn’t it crazy how the songs stick after hearing them just once
Betty Doughty says
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Rebecca Massey says
???????????? You. Crack. Me. Up. Aaaaand, I love your taste and projects. Inspirational!!!???????? @itzacrazylife
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you, Rebecca! ♥️????
Abby Fischbeck says
It’s amazing as always, Natalie! I’m going to try this to some drawers!! ????????????
My Vintage Porch says
Awesome! I can’t wait to do it
Again soon ????????
Charisse Medico says
You always blow me away with the end product!! ???? @charmomma
My Vintage Porch says
Aw thank you, Charisse! That’s so nice to hear after redoing it so many times ????
Tina Garnet says
????????Absolutely love how this turned out. You always inspire me????
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My Vintage Porch says
Thank you so much, Tina!
Dawn says
????I am constantly amazed at your transformations!
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you, Dawn! I love me some projects ????????
Teresa Pinegar says
???? Gorgeous as always! You have such a good eye. teresaypine
Wendy Stewart says
????????????URL? Who knows if I got that right! Love love love ???????????? how the chest looks like one of those beautiful cabinets! You are so talented!! Happy Saturday to You! ????????????
Abby Fischbeck says
Love it!! ???? @ittybittycottage
Stephanie says
???????????????????? I need a dremel tool now! Wqy to be persistent and not giving up when it wasn’t going the way you wanted.
@__stephaniemk__
Wendy Stewart says
????????????Love it sista!
Dawn says
That is amazing!! Love it ????????
Rachael says
???? love watching your projects!
Donya says
???? love what you did! Maybe my favorite ????
Margie says
???????????????? I wan to go find a dresser to try this on!!
aubsajober says
???? you’re so creative & I love your account! It’s the best!
@pammorlan says
????love the transformation!!
Samantha says
Love you work ???? always comes out great. @sammielee54
Leslie Phelps says
???? I want one of your beautifully weird tanks, too! Where do we find those?
@lezboogie – Instagram
Andrea Culver says
???????????? LOVE how this turned out! The looks of lots of drawers, the usability of deep drawers.
Instagram is @littlefarmonbluff
Sondra says
Everything you touch turns to gold! ????I love following along and learning from you and laughing with you every day! @sondra.eigsti
Melinda Chavis says
???? your dedication to get your pieces just the way you want them never cease to amaze me. I would’ve given up after about the 2nd try ????
IG melchavis
Lizzie says
Love it! ???? Everything you do always turns out great!
Kaci says
????Love it!!! ???? I have this exact dresser (in my daughters closet for storage ????) and can’t wait to do this to it!! @khayre
Sheryl Lee says
???? You blow me away with this transformation! ????
Kathy says
I love the look of all of these drawers! I love watching your work!????????
Kathy says
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Helena Frazao says
You should seriously turn your passion into a business! You’re extremely talented and extremely patient! Love that style of furniture just don’t have the patience to do it myself, but if you were selling…well that’s a game changer ????????????????????????????????
Sheryl Lee says
????This transformation blows me away!! Your so talented!! Hi Chester!! ????????????
@sheryltututilly
JulieCase says
Love it! ❤️❤️❤️
Sometimes the process takes you on an unexpected journey, but it is so worth it in the end!
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Sheryl Lee says
???? Your so talented!! ????
Hi Chester!! ????????
@sheryltututilly
Twylla says
I love the way this turned out! I will have to try this technique! Thanks for the inspiration!????????????
@chatwylla1
Robin says
I just LOVE this. Everything you work on turns out so great. You are so talented. ????
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Tara McCarthy says
???????????? gorgeous Taramc3636
Brent says
Love the different handles ????
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Bridgett says
???? Love it! You always do a great job. You are training my eye to look at furniture differently. @CaintheHusky
Kim says
Always so amazed at what you do with furniture!! Love it! You have a gift!???????? @kis_cr
Valerie McCormack says
????the new cabinet make over!!!!
Jenbradford3 says
Let’s cabinet is so awesome????????????
Dina says
The rusting results gets me every time!! I have got to find something to try that out on. It’s truly made the handles look ancient!
Korryn says
???????????? looove how this turned out! You are so creative! Also, Chester is the cutest model!
@korrynmarie
Morganne says
???????????? so cute! Never would’ve thought to make faux lines on the draws. Looks awesome!
@morganne_anderson
Norma fox says
???????????????? obsessed
Jeannie says
Love what you did with the dresser. ????????
DELMA GONZALEZ says
????????????You always do AMAZING work ???????????? @dlgonz2012
TeressaRobison says
You’re so talented. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you do a project where I’ve been disappointed and didn’t love the results. You definitely make me want to find my own projects!????????@teressarobison
Jenn says
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Another beautiful project!
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Jill Mattingly says
This is one of my favorite projects you’ve done! ????
Samantha says
Love this transformation!
Andrea says
Love love love this dresser! ???? Showed my husband and he was like, “she’s good”!
@andpatrizio
Samantha says
Forgot this on my last comment ????????@samanthadrouin
Tracie says
???? I just love your aesethic and your vision. (and your sense of humor ????) No surprise this dresser turned out so great! I’ve learned so many different techniques from you. Thank you!!
IG penguin.n.bear
Dawn says
I love watching your stories ????????????????????
I also love how your keep redoing a piece until you love it…. because when you are done with it, it looks fabulous!!! ????????????
Kimberly Newton says
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Beth says
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I think this is my favorite cabinet yet!!????????????
Ann Iden says
That looks amazing ???? thanks for sharing!!
Ricki Light says
Love you and your family! And I also have a vintage addiction! ????This cupboard turned out amazing as always!
Katie says
Love love this dresser!! Looks amazing!! ???????????????? love watching all your projects & your sweet family!
(IG katiee.kathryn.kate)
Chris says
Amazing transformation as usual!????????????
Jessica Cook says
I love ❤️ How this turned out !! You truly have a gift for refinishing furniture. ????
( IG sammy8783)
Jamie Newton says
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Cindy says
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Kris French says
Love love ????????
Denise says
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Turned out AMAZING!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Tricia says
???? I hope Heather loves this just as much as I do. I also think Heather and I might have less creativity, so we watch you for inspiration. Right Heather? Truthfully, thank you for the inspiration and the laughs. @memoirsofgrace
Rox Amos says
???? I really love the final touches on the outdoor cabinet. This gives me so much ideas! Thank you for sharing!
Rox Amos says
???? I really love the final touches on the outdoor cabinet. This gives me so much ideas! Thank you for sharing! IG: @rox.amos
Lesa Forbis says
????The cabinet turned out awesome
Stephanie says
Super impressed with your teamwork on all these fun projects! What a creative way to take an ugly dresser look beautiful again!
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Now if I could just get over my fears of failing and just start.
@sjdyk28
Heather Ludlam says
???????????????????????? Yes loved this change and how you show your beautiful imperfect lines????✌????????
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Joy Buxton says
???? Just love your furniture projects. You’re so creative and you make it looks so easy. IG @joy.buxton
Marie says
You’re finding some of the best stuff lately at the OPT Store! Thanks for sharing your finds with us. ???? @marietrista
Courtney Crafton says
Love! I would never have guessed those were a lot of drawers! Such an inspiration ???? @courtcrafton
Brandi says
You have such great talent, you and your hubby! Love this cabinet ????????????
Brandi says
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Lynne gartner says
Your ability to see what other see a junk and create beautiful furniture is so inspiring ????
Nancy says
Absolutely love how this cabinet came out. It’s gorgeous ????
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Brandi says
@b2982 ????
Candy says
I’m amazed at your talent!!! ???? @candyj927
Belinda Shaw says
????????????….Love all your projects and the fact that you bless me with an out loud laugh almost daily!!! May God bless and keep you and your sweet family!
Afie McRae says
???? I love that you don’t give up on your projects until you love them. It’s very inspiring. It looks amazing as usual!
Jocelyn says
Love love this raw wood look. The light tones. You totally inspire me to want to refurnish a cabinet into a this really cool like index cabinet. Or that what it’s called. But totally love how you transform everything. And man now I know why I never win. Tons of people enter into the give away. Good luck everyone ????????????????
Debbie Huffaker says
I don’t think I’ve disliked any DIY you’ve done… I’m no Heather… Lol! ???? ???? ????
Linda Webster says
Amazing ????love your work!
Amy J says
Another amazing transformation!! Love it! ????????????????
Lynda Duncan says
Gorgeous!!! Inspiring! ????
Lynda Duncan says
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Kisha says
This is yet another fabulous creation! Love, love, LOVE!!????????????
Tosh says
Well worth all the work Trav!! This is a work of art! ????
Simmons Lowe-Stilson says
Your work is always just so breathtaking!!! Can’t wait to try this!!!
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Carmen says
This turned out so pretty. Glad you stuck to your guns and changed it til you loved it. ???????? @jana624
Keri jackson says
????it turned out great! So much work, but a fabulous finished product!
Allison Williams says
This has to be one of my favorite DIYs of yours. I think it’s so clever and out of the box! Keep up the good work! Your love for Jesus and bold faith is refreshing. Keep claiming his promises ????????????
IG : @alliewilliamsakamom
Heather (not THE Heather ????) says
???? This is so creative, I love it! I love all your projects, and seeing the process, plus you have the best helper dog! Watching your videos is bad for me though, I’m starting to develop a marketplace and thrifting obsession lol. h_heather06
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Lori Metheny says
????????It turned out sooOOoo good!!! I love it! I love following you and your family. You always make me laugh. Every time I’m watching stories my husband always says “Is that crazy lady?” Lol???? he knows your voice and always listens to your stories. ???? Thank you for sharing with all of us. I feel like I know you all personally after following you for several years. ????????
Vicci says
????????I love seeing how you transform “trash” into beautiful furniture! I’m always amazed at your talent.
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Vanessa Harnas says
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Lisa Rainey says
I love it!! Some of my FAVORITES are the projects where you’ve made a piece look like it has smaller drawers. ???? @ajoyfultoiling
Laura Laborde says
???????????? this before and after blows my mind! The added look of multiple drawers is such a statement!! I love it so much! ???? @lauralaborde26
Suzi Kramer says
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IG: suzikramer
This is so beautiful! It’s worth the bazillion times you had to refinish it.
Lauren Owens says
????. I love it as usual. I don’t know my IG name. But I subscribe to your blog???????????????????????????????????????? scottlaureno738@gmail.com????
Gail Moody says
????Love everything you do????
Gail Moody says
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Sandy Tucker says
This is my favorite thing so far….. probably because I’ve always wanted a map cabinet! Now I know how I can get one! Thanks! ????sjtucker29
Carissa says
This is absolutely gorgeous! ???? I love this idea & have never thought of it before! Glad you found a way you liked! @stonewallmommy
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Karyn Hilton says
Love ur dresser and how u made it look like so many drawers. It’s one of the best! I want it! Lol ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Shannon Bell says
???? I am in awe of your creativity. I only saw a chest with a few drawers, you saw a library cabinet. Just amazing. @shannonbell64 on Instagram
Alicesun says
Amazing. Like always. ???? @a_a_croskey
Debra says
Plain to fabulous ????.IG Debra.Esposito
Katie says
???????????? I love how you can envision something as amazing as this from the original piece and make your vision come to life! Amazing!!
Jennifer says
???? Currently in search of a dresser to recreate this look….45x ???? Seriously though, obsessed! @jlynsny
Courtney says
????I’m absolutely going to try this on one my dressers! You are so creative! Thanks for the idea!
Amber Johnston says
You are so talented ????????
Carmen says
I love this! I saved it in my DIY file on IG so I can find this process to do with a dresser that I have! ???????? @carmenhershberger
Amber Lankford says
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It turned out better than I could have ever imagined!
@thatgirlinglasses
Kathy Griffin says
Really nice work! Thanks for the fun while filming!????????
Leslie says
Looks awesome! You did a great job! The cabinet looks totally different you are very talented!????
Tory says
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Connie says
???????????? I’m so in awe of your creativity and vision. But then your completion of amazing projects blows me away!!
@charrell_59
Robin Fuller says
You’ve inspired me to add style to my home in budget friendly ways. I’m a great grandmother with limited abilities but even small touches make a big difference. Thanks!! Who knew neutrals took me to my happy place ????
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chippypaintandvintagerust says
????This turned out amazing!!! You always inspire me! ????????
Robin Fuller says
Well darn! I forgot to share my insta handle ???????? @robin6cats ..Heather!!!
Terri Lopez says
I do want to do this to a piece that I have. Thanks for the tutorial ????????????
Julie says
You are so talented and watching your stories every night to see what you and Chester have done makes my night! I absolutely love this piece!????????
Sandra says
It’s truly a gift that you can look at something ordinary and imagine that it can something completely different! This looks amazing, as all of your projects do!????
Paula says
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I love how you let us see (and you own them) your oops, then fix them! paula.jean77
Melissa says
???? and now I have to find a piece to try this on!
Melissa says
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Heather leach says
????????????????love watching the process
Lori Haase says
????Love how it turned out! ????
Kelly Gonzales says
Your work is always amazing ????????????????????????????
Elaine says
I love love love everything u do, like I said I wish you sold them, but then again good u don’t cos I’d be broke ????❤️????????????????????
Robyn Lawrence says
Each piece you do amazes me, honestly ???? and your husband is pretty amazing too ????
Natalie, you inspire ???? so many people with your amazing ???? work and your love ???? for Jesus!!
11heavenlygifts ????????????
Sandy says
Loved watching this process, just brilliant! Thank you for sharing the journey, the final product is so cool????@sands.torres
Sharon says
Once again you took a piece of furniture and made it beautiful when it looked pretty sad and beat up! Great job! ????
Heather Jaymes says
I absolutely love this ????
Lisa Sanmann says
Love it!????
Come to my house and help me!
Larissa Piper says
????Love ????all your DIYourselfers!;) Now I’m gonna sand all my wood chairs and bleach them! ???? Thanks for all the inspo!
Crystal Fogelsanger says
Beautiful ????
Danielle Martino says
???? your vision for such a basic piece of furniture is ridiculous!! Great job!! @daniellemartino
Amy Picray says
????Love this dresser! Your vision for furniture is amazing! Wish I had a thimble full!
Amy Picray...oops...forgot my IG handle! ???? @amyleepic says
Amy Picray…oops…forgot my IG handle! ???? @amyleepic
Betty Brown says
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Angie says
????love everything you do Instagram my1910craftsman
Carol DeMumbrum says
????????Love it! @CarolDeMumbrumArt
Jill Rogness says
I’m going to try this! ????????????
Cindy says
Such a fun transformation! Love all your creative furniture transformations! ????@cindytobey
Johanna says
???? I would never have the patience to do what you do, but I love following along and see you work your magic on all these old furniture @johannalitla
Lonna says
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Amanda says
????looks amazing! You have so much talent!
Megan Duncan says
When I first saw the cabinet I thought, “How does she find cabinets with so many drawers?” Ha!????You are brilliant. I love following along with all your projects; big or small, they’re always a joy to watch. @themintedvintage
Kandi Jamieson says
I love all your work! So gorgeous
The old world Apothecary style is stunning. ????????????@orchidstrueblue
Kathy says
???? I just love all of your projects and your sense of humor!! So much fun to follow!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Melanie Gagnon says
Love all your ideas!! ????????
Jenny Schulz says
Love this transformation! It is probably one of my favorites I have seen you do. I always look for new posts from you when I pop on Instagram. Love watching your trips to the OPT and hearing your water slide stories.
Ava says
I love watching you DIYing everything always turns out beautiful ???? I Love everything
Mindy Trulove says
Absolutely LOVE this!! Love your IG, blog, and Pintrest!! Hoping to win so I can make my own cabinet like this!! ????????????
Nancie says
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Elizabeth Brown says
???????? So fun to see how you change just a regular looking piece of furniture into something totally different! @lizzzz.brown
Mandy M says
????????????. Your makeovers inspire me so much! I live everything you do!
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Leah says
I love how unique your projects are! So beautiful and so inspiring! ????????????
Leah says
I Forgot my IG handle ????????♀️????
@littleah12
Sabrina says
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Susan Lorfeld says
Why do I love little drawers?! ???? You do awesome work. Thanks for showing us the process! @suedlor
Jessica Noelle says
I THINK THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PROJECTS YOU’VE DONE! ???? TOTAL GAME CHANGER! @JESSICANOELLE
Laura Maki says
I absolutely love how this turned out! Watching the process was so fun. You did an amazing job!????????????
Laura Maki says
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Sarah says
I love the look of all the little drawers! ???????? @sarahhutchison
Amber Lung says
Love this????????
Anne says
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Becky says
GENIUS! I never would have thought to do this!! Love you!!????
Christine M Kominek says
????????????This is genius!!! I love everything about it! Would never have thought to do this. Thanks for the tutorial!! ????????????
Lauren Celotto says
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Debbie Hibbert says
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You are so incredibly talented Natalie! Thanks for sharing your projects, yourself, and your family! ????????????
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Oops! ???????? @debbiehibbert ????????
Cher Davis says
????????????Love this so much! Even Heather has to live it!
Andrea Gililland says
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Love it!
Michelle says
This is absolutely stunning! It was worth every ounce of effort you put into it! Woohoo! Gorgeous! ????
Anna Waldron says
I love how it turned out ????????????!!! Thank you for sharing the process with us! So beautiful!!
Kimberly says
???????????? Love this project!!
@kimberly_sanford77
Traci says
Your blog is such inspo and a guide to all my newest project wants! ???? Thank you! This is the only post that lets me comment but your aging pots is gold. Thanks for the pro tips! ????
Traci says
P.s. to the above. Traci is @whatrtheeodds ????
Sally Rodriguez says
I love everything!! And my garage is full now ????♀️Heather ????
Joyce Corley says
You are ABSOLUTELY my favorite IG account. Love,Love,Love how this turned out!!!!!????????????
Rachel Steward says
???????? You are the furniture makeover queen!! LOVE IT! @ourdevinehome
Whitney Haneh says
I LOVE this!! I’m going to be looking for a dresser at the thrift shops do I can try this on my own.. thanks for sharing!! ???????????????????????? ig: flywithwhitney
Wanda says
Amazing! Love it ????
Jessica says
???? I love how this turned out. Following your IG account gives me so much inspiration and brightens my day. @atchisonavenue
Donna says
L❤️ve it!!
Lisa says
????Gorgeous!????
Cindy says
Love all of your makeovers!
And Chester! ????
Sara Pfeil says
You are so creative!! I would have never thought to do this.????????????
IG: smpfeil
Donna says
❤️❤️????donnamac15
Andrea says
So pretty ???? ig dwtbk
Miranda Bond says
I love this so much I’m on a hunt for some furniture. ????
Laura Keel says
You are so creative. Thanks for sharing the process. ????@herroyalmomness5
Renae Sell-Lindgren says
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Jody DuBeau says
Love for you!! You’re so much fun and so talented!! ???? @jodydubeau
Jody says
I meant following* ????
Denisa Bundick says
????This is my favorite project by far!! Love it! denisa_bundick
Jen says
????I love this look????
Vintage library caninets are always so darn expensive in the wild… this is such fantasticness ????@jenvivienne
Kelly Haug says
You are AH-MAZING!!! I love all the little drawers and am now looking at all my furniture with a side eye thinking of adding more drawers to all my furniture ????????????
Kelly Haug says
@shabbywhitecow
Also no furniture is safe in my house!!! Or my garage ????
Diana Bruulsema says
???? love it!!
@bruuselsprout
Jennifer Theisen says
???? love your style and sense of humor! Maybe Chester needs his own IG ???? ❤️
Thank you for sharing all of your steps, tools, and ideas!!
Tammy says
????????????Love love love this! Another tip on what I have done to make those cuts is a table saw. Just set your blade really low and set your drawer on it and zip it across. Turns out great every time. But Travs idea was great too! I love the hardware too and hope to do that one day. IG handle is @beyondthewooddecor for the giveaway entry! Fingers crossed!????
Shanna Teusch says
Girl, you come up with the best ideas. I flip furniture to and have used some of your techniques. So thanks. I think I need to add this tool to my collection. @our_military_home_front
Sandi crist says
???????????????????? Love love love your cabinet and the technique that you use. 2artc4u
Kristin Schock says
???????????? This is such a cute piece! You are so creative and I’m so glad I found you on Instagram!! @akschock
Roberta J Smith says
Love how you and Trav completely transformed this piece!!! Beautiful!!!????✨
Robin drewes says
I love it ! It looks like a totally different piece of furniture. All you stuff looks great!!!!!
Robin Drewes says
????love it! It doesn’t looks like the same piece . You always do amazing works !! So talented!!! ????
Kerri says
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Sarah says
It’s gorgeous!!! ????????????
@kuparstwn
Lauren Himmel says
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Nancy Christy says
The transformation is AMAZING!! You have such awesome skills! Trav too!! LOVE IT!! ???? @nancysthename
Dianna says
???? stunning!
@diannagray13 says
???? I love the mini drawer look!
Teresa says
Looks so great! ????
Paige Maxim says
???? IG: P.Maximstudios this turned out SO good!! Sometimes you have to paint things and sand things a hundred times before they’re finally finished. This turned our perfect!!
Karen says
????????You’re creative process amazes me! You see the potential beauty in so many things I’d pass by! It’s inspiring ????????
Keely Hall says
????????????this turned out so cool!!! @kehall07
Tarica says
???? you always amaze me!
@P_31girl
Tamara_r3 says
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What a clever technique!!! I have a similar looking dresser, so I’m going to give it a try when school’s out!
Xo
@Tamara_r3
Katrina says
I love this idea! ????????????
@seenatrina
Farah Grissom says
@fgrissom ????
Enjoy watching you transform stuff!! Have acquired Java antiquing glaze, and now I just gotta get around the project that I have planned to use it on with white paint!
Julie Shahan says
You do an amazing job on all your furniture remodels. You are very Motivational! ????
Jessalyn Guyette says
???? oh my goodness! I’ve been thinking of redoing one of our dressers & this is amazing!
@jessiguyette
Michelle says
I would have never thought to do that! You did such an amazing job. ????????????
Karen Martin says
????love watching you transform all these pieces.
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Angela says
???????????? Love it! And the different hardware worked out great!
Gorgeous, as always!
@mommyx3az
Rhonda Limbocker says
You are truly inspirational! I need your vision. ❤️????
@rlimbocker
Bailey Brewer says
???? I just love this and really all of your projects! You’ve definitely inspired me to want to do some myself! @baileyyy_elizabethhh
Meg Baxter says
As always, this turned out so fabulous! I don’t know how you do it sometimes, but I love following along!
@Megplusthree
Loretta Okimoto says
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Christine Fanestiel says
???? I love how you took a cheap piece of furniture and gave it tons of character. So much better than a bland plain dresser. Inspires me to really think of ways to make my furniture less boring. (@christinemarie13)
Lisa Kiser says
????Love all your projects SO much!! You are such a genius and diy Queen!!!????????????
@lisackiser
Marie-Therese says
That’s amazing. Really transformative. I’d never think to do that because I’d figure it’d wouldn’t look that good, but it really really good. Wow. Thanks for the inspiration ????
Marie-Therese says
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Marie-Therese says
It won’t let me comment on any of your other blog posts? Sorry for the over-commenting on this one. Had commented on it and then realised it was a give away ????????????
My insta handle is @notwen07
Carol says
Love, love, LOVE the cabinet!!????
Paula says
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This is the coolest idea! It came out awesome!
@pjf333
Scarlet Franco says
You continually amaze me with your furniture transformations. It looks so good. I missed stories these last 2 weeks while getting ready to move – but your blog post pretty much laid it out – Beautiful job!!???????????????????????????????? – mama.heet @insta
Wendy says
I am amazed how you can transform a dresser. ????????????????????????
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Wendy OConnor says
????????thank you for sharing you diy projects. I am thinking for trying the big mirror one with some old mirrored closet doors. I also love those heather comments… they crack me up!!!
Tonya says
This is fabulous! I will definitely be doing this soon!
Tonya says
Thank you Natalie ????
Jayne Tynan McCabe says
You are hilarious!! Love to watch your stories!????????????????????????
Cindy says
????????Love this piece of furniture!!????????@cinkay49
Sandra says
I love it!????????@slhundt
Kimberlyj says
Love love what you did with the dresser. ????????????
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Yvette says
Love???? to see all the steps, as you inspire me greatly! @chatteringbrunette
Sydel Lippert says
I just don’t know how you do it! This is amazing talent and God-given for sure. I just love watching you turn something into something more amazing.????
Jennifer fuentes says
These cabinets looks amazing ???? I found you on Instagram and I’m obsessed with all your projects. Thank you for sharing the processes of each project!!! You are so inspiring ❤️???????????????? Keep up the great work! We love it!
@jenniferamatos
Sending love from Virginia XO ????
Tracy says
I love watching all your projects! You and your family are so sweet and fun! ???? @tj5008
Cindy Keller says
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Cindy Keller says
Love it!????
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Amanda Wilson says
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Patty Wettstein says
???????? As always, you continually show such wonderful DYI projects anyone can do! I’ve used so many of your ideas and I can’t thank you enough for sharing your creativity and step by step instructions for us to do as well! You continually stay YOU which is so refreshing! ????
Wanessa says
I just love that look ????
I’ve been looking log some something like this, but I need to figure out how to actually get the little drawers. I want a space for all the vinyls and iron ones for my Cricut. So this, but with divider, maybe? Lol. Love it, though.
@whoneedsmoore
Summer says
Everything you touch it magic! I’m always impressed with how pretty it is. I also love that you take trash and ugly things and make them pretty again. I love doing this too and my family makes fun of me for picking up dressers on the side of the road ???????????????????????????? @thehotseason
Kristyn Martin says
This is beautiful! I love your projects so much! ????
@kristynkmartin
Angie Martin says
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Jeanette Hebra says
Absolutely love how it came out! I am going to try doing it when I find the right furniture. Thank you so much for sharing it. It came out awesome like all your projects always do!!
Jeanette
Jeanette Hebra says
Well I wrote my comment but……. yup I forgot to click the emoji ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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Jeanette
@cityfarmhouse.ish
Susan Richatd says
???? I just love all your projects! You are amazingly talented! Thank you for sharing these with us. ???? @SusanRichard
Kari Paige says
So smart and beautiful no thanks to Heather! ???? @karebear_26
Christa Pack says
L????VE IT!!!!
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Faith Dunlap says
This turned out beautifully! ????
IG- faithdunlap0728
Jennie says
????love the way this turned out. You are always so creative!
Tracy Poole says
I love that you did the process step by step!! You are so talented when it comes to so many home deco projects, but I love your furniture transformations the most! I am going to try this on my next dresser project for sure! ????????????
Tracy Poole says
@Peacefulmama3 ????????????
You are the Queen of furniture transformations!!!
Ann Brown says
So ORIGINAL!!????
Britt Boudreaux says
???? Pro tip on “finger measuring” – I have measured my hand, my pointer finger and from the tip of my pointer finger to a “deep wrinkle” (how scientific is that?! ????) with a ruler so now I know how long things really are! Well at least a good guesstimate! Love all your projects!
Ashley says
I watched the whole transformation on IG. I know it was a lot of work but you have an eye and it’s impressive! So glad you kept going and redid this cabinet 1,000 times because the end result is beautiful! ???????? Now can you make me one? ????
Ashley says
Also, I have no idea where my IG handle went..so just in case: ashleymarie02
Jackie Logel says
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Janet Cappola says
???? beautiful! I can’t wait to try this!
Michelle McGilvery says
Love the bleaching of the Furniture, I’m going to try and do that to a table I have and it has stoneish in the center that I’m going to try to do like your pottery redo also. ????????????????????????????????????????????????
Mary Ann Abrahamson says
Love it although I really thought for awhile you were going to throw it out ????
Kim bardin says
I just love this! Your talent never disappoints. I also like how you show how to DIY ???? Beautiful work
Emma Smith says
Oh my I love how this turned out. You definitely inspire me to try DIY. ????????????
Deb Arnold says
????????????I just love your projects and sense of humor! So inspiring! I’m excited for me to try new techniques on my projects too! Thank you! @fortarnolds
Patricia Brown says
It almost looks impossible to get such amazing results bleaching wood at home!! I loved seeing the process!!????
Melissa Anthony says
You are so creative! Everything you do is just beautiful!???????????? @trulyloudlydeeply
Melisa says
I only recently discovered you on IG and so glad I did. I love your quirky humor and I learn something from each project you do. When you shared this reveal, my first thought was “Take that, Heather!” LOL! ???? @hilda2me
Christine Castellano says
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Buahahaha. I figured it out. lol
Becky says
I love love love this piece. You are so creative!! I love your thrift store finds because I know you will always do something amazing with them!!
Donna Williams donna8444williams says
You are amazingly talented. A stunning piece ????????????
Janie Fox says
I love it. It looks like a true antique! Send it to me. ????
Sarah Hillenbrand says
I love this so much!!!
Kim Kaufmann says
I now want to do this technique to 3 pieces of furniture! ????????????
Lynne Whyte says
???????? I absolutely love what you do. The chest of drawers that you made look like lots of wee drawers is amazing. ????????
Denise at @beebarnquilts says
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Kary Garside says
This is AMAZING????????????????
You are so talented????????????????
Ashley garcia says
???????????? This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen redone! I’m absolutely obsessed with your page and you give me so much inspiration!! I want to be just like you and I grow up ( Saying that at the ripe old age of 35). And you don’t annoy me one bit ????I think you are hilarious and so entertaining! lol you are my favourite instagram account! ????????????
Ashley Garcia @smashley_ashley39 says
???????????????????? That was my Comment above. I forgot to add my Instagram handle! @Smashley_ashley39????????????????
Angie says
Love ALL your projects ????
Amanda Graham says
I love it. It looks so expensive! ????
@atgraham24
Wendi says
????I love this! It turned out great and thanks for sharing all your steps! By the way, I love when you take smoke breaks and head to the OPT????
@wendistremler5
Veronica Beltran says
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Creating multiple drawers is a great idea/substitute for those of us who want map drawers chest but can’t find and/or afford them!
I still regret to this day not buying a map chest of drawers at the Pasadena College flea market for a ridiculously inexpensive price! ????
@tularosa00
Megan Cook says
I just love this!! Your processes and creativity have given me so much inspiration and confidence to try things over the last couple years!! Thank you for all you do and for your wonderful humor!❤️
Tori Mulé says
This is amazing ????????????@tori_mule
Virginia Bello says
???? I love how your projects turn out. You are so talented ????
IG: @girasol.bello
Reegis says
This is one of my favorites! I wish I had the patience you do with all that sanding. ????
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Martha says
Loved this. Gives me apothecary cabinet vibes witn actual storage space. ???? @marthambpdl
Heather Ludlam says
@patchouli_and_rose love this concept , you are so talented !!!????????????????????????????????????????????
TONYA REIN says
I love this so much! ????????Also, Chester matches perfectly lol! ????????????????
Sheila George says
This is one of my all time favorite!!
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Melissa @thegrayfarmhouse says
???? – It turned out amazing! You always have the best vision for repurposing items.
Jill Dials says
Such a great idea! I would love to give this a try!????
Amy Cooley says
What a neat idea! I love cabinets with lots of little drawers or the look of lots of drawers. ???? @amymadduxcooley
Victoria says
Total love how you can find something and with imagination and Trav you dream up a new life and purpose for it.
Victoria says
Love this I found one but the drawers don’t pull like they should it feels like the tread is cracked on the side but I have hope for it when I see your ideas come to fruition
Lisa Covington says
Those handles though ???????????????????? awesome job
@spursandstripescreations
Suz Gray says
I love these projects where you divide the drawers – fabulous idea
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Terry Rambin says
Love how you and Trav layer colors, textures and woods……….????
Megan Feist says
???????? I have to say you are so creative! Love all the things you do!
@mommy.of.many
Kim says
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Love
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All of your makeovers!!
@princesskkj
Judy says
You are so creative!! I love ???????? that drawer of yours and to now see how you made that look, I’m just in awe. Great idea!! I’ve been wanting something similar & now I know a diy idea if I’m ever up for the challenge. Haha! Thanks!
IG: encasa8a