*IKEA HACK* let’s dupe the $3000+ Dresser from Lulu & Georgia! | CAN I MAKE IT FOR CHEAPER?

[@kittlen]

I love this dupe. My only critique is that I wish the top was a little longer to sit over the side/leg pieces.

[@toniwilsey2763]

I was going to say the same thing, though it still turned out beautiful.

[@neldamarie]

I was curious about that too

[@sifrade]

I would add a semi-circle to the legs to level with the top, I think it might be easier. But she's beautiful! :)

[@teresamcdaniel3554]

I agree, I would have gotten another board(s) for the top to cover the top of the legs.

[@lsmagill]

Yeah, she did a really great job but this sticks out like a sore thumb.

[@MollyFiddler]

After the "The Sorry Girls" episode it was only fitting for this episode to by a diy dupe! You are the cat's meow (or Kenobi's woof)! 😍👏

[@DIYDanie]

🤣🤣

[@amyokeefe9855]

Working at a moderately expensive furniture store, I discovered even expensive furniture can be veneer over MDF or pressboard. I usually buy 2nd hand solid wood and refinish now.

[@DIYDanie]

amen!

[@karenbourke1704]

Same.

[@shadowfox009x]

True. I once looked at a lovely longboard which was really expensive and I was stunned to see that it was mdf with veneer. Although Transcend Furniture, who restores a lot of midcentury furniture, once explained that mdf+veneer isn't always a bad choice and why it's even used in high-end furniture.

[@nomanejane5766]

​@@shadowfox009x mdf can be good for places that get humid or very cold.. most people don't even know how to care for real wood furniture

[@giselled.4149]

New subscriber, so happy to see Canadian prices. Nothing is more disappointing than realizing you need to convert it to Canadian dollars and now it is way out of reach!

[@rebeccawolf3196]

The legs with the glued quarter round - brilliant!! I am so impressed with how this turned out. Nice job. That watered down paint/stain technique worked so well. I am tre' impressed! Mwah!

[@lechatbotte.]

Danie beats Saturday morning cartoons anyday lol. I need my SaturDIY fix. Gets my juices flowing. Weird is my favorite vibe. Oh my gosh I’m dying watching you unbox the dreaded IKEA furniture lol

[@DIYDanie]

Weird is my fav vibe too

[@lechatbotte.]

@@DIYDanie🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

@@DIYDanie oh yeah we're weird we're here!

[@lilred312benett6]

That's a new tattoo!

[@karenbourke1704]

@@DIYDanie Already there 😁

[@juliagoolia72]

I like how this series breaks down how much you actually spend. So many of these types of videos don’t cover the fact that, yes it’s cheaper, but you’re not necessarily recreating it for five bucks.

[@brikhouse22]

That is such a cute dresser and hack, well done! One thing I'm not a fan of is that the top doesn't extend to cover the top of the rounded legs. But that scalloped edge deff makes up for it lol

[@tisa6]

I was looking for this comment... agreed!

[@nerdygirlcustoms]

Just bring the legs level with the top and sand the edges to match 😊

[@GeorgiaGrown90]

Screaming " can't you just give me some words, I need words" at ikea instructions....yep been there 🤣

[@karenbourke1704]

Hahahaha....yep, et moi! 😊

[@Valerie-ut2dk]

I've studied 4 languages, including IKEA hieroglyphics and IKEA hieroglyphics is by far the hardest! But when you are in Europe and trying to use their products, you understand why words are kept to a minimum. The weight of the instructions would be more than the products. 😱

[@Valerie-ut2dk]

BTW - Quarter-round hack is outstanding! Brilliant even.

[@krysin]

You know what Danie, i just have to say thankyou for including all of the "dork" moments, the blabbering, singing etc, its such a realistic representation of what we girlies go through when doing woodwork :)

[@janetboette7013]

Oh the Ikea drama! It's a roller coaster of emotions! But she's Beautiful!

[@DIYDanie]

SOOO MUCH DRAMMAMAAAAAA

[@Jj85741]

That scallop is everything. Along with the circular legs. Congratulations on this beautiful hack Danie!😅

[@freedomofreligion3248]

How many watch Danie's videos, tilting our head like Kenobi, back & forth, smiling constantly, laughing out loud, often, and agreeing with a bobbing head? ✋🙋

[@martimoore740]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! This was so satisfying. I especially loved the moment when you added that little piece of quarter round to the leg and the pieces behind the drawer tops-- ALL the details!

[@mrsdscraftdesk]

Yay! Now it’s Saturday! It’s like when I was growing up with cartoons only on Saturday morning. I wanted to go to IKEA with you, but I understand the video would have been hours! (Fun though!)

[@DIYDanie]

best compliment ever

[@jerileegant6719]

You amaze me!! Another fantastic dupe. Love watching you!!

[@jemma50]

Danie, you have done it again!! I think your dupe is better than the nearly $4000 one. So pretty. You are absolutely amazing. ♥ Just so you know, I don't watch your videos to get ideas or learn how to do all the fabulous stuff you do (because I'm a klutz and pretty useless with tools & I'm okay with that). I watch because you are funny, so very talented and skilled, and enjoyable to watch. I love seeing DIYs and room makeovers and all the stuff you do. It's my TV. So keep on DIYing, darlin'. 😊 And a big hug to Kenobi! 🥰

[@julieforan3559]

The Stages of an IKEA Build is too real!!

[@sharonclarke8683]

Dani you should always blow your own trumpet because you are bloody brilliant 😂😂❤❤

[@nomadine85]

That even tone wash looks soo good! What a difference it makes!

[@lucybradshaw6154]

Your excitement was worth every penny of money you saved by duping it Danie! Actually it was priceless - you really did a great job with this piece - LOVE IT... especially the modified legs you designed and the finish is exquisite!

[@suziejames7510]

I wish I had your talent. I was lost with all the measurements and the working out of what needed cutting off, but the dresser turned out absolutely beautifully and with an almost $3000 saving. Well done❤

[@BVoshol]

She's talented, but almost everyone can learn these things! Talent comes from experience and failing a lot.

[@suziejames7510]

@@BVoshol Oh I so agree with you. I bought my first home over 50 years ago and because of lack of funds I taught myself how to DIY, and I've been doing it ever since as I find it so enjoyable. I've now acquired a few tools but I do know my limitations as I'm now in my 70's. I'd tackle so much more if I were younger.

[@tinak6484]

“That makes sense” and then “I’m so confused” immediately after is all of us assembling IKEA furniture 😂😂

[@xsandraxcx]

Ohmygosh I read this just as she said it and it made it 10x funnier XD

[@liebesonne_]

First of all, the music choices for this vid were epic. So awesome, especially when you were doing the drawer fronts. Second, omg it turned out some amazing! You really are a diy inspiration 🙌🏾👑

[@doudou53d44]

You are the queen of hacking ikea furniture !!!!!!! Great job !

[@DIYDanie]

yeee haw!!! This is def one of my favs!!

[@MoniqueAO888]

P.S. Cost for design is always added to commercial furniture, BUT over 3.700 $ for a piece with no origin of wood mentioned, that's insane !!!

[@ElectricalASMR]

The trap music around 16:00 was definitely not something I expected lol. Looks great!

[@illuminedelusion]

I haven't even watched the video yet, Danie! I just HAD to come here to say how hysterical I find your thumbnail photo!!!! :D

[@DIYDanie]

hahah thank you! that was my face when i saw the price LOL

[@illuminedelusion]

@@DIYDanie It's purely my pleasure!!!! :D Thank you for the laughs!! I love your videos!!!!!

[@Erasis]

I asked on instagram but I'll ask here too. Danie you're getting so good, have you thought about creating your own furniture line? You should.

[@giselled.4149]

Your editor is awesome, as are you! The music adds so much fun and your dance moves are enviable! Your woodworking is fantastic but that goes without saying!

[@suzy1676]

Looks amazing, especially in the room with the decor! ❤❤ 😍

[@juliebey8240]

Saturday + DIYDanie = Happiness 😊 Awesome job girl! That math….😵‍💫And so smart too👍🥸👏👍

[@watermelon_dragon]

Music choice in this video is so so cool !!! Keeps you on the edge of your seatv😁

[@whitneyhatton3736]

I do the same thing mixing my sawdust w/glue & it always works amazing!

[@jmackey4751]

I audibly said 'oooooh!' when you started adding the satin finish. What a difference it makes. Great dupe and I appreciate you sharing the build process - as someone without the tools or knowledge you have, it somehow made me feel better to see that building Ikea furniture is such a universal experience lol.

[@DIYDanie]

I dont think anyone builds ikea furniture with a smile 😂 no hate, just facts haha

[@phyllisshand6183]

This is absolutely gorgeous. I watched the video and I still don’t know how you made such a thing of beauty from the IKEA basic. You go girl. You are the bomb.

[@suemussatto3543]

Danie, Danie, Danie....another awesome, awesome video! Your editor is brilliant at putting together the tutorial and showcasing your quirky/talent/knowledge/fun self. You're my Saturday morning treat❤ The dresser turned out so gosh darn pretty!!!!

[@CallMeHabi]

Wait, the sawdust + glue combo is actually brilliant?!! Way to go on this DIY Danie (ha! 😁)

[@bobbid9168]

I realize that you are getting lots of comments about the top of the side/ leg pieces not being covered by the top. But I really like that look. As usual, you knocked this out of the park. Way to go!

[@shannijones4587]

Wow! Amazing job! I think it's my favorite of your dupes.

[@DIYDanie]

It's my favourite!!!

[@namensindschallundrauch3979]

You are a genius ! But to see you struggle with ikea assembling made me feel like you are still one of us!

[@Fam4Moore]

I just found you this weekend and I can't stop watching... I used to DIY and now I want to do some more. What can I say you are inspiring me.

[@alienlife3215]

Great job 👏👽 Danie! Love the dresser. You’re my hero 🙌🏻

[@lovingmayberry307]

Probably my favorite IKEA hack EVER!! The paint wash was brilliant, I will be doing that on my dining room table!! 💜

[@tallblonde1976]

Wow! That is nice. I am in awe of your woodworking skills and your artistic ability to achieve the same look so much cheaper. Beautiful dresser.

[@cindyhunter1974]

Awesome piece girl. I have to say this is my favorite well maybe right next to your greenhouse. Job well done ❤️

[@lauracondon8511]

This is now one of my favorite of your diys! The dresser is adorable and you did such an amazing job! Beautiful work!

[@cindycarlson-fitch5101]

Best Ikea dupe ever! I would love, love,LOVE this dresser 8n my space. I could never afford the price tag on this piece from Lulu & Georgia, just wish I had your skills to bring this dreamy dresser to life. Way to go Dani! You have proven again your awesome DIY skills. So creative, and the skills to bring it all to fruition. I give it a 10!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DIYDanie]

even if you just added the scallop detail at the top of the dresser and stain it up with new hardware - it could totally give you the look for little DIY effort!

[@OHmmg24]

I love the hack. Your dresser is great!

[@donnawalker3910]

Hush up about the freezing, I would love for that to come through where I live. Heat index of 113 today.

[@DIYDanie]

I’m sorry!!!!!!

[@donnawalker3910]

@@DIYDanie 🥵

[@extraordinaryfate5767]

omg that was so BEAUTIFUL 😍. ❤ it. 👍🏻👍🏻⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁💯✅ the finished project is a chef's kiss.job well done.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BeaniByrd]

GURL...YOU iz FUNKY!!!😱 YOU TICKLE the💩outta me...I'm sooooo GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!!! OK...gonna go FINISH WATCHING YOUR IKEA HACK...I'm still watching the UNBOXING, I CAN'T WAIT to 👀 the FINISHED PRODUCT...I'm a NEWBIE, with YOU & this is the first FURNITURE DIY, I've seen YOU do... I'm sooooooo EXCITED!!😬 Beani🐦Byrd in North Carolina OVER & OUT!!!🫡

[@JuliaBeth8]

The editing in this video is IMMACULATE!! 🤣😘🤌🏻 “The Stage of IKEA” is GENIUS HILARITY!! I loved it editor!! ROLL… OUT the red carpet for yourself!! ❤🎉 Danie! You killed it as always!! 😍 Loved this video!! Made my day!! And made me laugh!! ❤️

[@GloriaG1972]

My GurL!! I am loving the EDM music during build time!!! Please play more!! ❤️ Btw LOVE this Hack/Build!!

[@elizabethmoini2902]

Job well done Danie!!👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jatdesign4495]

I once used a paint wash without knowing that’s what I was doing. That was way way way back for me. It wasn’t so great but it worked. I definitely love this piece

[@ravencross7127]

So I just found you on KZbin from the sorry girls and I’m so grateful I LOVE YOUR CONTENT I LOVE YOUR PERSONALITY I LOVE YOUR DIYS AND CREATIVITY I’m sooooo happy I have someone to binge watch all their videos again yay

[@aimeehodgin6359]

YAH! Clap Clap Clap! Impressive!!! I freaking love it!! I adore the music when the drawers were being built! Stellar! You are so weird & I love it! ✌🏻 You did it!!! Can you dupe a Chinese Wedding Chest? 7x2x4 💚

[@xingcat]

A great job with the dupe and the IKEA hack, though I do wonder if the scalloped edges on so many pieces nowadays is going to feel super dated in another 5 years or so. It seems like chevrons, or barn doors, or anything that can be traced to a time period. But maybe it'll become the new classic border shape! Who knows? A very well-executed version of this trend, either way!!

[@TheGenflute]

Brilliant!! ❤🎉 I got a little stressed in the assembly part...I've never bought IKEA because we don't have one nearby. BUT! after that...just genius, just🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AmazingLi85]

..wOw that's amazing..Well that the " DANIE " I've known .. for 3yrs ( well since I become a subscriber).as always what a great way to end my day. ....indeed it's freakin Golden..

[@bearteastudios]

Thank you so much for the paint/stain hack! I’m refinishing some pine chairs and the back rest is plywood and is so blotchy. I had to walk away until I figured out what to do. Trying your Jack next. Dresser turned out perfect! 👍🏻 ❤

[@gailchouinard3438]

Oh my gosh I LOVE this !!! I have zero woodworking skills but if I did I would copy your dupe,❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathywalsh9312]

OMG Danie! You rocked this project - the glued up quarter round was bloody brilliant - absolutely fabulous!!!

[@michaellr2002]

Danie, your work is amazing as always!! And the music & editing is 🔥🔥🔥 - right on par with your artistic abilities, resourceful problem-solving, building skills, & hilarious sense of humor!! Seriously, one of my all-time favorite videos & diy hacks you've done! 🎉❤ Lindsay

[@sophiachristo7546]

Danie, you are AMAZING! This is probably the best dresser dupe I have ever seen! GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for sharing. I truly enjoyed this video.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Danie dahling, You DO live in the Northern part of North America ... So, there IS that. Love from 100°F St George Utah USA by 3 PM ... 😵‍💫

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Absolutely beautiful! Best hacks and great savings. You are awesome!

[@megh5055]

☝🏻"Toot Toot!" 👆🏻..... "I love a good pull and knob" 😂😂😂 Your videos always put a smile on my face! Dresser looks amazing

[@alexberg8662]

Loooove the dupe!!! It’s so motivation to watch you, I wanna go out and build my own now! Quick question. What’s with the aggressive techno music during the drawer build? Can we have back our friendly funny happy vibes plz?!

[@Bonnie-ww7mr]

You are so fun ..and I love your Omen music...great dupe Danie! Thanxoxme, Bon Humboldt County California 🌲🦸🧚🤸

[@Hello_Sunshine_448]

Amazing Danie!! Not surprised abt that. Tho also amazing... your eyelashes. Mascara name please 🙏🏻

[@Beruthiel45]

I'm always impressed with how imaginative and creative you are Danie. Not forgetting how you persevere and get to where you intend despite the possible difficulties. Then, there's the math involved in bringing your vision to life. You amaze me. It looks so complicated my brain switches off! Looks beautiful and perfect in the space. Brava. 🤗👍💖 🎉

[@karenbourke1704]

Absolutely fantastic, Danie! I'm SO inspired. Thank you for being you. I comment and chat and empathise and commiserate with you as you have your adventures. We have similar personalities and today I was feeling down on myself. Then I watched your vid and I realised, we're adorable and talented and fun. Thanks, and I am sending much love and like to you, my sweet fellow traveller.💓✌

[@MaryMPringle]

Looks great! I would have used a better back though--IKEA is flimsy. Maybe you did and I missed it. Multitasking.

[@emily9027]

What's with the darth vader music? lol This looks BEAUTIFUL! The color is fantastic!

[@vintagelady1]

DIYDanie Dares to Dupe It Herself! It is perfectly awesome what you did here, the complications, the calculations, all in the service of the aesthetic of this dresser. I think the "stain" is the best possible, love the satin finish, love the scallops, all so good. Um, you WANT critique? I suppose you could move the front edge of the top back a smidge to let the scallops show off a bit more & then extend the side edge just enough to cover the tops of the curved corners you made (genius, BTW!). But why mess with perfect? It's a beauty for sure!

[@naturalgalwilliams]

Danie! Danie! Shut yo mouth and keep on talkin! Chef's kisses, beautiful!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽💐❣️

[@kimhavey7850]

I love this dresser!! You did an excellent job!! I don't think I would have come up with the brilliant idea for the legs! And the hardware is perfect!! However, my one critique...I wish you had put a frame piece on each end of the top to cover the top of the legs. It would have finished it perfectly!! Overall, just beautiful!!! ❤

[@ngoober1992]

I love this dresser! Great job! Only thing I would change for myself would be making the top over the legs and thicker top. Beautiful

[@carinasdiycorner1948]

Well done Danie, I think it turned out great! My only only critique or thought is that you didn’t extend the top over the new legs (the legs look great by the way). And by don’t extending the top of the legs you also couldn’t round the top at the edges like the original dresser and if you had done that, I think you wouldn’t have been able to see any difference on the two pieces. So well done mostly, just my own opinion that if you had done that it would’ve been 10 out of 10 and now it’s like 9 out of 10❤️

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

This is absolutely gorgeous!! I like the legs sticking out further from the top, it gives it more, I don’t know, originality. Great job Dani, now I want this dresser.

[@KatiesLifeAdventure]

Love how this all turned out! I LOVE building IKEA furniture. To the point I offer people at work! 😂 I would swap the bottom two drawers to have them more closely match the ones above them.

[@AugustoMelanie90]

😭 I looked in Belgium, France and Germany for the Tarva line. It DOES NOT EXIST here!!!

[@nellieolguin-davis1519]

I agree with Jemma Wow Miss Diane your just super fantastic no matter what you do it turns to GOLD the builds the fantastic work you put into it is just perfect thank you !! ❤❤❤God Bless ya'll

[@wodi28179]

I love it! You nailed it! Literally! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm so OCD that the top part of the legs not being flush with the top of the dresser would bother me. Still doesn't mean you didn't do an amazing job though!

[@deborahgeelhood843]

You are brilliant! I would love to do what you do but the math would do me in. I first saw you on Gater's channel. My instant impression was she is odd (purple hair, ya know). You are the best odd IMO! Never miss a video. Somehow, I liked your dupe better than the original 3K version.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Danie, Do you dislike wood conditioner because it's, as a retail, usual item, a "petroleum product"? You could, if you stocked it for soft wood makes, alternatively use lemon oil, could add a few drops of lavender oil. I do not know! If you would need to add a PKG or 2 of mildicide -- In Canada?? I don't know..❤

[@pamsheets632]

Oh my gosh, you are hilarious and your videos make me laugh 😂! You have amazing talents. Holy smokes you completely transformed that dresser into a gorgeous transformation! Absolutely beautiful, gorgeous job right down to the total remarkable design change! Awesome, awesome! 😊❤

[@tesson8969]

Wow! Just Wow! And that dresser is $100 less in the US. How crazy is that. Great job Danie. Tfs

[@rvmomma8687]

I think I know why the original was so expensive, you put in a crazy amount of work! Amazing job!!!

[@YayaBolender]

Every time it’s getting better! So basically what you do with your brown paint, it’s what we call “a wash”. Interesting, I will have to try that. I never thought of doing that instead of a stain. Are you going to line your drawers with a nice vintage or not vintage paper?

[@Kaylinsummer]

I’m curious on your opinions. DIYs are your job. You get a product & a video, two for one. For the average folk who have full time jobs, this would probably take double or triple the time. Are these bigger projects worth it for the average person who’s trying to save a buck? Or is time more valuable than money in these instances? You are doing a lot more than just painting & changing the legs & hardware. A lot of planning goes into changing measurements & adding cut out details.

[@helenreid7022]

You’re a crazy lady! Love your humour.. been watching you for years. I am “pee green with envy” with your talent! 😜❤️

[@CreativeDesignbyJessica]

Nice dup! TFS Be Blessed.

[@srenka]

US viewer dupers MIGHT want to check their local As-Is section for the Tarva...

[@dianahenderson]

Love the end result you did do a beautiful job there! Well done!!! One question though...I know it would have added to the cost of the project...but would switching out quarter inch plywood for the cardboard back piece and drawer bottoms give the dresser a longer life span?

[@shirleycarter2451]

This unit 🤯 blew my mind, think I needed a stronger coffee this morning to follow this... first time ever I was confused but believed in your dream 💯 %❤❤❤ Yours looked so much better than the expensive one, like to see the wood grain.❤

[@paulconnolly686]

Wish she did a bigger top. She added the wood to inside of top drawer. The rounded legs bother me big time that it cheapens the entire DUPE. I'd prefer painting it a full color, not stain. Also, the bases of IKEA drawers are cheap and eventually bend, would have preferred solid wood base to the drawers

[@fatimaalmeida200]

Good morning from the South Coast. 😊 I love it. It turned out beautifully! From all your fans, you are breath of fresh air on Saturday morning. Great job, girl! Have a great long weekend. 😀

[@anneelisehudson8020]

So beautiful. Love the paint wash solution. Two critiques..1-would have been nice to have a heftier top covering the half round side pieces and legs. SO glad you pieced in the4th piece of quarter round on the legs! Realize another piece of wood added to the top would add substantially to your cost. 2-this is a critique of the original….cant help feeling the scallops are upside down. To correct that design, I would maybe have added a piece of scalloped wood trim on the top drawers with the scallops facing down. But as a dupe, your solution is fantastic.

[@nancychestnut8928]

You are a freaking genius! This is fantastic! Oh, yeah, who needs math?? You can always jimmy it up and make it work. Great job and in only how many days?!