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Upcycled Dresser To Buffet Project

TaKenya Hampton
A hand-me-down mahogany dresser converted into a beautiful dining room buffet that ads charm and farmhouse vibes to the dining room.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 30 minutes
Cost can vary

Equipment

  • Paint brush(s)
  • Screwdriver
  • [Dremel Saw Max]

Materials

  • Dresser
  • Paint
  • Stain
  • Brackets
  • Hinges
  • Hardware

Instructions
 

  • Removed drawers and the wood supports inside for them.
  • Painted the outside and protected it using polyurethane.
  • Measured and install wood on top of dresser using wood screws. And co wrong with wood filler.
  • Stained and topped with poly.
  • Added brackets to support the new wood shelves.
  • Measured for the opening and cut wood to size. Using a total of four pieces to make two shelves.
  • Installed wood shelves and reinforced by screwing them into the brackets.
  • Stained the wood.
  • Measured and created the main part of the doors.
  • Created the trim from extra wood and attached using gorilla glue. Filled seemed with wood filler and stained.
  • Installed doors and added hardware and door magnets.
Filed Inupcycled buffet, upcycled dresser, upcycled furniture
Have questions or thinking about trying this project?Let me know know what questions you have or how it turns out!
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