So before you go out in search of the perfect console, wine bar, or kitchen island...think, dresser, dresser, dresser! I know what your thinking. Dressers can be as expensive as any other piece of furniture. Well, true, but I talking about reusing an old dresser or finding a good deal on Craigslist, and then reworking it to fit your needs. So put on your creative goggles when you are searching and get your DIY on!!!
The perfect console: Use one at the top of the stairs for a great focal point, or in a foyer, and use the drawers as a catch all for all that stuff that usually lands on your counters! Also, you can use one in the dining room or kitchen as extra storage for napkins, placemats, and silverware.
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| This one was in a model home in my nieghborhood and used on the landing. |
The perfect wine bar: Use it as a place to keep your bar essentials anywhere you would put a dry bar in your home. I'm going to use one upstairs in the bonus room to keep from running up and down the stairs when I'm ready for a refill! :-) Check out http://www.today.com/id/3041440/vp/50743316#50743316, for more information on how Nichole Curtis transformed this dresser into a mini bar. You can even use the drawers to keep snacks on hand!
As a kitchen island: Ever wish you had more storage and prep space in the kitchen? Well converting a dresser to a kitchen island is your answer! If you think you don't have room, put in on casters and you can have a mobile island just when you need it.
Just think outside the box when it comes to finding functional pieces for your home. There is nothing more versatile than a dresser! Have a great Thursday!
SH
"Real life by design!"
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