You don’t need to drill all the way through the wood, just enough so your screw will be on the straight and narrow path and won’t split the wood. Pre-drill four holes on the side of the wood making sure they won’t overlap with the leg bolts. I highly suggest using these Torx screws because these are super secure will be able to handle the weight of the dresser.
Now, it’s time to attach your support pieces. Measure an equal distance on the front and back of your support piece and drill a hole a bit smaller than the size of the leg screw. You don’t want to drill too far or else you risk jeopardizing the integrity of the wood block. I just used a drill bit that was larger than the screw head that is already on the dresser and drilled a little bit of the way in. They need to be able to fit under the back brace, tucked right up against the front corner, and be just wide enough that the screw will go into the side, but not out through the other side.įor extra support, cut out a little notch for the screws that are attached to the front board and sides of the dresser so the board can fit snug right against the front corner of the dresser once screwed in. Start by cutting your wood blocks to size. Since the bottom of the IKEA Malm dresser is open, first we need to add support pieces to the underside of the dresser that the legs can attach to. Now, let’s get started! Instructions for Adding Legs Just as a reminder, here’s what the dresser looked like assembled as-is.
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Impact Driver (this is better than just a screwdriver so that you get the extra torque to really secure the block of wood to the side of the dresser - just be sure you don’t go too far and screw through the other side!).1 – 5” tall wood support painted matte black.What you need to makeover your IKEA Malm dresser:
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*This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I may earn a small commission, but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Let me show you how I transformed a simple IKEA Malm dresser into a sleek and modern black and white dresser.
I love the IKEA Malm dresser, but it was a little too simple for the look I was going for. When we were planning out our modern master bedroom makeover, I knew I wanted to incorporate contrasting elements wherever possible and I also knew we definitely wanted a short and wide dresser compared to the tall one we had before. This before and after is incredible and so easy! Makeover a simple IKEA Malm dresser into a modern dresser perfect for your bedroom. It’s perfect for most any room in your home.*This post may contain some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I may earn a small commission, but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Click here to read my full disclosure policy. If you’d like to add this to your home story, you can find it and more available in my online shop. I think the wash showcases the wood grain while updating it. The yellow pine needed a whitewash to tone down the wood. Also, I made these linen towels with some scraps I had in my fabric stash as well. Of course, I had to have a little fun on the inside. It’s like a breath of fresh air compare to the “before”, right? Here’s my vintage wash stand all dressed up for a simple, yet softly rustic appeal. In addition, I dig into my hardware stash to find some replacement knobs to dress it up proper-like. Two coats and my stand is good to go with one last addition. No special paint, but just a basic latex paint from a local hardware store. Last, while the wax is curing on the top, I begin painting the base of the vintage wash stand. TIP: when it comes to hard-to-reach areas, I like to use an old stiff toothbrush to get the was into all the joints and carved spots. First, I use white wax to finish the raw wood on top. Then, after the dirty job is done, it’s time to begin the finish work. Once sanding is done, I have a blank slate to work with. It definitely has that 80’s vibe going on and is in need of a bit of tweaking, don’t you think? Let’s have a mini makeover session! I seriously can’t stand manufactured wood…it’s not wood. My friend, Mandy, said she saw it and thought of me. Take for instance this vintage wash stand.
The projects that finish relatively quickly, but they make great impact when they have a makeover.
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