Learn how to turn a dresser into a TV stand with this simple DIY. It’s budget-friendly, functional, and adds character to your living room setup.
This project takes me way back, like to the early days of sharing tutorials when I thought crooked photos were "cool". 😣
Spoiler: the pictures aren't great, but the steps still hold up!
If you've got an old dresser collecting dust or you don't want to drop a lot of cash for a media console, this is an excellent DIY for giving furniture new life.
Skill Level: Beginner
Estimated Cost: $30
Instructions
I found this dresser at a yard sale for $15. It was a bit ugly and not in the best shape, but since it was cheap, it was exactly what I was looking for.
Since this dresser is second-hand (and possibly third or fourth-hand), the first thing I did was wipe the entire dresser with bleach.
Then, I removed the top drawers and cut out the vertical brace that divided the drawers using a hacksaw. I circled where they were just in case you weren't sure what I removed.
Now there is a big open shelf for our DVD player and stereo.
I painted the whole thing with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I love that stuff!
It is a bit pricey, but I would definitely recommend it because I didn’t have to sand a thing!
After touch-ups here and there, I worked on the drawers and distressed the whole thing (this was the fun part)!!
I originally intended to replace the ugly handles, but after removing and cleaning them, they looked a lot better, so I kept them as they were.
I absolutely LOVE this TV stand. It has excellent storage, and it was so much cheaper than buying a new fancy one from a furniture store.
After a couple of years, I finally took a good picture of the DIY TV stand, and it was even straight. I was learning! 😆
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Kelli
I love it! I have no idea where you found the time with two kiddos running around; color me impressed!
Meg and Mum's
I have an almost identical one of these sitting in my garage! Same carving in the top drawers and all. You've done a beautiful job 🙂
The DIY Show Off
LOVE IT! You did a beautiful job on the paint technique!
Shannon
That turned out beautifully!!! Shannon
marissa
that turned out great this is exactly what I need in my living room!
Sherry
I really like this, I don't think I would have never thought to do something like this. Great job. I'm a new follower, I would love a visit when you have a chance.
Stacey
great transformation!
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Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate
I love it! It looks beautiful!
Jamie
Looks amazing. I've been looking for the perfect dresser to transform into an entertainment center. so far no luck. I love your blog. I'm your newest follower. Would love to see you DIY Home Sweet home.Jamie
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fromgentogen
I think it looks wonderful. I also use Annie Sloan on everything! Thank you so much for sharing!Blessings, Becky
Cynthia
So beautiful! I think the handles look lovely against the old white!
Mimi
Love this! My son just bought his first house and something like this is exactly what he needs under his huge TV on the wall. Glad I saw your post at Fireflies and Jellybeans 🙂
Denissa
You did an awesome job!! I'm working on the same exact project 🙂 Have an old dresser except that it is black so I'm a little nervous as to how its going to turn out covering a dark color..
So glad that I saw yours first, gave me some insight about the shelf part.
Darling @ Junque 'n my Trunk
Really nice!! TFS
Darling 🙂
Storm
AWESOME job!
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Marie
It looks beautiful! So glad you linked up with us!
Marie
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Northwest Texas
You did such an amazing job on this. You must have a real gift. I would not have the patience and I certainly don't have the skill. Thanks for sharing the great photos.
Deborah
Great job!! I have some old pieces I want to paint and distress. What do you mean when you say you "bleached" it before you painted it?