Here are a few exciting ways to spice up your dresser and create the statement piece you’ll cherish forever.

BY CARSON D I K E PHOTOGRAPHY BY J E N CRIDER

DIY Essentials

Your furniture deserves to have just as much character as you do. And what better way to translate that than a fun and engaging project from the mind of Jen Crider. In her book, Amazing Furniture Makeovers: Easy DIY Projects to Transform Thrifted Finds Into Beautiful Custom Pieces, she breaks down the art of refreshing basic household items with a collection of upcycled DIY projects. Jen makes it her mission to breathe life into antique items, all while adding a chic farmhouse twist to her contemporary creations. These projects are the perfect pastime for all you adventurous treasure hunters out there.

With easy-to-follow instructions and a charming eye for design, her tutorials help you add a level of depth and emotion to any space. Here are two easy and stylish DIYs for a dresser that is remarkably you!

GET REAL WITH THESE WHEELS

This DIY is a renovation that’ll have you putting pedal to the metal in no time! All you need is to scrape the outdated pigment off an armoire, cover it with a fresh layer of paint; then you’re ready to focus on the design elements of this project. These steps require a fun and exciting image transfer that can be completed by using a projector to cast an image onto the armoire.