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Dresser Re-Purposed into Antique Ice Box

September 16, 2015

Dresser Repurpose hardwareOk sports fans, I am particularly psyched out of my mind about today’s post! Today I am teaming up with a group of very talented DIY bloggers in a
“Re-purpose It” challenge.

For my project I decided to take on the dresser that was banished to our guest room. It has been slowly falling apart and definitely needed a little lovin’ … Let’s dive in, shall we ?

dresser repurpose before sawdust2stitches.com DISCLAIMER: Let’s be real,  this is NOT a detailed build plan, it is  more of a basic breakdown of the process I went through.  HOWEVER… here is general list of the tools and supplies I used.

Tools Suggested:

  • Table Saw
  • Nail Gun
  • Drill
  • Kreg Jig

Materials Used:

  • 1/4″ wood paneling (4’x8′)
  • 1×3″ boards
  • Wood Glue
  • (3) Ice Box Hardware Kits- Available at D. Lawless Hardware
  • (1) Ice Box Sign
  •  Sandpaper

Alrighty, I started by dismantling that sucker!  I kind of took it down to the bones. It had a decent frame, but it needed some MINOR improvements. 🙂

dismantle dresser sawdust2stitches.com

Once dismantled,  I started constructing a frame out of cheap-o 1×3’s. (Pretty sure that is their technical term.)  I made two of these frames (see image below) one  for each side.

build frame sawdut2stitches.com

I then cut and attached a piece of 1/4″ paneling to the sides. I wanted to be able to give the exterior a nice stained finish. So I slathered it up with wood glue, and then tacked it in place for good measure.  I then attached the newly constructed frames to the sides. (On top of the freshly installed paneling.)  dresser re purpose attach frame sawdust2stitches

After the side frames were attached, I then needed to make it look pretty. It needed a face frame.

Attach Front Frame sawdust2stitches.com

Looking prettier already! dresser re purpose www.sawdust2stitches.com

Going into this project, I knew I wanted to give this dresser some additional height. (Hence the constructed frame.)  The reasoning?  I wanted to create a lower shelf.  I wanted to give it a rustic look  AND  I am also cheap, so yet again I turned to 1×3’s. Add slats dresser repurpose sawdust2stitches.com

Now I needed some doors on this sucker.   I made shaker style cabinet doors.  Its just a little more work and a lot-a-bit of math.  The only  thing that is different about these shaker style doors is that I needed to route out a lip on the edge to accommodate  the specialty hinges.

assemble shaker style doors sawdust2stitches.com

Pretty right !?

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I then added the hardware and a center board that would  make it APPEAR as if all of these doors work independently. (Spoiler Alert: They don’t 🙂 )

resser re purpose www.sawdust2stitches.com

Now it is time for the GORGEOUS hardware. I  got mine from D. Lawless Hardware, and honestly it is the best price point I was able to find anywhere!

Dresser re-purpose sawdust2stitches.com

(So… you may have noticed in the mean time I stained my cabinet…I ran out of materials and my son was napping… ) Now for the cool part. Time to reinstall the drawers. I spaced  my  drawers a little differently than they were originally placed.

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I then added my drawers. (I did decide resurface the drawers fronts so that it would all have a cohesive look.)

Dresser re purpose it sawdust2stitches

  Last step: It needed a top!  I scored a 1″ x 12″x 6′ from the 70% off section at Home Depot.  Using a Kreg Jig I joined the boards together. I cut them down, and then routed the edge to make it pretty. 2015-09-13 17.22.33 ss

    Then I  attached and stained that bad boy!2015-09-13 17.46.24 sawdust2stitches

dresser makeover right side sawdust2stitches  Dresser Repurpose hardware   dresser repurpose sawdust2stitches.com open  Dresser Re-purpose www.sawdust2stitches.com

 

 

Thanks for reading and Take Luck,

Corey

The ultimate dresser repurpose

 

Dresser Makeover Repurposed into Ice Box by www. Sawdust2stitches.com


 

 

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Comments

  1. gail says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Corey,

    That’s an unbelievable transformation of that old dresser! When I saw the teaser image, I was really wondering what this was in it’s former life.

    great job!
    gail

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      A compliment from the Queen of re-purposing. Color me flattered. Thanks so much Gail!

  2. Mindi says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Shut the front door!! Corey. Lets talk, not only are you cute and fun, have awesome dance moves, and hilarious in your writing…you are killing it in giving furniture A-MAZE-ING facelifts. You are the furniture plastic surgeon IMHO!!! I can’t tell you how much I love this!! Pinned. Thank you so much for participating in the challenge girl!!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Mindi, you are such a doll, thank you! YOu better stop you are gonna give me an ego trip ;). Thanks so much for hosting, I loved participating!

  3. Kim (TheKimSixFix) says

    September 16, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Holy crap woman! That is amazing.. and I am so happy to see I am not the only one addicted to 1x3s because of their price point!

    It is so pretty now! It is like the frog prince of furniture! <3

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Gotta love the cheap-o’s! Am I right ! ? Thanks Lady!

  4. Funky Junk Interiors says

    September 16, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Oh my gosh. What dresser? SERIOUSLY….

    Such a gorgeous, rustic, high end piece now! Love the idea of doors on the outside. So stunning Corey! Beyond anything I’d even comprehend…

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Whoa, coming from you I will take that as a HUGE compliment. Thanks so much Donna. FYI your pictures came out stunning!

  5. Kathy Cano-Murillo says

    September 16, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    You are so talented and skilled, I’m blown away. GREAT job!!!!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks so much Kathy!

  6. Merethe says

    September 16, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    You are my DIY hero!!! What a beautiful job you just did, and what an inspiration! I got a similar job in Denmark, can’t wait to show you!!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      I can’t wait to see it! Please make sure you send it over once you finish it !?
      \

  7. Diena Cameron says

    September 16, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Wow, Corey, beautiful job. I just know that had to take alot of math at which i am not good at. ) = I just can’t get over the fact that that was a dresser ! Amazing, just Amazing <3

  8. Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says

    September 16, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    Okay…so i just picked myself up off the floor so I could type. AMAAAAZING, AMY!! 😀

    • Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says

      September 16, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Okay…so that was supposed to say OH MY, not AMY…thank you to my toddler. Well, you get the idea.

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 18, 2015 at 8:43 am

      Haha oh Larissa, you flatter me! Thank you so much lady!

  9. Amy says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    Corey you are something else, how do you even think of these things!?! The new dresser is amazing and beautiful. I love the choice of hardware, it really pops.

  10. Tali says

    September 17, 2015 at 8:17 am

    Wow! I am Speechless! what a great transformation! You are so awesomely creative!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 18, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Thank you so much!

  11. Becky says

    September 17, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Completely and totally STUNNING.

  12. Lucy @ Patina Paradise says

    September 17, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    This is a pretty amazing makeover! I am in awe and would love it if you would link it to our furniture only party Friday’s Furniture Fix, tonight at 9PM EST. Hope to see you there! http://www.patinaparadise.com/2015/09/fridays-furniture-fix-8.html

  13. Alison says

    September 18, 2015 at 5:38 am

    Wow, that is just stunning, love the stain/finish you’ve used.

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 18, 2015 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Alison! I used Jacobean by Minwax!

  14. Katie @ Little House of Four says

    September 18, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Girl, you are so incredibly talented! This makeover is AH-mazing and probably one of my favorites! Great job on another fantastic repurpose!

  15. Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says

    September 18, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Holy transformation, Batman! That is AWESOME! I love it. I more than love it. Really gorgeous.

  16. Tone says

    September 22, 2015 at 3:25 am

    That is insane!! Nothing more, nothing less! Love it!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      September 23, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks so much!

  17. Glenda says

    October 12, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    This is amazing, you are so clever! Would love to copy your creation but unfortunately I can’t purchase the hardware or anything like it in Australia. 🙁 I’ll either have to come up with a creative solution or wait till my next trip to the USA. Thanks so much for sharing your creation.

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      October 16, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      Oh I am sorry to hear that! If you search “Ice box hardware” you might have more luck?

  18. Michelle says

    October 20, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    Unbelievably amazing! Just gorgeous and I’ll bet this will be flooding Pinterest!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      October 22, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks Michelle! Fingers crossed 🙂

  19. Nancy says

    October 21, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    I can’t say anything! I’m speechless! You must have a genius mind.

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      October 22, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you so much Nancy!

  20. Samson's Mom says

    November 14, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Could you pretty please include a more detailed tutorial of the cabinet doors? I want to make this so bad, but can’t seem to figure out the doors. If not, still a fantastic tutorial and drool-worthy piece of furniture!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      November 15, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      I would really like to at some point, BUT if you are looking for something a little more immediate, there are some great tutorials available. I would suggest using a “shaker Style ” door. Here is one such tutorial. http://www.remodelaholic.com/shaker-cabinet-door/ best of luck!!

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