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Drawer Refashion #1: ReHouse

January 18, 2014 By: Amy Trager7 Comments

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Well hello, my pretty little drawer!  Aren’t you fancy?  I know you weren’t always this lovely.  In fact, I still remember the day I saw you down in the basement of ReHouse, just laying on the floor looking so lonely and out of place.   I imagine it’s been a hard life these past few years.   Everyone wants a place to belong, and when your dresser leaves you stranded it’s hard to imagine a better future.

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All you needed was a little bit of cleaning, a little bit of sanding, a LOT of pretty paper and some yellow paint.  A day at the “spa” for some sanding, glazing, and sealing.  The finishing touch?  A beautiful glass doorknob for a little bling.  I know you didn’t think you could pull it off, but GIRL you look good!

Forget those days and weeks you spent laying on the concrete floor!   Your future looks bright bringing clutter under control in someone’s living room or bed room.  Don’t worry…I’ll go back to get your friends.

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The ReHouse provided me with the drawer, but all “spa” products were things that I had on hand.   The ReHouse has dozens of lonely drawers looking for a new home  priced around $20.  Check out the Pinterest board for other inspiration for repurposing a drawer.  This little drawer will be on display/ for sale at the ReHouse retail location at 469 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615.

Comments

  1. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    January 18, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    This turned out SO pretty! I have kept my eyes open for more drawers, but I prefer these smaller sized ones and I haven’t had much luck lately. You really did a great job giving this one a new life 🙂

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  2. Beth says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:58 am

    I LOVE it! My question is, how/where would you use it? Does it sit on a shelf? I’m just looking for some ideas of how this would be displayed. Thanks!

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    • Amy Trager says

      January 22, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Great question! My best friend asked me the same thing, so I’m thinking I need to stage a photo shoot and take pictures of the drawer in use. I don’t have a spot for it in my own home, but I could see it holding rolled up towels or toilet paper in the bathroom. Another idea is to stack books or magazines inside, and then leave on the floor near a rocking chair. Maybe some casters on the bottom so it could be tucked away under the couch with kids toys or games….This is fun! What other ways could a pretty drawer be used?

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  3. Ann Miller says

    January 22, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    On Big Trash Week, I find throw-away desks in pretty bad shape and usually too big for my little-girl truck, so the drawers are fair game. Thanks for the wonderful idea!!!

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    • Amy Trager says

      January 22, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      Yes! That is a great way to pick up some drawers on the side of the road. One time I saw a very old and damaged sewing machine table at an estate sale and it was missing all of those sweet little drawers on the side. Someone got to it before me!

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  4. DeDe@Designed Decor says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    What a !cute makeover! I love the colors and the knob!

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  1. Lonely Drawer Gets a Glam Makeover says:
    January 21, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    […] The local Habitat ReStore asked Amy Jo to take a few of their dresser-less drawers home to see if she could turn them into something that would make them more appealing to buyers.  Check out what she did to make them fabulous at The Little Moments. […]

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