Transforming the IKEA Hemnes dresser:
Apart from the wood, everything can be ordered on Amazon! Here’s a list of everything I used for my Ikea dresser flip.
paint
1. Zinsser oil-based primer
2. white latex paint (I’d order 2)
3. seal with satin polyurethane
modern legs (inspired by @angelarosehome)
1. 1×2 pine boards, cut to size
2. nail gun or pocket hole jig & drill
3. champagne mist spray paint
custom handles
1. 1/2” wooden dowels
2. 1/2” copper elbows
3. epoxy
You may need a paintbrush and a roller if you don’t have them already. You will also need a chop saw to make your cuts.
Here’s the original dresser:
Step 1
Remove the drawers and all the hardware.
Step 2
Cut legs to size and install.
Step 3
Cut dowels to size and install in copper elbows with epoxy.
Step 4
Tape off dresser to paint legs and paint pulls. Screw dowels into the drawers with the holes from the original hardware. You’ll use 1 coat of primer, 2 coats paint, 1 coat seal.
Done!
I loved doing this Ikea dresser flip. Their furniture is all so user friendly to assemble. There are so many fun and creative ways to make their furniture your own!
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