Easy Recycled Old Drawer Ideas for DIY Home Decorating

There are three basic things to consider when repurposing your old drawers:

Can their deficiencies be covered? Think paint, wallpaper, vinyl stickers and washi tape. Consider sanding them or cutting off their unusable wood. You may also need to remove or recycle things like hinges and knobs. So as you gather your tools, keep these things in mind.

Are they structurally sound? You can still use them if the answer is no, but you may need to convert them into decorative wall hangings instead of load-bearing coffee tables, for example. Safety first!

What can you make of it? The sky is the limit here. Whether it’s shelves for the bathroom or mini gardens for the terrace – you can design almost anything with old drawers if you let your imagination run wild.

Ideas for recycled old drawers range from simple afternoon crafts to extensive DIY projects. So it’s up to you to decide how much time and effort you want to invest in them. The following ideas are just a few ways to get creative with your dressers, but there are many more and they come in countless cuts, colors, shapes, layers and patterns. Have fun!