DIY Cane Dresser | Ikea Hack TARVA Dresser Makeover

In this video I'll take you step by step through how I transformed this inexpensive Ikea Dresser into an Urban Outfitters inspired and much pricier looking dresser. The materials and experience required are very minimal, making this a great beginner friendly project.

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Items Mentioned

x Cane Webbing - I always try to purchase my cane webbing from one of the following companies to support their business.
For this project you will need 18" wide cane webbing at 81 inches. I highly recommend ordering a bit extra in the case of error. I used fine radioweave webbed caning.

Equipment Used

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[Boolfrawg]

That final result is really beautiful and I appreciate the tip on the shellac paint as primer. My only worry would be removing those stringer rails at the bottom. Because there isn't really a structural panel in the middle and the back isn't structural, they were doing a lot of the work from keeping this model from sagging in the middle. It depends on the pine, but there's a good chance this could sag over time. If it were mine I'd install another leg in the very middle. Just a thought. Again, awesome concept.

[jfuentes]

The paint color would not have been my first choice, but when you showed the finished product, I was like, YES!

[alicegatto]

That is a wonderful dresser now.. I love the way that caning changes it into something way above the usual Ikea DIY hack. Great job, thank you for sharing this one.

[peggyturner]

Very, very nice. You've given me the courage now to use cane. So pretty.

[georgie]

Love the green. Stunning remake. Seems like It just flows. ☺️

[segua]

For those of us without paint laying around and starting fresh: The Valspar cabinet and furniture paint is great for this. Leaves no brush marks and drawers don’t stick. It’s a hybrid paint.

[annettemartinson]

Classy looking. I am enjoying the two tone looks that I am seeing on DIY Youtube channels. It totally refreshes and personalizies home furnishings

[bibariboro]

You have magical hands, Megan !! loved it

[mallymakings]

WOW. This no longer looks like anything you’d find in IKEA, more like one of those high end shops. Stunning, Darling. Bravo 👏🏻 xxx

[AquaFrost]

Thank you for explaining exactly what you did to change out those blocky looking legs. Very nice end result.

[theresedignard]

Your creative spirit is alive and well. Great project. Thanks for sharing.

[busybuzz]

I have similar drawer and I will try to use this technique, thank you so much.

[Jessica-kkcz]

I’ve never heard Ikea instructions described as "awesome" before. You can put ikea furniture together for me anytime! Nice project. Making notes.

[mariejeanne]

Well done Megan, it looks so professional. Best wishes to you and your Family.

[sunny_dreamdubai]

Wow! Never thought that you can DIY a boring IKEA pc into this kind of Mid century style. So inspiring!💕

[Katt_Ailurophile]

Wow, just WOW! That turned out to be a beautiful piece of furniture! Love it!!

[thulekovish]

Nice job! You give a plain dresser a more pleasing and interesting look.

[kmann]

Megan, I just found you looking for daybed ideas, then this dresser and love your creativity and style. And you did all this with a sweet 2yo helper and ~8 months pregnant-Wow. Also like how you do it in the space and used what you have. I am a new follower and look forward to watching more of your work.

[janmarismarin]

wow! really nice. This is the best DIY cane cabinet I've seen so far. Kudos!

[Rebecca-zwpm]

Wow! That turned out gorgeous. I was pleasantly surprised at how great the green looks.