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Genius Ways to Repurpose Dresser Drawers

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The dresser is a sturdy mainstay in almost every bedroom. However, daily wear and tear can put even the best ones into disrepair.

Have you seen a discarded set of dresser drawers that you just know you could do something with? Or perhaps you’ve already got a worn-out dresser with really beautiful drawers? 

If you think they’re too good to throw away, you’re right. Dresser drawers are great for many repurposing ideas!

One, two, or several drawers… big or small… seemingly centuries-old or looking new… There is always an interesting new use for any dresser drawer. 

And the best thing about them is that even mismatched drawers can make a great display and certainly be a conversation piece!

Old Dresser Drawer Repurposing Ideas

In developed countries like ours, it is all too easy to send old furniture items to landfills yet, with a little imagination and effort, virtually anything can be repurposed into something unique.

For your reference, here are ten genius ideas we found for repurposing old dresser drawers.

Old Dresser Drawer Repurposing Ideas

Which idea do you like the most? Don’t hesitate to share your ideas! You know where the comments box is 😉

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Have you repurposed old dresser drawers in the past?

Planter

Because the nature of drawers is storage, it will make them a good planter. Given the design, it will give your garden a rustic look.

Storage Under the Bed

You can experiment with old dresser drawers by transforming them into storage under the bed. Dresser drawers can be a great space saver for your room.

From organizing shoes and slippers to craft supplies and photo albums, dresser drawers can be your best bet for maximizing space in an already small room.

Bookshelf

Stacking old drawers can create extra storage for your books. You can repaint them to add a new life to them. You can experiment with how to stack them like the one that is shown below. 🙂

Chalkboard

Do you have to teach homework? Or do just need something to remind you of your prior appointments, or the menu that you want to cook for dinner? Then this old dresser drawer turned into a chalkboard is for you!

With a little bit of creativity, you can have a chalkboard on which you can write your schedules or the ingredients you will need for your dinner menu. You can even write notes for your loved ones.

Side Table

A side table, also called a console table, is a small table that is designed to be placed against a wall, or near a sofa in a living room. The tables are often used as a place to rest a drink or a book when sitting on the sofa.

Side tables are also used as an accent piece, or to provide a place for a lamp or other decoration. The tables are available in a range of different styles and can be found made from a variety of different materials.

You can consider these side tables from the old dresser drawers below.

Pet Bed

Dresser drawers can also be used as pet beds. You can mount them on the wall if you have cats, or you can just put them beside your bed if you have dogs. These dresser drawer pet beds are creative ideas for your fur babies.

Custom Headboard

Does your bed doesn’t ‘t have a headboard? Don’t freet, with this custom headboard, you will not only have a nice and creative headboard but you will also have a bookshielf.

Bathroom Shelf
Accessories/Jewelry Display
Dollhouse

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