Give Basic Wooden Storage Drawers a Modern Makeover

Remove all the drawers and turn them over to the blank backside. Measure and lightly mark the vertical center point. If the drawers are long, split it into thirds or fourths. Use a piece of painters tape longer than the drawer and lay it down diagonally from the top left corner to the bottom marked point to create a right angle triangle. Repeat this process for each drawer. Tip: Before painting, sand down the drawers until they are smooth if needed.

Remove all the drawers and turn them over to the blank backside. Measure and lightly mark the vertical center point. If the drawers are long, split it into thirds or fourths. Use a piece of painters tape longer than the drawer and lay it down diagonally from the top left corner to the bottom marked point to create a right angle triangle. Repeat this process for each drawer. Tip: Before painting, sand down the drawers until they are smooth if needed.

Apply a small amount of paint on a brush and begin to paint starting on the taped line and moving the brush away from the tape. This will allow minimum paint to go under the tape and help get a crisp line. Continue to paint inside the marked off triangle and repeat on each drawer. Let completely dry before moving on to the next step. Tip: For the smoothest look, it’s best to use a small amount of paint and paint in layers, rather than painting one thick layer.

Apply a small amount of paint on a brush and begin to paint starting on the taped line and moving the brush away from the tape. This will allow minimum paint to go under the tape and help get a crisp line. Continue to paint inside the marked off triangle and repeat on each drawer. Let completely dry before moving on to the next step. Tip: For the smoothest look, it’s best to use a small amount of paint and paint in layers, rather than painting one thick layer.

Slowly pull off the painters tape of each drawer. Line up and lay a piece of painters tape vertically on the left side of the marked point. Lay a second piece of painters tape diagonally from the top right corner to the bottom of the vertical painters tape. Repeat this process with each drawer. Paint each triangle and let dry. Once dry, peel off the tape to reveal the design.

Slowly pull off the painters tape of each drawer. Line up and lay a piece of painters tape vertically on the left side of the marked point. Lay a second piece of painters tape diagonally from the top right corner to the bottom of the vertical painters tape. Repeat this process with each drawer. Paint each triangle and let dry. Once dry, peel off the tape to reveal the design.

Use a ruler and cutting mat to measure out 8 equal size pieces of faux leather. Cut each handle out using a rotary blade or pair of scissors. Fold each piece in half so that the ends meet. Using punch pilers, punch through both pieces about a ½ inch from the edge.

se a ruler and cutting mat to measure out 8 equal size pieces of faux leather. Cut each handle out using a rotary blade or pair of scissors. Fold each piece in half so that the ends meet. Using punch pilers, punch through both pieces about a ½ inch from the edge.

Measure the length between the punched holes on the handle and subtract ½ an inch before marking. This will allow the handle to pucker, making it easier to use. Cover the area with painter's tape to help with splintering. Find the center point of each drawer and mark holes to drill. Carefully drill through each marking then remove painter's tape.

Lay the handle in place and insert the post of the rivet through the hole. The rivet should be large enough to pass through the wood. Carefully turn the drawer and position the cap on the rivet post. Position the rivet onto the anvil then tap with a hammer until secure. Repeat for all handles until each is attached.

Lay the handle in place and insert the post of the rivet through the hole. The rivet should be large enough to pass through the wood. Carefully turn the drawer and position the cap on the rivet post. Position the rivet onto the anvil then tap with a hammer until secure. Repeat for all handles until each is attached

Lay the handle in place and insert the post of the rivet through the hole. The rivet should be large enough to pass through the wood. Carefully turn the drawer and position the cap on the rivet post. Position the rivet onto the anvil then tap with a hammer until secure. Repeat for all handles until each is attached.

Lay the handle in place and insert the post of the rivet through the hole. The rivet should be large enough to pass through the wood. Carefully turn the drawer and position the cap on the rivet post. Position the rivet onto the anvil then tap with a hammer until secure. Repeat for all handles until each is attached.

Add the drawers back, fill them with the clutter you need to organize and admire your work!

Add the drawers back, fill them with the clutter you need to organize and admire your work!

Add the drawers back, fill them with the clutter you need to organize and admire your work!

Add the drawers back, fill them with the clutter you need to organize and admire your work!