Learn How to Paint a Dresser for a BOLD Statement
Last Updated on June 8, 2020
Transform a chest of drawers with an amazing makeover! Learn how to paint a dresser in a graphic geometric pattern to make a bold statement with this simple DIY tutorial.
I am putting together my new home office/craft space where I can do all of my blogging and that is going to require quite a few paint transformations. The first thing I wanted to transform is this antique dresser that used to live in my twin girls' nursery. Back then, I painted it green on green with a sweet lattice pattern. (For the DIY on how I did this pattern on another piece of furniture check out our girls' IKEA bookshelves.) I loved the lattice for their nursery, but it was not at all what I wanted for my home office.
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I didn't have any trouble picking out my paint colors. I chose three bold colors from a collaboration between OPI and Clark+Kensington— My Pointe Exactly, Black Onyx and Suzy Says Feng Shui. I knew I wanted this piece to make a big bold statement!
I grabbed a quart of flat finish in each color and got to work! It took some time to figure this project out, so I am going to share with you the full tutorial of how to paint a dresser with a BOLD geometric pattern, which will make it much easier on you if you decide to tackle this yourself.
HOW TO PAINT A DRESSER TO MAKE IT A STATEMENT PIECE
Materials Needed:
- Three paint colors. You will use two for the geometric pattern and an accent color for the sides of the drawers. (These are My Pointe Exactly, Black Onyx and Suzy Says Feng Shui from a collaboration between OPI and Clark+Kensington that are no longer available).
- Painter's tape in a width that you want for your pattern. Honestly, I would recommend Frog Tape
for the job, but I could not find the size I needed before I started my project.
- Paint brush {my favorite is the Purcy Angular Trim Brush
- Gold spray paint if you want to change your hardware to gold
- A whole lot of patience :)
Steps:
1) Remove the drawers and line them up on the floor so that they are actually touching each other. Make sure they are lined up perfectly. Using your base color, paint the drawers. Technically, I should have used black for this step since that was my base color, but I knew it would be harder to paint over with the light color, so I painted all of my drawers with the My Pointe Exactly color.

To save money, I decided to reuse the drawer pulls, but I didn't love the look of the pewter finish, so I spray painted them with metallic gold spray paint. Once they dried, I reattached them. Here is the finished product!
I am so, so, so in LOVE with my bold dresser! If you are looking for a bold pop of color in your home, you don't have to spend a ton of money! All you have to do is use your imagination and DIY an amazing piece. For more cool dresser ideas that will give you more inspiration take a look at 15 Amazing DIY Dresser Projects. Get creative!
If you want other awesome furniture painting tutorials, check out How To Paint a Dresser, How to Paint Furniture With Chalk Decorative Paint: A Step-by-Step Guide, and DIY Furniture Restoration Tutorial. I have painted all kinds of furniture and have so many great tips and tricks in these posts!
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This is so awesome Tasha! I LOVE the tip to paint your base color over the tape – that’s so smart and I wish I would have learned that a loooooong time ago!
I’m so jealous that you get to be part of Ace’s Blogger panel! Can’t wait to see what else you guys come up with!
Thanks so much, Courtney! I wish I had figured out painting over the tape long before I did! It makes such a difference. I am having so much fun working with Ace’s blogger panel. I cannot WAIT for all my readers to see my July project. Stay tuned :)
I absolutely adore this piece! I love black and white bold patterns, and this one ROCKS! Thanks for sharing. Pinning to remember!
Kristy @ 3 Peppers Recipes – Crafts, Cooking & Color
Thanks so much, Kristy! I love it, too!
Tasha, this turned out gorgeous! I love the black and white AND those drawer pulls! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing at The Makers!
Thanks so much, Katie! I love how it turned out as well :)
Love how this turned out and great tutorial!
Thanks so much, Ashley! I hope you are well!
I love the colors and kudos for tackling this bold project- it turned out fabulous! I’m always searching for new things to paint so now I’ll be looking for old furniture to transform.
Awww, thank you Sondra! I am so happy with how it turned out. The OPI colors by Clark+Kensington are seriously amazing. I can’t wait to paint something else with them!
Your patience paid off-this is an AMAZING dresser! What a great, unique piece. You found the perfect balance of boldness and sophistication. Well done.
Thanks so much, Nicki! I am totally in love with it and would definitely do it all over again!
This is absolutely gorgeous, Tasha! Thank you so much for sharing at this week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ pinning!
Thank you so much, Mary Beth! I hope you are well!
Amazing! So stylish! Love love love :)
Awww, thanks so much, Erin!
Wowww the pattern looks amazing….very unique from the regular chevrons….love ittttt
Thank you so much!
Tasha- this dresser is freaking awesome! I am in love with it well done.
Thank you, Carmody! I am so happy with how it turned out!
Tasha:
What a transformation. It warms my heart that you are able to continue to use this piece and find different ways to decorate with it. Nice job!!
Kathy
Thanks, Kathy! It’s such a great piece of furniture. We love it!
I love the bold pattern – great job
Thanks so much, Jamala!
Wow! The detailed pattern looks amazing and I love the colours.
Thanks so much, Al! The new OPI colors by Clark+Kensington are amazing!