Buffet from upcycled chest of drawers

[Stuardo]

A dated chest of drawers was transformed into a stylish modern buffet with both drawers and shelving.

• The project
• Before and after
• How to upcycle with paint
• More upcycled buffet projects

The project

I wanted a buffet for the dining room but couldn't find one the right size. This old chest of drawers was close to the size I wanted so I converted the three large drawers into two smaller drawers and two doors with shelves inside.

I painted with leftover Taubmans Cape Blue paint from the wall behind it. I originally painted it all the same colour but when I brought it inside I realised it was too much so I repainted the top with a gloss white paint to break it up.

I used all the pieces I had pulled apart in the new design and only bought the handles and melamine shelves from Bunnings to finish. There's something very satisfying about giving old furniture a new life.

Removed the drawers.

Repositioned some pieces.

Made one drawer into two.

Made drawer fronts into doors.

Before and after

How to upcycle with paint

Painting is a quick, easy and affordable way to upcycle furniture. Learn how with this guide: How to upcycle almost anything with paint.

More upcycled buffet projects

Workshop member craftyhopper painted with Porter's Paints Yacht Race and added stylish brass handles to freshen up this buffet.

By lightly distressing fresh paint and adding vintage handles, prettyliving completely changed the look of this buffet.

[Tyro]

Hi @Stuardo @Craftyhopper and @prettyliving 

You experienced folk make it look so-so easy with simply gorgeous results!  I'll put your projects on my bucket list and will start hunting for dumped sets of drawers to practice on!  Thanks for the inspiration! 

Cheers 🤗