i upcycled this old dresser *west elm dupe*

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My friends reached out to me and told me they wanted me to upcycle their old items / thrift finds. After hopping on a call with them to see what their dreams are for these pieces, I took to the drawing board to surprise them with a transformation.
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IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00 - intro
1:39 - upcycling a thrifted lamp
12:06 - upcycling an old dresser
24:15 - final results!
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Edited by: Nick Liske & Justin Abalos
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[@brittaneygradel633]

you guys should give Justin a home or room(?) makeover for being so sweet and excited!!! Bring his mosh posh into his own style!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gretchenthom4976]

YES!!!

[@MedeaJaff]

Yes!

[@RoseLe]

Agee!!!

[@Liza03V]

Agree

[@dianes4858]

YES!

[@paulamiller3878]

I love Rachael's flips. Her vision and creativity is refreshing and so inspiring.

[@judy-angedv7590]

i think she is most professional designer of the team

[@stephanie-g]

I agree! they're all so beautiful and unique

[@TheSongwritingCat]

There are way too many tools for me to ever attempt these DIYs but I love her general vibe. Watching the pieces come together is so calming for some reason.

[@kamisa7362]

@@judy-angedv7590 Interesting, because I think the complete opposite.

[@judy-angedv7590]

@@kamisa7362 it is a great thing that taste is different for everyone . :-)

[@inabruzzowithme7877]

Honestly with olive being a natural tone, I'd have loved to see some bits of stained wood still on the dresser. Like the handles and the frame.

[@jujuuu1]

same

[@dl7400]

I agreee rhe handles and the top stained.

[@LastDr3am3r445]

My thoughts as well, but luckily the depth of the pulls keep it from looking flat

[@hadiy101]

Agreed, I think wooden handles and leaving the top wood would have been super cool. The handles and top most likely aren’t the same wood so I think even having the top be wood would have looked super nice.

[@Lorjarca]

Alternatively, Justin can add some wood decor pieces on the dresser to get that look.

[@1w3r5y7i9p]

Rachel is a freaking artist like those are art pieces

[@laGenesisGodoy]

They are art pieces!

[@alisonnicholson8060]

The idea of gifting your friends with something repurposed is everything. Especially something found or treasured. The gift given with creativity is so meaningful, and the items will be valued.

[@gregorycooper7464]

The lamp shade idea is EVERYTHING ! To complete the look 100% I would have rounded of the sharp corners on the base. I have been searching for a "mid century" lampshade, and this just might work for my project. Keep em comin !

[@maryannkom299]

That’s exactly what I said.

[@katieholsinger645]

I love what you do! Also I agree- Justin needs a room makeover!

[@ivydaphne7483]

That lampshade looked gorgeous. Love it! I also love the shape of the handles. I could imagine the cabinet being a dark olive green with like a dark wood stain color for the handles.

[@SherittaNesbitt]

Great job on both pieces! Just wanted to let you know the 'lamp topper' is actually called a finial. Random bits of knowledge haha

[@crawroy11]

I learned they were called finials after a very exhausting search for where I could buy the right ones for what I needed. Luckily you can get them with different sized threaded inserts since not all harps are the same. :-) I preferred the lamp over the dresser but both were well done.

[@melsterifficmama1808]

Yes. That's what I came here to say.

[@LeaveBritneyalone580]

This is another aglet moment 😂Thank you, I had no idea it had a name

[@ErikaStew]

I had hoped the handles of the dresser would be stained with the olive in the background. Maybe the top stained also to match the handles. But the all green look is nice too. The lamp is fantastic.

[@denizakyildirim8609]

i was a bit sceptical when rachel started to appear in videos but i was also sceptical when kelsey and becky started making individual videos and you see how amazing that it turned out. i'm watching the sorry girls for almost 8 years now and i love every turn that you make with it in the end ❤❤ also love rachel and LOVE the lamp

[@debstrout1844]

Whar a fun episode! Rachel is the furniture/lamp flipper whisperer!

[@danyellerobinson5940]

Love the lamp shade. (I might have painted the dresser but stained the drawer pulls.)

[@mmessi72]

Rochelle is great. She either needs a raise or she needs to be the fourth sorry girl. She's awesome. I know she's not a massive part of these projects but she always adds and helps level up the videos she's a part of.

[@unidentifieduser]

i 100% agree!

[@Noor-979]

Fourth?

[@sarahwenger4479]

@@Noor-979Becky, Kelsey, and Rachel!

[@Beaker357.]

I would have tried a slightly darker green and stained the handles so they stood out and left the top wood so the handles and top would be wood with the green underneath

[@mickb.8925]

Was thinking the same thing! I also would've made the 'fake' double drawer into one (with woodfiller just like she did with the legs), so you'd only have one slit which is off center.

[@sofiasofia-em]

yeah, also would've gotten rid of the fake drawer, as she left it, it looks like it belongs in a kids room.

[@ambernicholson6307]

I totally agree with y’all. Just paint the drawer fronts and leave the rest wood. Filling in the faux drawer would’ve given it a really cool off centered look that I think would read very retro and utterly gorgeous. And since Becky didn’t seem to have a plan for that lamp sure seems like Justin could use it. Would be a vibe on that dresser.

[@emmilyfernandes5524]

Agreed

[@Mitchisinlove1]

I personally can't stand the mismatch painted and wood furniture, feels too TikTok lol - for me, it's gotta be a choice of either all paint or all wood, so I think the end result was great! Just goes to show how different styles can be

[@beckymcdonald8040]

Girl, you made me nervous as Hades using the scroll saw. As an old hat at it, please keep your hands further from the blade. I am here to tell you, it can and will cut you to the bone, and 2) use a strong double sided tape when stack cutting. It will keep all the pieces together, and keep them from sliding like yours were. Other than that, you did a great job. The shade looks soooo good! Before ya know it, you'll be cutting intricate things too. Proud of ya!!@

[@Sanflo78]

Awesome makeovers. The only thing I would have done differently is to make a new base for the dresser to raise it up a bit and give it more of a mid century vibe.

[@tate2612]

I was thinking the same thing!!

[@barbnoren]

Scroll saws are my favorite, and that's a cool first project on one! A couple tips: 1) Pluck the blade while tightening until it sounds nice and resonant, then stop. 2) Always push forward with both hands when cutting curves, people tend to overdo the difference between pushing each side of your material. 3) To get more reliable cuts, center yourself in front of the saw, look at the line of the blade and then imagine it continuing on to your drawn line. If they are lined up, your cut will follow where you want it.

[@StancyNova]

I love when Rachel flips something! ❤ I would change the legs of the dresser to create a more mid-century look though)) The lamp is perfection ❤

[@NCHCLW]

For the lamp, when you have to make numerous shapes that should all be identical, it's best to use a router with a flush trim bit (considering you already had the template from the old cutting board too).

[@karenseibert5214]

Fun fact: a dee-poh is a train station; a deh-poh is a warehouse - Home Depot says it's name wrong! (also, a "lamp topper" is called a finial - smile emoji here)

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

And a "Depoe" (Bay) is the name of a town on the coast of Oregon!

[@margaretspignardo5588]

The lamp shade is everything!

[@mozwatch5708]

Very creative ~ very cool lamp! and that dresser has a whole new life being refreshed and modern ! Fantastic Rachael. Great Stuff topic too ! Kudos 🤟🤟🍁

[@tamara10]

It's so cool you makeover each other's items, something you might not know what to do with or you've gotten bored of, your friend completely changes it giving it a new life

[@Orlagh]

Thanks for letting me know that today is Tuesday 🤣

[@itscarolinemary]

Rach you are so talented, wow! A lamp connaisseur! The handles on that dresser look amazing! Thank you for your videos this year, you're a great addition to the team. :)

[@theresahoward7216]

I love these! Especially the lamp! The dresser turned out really cool but I would loved to have seen more of a wash or stain in olive...the paint being so opaque it just felt a little diy even though you did such an amazing job with the handles, but I understand why you did it that way.

[@debschreiner3600]

Rachel, you are such a great addition to TSG! Loved both of these flips x1000.

[@stephanieiv1163]

Liked the flips. Really! Seriously! But I looooooovedddddd Rachel’s coat. I’ve been looking for on like that ever since Smilla‘s Sense of Snow came out!

[@sirirah]

These are both so cool!! I think the dresser would also have looked really nice with the handles as stained wood 😍

[@witchplease677]

The joy and enthusiasm that Rachel brings to everything she does is so fun to watch. Great upcycles.

[@erica.danielle1538]

This is one of my favorite videos you’ve done! Would love to see another episode of this ❤

[@dianes4858]

Me too! Great episode!

[@teapotlizard]

these turned out very cool and fitting for their owners!

[@cassidyirwin4546]

I was so sceptical when they added Rachel to the main roster just because I love Kelsey and Becky so much but Rachel is truly a visionary and has been such a perfect addition to the Sorry Girls ❤❤❤

[@toriam15]

Awesome, Rachel needs to do more episodes like this! 💛

[@luisavilas-boas2164]

So beautiful! 😍 Loved both! I need you to make this a series! The owners reaction is priceless and I love that everyone has a different style so it's actually more challenging. Well done Rachel 👏💖

[@dianes4858]

Great upcycling! Love how Rachel’s mind works. Such a visionary. Love all the Sorry Girls! My favorite channel. 👍

[@cryptic_sunflower]

I love how much inspiration Rachel takes from Scandinavian design. It warms my Scandinavian heart

[@sealegslexi]

Yessss! More of this, I especially love that this allows more members of the team to have unique items in their homes 🏡

[@frangish9579]

Loving the Edison lantern lamp shade

[@lynette.]

Brilliant work on both items I think the lamp is outstanding.

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

The lampshade is gorgeous and Rachael explained the process so well!

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

I love how you are growing into your new(ish) role on camera. And the love and creativity you brought to this made me happy cry. Beautiful work, too! Definitely want to see more of this.

[@jenniferlisow2901]

Wow, Rachel's flips are very impressive & and high-end looking. Go Rachel! You nailed this! Hope to see more of these videos.

[@ajforequality9330]

The lamp is the best thing I’ve ever seen Rachel make. 11/10 👏🏼

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

I love the creativity... this was such a fun video! 👍😁💕

[@ansbach74]

Great job on both pieces. Thanks for sharing.

[@kgal1298]

Hahaha I actually ordered that West Elm dresser and they cancelled my order so I ended up with another dressers from another company. With that said if I had room to DIY it this video would have been useful.

[@m.maclellan7147]

Yeah, her buying that tool is SO relatable ! Saying "should I get it?!" when you know you are GOING TO ! ;)

[@Hayley991]

That lamp absolutely nailed Becky’s style! I love it!

[@mariannerady1137]

Fabulous! Very cool to see how you translated the inspo photos into these items. Great work!

[@laurenfailing9949]

Video idea “do as many left behind or one day projects as you can in a weekend/ week/ month” new years diy clean out!

[@wendyschnapa7582]

Rachel is a genius with making over the lamp and dresser! Terrific job! They really look like they were professionally done.

[@caroledwards1182]

When you first mentioned what you were going to do with the lamp It didn't seem appealing but when I saw the final product I was wowed by it, it's truly beautiful and stylish, almost sculptural. The dresser was a good makeover also. Even though I love olive green it didn't work for me on the dresser but I love what you did with the handles, again, it has a sculptural element. For anyone that's interested, the little screw on piece that secures the shade to the harp is called a finial.

[@maggieg2724]

That lamp is absolutely everything!

[@JL11775]

Fabulous job, Rachel! Your creativity is beyond! 👏👏👏

[@victoriaguckian8578]

Love the color on the dresser! Don't worry about painting the pine. It extended the life of the dresser! Awesome job

[@mistyduke880]

Both pieces are fabulous! The lamp is so perfect for Becky! And I love the color and new handles on Justine’s dresser make it such a statement piece! Great job!

[@whatlolawants2167]

Wowzers Rachel!!!! Those are amazing!!!! Yes please do this again! I can't believe how legit they are. Justin's dresser is a work of art but Becky's lamp... Chef's kiss 😘 Incredible!!! Museum quality. Congratulations Rachel!

[@andreamalik2961]

Honestly, they're both amazing, well done.

[@terrioakley2250]

Rachel you have such great vision for flips ! Both items look fantastic 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@a.r11384]

Very creative! Especially the lamp. Rachael’s definitely upped her DIY game!!

[@asiankittykat]

LOOOVE both of these DIYs so so much! Would love to see more of this!

[@r0na]

That lamp is next level - fave lighting piece you’ve done so far haha

[@bonniebonnie7149]

I loved watching you on the scroll saw! It reminded me of learning free motion quilting, except with a sharp moving knife. I love your creativity and skill, Rachel.

[@meanlittlegoblin]

I just LOVE this video!! What a sweet idea, would adore seeing more of these!!

[@Mimi-un5tr]

These were amazing! I was rooting for that shade of olive, it was perfect. The lamp shade was chef's kiss perfect, but this is just me being way too picky but I would have put a sealant on the lamp shade so it would have been easier to clean. I live with an 120 pound Akita/Shepherd mix pound puppy and he sheds about 2 pounds of hair a day LOL so I have an obsession with having things that are easy to dust. That being said, these were truely beautuful!

[@Darenim]

The dresser turned out really cool and fresh! Rachel has some really cool ideas.

[@starveartist]

So good. One of the best and most tastefully done DIYs I've found on the internet!!!

[@teresaaa8438]

these two flips make me wanna do my own dresser and lamp flips! Love the Sorry Girls videos, you make projects that are easy for anyone to do!

[@erinschoff8487]

I love a scroll saw! I used it recently to cut foam for a reupholstering project and it made it so much easier!

[@dmtn198]

Genious flips. Always impressed by how Rachael works out how to flip items.

[@CandidlyToni]

That lamp is dope! I also loveeee the color of the dresser and the changes you made to it. Excellent

[@kaylajohnson5701]

I love how you leaned into Becky's style!

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

So creative!!!! You totally changed the look of both pieces!!! Perfecto! 👌🏻

[@kajnadams]

Both are incredible! Amazing! Thanks so much!

[@MarjoSuico]

This is such a great idea, Rachael. This should be a new series on your channel.

[@MarjoSuico]

@officialTheSorryGirls oh my!!! I have been enjoying your videos all these years, Becky and Kelsey since Halloween costume was your main thing. Love you both plus Rachael 💖 oh the gang keeps growing

[@sazennonumber]

Amazingly good!! Loved Becky's and Justin's reactions 💕

[@JessRodriguez1111]

That lamp is so beautiful! One of my favorites ever I think ❤

[@erinkent9809]

That lamp is AMAZING! So Becky! and the drawers are funky as!

[@monikakx6195]

Love it! The lamp is a winner! Great job Rachel!

[@pamjacobs12]

Best DIY’s I’ve seen in a long time! Original and perfect for the pieces.

[@hannahhannsen7109]

the pieces came out amazing 😱 didn’t watch tsg in forever, but i’m hooked again. wow!

[@marielle2497]

Rachel is the queen of details! Love her very keen on details 😊

[@EdwinaCL]

Both items are so amazing!!! 🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻 great job!! So creative! 🎉

[@ArtichokeHunter]

This is fun and I love how the items turned out. If you do this concept again, I'd love to see the rooms the items are used in (at least for items that had one) so we could tell even better how well they work. Not like a full room detail or anything but I'm just kinda curious how a big item like the dresser fits into its room when it's such a big change.

[@dianabenocilla1771]

This is so great!! Ah! We love a great flip and giving new life to things!!

[@revinakeener7299]

freaking fantastic with 1/4-inch plywood! that stuff is a pain to cut and sand you did fantastic! and the dresser is classy!

[@avigailsumaylo6253]

Those upcycled DIYs are so awesome! I would love to see Becky, Kelsey or you upcycle other team members' item from their home. You're so talented!! I am so amazed every time you upcycle something I try to figure out what you're going to do to the item.

[@alicejump2290]

Can’t believe that lamp! Love the drawer pulls and that color!

[@alexandratracey8252]

That lamp is everything good in the world!❤❤❤

[@wonderwoman1108]

Love everything! That lamp is fyiar🔥🔥

[@mjrepollo4545]

Both projects were genius & beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩 sooo talented !

[@pamelafox7677]

Really nice work. Love your shapes and the simple but dramatic change to the dresser.

[@TheKickasskatie]

I love both of these items sooo much!!!!

[@beckyverena]

MORE PLEASE!!! Love your flips

[@viivi4196]

oh I LOVE both of those, they turned out gorgeous!

[@malloryavocado]

Love both items!!! omg! so cute!

[@ginaclements2679]

Both Flips turned out amazing, but I knew they would. Rachel you are amazing!!

[@Alyssa-ui7bf]

Soooo talented, Rachel! You nailed Becky’s style!