After seeing a picture of a small cabinet hanging on the wall in a magazine, I realized that it would be easy to recreate using a couple of repurposed drawers. I find my inspiration by looking at manufactured pieces and then ask myself what can I make that from?
I have a super collection of repurposed drawer projects for you. Many of them are so easy, you can be done in an hour or so. I find drawers are easily orphaned–drawers from kitchens, dressers and more! What kind of drawer do you have laying around?
How to make your own repurposed drawer jewelry organizer. I used an old drawer, but you could easily customize this project by making a box out of 1×4’s. This jewelry organizer can hang on the wall or rest on a dresser. The small white dishes are perfect for holding smaller items such as earrings or bracelets.
Today’s easy project is an antique sewing drawer set makeover. Using sewing machine drawers as a stand alone set is apparently quite popular. Who knew? With a little paint and some wipe-on poly, it hardly looks the same afterwards.
How to make a repurposed drawer shadow box using a reclaimed drawer and a thrift store picture frame. Step by step directions and lots of tips to pull of this DIY!
Ohh, how easy this project is! How to use vintage drawer fronts as hook racks. Give new coat hooks a vintage look with spray paint and rub-n-buff! Don’t pass on free junky stuff! Repurpose it!
How to make a drawer front hook rack using a broken dresser drawer and inexpensive Fleur De Lis coat hooks. This easy project only uses basic tools and paint. Don’t throw away those broken dresser drawers!
I picked up a $5 vintage drawer and with a scrap piece of wood, paint and glaze, it’s now ideal for a small wall shelf, or a shelf to rest on a console or library table. I found a new glaze and I’m loving it so much, I can’t stop using it.
I can be such a procrastinator. I have had this drawer in one place or another for years. I painted it from black to white last year, but still didn’t do anything but move it around the garage. Finally I finished it. You’ll get the details on this and see many more repurposed drawer ideas to inspire you when you hop over.
A new writing desk hutch made from a vintage sewing cabinet and a repurposed furniture drawer! There was some trial and error trying to find “just” the right drawer, and a few hiccups along the way, but in the end, I love how this turned out and I think the Naval color is perfect with the cubbies.
How to repurpose a vintage dresser drawer into a dog bed or toy box for your pooch using a leather belt for handles. Stay organized!
Hey MRL Readers!! It is good to be here with you, my name is Mindi and I blog at MyLove2Create. I am one of Gail’s contributors, for those who might be new here. 🙂 I am excited to share my old drawer cubby organizer with you today! You guys, I love this project! Let me tell…
I’m going to show you how to make this repurposed drawers bookcase using the ugliest drawers ever!
I have never really made a twin headboard bench with storage. Last year I made a twin headboard bench with a lower shelf that allowed the use of baskets. Thrift Store Drawer Section for Headboard Bench I had wanted to make a bench using a kitchen cabinet, but that didn’t work out. While I was…
Hi! Mindi from MyLove2Create here again! I am excited to share my Kid’s old drawer media cabinet with you today! My brain is always spinning and I come up with lots of ideas…then I forget them. Sometimes I actually remember an idea but it takes me a long time to turn it into a reality. Does this happen…
My Repurposed Life will show you how to transform an antique drawer front into a handy and beautiful rack for scarves, towels or jackets.
A while back I picked up 4 drawers for free, and to be honest, I can’t remember where I got them. 🙂 Over the past few months when I would see them I would envision different ideas of how I could use them, but nothing really “clicked”. Being a busy mom, I decided that they…
Entry Table Hello! I am excited to share how I built an Entry Table. It was made as a house warming gift for my sister and brother-in-law, who needed something for their front entryway. I love making gifts for people, so this was a very fun project for me! Isn’t it cute!?
Hello! Today I am sharing a repurposed project, old drawers into porch planters. I have seen drawers used for planters several times and loved them….so, here is my version. This project makes me super happy, and I am so glad I get to see them on my porch every day! Let me show you how…
Hi My Repurposed Life readers! Obviously you love repurposed projects, and so I have a fun one today… A repurposed table top into a game box! What is a game box you ask?
Today’s post is all about the play kitchen center made from a nightstand and some scrap lumber. It’s finally finished! Well, I guess there are a few more things that could be added, but I am d.o.n.e. The day I started this, I intended it to be a “quickie” project. Something simple like the other…
Do you remember this desk? I took it apart to make this tall chest of drawers. I used the drawers from the left and right sides, but had one drawer left, the middle drawer. I removed the hardware. With it standing on its end, you can see that it won’t hang flat against the wall…
My friend and I were shopping at one of our Peddler’s Malls when we saw a quote we liked. I decided to make it into a sign for her. While visiting jamie last year I went to her Habitat For Humanity Re-Store and picked up several drawer front boards. I chose one that I thought…
I think you may love this makeover of sewing machine drawers! I picked up this little lady from Craig’s List for $20.00. Yes, it is well over my $5.00 limit. This is the actual picture from Craig’s list. I got this when I very first started junkin’. Also, I knew I was going to make…
I recently got drawers from an old office desk. I could have gotten the desk, but it was too big to fit in my suv. And by the time I was able to get it, it had already been thrown in a dumpster. I repurposed the large middle drawer to make this great memo center….
I made Jamie some shelves out of some old dresser drawers and some kitchen drawers. I screwed them together with drywall screws, top to bottom and side to side. I painted them at home, then delivered them to her. I painted them brown. She took them for a little spin, and decided she’d rather not…
