Modern dresser with fluted top drawers

[Rachel_DeMarchi]

Timber fluting adds a striking element to this Hamptons-style upcycle of a chest of drawers.

• The project
• How to upcycle furniture
• More upcycling inspiration

The project

I upcycled this dresser with half-round dowels on the top two drawers, all hand-sawn to size, and painted it with British Paints' Refined Stone. I sanded back the top and gave it a walnut stain and varnish. 

  

 

I added 32mm matte black knobs to complement the curves of the piece. I cut the dowel around the knobs so all were the same length. I glued them on using Clear Liquid Nails.

 

I absolutely love how it turned out. Thanks, Bunnings!

How to upcycle furniture

Upcycling furniture is an easy and affordable way of creating unique or up-to-date pieces for your home and keeping them functional for years to come. 

Resident D.I.Y. expert MitchellMc has put together this simple step-by-step guide to updating a bedside cabinet with paint and varnish.

Experienced Workshop member Nham pays great attention to detail in this step-by-step guide: How to restore a wooden armchair. You can also check out member Rob's guide How to distress painted furniture and member Jess's guide How to lime wash timber furniture.

More upcycling inspiration

Bunnings Workshop members have shared plenty of terrific furniture upcycling projects. We've collected some of our favourites in Upcycled buffets and Upcycled bedside drawers and tables.

Let us know if you need a hand with your own upcycling project. We're always here to help.

[Akanksha]

Congratulations on this impressive upcycling project once again, @Rachel_DeMarchi. 

Fans of the Hamptons-style look can also find some creative ideas in this collection: 10 ways to bring Hamptons style to your home.

Akanksha