17 Chest of Drawers Makeover Ideas: Stunning Before and After Pictures

A chest of drawers is a timeless furniture piece, but over time, it can start to feel outdated or worn. The good news is that with a little DIY effort, it’s easy to completely transform it into something beautiful and unique.

In this collection of chest of drawers makeover ideas, you’ll find stunning before and after pictures that showcase a variety of transformations. From bold painted pieces to soft neutrals and natural wood finishes, these makeovers highlight just how versatile a chest of drawers can be.

To make browsing easier, the projects are organized by color and finish. You’ll find green, blue, pink, and neutral designs, along with natural wood restorations. Whether your style is modern, vintage, or somewhere in between, these ideas will give you plenty of inspiration for your next DIY furniture makeover.

Natural Wood

DIY and furniture trends are shifting from the paint-everything mentality to the strip-everything mentality, and I am here for it! This vintage wood dresser stripped down to its natural wood is beautiful!

Build It Like Becker is one of my favorite furniture flippers to follow on social media. Her flips are always stunning and she has great taste! I LOVE that she didn’t cover up the beautiful wood grain on this chest of drawers.

White

Wood isn’t always best, especially when it’s probably a cheap veneer. This painted white dresser looks a whole lot brighter with its new white paint job.

I have not been brave enough to try stripes or any other painted design, but I always think they’re pretty when someone else does them!

Black

A list of chest of drawers makeover ideas wouldn’t be complete without including something black. It’s timeless and can go in just about any room, especially with wood accents and gold hardware.

The black knobs on this black chest of drawers is unexpected, but it looks so modern and pretty.

Blue

I’m not a huge fan of the shabby chic aesthetic, but I know a lot of people are. Plus, this color blue is beautiful!

This blue chest of drawers looks so fresh and coastal. It would be the perfect addition to any beach or lake house!

Beige

This dated dresser looks so much better with a coat of paint and new hardware.

I’m typically not a fan of beige paint, but this dresser looks so much more modern and bright!

Green

If you’ve been around the blog long, then you know I’m a huge fan of green. So, this dark green dresser and leather pulls is right up my alley!

Of all the chest of drawers makeover ideas, green paint and gold hardware are probably my favorite combination.

Pink

We refurbished this dresser for Lyvi when she was 10 years old. She picked out the paint, knobs, and Hello Kitty stickers all by herself!

This pink chest of drawers might be my favorite one in the whole list! I don’t think I could make it work in my bedroom, but I would love to put it in one of my girls’ bedrooms.

Purple

I still haven’t worked up the courage to paint anything purple yet. But this purple chest of drawers with silver knobs turned out pretty cute!

I couldn’t decide if this was blue or purple, but interesting colors are always fun to include in these round-ups.

These chest of drawers makeover ideas show that even the most dated furniture can be brought back to life with a little creativity. Whether you prefer a fresh coat of paint or want to restore the natural wood, each transformation proves how impactful a simple update can be.

As you plan your own project, use these before and after pictures for inspiration on color choices, finishes, and small details that make a big difference. With the right approach, you can turn an old chest of drawers into a piece you truly love.

For more inspiration, explore the rest of my DIY furniture makeover ideas, where you’ll find projects for dressers, nightstands, cabinets, and more.