Are you looking for a great IKEA Tarva Hack? You're in the right place!!
UPDATE: On November 18, 2014 a winner was announced! My IKEA Tarva hack won the HomeRight blogger Challenge.
I am so excited to show you this IKEA Tarva Hack project! Oh, how I love a great challenge. My friends at Homeright offered up 5 IKEA Tarva dressers to their brand ambassadors. The interest was overwhelming, so they did a random drawing the old school way—pulling 5 names out of a hat. Well, I wasn’t actually there, so I’m not positive there was a hat involved, but I was one of the lucky FIVE!
Just as I was leaving for the Country Living Fair, the dresser arrived. Now, for argument’s sake, I must tell you that I call these pieces of furniture chest of drawers. However, I’ve noticed that most people call them dressers, so in the post, you will hear me refer to it that way. I stored it on a furniture dolly so I could easily move it around when the time came to work on it.
The nearest IKEA is 90 minutes away, so I don’t own, nor do I have experience putting together their furniture. I laid out all of the pieces. After which, I sort of had an idea of what I wanted to make, but I wasn’t sure it was going to become a reality after seeing the pieces.
I jumped in and just started putting it together—sort of. I planned on only using one drawer, so I installed the glides for the top drawer. You can see that instead of the lower glides, I installed cleats for shelves.
I knew that I wanted to cut the legs off a little, but wasn’t sure how much, so I started with 2” off of each leg.
I built the drawer as per directions, but added some extra durability with my nailer/stapler and some Gorilla Wood Glue.
It’s coming together, and still sort of resembles an IKEA Tarva dresser. My goal was for people to see my hack and NOT even know it started out as IKEA furniture.
I tried to use the existing drawer pieces for the shelves, but there weren’t enough leftover materials, so I used some new pine boards.
This is where my vision takes off. I knew I wanted to go UP with my IKEA Tarva hack. I placed a board on top of the dresser to get a feel for the depth of the top piece. Those who are familiar with My Repurposed Life, know I don’t draw out plans. Even if I did, I’m sure those plans would change as I move forward. 
My cousin was getting rid of a huge hutch over the summer (bottom right), so I decided to repurpose two of the doors for the top part of my IKEA hack cupboard. You can see that I leaned them up against the dresser to see if they would work for the width of the top.
See how I used these doors for another project, Photo Display Wall Shelf.
Last Spring a friend gave me a bunch of thin pieces of hardwood flooring. As I was thinking about how I wanted to give some character to this new piece, I decided these thin pieces of wood were the perfect touch!
I got busy cutting some of those floor boards to size, then using Gorilla Wood glue and my nail gun I attached them to the side of the dresser to mimic an antique style dresser. Perfect!
I used a Kreg Jig to make a front facing for the doors, and the frame for the top part of the hutch with new materials. This is basically a design stage (dry fit) Note the clamp at the top to hold it all together.
Is it making sense? Are you tired just from trying to keep up with it all? I’m really liking it, but there’s something about that deep drawer that just isn’t working for me.
After looking at some cupboards online, I noticed some of them had three drawers. One shallow drawer at the top for flatware, with two small drawers beneath it for linens and such. I did NOT want to redo the drawer, so I gave it a faux three drawer look with some of that flooring.
THIS really is my favorite part of the entire IKEA Tarva Hack project. FYI I’m using the wrong side of all of the flooring. It’s a little rough, but I didn’t want to deal with the glossy shine of the right side of the boards.
Do you see how much the groove from the trim router helps fool the eye into seeing three drawers?
I patched and sanded the holes and cracks with some drywall spackling. It’s looking a lot less like an IKEA Tarva dresser, don’t cha think?
I added crown molding trim to the top of the cabinet, then used the Kreg Jig to make some pocket holes to attach the top of the cabinet to the original IKEA Tarva dresser. Bottom right shows how the wood plank will cover up the pocket holes once the cabinet is attached.
In this photo I am trying to figure out the design for the lower doors. Please ignore the pretty trim on the bottom of the cabinet (that covers up the original IKEA Tarva legs) It was MDF trim, and after the cabinet got heavy, I was moving it and the trim got busted. I had to remove it. NOTE to SELF-don’t use MDF trim.
Trying to keep with the antique look of this country cupboard, I used more floor planks for the back panel on the bottom (and the top hutch)
Isn’t this a funny angle? I couldn’t do a dry fit that I always need to do because I didn’t want to attach the doors before painting. SO, I laid it all down on the ground and took a few pics.
another shot of it on the driveway. Wow! The IKEA Tarva Hack build is nearly complete! Finally!
It’s time to head to the paint booth to get the fabulous Homeright Finish Max treatment.
I mixed up some DIY Chalk Paint with some pretty green oops paint.
I taped up the top of the former IKEA Tarva dresser, but no need to tape up the drawer. The Finish Max
has very little over spray.
It would have taken forever to paint all of these pieces by hand—LOVE my Finish Max paint sprayer!
I stained the top. Disclaimer here—you may think I do “product placement” for compensation. I do not. I do it so I can remember what I used on everything. If I don’t photograph it, I can’t possibly remember what I used. CASE in POINT. I did not take a picture of the Minwax can on top of this piece, so I’m not exactly sure what color this is. It might be Early American or Golden Oak.
Finished? nope! I painted the original IKEA Tarva knobs and installed them, but wasn’t really loving it. You can see in this picture that I have installed new trim on the bottom.
D. Lawless Hardware furnished me with enough knobs to bring it all together. I stained them by wearing a glove and dipping them into the can.
I patched the knob holes in the glass doors and moved those knobs up to the center of the door.
It is so difficult to take a picture of glass doors without a reflection. Do you LOVE it? I do! I’m so happy with how it turned out. It really is just as I planned (in my head).
It’s a perfect storage solution for any room in the house!
The drawer is nice and deep to hold a lot of needed craft supplies.
Lots of hidden storage for the bathroom too!
WATCH this short video to help visualize how I made this hutch.
Remember above when I told you there are four other bloggers participating in this challenge? Are you ready to see their awesome hacks? 
Top left is from Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY.Top (middle) is from Christy @ 11Magnolia Lane Top (right) is from Ashley @ Simply Designing
Bottom (left) is from Jenna @Rain on a Tin Roof Bottom (right) is from Gail @My Repurposed Life
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John
Oh my gosh. I just LOVE this paint color on this hutch!! Do you happen to remember the paint color, or the color code on the can?
Gail Wilson
John,
I am so sorry-I do not know the color of the paint. It was an oops paint and I can't find the can.
gail
Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl
Oh My GOSH! Gail, you are a DIY rockstar. That is amazing and you are correct, I never would have guessed that there was an IKEA dresser under that hutch
Anna
This hack is seriously AMAZING!!! I can't wrap my mind around how you thought this up, it's incredible! You are very talented. 🙂
Anna
Kate M Stetler
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand- I want to win a Homeright sprayer for my next project. Bravo!! I love this. Great job!
JoAnn
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Lana Boardman
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright sprayer for my next project!
Deb D
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand- I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Barb R
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Shelia @ House of Highlands
I love, love this cabinet! This would look great in my master bathroom!
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
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Kansas
Wow, wow, wow! I seldom comment but this deserves a "good job!" Awesome!
Susan Sampson
would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. Truer words were never copy/pasted!
Melissa Smith
I have so many paint projects and this would be a wonderful tool to have!! 🙂
amy wannemacher
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand- I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Deana
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. Need a new sprayer and this looks perfect!
Janelle
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand I want a home right sprayer for my next project!
Katie
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Craig French
This would help my carpal tunnel. I hope I can win
Terrie Griggs
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand – I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. I've been wanting this exact model of sprayer for months. I love the versatility of this piece, loving this Ikea Hack.
Lisa Yoder
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand- I want to win a HomeRight Sprayer for my next project! <3
Sabrina D
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Read more at https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2014/10/ikea-tarva-hack-challenge.html#dDtuUoMqoHEi4LUW.99
It's time for me to do it right!
Megan's Cookin'
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand – I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Sue at Blu
I have killed EVERY paint sprayer I have ever purchased! I so need to try the Homeright!
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand – I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Karin Meenan
We just bought a new place and we need to paint all of our cabinets. This would make it so much easier.
Margaret Hall Diggs
I love the coverage a sprayer gives unfortunately I don't have one. So I'm really hoping to win the Homeright Sprayer so my projects will have a wonderful finish. I also want to complement you, this looks very similar to a Hoosier Cabinet, I could see this in my kitchen.
Jeri
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand - I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Marshall
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Trey
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. Hopefully re-finishing my kitchen cabinets!
C. Long
I wouldn't have wanted to paint that hutch by hand and couldn't have made it look so good. I really want a Homeright Sprayer to make my projects look better.
Leslie Byers
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. Beautiful job! I would love one of these as I am redoing bathrooms.
Gail VandeBrink
I would nothave wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Janell
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project
Amy E.
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project which is re doing a triple dresser that will hold my aquarium!!
karen rice
My daughter makes many things from old doors and windows. I would love to win her a homeright sprayer!
jessica sandford
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!
christina jones
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project
Sharon
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
I am sick of hand painting!!!
Tami B
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project, which is painting my kitchen cabinets.
Dameon Schirer
There's no way I would of painted that hutch by hand. I would of bought a Homeright sprayer or left it alone.
Joy Wolf
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
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arlene rodriguez
"I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand- I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project."
Kris
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Audra Kearney
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Amanda P
would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. I have several projects that this sprayer would make my lif easier.
Tracy H
:I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project
Kelly
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
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C.Blazier
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!!!! 😀
Rebecca Alexander
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
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I just painted a book shelf and it took me all day! This would be awesome to have as my next project is the kitchen cabinets!!!
ciara bruce
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. ...
Ande H
Love seeing your projects on Facebook. Lots of inspiring ideas. Thanks!
Tonya
I would NOT have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand (although thats how I've always done all my painted projects)- I would LOVE to win a Homeright sprayer for ALL my future project! (Especially the hutch one!)
Thank you!
Love ALL the inspiration too!
Reyna Auldridge
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Abby Pflueger
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!
Maura Houston
i have a large playhouse on a raised deck, that I REALLY don't want to paint by hand. I would NOT have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Spayer for my next project.
David Jones
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
lindsay
I love the ikea makeovers.
Chelsea Duncan
I would NOT have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand--I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
I bought an old stereo cabinet at a local thrift store that I plan to flip into a storage piece for my living room. This sprayer would be perfect. So would your DIY chalkboard paint!
Kristen Goodchild
This isnsonawesome!! What a genius hack! You would never know it was an ikea dresser before
Deanna
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Darla Daniels
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Awesome!!
Deanna
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
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Angela Hunt
Gorgeous! Noone would ever guess that was a dresser on there.
Deanna
Would love to win this sprayer! I have so many projects lined up in my garage that would turn out so much better if I could spray them!
Elisa Mason
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand, I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. Is the Hutch up for grabs as well 😉 it would look amazing in my kitchen! I have arthritis in both my hands and this could really help with painting my huge fence around my pool, my shed and garage. It would be greatly appreciated! https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2014/10/ikea-tarva-hack-challenge.html#kJvG5QlHyQ9wUKC3.99
Deron Monroe
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
steph
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Lorrie
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Ruth Taylor
what a great inspiration. Love the color green you chose. Enjoy watching all your projects
Tiara
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
I've got so many projects coming up, a sprayer would be awesome!
gracie
This looks great! I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Matt
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
And as for your hack...mission accomplished. No one would EVER know that came from Ikea. Awesome job!
Cindy Trobaugh
I Love Your Projects! Fave Inspirations.....I need one so bad!!
Janet
Great project.
Carrie
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Would love the sprayer to re-paint the kitchen cabinets 🙂
Yvonne
There's Impressive and really Impressive, you out did yourself on this one!! I love the final color and I cant imagine not having a sprayer to get in that finish!!! I want to be like you when I grow up! lol...seriously need that painter..
Kelly
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. Would have worked perfectly for the curio cabinet I just painted!
Terri Hughes
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. I have a hutch in the kitchen that needs painting really bad. This sprayer would do a great job. Thanks for the giveaway!
Trish F
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project which will be my handed down big 70's dark stained with two leaves dining table. The HomeRight sprayer would sure help me tackle that job. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Nadine
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. Need to paint a set of upper kitchen cabinets I'm converting into a mudroom bench!
Ruth
would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
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Dianne
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Doris Styles
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. I know which piece of my furniture I'd start with too, if I win this.
lula@lulasbasket
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
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Now I have done my fair share of painting, stripping & adding new fixtures to furniture but totally re purposing this piece the way you did is amazing! kudos girl!
Jerri
Love seeing all the things you make. I am amazed at your skills.
Di B
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
I an simple amazed at your creativity. Because of health reasons I have not even started one bench from my 4 sets in storage. You are such an inspiration to be and all others that follow you. Thanks for all the great things you share with all of us. I just finished painting a shelf unit with doors by hand! It took all day and it still needs another finishing coat.
Alicia
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project
I'm going to build a dining room table and I'm seriously considering painting my kitchen cabinet interiors so I can actually SEE inside them. They are super dark.
Sally Christiansen
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. That would be awesome!
Patty
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. (pretty, pretty, please)
Natalia K.
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!!! Just AMAZING!!!!! 🙂
Ellen Casper
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Vicki M.
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
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carol heinrichs
I found a Mantle to a fire place and i am repurposing it into a bookshelf headboard for a twin size bed. It's got beautiful, delicate moulding on it, and pillers. I cant wait to get it done!
beverly e
When I use a roller or a brush, I always get lines and drips... I would love to have a Finish Max to paint several furniture pieces that I want to spruce up!
Stacie
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Sue Z.
" I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. "
Gail - I LOVE how you take the ball and run with it! And I'm very in love with the hutch! It's perfect in every way.
You really have outdone yourself. Love it!
Sarah J
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!
Darla Bunyan
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand- I want to win a Home Right Sprayer for my next paint project, SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BADDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!
Dee
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Amy
I need one of these. Amazing transformation...
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Mary
I love the color you chose. Such Talent!
Holly
I love how this turned out! Great job Gail!
Samantha
Wow is all I can say, that looks way past my Kreg Jig abilities, Awesomeness! I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Nicole Dz
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
doreen
You are so brilliantly creative! I love reading your blog and seeing all your fab projects. I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand (or with the sprayer I currently have!!!)-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Amy McKendry
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand (or with the sprayer I currently have!!!)-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
rachel
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project! It came out lovely!!
Mel Keene
PS - LOL I forgot
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project
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Joye
I have painted a china cabinet before, so I know I would love to have a sprayer so it could be done faster. Thanks for the chance to win. Love your finished hack.
Mel Keene
I am absolutely speechless! You just built an amazing piece of furniture using that dresser! Absolutely beautiful! Now I want to build one! Guess I will need the incredible paint sprayer for such a project!
Lisa W.
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project".
Love the project!
Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY
It's beautiful, Gail! I love how you added height with the hutch. Pinning and sharing on Facebook!
Allison
"I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project"
Allison
SUCH a wonderful job! The trim and doors really took it to the next level, so talented.
Terri
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Patricia
PS:
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Patricia!
Patricia
AAAAaaaaaHHHHHhhhh!!!
I'm seriously screaming at the computer! Gail.
you. knocked. it. out. of. the. park.
My word, you did a fantastic job.
my mouth is gaping.
Patricia
Stacy Risenmay
A-freakin'-mazing! You are a DIY rockstar Gail 🙂
Leslie Gill
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-
I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. 🙂
Angela W
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Bliss
That is crazy. Your goal was that we wouldn't be able to tell it started out as an IKEA piece and you nailed it. Literally.
Debbie
Oh my goodness! You are good, I mean great at repurposing! Love it, shared it, pinned it!
Debbie
Mary
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Lori White
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Hope you pick me!
Laurel Stephens
This is an incredible hack, Gail. If I didn't see the steps in photos and read your thought process, I wouldn't believe someone could build this without written plans. And it's so easy to follow in this post. I love the way you changed that top drawer to look like three smaller drawers and made a cabinet out of the other two drawers. I also love the color you painted it and how you stained the knobs. This Ikea hack is truly an inspiration for what can be accomplished with a great imagination and a few tools. I'm inspired!
Mindi
Ummmm, I would NEVER guess this was an IKEA dresser, never! It is wonderfully amazing! I LOVE how you added the floor boards as trim on the sides and for the faux drawer front, total genius idea. Great job Gail, what a fun fun post I had so much fun reading and following along! You deserve to win, can't wait to vote!
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. 🙂
Rust
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!
Rust
This came out really nice! Loved the whole tutorial. 🙂 I have an old armoire that I could use the Max on.
Amanda McKee
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Mary Myers
Iwould not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Lisa Bryant
This is an awesome piece! Love how it turned out! The color is just gorgeous 🙂
Korrie
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Gail, this is MARVELOUS! You customized it so much I'm not sure the Tarva base saved you much time
Carolyn
Great job! I would never have guessed what this started life as, but it looks awesome now!
Denise
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Kim
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
JJ Crouch
You amaze me! This cabinet turned out so cute! I envy your talent and tools. And most importantly the fact that you provide all the steps to show us want-a-be diyers how to repurpose.
sara
You have some awesome ideas! Love how this hutch turned out! Now only if I can do the same*sight*
Cindy Neidt
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Amber
You are just sooooo talented!
darrielle tennenbaum
You are so creative and brilliant with wood. Amazing! Some day I want to be like you!
Linda Holder
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. It would be awesome to have a Homeright paint sprayer for my next project!
Linda Holder
"I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. "
Paige @ Little Nostalgia
This is amazing! I'm familiar with the original dresser because IKEA is one of my favorite stores, and you can't even tell when you look at the finished hutch! 🙂
Pam
Woman, once again you amaze me! I totally love what you have done with that hack piece! LOL.....Great color too.
Sarah Hayworth
Love it but I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand- I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Jill S.
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. That's for sure!!
Jill S.
Gail, every project you make just blows my mind. This is just one more example of your creative genius! Wow! It's so fun seeing you work your magic on so many things! Love, love, love!
Stephanie Halland
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project
Margaret
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Jo @ Let's Face the Music
I would not have wanted to paint that hutch by hand -- too many ins and outs like chairs and stairs. I'd love to win the HomeMax for my next project and the one after that and . . . Jo @ Let's Face the Music
Christie
WoW.... got to love a creative mind!
Gwen A.
Love this idea!! I'd love to make this myself.
Lori
I love your creativity!! This is a great tutorial.
Terri
Seriously...you NEVER cease to amaze me! This is so stinkin' cute...love it!
MIchele M
Cute transformation, Gail!
Julie @ follow your heart woodworking
I DO love it! Just amazing, but really you used very little of their original pieces, you pretty much made it all yourself!!!
Carley
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project! I love the color and it is indeed Wonderful!
Dawn Hancock
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!
Marti
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. Amazing hack Gail!!!!!
Abigail
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!
Tali
You are a genius Gail! You are an inspiration. I look forward to your every post.
Lisa
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project. I'm in the process of turning an on daycare cubby into a dress-up center and could really use one of these because I'm dreading the painting process. 🙂
katie
Gail--you out did yourself (again)! Amazing job. I too would NEVER want to hand pain that hutch. We recently let my inlaws borrow our FinishMax and now they want one! This would make for the perfect Christmas gift for them!!!
Stephanie H.
OMG!! No way would I want to paint that bad boy by hand, but use a Homeright Sprayer instead! Looks great! Great hack!
Anne@DesignDreams
Fantastic! That is absolutely beautiful, I'm so inspired!! Great job xox
Melissa McKenna
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!
Marg Joyner
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Sara
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project"
Sara
What a vision you had! It turned out awesome. As always, very inspiring.
Julie McIver
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Catherine Simmons
I love the hutch and I NEED the Finish Max. Hope you pick me.
Emily Kenyon
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!!
Leann Doyle
What a transformation! !! Great work Gail!!!! I love the glass fronts!! This is an amazing piece!!!!
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
Thank you so much Leann!
ps this is a test. if you get an email for this reply, please let me know via text or otherwise. thanks!
Fonda Rush
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project.
Jenna
Ok, you win! Gail, this is amazing. I wouldn't have ever dreamed of making something like this from the Tarva - you totally kicked butt on it! Its gorgeous!
JoeyfromSC
It looks great!! I would not have the knowledge or the patience lol
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project 🙂
Thank you for the chance to win!
Joey J.
Christina in Cleveland
Absolutely wonderful! I love the way your mind works AND you show what didn't work for you. It's a great redesign and a sweet cabinet. I CANNOT imagine painting the whole thing by hand. Using homemade chalk paint in a sprayer is something I hadn't even contemplated. GREAT! Thanks for the inspiration (just bought a can of eggshell oops paint I can tint with Golden high flow acrylics) and I'm ready to rumble! 🙂
Jennifer
I absolutely love this! You are so talented and gifted. Awesome!
Randi Clatchey
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!
Nicki
I would not have wanted to paint that wonderful hutch by hand-I want to win a Homeright Sprayer for my next project!