*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.

[@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!

[@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]

🤣🤣

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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? ✋🙋

[@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.

[@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 😁

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@julieforan3559]

The Stages of an IKEA Build is too real!!

[@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!😅

[@doudou53d44]

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

[@DIYDanie]

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

[@nomadine85]

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

[@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!

[@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! 🥰

[@OHmmg24]

I love the hack. Your dresser is great!

[@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

[@sharonclarke8683]

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

[@annettejohnsson4633]

Your dresser came out gorgeous! I like your dupe better than the original.

[@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

[@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!

[@ElectricalASMR]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@namensindschallundrauch3979]

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

[@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 🙌🏾👑

[@watermelon_dragon]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@julieanncheshire9960]

You could take it up another notch by putting wallpaper on the unfinished drawer sides...gorgeous project!

[@MsJessyNola]

Never cease to amaze me!!!

[@suzy1676]

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

[@robin71055]

Happy Saturday Morning Everyone!!

[@DIYDanie]

Good morning! ❤️

[@robin71055]

@@DIYDanie You're an absolute ray of sunshine! I know a while back you weren't feeling like that, but you're videos are the best part of my Saturdays off. The doggos and I have morning snuggles and we watch DIYDanie ❤️ I can't wait for more art studio videos, the garage is looking amazing and your green house is completely magical. I hope you continue finding things that bring you happiness, I can't wait to see what's next. Stay weird Danie 💕 You're Unicorn 🦄

[@NRMT-A]

Afternoon here. Hello!

[@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.

[@holymags2495]

Love your dresser and love that you can do this kind of work. Unfortunately the lack of instruction and poor labeling from IKEA keeps so many of us from buying their furniture. Think your attention to filling in imperfections and that yummy paint finish also elevates this piece beyond a 'hack'!

[@BVoshol]

Honestly, ikea has some of the best instructions in the flat prank furniture world

[@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

[@CallMeHabi]

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

[@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.

[@katietatey]

I love how you take us on an emotional journey as well as a DIY journey. The whole "assembling IKEA furniture" montage was so spot-on. And how is it that we still experience that when it's the 5th time we're putting together that same piece? I swear all useful memories of the quirks of a particular build go out of my mind and then I'm still struggling with 1 or 2 things the next time I build THE SAME ITEM. I also love how the instructions start by shaming the single folks by saying you need 2 people - and it's a sad cartoon of one guy by himself! I always ask my dogs if they will help at that point, too. (And they usually do "help.") I love your quirkiness that shines through during all your videos, it makes them so delightful to watch. :)

[@lisacamilleri211]

Holy crap, that came out amazing! I think the legs are what really elevates it (no pun intended). Really beautiful.

[@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.

[@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.

[@susand1300]

Danie, you blew me away, STUNNING dresser! What a ton of work. The quarter-round full-body legs are a stroke of genius... They ground that dresser, exactly as they are; they also bring continuity by carrying the scallops onto another surface. The paint wash made my head spin. Finally, a solution to blotchy pine. I have been putting off redoing a gifted pine nightstand because I want to still see the wood grain, but haven't ever seen a way to do that without the usual uneven stain absorption of pine. Man, I'm a happy camper now! Thank you for being awesome!

[@dorothykovak4900]

You have grown to be furniture maker artisan. This is outstanding and looks wonderful in the room.

[@eyzhuh_studios]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE ARE YOU KIDDING ME DANIE OMG GIRL ITS PERFECT

[@lovingmayberry307]

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

[@whitneyhatton3736]

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

[@katietatey]

Your version came out SO GOOD. I love the scallops -they lend a little unique feminine touch to an otherwise pretty masculine piece. I love that you were able to get the stain / finish so even. I am a big fan of dark wood and that doesn't even look like pine anymore. It's really nice that you can still see the wood grain. The pulls you chose are perfect and of course you had to keep the others, they are lovely too and will come in handy some day. In the end, you have a beautiful dresser that came out much cheaper than the "original." BUT, we can all see how hard you worked to plan and then make this piece. I hope you enjoy it and start out with a well-deserved nap in the nap room. I'm sure Kenobi can help with that part!

[@rvmomma8687]

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

[@katrinarefior700]

It turned out beautifully! I especially liked the tip for watering down the acrylic paint to create the wash effect.

[@CreativeDesignbyJessica]

Nice dup! TFS Be Blessed.

[@roxiegs348]

Wow, amazing. I love everything about it. To protect your sweaters and blankets, line it with a pretty fabric or velvet. Danie, you are crazy talented. I love this piece

[@shelbynem]

wait i love that we had the same thought about the quarter rounds! when you were showing the piece you were duping and how the legs were, that was my immediate thought and then you thought it too!

[@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!!!!!

[@tesson8969]

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

[@Brinarain]

"Let's Cut!!" *Music goes freaking hard af during scallop cutting montage* I'm obsessed haha

[@sandyleet1]

I was lost sooooo early in her calculations 🤪 Made me so nervous when she started trimming whatever the heck she decided was necessary 🥴 Started breathing again once she got all the parts together - geeeeez My favorite part is the rounded corners she figured out, love how they go to the floor. WOWIE wow👏🏿👏🏼👏🏽👏

[@sarahjanke9945]

My breath was taken away with the reveal! I’m so glad you’re keeping the other hardware, I’m mean they are just so gorgeous!!

[@thinkingbout]

I really like how ot turned out! Only thing that would make it slightly better is if the top would cover the rounded parts you added on the sides, too. Then it would be just like the original piece and look a little more finished. But that's just a tiny thing, and that you saved nearly 3000$ by making it yourself is incredible! 💪 Well done!

[@emilydenny5276]

You can't just keep outdoing yourself like this, Danie, it is TOO GOOD. UNNNNbelievable that this was and Ikea hack yet I literally watched you do it, HOW DID YOU DO THAT??? This vision. The execution. The chef's kiss. It looks like it was always meant to be in your vanity/nap room (having a vanity/nap room is absolute GOALS, to boot). MARVELOUS JOB I am in awe.

[@justinelord95]

Dani you should create a stamp with your brand on it (if you haven’t already ), and a space for the date it was made or diy so future gens will know what you did 😊🙏🌸

[@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.

[@SheilaMiller-od7qn]

Totally awesome - I love the stain choice, the legs, the scalloped drawers, just the entire piece. You Are the Best!!

[@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.

[@martamanfrin5675]

I absolutely love this! Even more because using an ikea dresser to start with, it's much more doable for us all. Thanks 🤩

[@lorrieleopard1072]

There's also products called wood toner that have the same effect as your paint wash. Angie from Transcend Furniture Gallery uses it a lot.

[@lauracondon8511]

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

[@HappyHarryX5]

You did an awesome job and the ikea build thought process should be a viral hit. I did a light paint wash on my buffet that I bleached as the darker grain was purple. I went to take the knobs off it and they had a 3/4” mushroom stem that had been nailed into drawer front. Filled the holes with dowel and the sawdust and glue trick and they look like knots in the wood.

[@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

[@sherrieshatzen3801]

Beautiful job. That being said I have to admit that putting together almost anything Ikea brings me to tears faster than almost anything else I can think of. IMO it requires a professional (like you) to succeed. And that is without changing anything. I am reasonably intelligent & I am an interior design professional, and still, Ikea is a challenge unlike anything else. This project proves that you are a genius.

[@bespokecakes]

May I just say that i'm loving the golden blonde hair and think you're looking so glowy and gorgeous!!

[@danacapodarco1363]

You should be proud of yourself. It’s gorgeous.

[@adrividrio]

Thanks for showing is how it Looks with Wood conditioning before the gelstain. You‘re so right it looks much better.

[@Bullitt2410]

Soooooooo gorgeous!!! Idk if it’s the angle but drawers 12 and 6 seem to be the same color and 3 4 and 5 are the same color. Still stunning. This reminds me of a bathroom vanity I want so badly that has the scalloped trim across it! Would love to see that dupe

[@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!

[@elizabethmoini2902]

Job well done Danie!!👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@e.d.h5533]

You were a beast while cutting out those half moons!

[@shara.nelson95]

Good call on the paint wash, I was actually hoping you’d do that. I think you were able to achieve a color closest to the Lulu one. It’s beautiful!

[@jrbaskind]

OMGoodness! That turned out so gorgeous! If you hadn't told me how much you spent on this, I would have guessed that you spent a couple of thousand dollars!

[@TheBuxa13]

I swear your personality is matching Mrs. Doubtfire. You are so entertaining to watch 😂

[@Dexy83]

I had forgotten that I signed up for notifications after watching your TSG video. What a pleasant surprise this morning! 😊 THANK YOU for showing the real struggle putting together some Ikea pieces. 😂

[@DIYDanie]

yeee haw!

[@catherinethorington3452]

Yes, keep the handles! Your joy is contagious ❤ Luv your creativity and enthusiasm!

[@ima40schic]

I love it, you are the queen of dupes! The only thing I didn't like is the way the legs stick out past the top. I would have liked a small trim piece attached on each end longways to extend the top past the top of the legs. But that is what I would have liked... doesn't matter. It looks fabulous!!! I always look forward to a Danie Saturday. You are so fun-never boring.

[@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!!!!

[@AmazingLi85]

..more of this series.. Can I make it cheaper...because you always outshines the expensive ones..❤

[@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.❤

[@mazjohansson9250]

Stunning!! I do wish the table top was slightly bigger to cover the tops of the legs. I hope she revisits that, but otherwise, it's so beautiful!

[@Ancestral_Amalisa]

Love that you found an actual use for quarter round. I have it lol over my house in front of the baseboards. Look forward to when we can remove them all.

[@mickithompson5888]

Love love love it! Oh and that burgundy sweater is giving me all the “I need that” vibes.

[@flamingoliz]

This turned out really lovely, I love the added curved sides/legs and the color. It's very pretty! ❤

[@stephh_nz]

Love this!! The paint hack is everything. So pleased when I saw you add a 4th quarter round to the inside of the legs. “Yass!” 🎉 My only wish is that you’d replaced the top so it came out over the legs or made the legs flush with the top.

[@adrividrio]

Good call on the brass knobs. And dresser Matches the rug in the room

[@wendyschlegel5031]

Oh my! That Samantha dresser is stunning. I love how you achieved a beautiful water/paint wash. It shows the grain of the wood. I can't wait for the next video in this category.

[@patriciabarrow9761]

Uber talent! Also love how you preserver even through challenges. And the way you entertain yourself...epic😀

[@ariannaschafer3326]

Wow! Awesome dupe. No one would ever guess by looking at it that the dresser is pine!! Super job.

[@amyfrancis9423]

I love the way this dresser turned out!

[@reniehandler2595]

Ohhhhhh WOW……..that dresser is beautiful!!!! Great job! 🎉

[@Maggielynns]

You’re so talented and you’re hilarious- a hambone. Love your sense of humour. Love all your diy projects.