Incredibly Clever Ways to Repurpose Dresser Drawers

Message Board

There's no doubt our lives are busy, and there are times when it's difficult to keep up with what's new in your own home. Grab a drawer and turn it into a useful (albeit old-school) method of communication for everyone in your family — a chalk board! Visit My Repurposed Life for the full tutorial.

Sandwich Station

Designate a special space in your kitchen for making lunches and snacks with this sandwich station. All supplies are given a place thanks to the nifty wooden rods and pigeon holes. Paper towels, foil and plastic wrap stay neat while sandwich bags and rubber bands maintain their order. Imagine how much faster mealtime can be after transforming a dresser drawer into this!

Ottoman

An ottoman is a great addition to a living room or bedroom, but they can get pricey. Save yourself some cash and turn a dresser drawer into a furniture piece you will love to show off. This ottoman from Southern Revivals is a fabulous example of the wondrous craftsmanship you can have in your home. 

Doll House

Brighten a child's day with this adorable doll house. Semi Proper's decoupaged doll house is a great example of creativity and repurposing vision. The construction is fairly simple and the decoration options are limitless — the more color the better! 

Under-the-Bed Storage

Organization in a child's bedroom can become an issue if there's no place for little odds and ends. An unused drawer can solve the storage problem! Being able to slide knick-knacks underneath the bed solves space issues and keeps the room tidy. Check out Painted Home Designs for the how-to. 

Upcycled Drawer Planter

This drawer planter from Beyond the Picket Fence is a great way to add character to your patio. This fun and charming flower box may even inspire your neighbors to start a mini garden of their own.