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DIY Greek Key Dresser

Written by Justin

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Submitted by Better Decorating Bible

 

Wow! Take a look at this remarkable makeover from a cheap Ikea dresser, turned into a glamorous piece of furniture! Just shows how with a little imagination, you can create a beautiful piece of high-end looking furniture to wow your guests!

Ikea Version:

DIY Friday: Turn a $35 Ikea Dresser into a $3,000 one!TimmyThe WienerDog

Inspired By:

DIY Friday: Turn a $35 Ikea Dresser into a $3,000 one!

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Keep reading for instructions on how to create your own Ikea Greek key dresser!

Instructions:

  1. Paint the dresser your desired color, here we used gold acrylic spray paint for the trim and a baby blue for the restDIY Friday: Turn a $35 Ikea Dresser into a $3,000 one!TimmyThe WienerDog
  1. Measure out thin pieces of wood for your Greek keys, depending on how you want them (vertically, horizontally, big, small) making sure that the keys will cover any knob holes

DIY Friday: Turn a $35 Ikea Dresser into a $3,000 one!Proper Hunt

  1. Using a miter saw, cut, glue, and paint (two coats) on the Greek keys. Don’t paint the back since it will be glued onto the dresser.

DIY Friday: Turn a $35 Ikea Dresser into a $3,000 one!TimmyThe WienerDog

  1. Glue the Greek keys, and voila!

DIY Friday: Turn a $35 Ikea Dresser into a $3,000 one!

BDB Tip: I recommend finding a dresser without a laminate finish such as this one from Ikea which is easier to paint.

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Published: March 13, 2012Filed Under: Guest Bloggers Tagged: blue, DIY, dresser

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Comments

  1. Tamara, Bella Boho says

    March 14, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Oh my goodness, love, love, love! I will so be doing this project in the future!

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  2. Danielle says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    I love it, truly one of a kind piece. What type of saw would you recommend?

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  3. Annie says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    This is awesome.

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  4. Suzy Q says

    March 21, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Hey everyone, glad you liked the DIY! I would definitely recommend a miter saw since it has adjustments to cut at 40 degree angles.

    I have another example of the same DIY right here:

    https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2012/03/09/diy-friday-greek-key-dresser-attempt/

    Hope this helps and gives you some inspiration to start your own Greek key furniture!

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  5. lovemcm says

    September 13, 2012 at 6:11 am

    Looks great, but more info would be helpful. New trim looks to be molding, so specifications would have been nice. And what glue is recommended to apply them to the cabinet? Since there is no other hardware, I assume the new overlay would be the only thing one could use to open and close the drawers, which over time would be a lot of pulling on those overlay pieces.

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  6. Suzan says

    March 7, 2014 at 7:54 am

    I made one of these once – and that photo was my inspiration !!!
    Thanks for sharing !

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  7. Corinna Ashley [ForMyLoveOf] says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Wow! Very cool! That’s a great transformation, and pretty color too!

    Reply

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