DIY Cane Dresser | Ikea Hack TARVA Dresser Makeover

[@elieziete]

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzbin.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

[@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.

[@prostheticballerina]

Yup, that's why the original has a support leg!

[@jfuentes9188]

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

[@MeganBell]

I appreciate that!

[@alicegatto9215]

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.

[@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.

[@mallymakings2853]

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

[@MeganBell]

That's what I thought! thank you!

[@AlexAlex-gj4jd]

I'm surprised you used wood filler and then didn't do anything more than sand! I know you had to fill the shadow line, but it was hard to tell if it looked finished up close? Excellent video!

[@jlammetje]

It looked really unfinished in the final shots. You could see a color difference in the corners because she only sanded the corners. I’d advice to (at least) sand the entire trim

[@Dr.Nagyonfaj]

I agree. Though the camera moved across pretty quickly - the filler was very obvious. I was really surprised to see it left so unfinished.

[@unicornlap]

I almost never comment on videos (at least not in a negative connotation for sure) but I absolutely had to here. I really liked the overall design concept. BUT... leaving wood filler exposed in that manner literally ruined the overall final product. Maybe do a little touch up which might hide this, be more precise with the jointing, use a different filler method/product... OR another option for others considering this design is move all the trim in at least 1/2" to inset it and fill in the same manner, but then paint those the same as the dresser frame while still leaving the rest of the drawer unfinished. I would then move the pulls inside of the weaved material or switch them to a lighter colored pull for the contrast. Regardless, nice idea but less than stellar final product. Although if it's meant to be a temporary piece while renting I suppose it's not the worst it could look.

[@kmann107]

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.

[@peggyturner4844]

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

[@TheElectric100]

Its really beatyful. I will try it! I wouldnt be using wood filler on trims, it looks kinda weird and you can see where you sanded.

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

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

[@georgie3523]

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

[@MeganBell]

I think so too!

[@georgie3523]

Love your style on furniture. Might try this on the dresser I have to redo on my list of refurbishing furniture pieces.

[@sunny_dreamdubai2061]

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

[@AquaFrost777]

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

[@jordancohen2355]

Hey Megan, I copied exactly what you did on a different piece of furniture and it came out great! I found a different method for filling in the gaps between the edges of the trims and it saved me a few hours of work; instead of rubbing the wood filler with your fingers and then sanding it, I applied it directly from the tube across the diagonal gap and then immediately wiped it from both sides and corners using a wet cloth. You can quickly sand it when it dries if you want to get the smooth feel but it is only recommended :)

[@MeganBell]

Thank you for that tip!

[@katarinahinsey3931]

I dunno, I've found that using any kind of filler in trim gaps like that looks bad over time as the wood naturally expands and contracts.

[@jenjen2824]

@@katarinahinsey3931 What do you recommend instead? Thanks.

[@katarinahinsey3931]

@@jenjen2824 make precise cuts, measure a lot and get it as close as you can. This takes practice but the outcome is good workmanship.

[@annettemartinson5826]

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

[@mariejeanne9461]

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

[@MeganBell]

Thank you! You too!

[@jhmlkmorrow]

Great looking dresser! Just a minor suggestion - After cutting all the drawer frames, I would put together with CA glue (glue and activator). It's quite strong and will allow you to add the wood fill, sand and finish before attaching to the drawer fronts.

[@bibariboro4342]

You have magical hands, Megan !! loved it

[@MeganBell]

Thank you so much!!

[@marzenaczerkus5893]

Prawie byliśmy zdecydowani na meble z Ikei ale po przeczytaniu opinii zrezygnowaliśmy. Bardzo delikatne mebelki o niskiej wadze. Szafę czy komody radzą przytwierdzać do ściany dla pewności aby się nie przewróciła. 🤔

[@CleverLittleVixen]

Niiiice. Are those tiny knobs at the very top of the drawer enough to adequately pull open a heavy drawer though? They’re fine when they’re empty, but they get heavy when they’re filled.

[@janmarismarin9255]

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

[@MeganBell]

Wow, thank you!

[@jcrefasi1]

Love the way this turned out! That green is gorgeous! Can't wait to see the apartment decor completed. Jo

[@MeganBell]

Coming soon!

[@JK-jt3gk]

Looks spectacular! I even stopped the video to enjoy the new appearance!

[@theresedignard4267]

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

[@MeganBell]

You are sweet! Thank you for watching!

[@julioarguello1693]

Wow I love this! I love how you didn’t cut out the inner drawer front and then attach the cane to the back. Your way was so much simpler and cleaner looking and I love it!🤍

[@MeganBell]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Jade-902]

How creative! I really love this dresser. By the way, you look radiant 😊

[@MeganBell]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 🤗

[@Katt_Ailurophile]

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

[@AZCobraman]

Very nice, and muuuucccch better than ruining a vintage piece!

[@ariesrisin26]

Very nice, the only thing I would replace are the knobs color I would have used gold metal. But your talented enjoy your creation.

[@nicolemaria913]

Oh my goodness...I absolutely love this! I found the same dresser at IKEA marked down in the As-Is section recently and am totally going to do this, maybe with white for our beach home! Totally Serena & Lily vibes without the cost! Thank you for sharing!

[@MeganBell]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@popazz1]

Wow, WOW! Such an incredible project! My bedroom furniture, wardrobe, bedside tables and dresser are all in the British Raj style, dark Indian rubber tree wood with pale wicker panels which I loved when I purchased the furniture in around 2007. Now, however, I'm desperate to upcycle so have got some chalk furniture paint in a 'sage green/grey' shade which will compliment the wicker panels. You've truly inspired me with your amazing project, well done.

[@alexandrastevens8892]

Came across this ladies site by accident and was wondering how this would improve the furniture piece, now it's finished I absolutely love it and it would work with any flat doors or drawers and make the item exceptable in any room in your home

[@MatriarchWellness]

Brilliant job and creative elevations to a basic piece. Definitely going to upgrade mine....thanks for the inspiration 💯. Barefoot and pregnant with a toddler doing it better than most!

[@Rebecca-zw4pm]

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

[@jeannerayman7392]

Cute! If someone has a pin nailer that would help with trim attachment vs long clamp time to let glue setup.

[@MeganBell]

True! I just moved and no longer have a garage, so this was a simple way for me to do it, but either way is great!

[@thulekovish8188]

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

[@connierobbins761]

I just discovered you this morning and now I can't get anything done ! Coffee & You. lol I have already learned so much and gotten so many useful tips.thanks

[@MeganBell]

Wow Connie, thank you!

[@nancyheath1154]

So talented. The dresser is beautiful

[@TheBunkerbunny5]

YAS!!! I just bought two tarva 5 drawers and haven’t done anything to then yet 👀 Love this

[@katiewalker2599]

I love the paint color on the walls! I wish you knew what it was! The dresser is stunning!

[@katiewalker2599]

NM, just watched your empty apartment tour and you said it! 😄

[@jessiechu9583]

I was wondering how come you just have 70,000 subscribers? but you have 15,000 likes already, when I watching the video all the way to the end , I totally understand why , you are great !

[@marinaferreira98]

Probably the best IKEA TARVA makeover I have seen on youtube! Love the colour choice, pairs so well with the natural wood. Don't mind me if I copy this DIY with my own twist :)

[@marian7439]

Amazing! I don't usually like the color this style of furniture is usually sold in .

[@kathyvictoria6059]

Oh. My. God. I am so obsessed!!!

[@angelebabin5845]

Wow ! It is beautifully done. Thank you for sharing your beautiful piece of furniture that you have done.

[@nikkiep23]

Megan l love how great the dresser turned out.

[@MeganBell]

Thank you for saying so!

[@Lexi_________]

Wow, great idea and execution! Well done **clapping**

[@ashleeptrs]

i love!! can you do a furnished apt tour? i currently rent & i really struggle on decorating my space & i love your style

[@MeganBell]

Definitely!! Coming soon!

[@elmateo22]

Great vid. I’m gonna give it a go with a slight twist of my own. Any idea if removing the bottom on the Tarva nightstands is the same ish process?

[@hlw1969]

Love what you did to this! Why do you soak the cane first?

[@Mbellelondon]

Such a beautiful piece! Very impressive

[@jeannemarie2294]

You are so creative!! Looks awesome!🥰

[@MeganBell]

Thank you! 🤗

[@alenashy]

Вау,выглядит очень хорошо, у вас просто золотые руки!

[@princesamireya]

Thank you for this video! I think I might try this but stain the drawers a dark wood and user a darker mesh

[@MeganBell]

Sounds gorgeous!

[@cookysmith5215]

Question: what glue could I use to apply cane webbing to a headboard covered with veneer? Lovely dresser!

[@classicallpvault]

Clear polymer glue.

[@busybuzz8122]

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

[@w.mtower4895]

Beautiful job! It looks Gorgeous!

[@MeganBell]

Thank you

[@oksanagorbachik9332]

Wow amazing job!! That looks soo good!!

[@sophiakrishnan2053]

That looks amazing! I wonder why you need to wet the cane?

[@irenenoli1127]

love the green shadow, it is gorgeous. running to Ikea, hope it is still in stock!

[@swethainty7667]

Love the product! Just wondering, how to get the dust off from rattan. My place gets quite dusty.

[@melissawyatt8639]

Wow I didn’t know Ikea sold unfinished furniture. This turned out great!

[@MeganBell]

They have a lot of unifinished items you can stain or paint. Brilliant concept, I think!

[@cindyleeger]

Really amazing. Looks perfect in that room. I saw another Tarva video a few days ago, I think your blows that one out of the water. And of course you loved that paint in your old house.

[@MeganBell]

I appreciate that!

[@idaleung8003]

I love your use of caning. I have some extremely large kitchen cabinet doors I'd like to try this with. Do you think the caning would lie flat?

[@knut982]

I'm a little bit leery of green but you pulled it off for this piece. Turned out to be a real beaut!

[@TheLoveweaver]

Just gorgeous! I love the paint color!

[@MeganBell]

Thank you so much!

[@cecilianagy3562]

Turned out amazing.

[@melaniereginaedwardscarter2013]

Wow this is amazing. I wish you were my neighbor I really would like to learn how to make Great furniture and learn how to use power tools

[@alsan623]

Really like the end result. Any suggestions as to what brand of stain and/or type of stain to achieve walnut color for the drawers?

[@donnamcknight3175]

Wow! What a great IKEA hack!!!!

[@MeganBell]

Thank you! 😊

[@nicolaroberts4405]

Its stunning, lovely paint job. Personally I would have painted the trim the same colour as the shell.

[@atararosegreenfield5977]

wow this is so pretty!! great job!

[@KatrinaSherokee]

Wow! Thank you so much for this video. I love luxury furniture pieces but its never in my budget. This will help me in the near future!

[@MeganBell]

Same! Glad you found it helpful

[@Martha-tb8ok]

Wow love it! You’re so creative and talented

[@liatori6214]

Great transformation of a dresser, well done! Questions: This type of wood, unfinished, will darken, get yellow in time, correct? Then the ledges would change color then? Is there something like a white stain? Only wondering.

[@lql1094]

Looks nice. I would need a more ergonomic pull though.

[@davidd6759]

Really nice! I could also imagine a graphic wallpaper instead of the cane. Great job.

[@kerriuttaro6153]

Love how it turned out and love the color! Btw what’s the reason you wouldn’t normally use a latex paint for the furniture. I’m trying to restore an antique dresser

[@Ginger_shot]

Inspiring. Simplicity is key to sophistication. Love this x

[@veram8547]

Wow on the finished product. ❤️. You made it look easy.

[@SenshiFX]

Place masking tape on the drill bit at the depth you want to drill to. This will act as a visual stop, allowing you to drill to only the depth that you want to.

[@MeganBell]

Great tip!

[@yogort6259]

Amazing like every project you do!!!

[@MeganBell]

Thank you! 😊

[@ur5860]

I love this sooooo much!!!!🥰🥰😍😍😍😍 The process is soooo inspiring and the painting was therapeutic! Thank you again! 💖💛💖💖🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bgvarra1]

I recently subscribed to your channel! You are awesome!

[@MeganBell]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sarahdee374]

I hope you're being very careful in a smaller space and bigger belly (lol) about inhaling fumes. Windows open and maybe a fan or two and/or a filtration mask?? Beautiful results!

[@MeganBell]

I am! Thank you.

[@DaruDhillon]

I love your style!! You've created such a stylish, beautiful statement piece of furniture!

[@christinefeucht8668]

Thank you for sharing your project. One question. Did you also topcoat the drawers? Love the cabinet in the background too

[@loserplanet]

Stunning, Megan! Now I need to find a place for that green somewhere in my house.

[@margaretrosin7853]

You have amazing skills! It turned out so beautiful and unique. Wow!

[@MeganBell]

Many many thanks

[@thatgirlnetty5308]

I love this especially the light against the dark.

[@zonnyzonny6380]

It is very nice. What is the length of the width of the 12 piece tree you attached to the front of the drawer?

[@emilykrahn3185]

Love the paint color and the color of the light wood and cane. I'm wondering did you put any kind of top coat on the trim or the cane?

[@marg233]

Beautiful look love the green choice paint kudos 2u great job👏🏻

[@MeganBell]

Thanks so much 😊

[@1nvmay]

I absolutely love this transformation!!! Any chance you can let me know what size trim you used. The link doesn’t work for me as I’m in the UK. LOVE Your channel!!!

[@CaseyDellaRosa]

Just saw a video on the Lone Fox channel making a extremely similar dresser design. Loving this style.

[@MsLC-zd1ns]

Wow!!! You’re very creative!

[@FredomcompassionLove]

Lovelly. So so lovelly. Great job

[@michellecabasal2963]

Absolutely love the transformation ✌🏼

[@MeganBell]

Thank you 🙌

[@andreacloyd3672]

Luv the cane. I hav alot of cane rattan bamboo type stuff. I dont hav an Ikea but u can hack a used 1.

[@sweetspiritmotivation3560]

Beautiful! What a transformation!