In our current home we made the choice to go with mostly neutral walls and furniture. I like to think of that choice as a free pass to add as many colorful details as we want. Today- dresser drawers! Originally I thought about lining the inside of our drawers with vintage wallpaper, but I never found the perfect pattern. In the meantime I fell madly in love with this fabric shop and was looking for a way to incorporate the gorgeous patterns they sell into our space. I ordered a sample pack. And when they arrived, I was surprised by how thin they were—perfect for lining our drawers? Maybe, just maybe. (spoiler: it totally worked out!)
Here’s how we did it:Supplies: Four different fabrics (or one for each drawer), Tacky Glue, fabric scissors, small paintbrush, and Mod Podge. We found these beautiful fabrics at Sweet Llama Supplies on Etsy. 1. Remove drawers from dresser. Measure the side of your drawers and cut your fabric to the correct size. 2. Cover your drawer surface with Tacky Glue and make sure the glue goes all the way to the edge. 3. Lay your fabric surface on the glue and make any additional trims needed.
4. Dip the small paintbrush in the Mod Podge and paint the edges of the fabric to seal the edges and prevent fraying. If yours is prone to fraying, you may want to repeat this step once more. 5. Allow the glue and Mod Podge to cure completely and enjoy your new drawers!
A few tips: If your drawers are already tight and hard to open this DIY probably isn’t a good fit for that furniture piece. We chose a thin woven fabric that is probably twice the weight of a standard cotton. Basically- you want something that is heavier than cotton, but not as heavy as upholstery fabric. The busy pattern helps to hide any glue spots. 🙂
I’m so happy with the final result. In case you are curious, the fabric does not effect the function of the dresser at all. It’s still just as easy to open and close drawers, just a little bit prettier. I’m happy we took the risk!
Credits // Author and Photography: Elsie Larson, Project Assistant: Laura Gummerman.
So creative! Where did you get this dresser? I have the same one from a garage sale and I’m trying to find another!! TIA
I like the unexpected pop of colour and texture thing.
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I absolutely love this!! I also wanted to do something like this for my drawers, and now I have the confidence to do so!! Thanks Elise!!
So so cute! Love this! I think I will try it with the insides of my bookshelf! :]
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This is something real fascinating and creative, great idea to add some fun-loving colors to your dresser drawers with the fabric pieces available at home.
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How cool idea!!
Awesome idea!
Lulu xx
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I totally like it.. <3
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Love this !
Love this !
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What amazing fabric! I love patterns of all kinds, and have a terrible habit of leaving my drawers open, so this might give me an excuse to do so 😛
What a great idea! So simple, yet special.
What a clever and slightly secret detail!
Bailey
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all these simple yet amazing ideas constantly remind me of how less creative I am 🙂 nonetheless I am glad I discovered the beautiful mess sisters and they’ve got my back..love love their daily dose of creative awesomeness
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I would love to get an update after a year or so about how well this and other DIY projects hold up. Does the fabric start to fray? Does the glue weaken and the edges start to come off? Is it possible to remove? I’m so curious!
What a wonderfully unique and creative idea! I love finding subtle ways to incorporate color and excitement!
xx
Have been loving these (I saw them over on Pinterest). Can’t believe they look so easy to make! Thanks ladies 🙂
Lucy xo | We Resolve Blog
Looks so great!
EWM
gorgeous!
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Amazing idea!!! please tell me where you bought your fabric its gorgeous! please i must know!