Ikea Malm Dresser Makeover - Farmhouse Style [Part 2]

21stcenturyfarmhouse
Dec 4, 2020
1 min read

This distressed black vanity/dresser picture from Miss Mustard Seed the inspiration for this project. I spent a few hours today working to makeover my Ikea Malm dresser so I can give it this finish. (It is the small, three drawer dresser from this line.) I use it as a nightstand and have one for each side of the bed. They are fabulous for storage and just the right height to place a reading lamp.

I managed to add all the trim to the side except for the last piece on the bottom. To cut this piece required use of the table saw and it was raining most of the day. Pulling it out of the garage was impossible until it was dry and my husband was home. (My construction fairy took care of this for me without me even asking!) I think I will keep him. :)

It is now stained and the top is glued down. When looking at the pictures below, please keep in mind the woodwork on the side and bottom are not finished. The entire piece will be painted using Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in the color "Typewriter". It will then be distressed, totally changing its present look. I also plan to add simple black iron drawer pulls to finish it off. So, it is nowhere near finished, but getting closer. You can see from the first picture below how it looked when I started this project.

This is the distressed look I hope to acheive with the milk paint: