I am loving how these embossed drawer fronts turned out. I am currently working on turning a 3 drawer dresser into a wine bar and decided to use the old drawer fronts as wall decor pieces.
This is a great way to transform plain-looking items into something of beauty!
See how plain and boring the front of these drawers are. This is where some great stencils come in handy. I used the Micah pattern from Royal Design Studio. I love how this pattern fit perfectly on the drawer fronts.
The first step was to paint the drawers in the base color. I like to paint the drawers before you use an embossing medium. This will guarantee that you wont have any wood showing through around your stencil pattern. I used this fabulous paint from Paint Couture, in the color Abundance, this was a hard choice as they have so many great colors.
Find the center of your drawer and place the pattern. Make sure you properly tape down the stencil so it does not move when you are adding the embossing medium.
I used the embossing medium from Paint Couture for this stencil project. I started by applying a generous amount of the embossing medium with an offset knife or trowel on top of the stencil and begin to spread it around over the entire pattern. Using a very gentle hand, begin to remove and even out the medium over the pattern. I used the knife at a slight angle and found this worked best. You can place the extra embossing medium back into the container.
Once you have a smooth even surface, carefully remove the tape and stencil.
Look how pretty it is without painting over top.
For the top drawer, I had to alter the pattern to fit the shorter front. This was a simple process by just taping over where you don’t want any of the embossing medium to go through the stencil pattern. This is also a great way to get different designs from the same stencil pattern.
I had 2 small sections on the ends of the drawers and the center of the stencil pattern was a perfect fit for them. I again, slightly altered the pattern to keep the embossing medium from going through the pattern.
Look how pretty each drawer front looks with a simple process of using a great stencil from Royal Design Studio and some embossing medium.
After the embossing medium dried for 12 hours, I applied 2 more coats of paint and applied Van Dyke Brown glaze from Paint Couture. This glaze just pulls out all the details by using an embossing medium with the stencil. The true beauty of the piece came out after I applied the Lacquer Couture over the entire piece.
I applied some hardware pieces to the finished drawer fronts and these are now ready to make a great decorative wall piece to hang above the wine bar as soon as that is complete. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post as Royal Design Studio will be giving away a stencil to one of my readers. You will be able to select the stencil of your choice for $50 and under with free shipping!
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Marielle Altenor says
Wow totally in love with this! I have an old dresser that could use a makeover!
Designed Decor says
Marielle, They were easy to use, just time consuming! Good luck with your project!
Natalie says
This looks awesome, I need to find some good dressers to try this on..
Designed Decor says
Natalie, Goodwill and Craigslist are my favorites to find good bargains!
Jennifer Brown says
That is so cool! Thanks for taking all the great pictures.
Designed Decor says
Thanks Jennifer!
Rachel @ Craving some Creativity says
This is beautiful! I have been mulling over many ideas for furniture and it is so gosh darn expensive! I have been thinking about trying to redo some thrift finds. Pinned for the future!
Designed Decor says
Rachel, It is so worth finding bargains and taking the time to redo them. You will love the results! You can find some really great pieces on Craigslist or in thrift stores.
mary says
I love this. Sure wish I was this talented at DIY
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
This is so cool – what a transformation! It looks easy enough for someone not very crafty (like me) too.
Designed Decor says
Lauren, You could do this! It was easy!
Amanda @ Adorkablii says
This is beautiful! I am going to have to try this! it looks so amazing!
Liz Mays says
That is incredibly beautiful. So much personality in that. I love it!
Payal Bansal says
You made it look so easy… is it really that easy??
I am speechless right now!!!
Designed Decor says
Payal, yes it was really that easy!
Dianna L. says
that is amazing! I want one!! 🙂
Mama to 5 BLessings says
turned out really nice, what a pretty way to spruce up plain furniture!
Leira Pagaspas says
You gave me an amazing idea.. You have amazing photos.Thanks for sharing!!!
Camila says
Wow Awesome Job… amazing that the material really makes the emboss so visible. I’m loving the results. Great tip and ideas to make on my Girl’s room!
Love it
XOXO
DesignedByBH says
I absolutely love this! How neat!!!!
– Brooke –
Rebecca Swenor says
Gorgeous thanks for sharing. Great ideas like always.
Beverly says
Love how this turned out. The stencil is great.
Bev
Designed Decor says
Thanks Beverly!
Joanna Sormunen says
That looks amazing! I wish I was as crafty too!
Franc Ramon says
The stencils make the drawer look more elegant.
Designed Decor says
Thanks Franc! The stencil sure does make a difference!
lisa jones says
So Pretty Love It You Did Awesome!
Chelsea says
These look fantastic! It looks like they were made that way! Nicely done.
Designed Decor says
Chelsea, I am loving the embossing medium as options for so many craft items!
Kungphoo says
That turned out really nice! It looks like it was always there!
Michelle F. says
Wow what a complete difference. They came out great!
michelle says
Wow great job those drawers are beautiful.
Michelle Christopher says
Absolutely beautiful. I love how you repurposed the chest of drawers. I think I may have to try this on a old piece of furniture I have.
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
That’s absolutely incredible! I love how something so simple like stencils can make such a profound impact on a piece 🙂
Designed Decor says
Kayla, I agree with you about something simple making a big impact, the stencils certainly did that!
Paula Parker says
Is there nothing you can’t do!!! Another awesome project. I love your blogs.
Designed Decor says
Thanks Paula!
Mary Ann says
They turned out so pretty! I love them!
Janelle says
HOLY COW these are fantastic! What a great idea!! Seriously, I’m pinning this for later because I LOVE THIS IDEA!!
Designed Decor says
Janelle, I am glad you like the end result! Thanks for pinning too! Have a great week!
Suzanne says
Exactly what I have been looking for for ages. Thank you so much!
Crystal says
Love it! Turned out so beautiful!!