Dresser Makeover
When I first got this tiny dresser, I loved the distressed rustic look it had. However, my style changed over the years. The design of the furniture no longer matched the rest of the decor in my home. I decided it was time to give it a new look. I was looking online for inspo when I spotted a two-toned dresser. I loved the design. I just had to make it, but with a twist, using sushi mats. Yes, you read right, sushi mats, and honestly, it turned out better than I imagined. If you want to see how I tackled this project, then follow along.
MATERIALS USED:
- Ebony wood stain
- Sushi mat
- Dowels
- Wooden knobs
- Handsaw
- Gorilla wood glue
- Sandpaper
- Paintbrushes
- Screwdriver
- Wood filler
DIRECTIONS:
1.) I started off by removing the hardware from the drawer.
2.) I then sanded the entire dresser in the direction of the grains.
3.) I wiped away any remaining dust with a damped cloth.
4.) I stained the furniture with ebony wood stain, except the drawer. I waited 1-2 hours before applying the second coat.
5.) While the dresser was drying, I began working on the drawer.
6.) I measured the drawer and trimmed the sushi mat according to those measurements. (Mine was exactly half of the sushi mat.)
7.) I then glued each bamboo stick on the drawer and repeated the process until I was finished.
8.) For the trim, I used wooden dowels to frame the drawer. You can use anything you'd prefer, that's what I had in hand at the moment.
9.) I used a wood filler to fill in the gaps.
10.) Once the drawer dried completely, I replaced the old hardware with round wooden knobs.
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