Turning an IKEA Dresser into an Industrial Apothecary Cabinet | IKEA HACK

[@TheMrCyberthief]

I love that there are no sudden loud or obnoxious noises, its peaceful to watch. Great work!

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

No unnecessary loud noises. Any noise is part of the process.

[@tonyfox45]

Hey that turned our really nice! One small $ saving tip? Don't use the big box store wood conditioner. Just brew yourself some really strong black tea...let it cool and then use that instead. It works better (I've been using it for years and have tested it on multiple woods including pine, alder, cedar and oak), is less expensive (by a long shot) AND doesn't expose you to any unnecessary chemicals. The tannens (sp?) in the tea do the job. Wipe it on, give it a light sanding and viola, your ready to roll. Keep up the great videos!

[@ModernMakeovers]

Just did research on what you said, and I must say… GENIUS 🤩 Thank you!

[@GreenWitch1]

Great tip! Thanks 😊

[@TREBORANDERSON]

Tannin.

[@slevennwolf9751]

Don't know how it's called in english bu you can also use "brou de noix" basically it's just the pigmented water you obtain by boilling walnuts shells. Can be used as ink to draw but also as woodstain ! (Warning : it stinks a lot when you're preparing it and don't you dare to use ever again the pot you prepared the solution in)

[@maple9326]

But, wood conditioner is not the same as what you're talking about. Tea acts as a stain and wood conditioner pre treats the wood so that the stain will absorb more evenly(which is badly needed on pine, which this wood is) and not be blotchy.

[@serenemolly]

I really appreciate that you explain why you do the things you do in this video - like conditioning the brush. It makes things make so much more sense to someone like me who doesn’t know much about this sort of thing

[@ModernMakeovers]

You are very welcome 🤗 Thanks for watching my videos.

[@stevieandthebarbies]

Absolutely fantastic makeover. And brilliant editing - no insane muzak, no chatter or inane commentary full of repetitions just the work speaking for itself.

[@compunurse]

I just had a major hit of nostalgia. My grandfather did a lot of woodworking in his basement. I guess that’s where I get my love of at least watching it. He had baby food jars on turning spindles for his fasteners. I literally got a warm fuzzy feeling when I saw that. Thank you.

[@dm8068]

Essentially no talking. Just tools asmr with video. Yes. We need this.

[@BratvaTV]

Watch these types of videos at 2x the speed and you can enjoy them in half the time.

[@AStaff-gh4vo]

Instant subscription from me

[@REDDERZ10]

When I saw you saving the dowel to reuse, I knew you were my kind of person.

[@redcastle12b31]

Who else was impressed with the dramatic vacuuming of the routed grooves?

[@rebejs]

Everything about this project is amazing, but also a shoutout to the great editing and transitions!

[@leafagan8202]

Okay, the jar storage idea is just pure genius!

[@melaniebishop6005]

It is cool. People been doing the jar storage for a long time.

[@callatimeout6077]

I thought the same thing!

[@mstexasg6243]

I was about to say the same. Now I have to figure out how to do it. LOL.

[@johndurrett3573]

My grandfather used them in his basement workshop. Good memories!

[@eilakenslow6273]

@@johndurrett3573 Yep, a hanging pole with baby food jars attached. Filled with screws, nuts, nails and candy if you looked for it!

[@p.k.daughtry8337]

I love how you let your skill do the talking for you. Even the noises from the tools sound like they are from nature. Excellent job!

[@mikedo6]

Gorgeous! Liked that you saved the dowels....waste not want not!!

[@wie_po]

1:50 That spinny thingy holding the screws and nails is so fun

[@kylieb4836]

Apart from the no-chatter, it’s your attention to detail that makes you fabulous at what you do. So many times in this vid I thought he’ll stop now, but nope you went that extra step further. This is furniture art - awesome job!

[@ssoozee]

Love that there’s no chitty-chatting. Thank you! I love the sounds of sawing and woodworking and songbirds. Perfect!

[@matthewhopkins666]

I don't mind chat, it's the video makers that insist on using elevator music from start to finish that do my nut in.

[@lizcompton3048]

I've stumbled upon your channel by accident and love everything about it. The editing, the no talking, the quality craftsmanship, etc. This is a beautiful piece and you've earned a new subscriber!

[@jeannedorsey8122]

Super mad skills…one of the BEST IKEA hacks ever!!!!!!!!

[@kalulupanda]

Wonderful not to have irritating music and voice overs. Great transformation, thank you.

[@kbarry9743]

The tip on wetting the brush with paint thinner before sealing 👌🏻

[@danie5779]

The editing on this video made my eyeballs feel like they were getting a warm fuzzy hug. I really like the way this flip turned out!

[@ThePurpleKrow]

I love this without any music, furniture building ASMR? YES PLEASE

[@mariapatino7418]

I have no words to describe how peaceful this was! It is awesome!!!

[@tanicapetown8895]

Your flips are done with so much attention to detail. It is so inspiring to watch. I'm a novice at this but prefer to do something properly. This is one of my favorites.

[@ModernMakeovers]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️

[@belinda61]

I know I'm late to finding this video, but I feel compelled to tell you that I find the way you work to be so beautiful and graceful. It's healing, watching your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@ModernMakeovers]

😁🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BeautifulLife000H]

The mysterious black gloved hands perform magic.

[@cocoaspice5]

Absolutely love your work… Beautiful!. I agree with some of the other commenters, I love the quietness - No ridiculous distracting music or even talk…and the only sound is the louder than normal sound of the work that you’re doing whether it’s hammering or scratching your pencil across the surface or spraying… Etc. It reminds me of some years ago when I watched a video about a Japanese tea Garden ceremony. The deliberateness of each movement the tea ceremony preparer made with each movement and the sounds associated with pouring the steaming water in the small cup,to brushing the tea in the cup in a swirling motion, to removing the brush out of the cup, tapping it twice against the lip of the cup and then, in an orderly fashion, laying down the tea brush beside the cup at a particular angle - every single action was conscious and deliberate. Watching that ceremony reminded me that I was watching a “master”. This video reminds me of that very much. Could we all be that conscious as we do what we do on this planet.

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

There is nothing I appreciate more than a 'how to' inspiration video without the stupid stock music jangling in the background. Okay, the videos with jazz are the worst, but the stock music crap is more common. Thank you for letting me learn and enjoy the process quietly. This is very clear without being annoying.

[@bearden3d714]

You practically make a whole new piece. Such a much nicer piece of furniture when you’re done.

[@heidist12]

the editing and photography was IMPRESSIVE!

[@kathybellamy5207]

You are the most meticulous and resourceful furniture artist I have found! Kudos on your RRR skills and your furniture skills.

[@geoffcowan2384]

Nice job! Love the way you shot and edited the video. Also the creative vision you had was excellent. Who else saw that beautiful piece hiding in that IKEA dresser? I didn’t. Keep up the great videos!

[@mikemcmo]

Those two guys at 1:25 are dressed identically! (Great video work.)

[@AlipakSchl]

This is one of the "better" IKEA-Dressers, one of the older ones with pure and solid wood. The younger ones are much worse: the wood is thinner, and the whole thing is "chipboard with veneer". They can't be changed anymore in the way you did it. Greetings from Germany! I like your work!

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

What a great transformation! Love how you reused the bord from another furniture instead of buying new and also saved the wooden plugs.👏👏👏 and as everyone else said, great editing!

[@2thesunnyside]

We’ve been refinishing and up cycling furniture for years and I have to say we’re highly impressed with the quality and time you put into your work. Can’t wait to watch more. Thanks for sharing your talent!!

[@shabbac113]

Hi from the U.K. You are so talented. Fab makeover. Love your videos, no talking just pure talent at work!

[@ModernMakeovers]

Thank you, from Canada! 😁

[@wendy8212]

The only ASMR I've ever enjoyed! Came for the hack, stayed for the satisfying sounds.

[@carlotta4th]

Wow, that is REALLY effective! These are the best kind of hacks, ones that are relatively easy to do but make 200% difference. The new dresser looks so classy and could easily be displayed.

[@ap2179]

Such attention to detail!! If you sell your pieces I hope you're charging BIG BUCKS for that work. People often dismiss the amount of TIME that goes into furniture makeovers & wanna say "all you did was slap on some paint/stain & a few new drawer pulls!". But anyone who has done a GOOD job on even a simple tiny end table know that it takes TIME to do it right. That piece is stunning & sure to last many years! Tnx for sharing

[@spatience9244]

Fantastic. If I hadn’t seen what you did I wouldn’t have believed the amazing transformation

[@TheKela77]

Found your channel by chance looking at recommended videos and I must say, your video is excellently shot and edited and your skill is clearly amazing. I love that you chose not to voice-over but also didn't add any silly royalty free music that makes me want to click away immediately. I'm off to binge-watch the rest of your videos because if they're anything like this one, I'll love them all!! Keep it up!

[@ModernMakeovers]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it Kelsey! 😁

[@paulaheuser5200]

Your type of videos are my FAVORITE!!!!! No talking and cool sounds. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[@camberie29]

The difference from the before and after is amazing! Really gave the piece life! Wonderful work!!

[@katymalone5506]

Brilliant! No annoying commentary, just practical how-to. Thank you so much 100%

[@jekku4688]

My dad had an amazing work bench area in our basement while I was growing up. That spinning baby-food jar nail & screw holder would have sent him over the moon! :-D It's really fantastic! You did such a great job on this chest, NO ONE would know it was from lil old IKEA!

[@darryltuck9811]

Dude your actual filming is awesome.

[@MsCgordo]

The amazing transformation, the editing and the rotating nail organizer! Fantastic job

[@Cheedynamic]

Still watching, but I wanted to compliment you on the editing! Very fun!

[@saidaswift9531]

That's so ridiculously talented, i can't even...just WOW!

[@teresa3070]

Oh my! What skill and talent you have!! Keen eye and love the resourcefulness...also! Subscribed!

[@hughmurphy9722]

Whoever does your editing is doing a MASTERFUL job. Great video.

[@ModernMakeovers]

I’ll let me know that you said that! 😆🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lindaoneill5090]

Beautiful. Worth all the work. Praise also to your presentation, thankfully without music. I learned a lot.

[@edwinaweinberg7948]

You know, this is a well done video. I really enjoyed the clarity of how instruction were done. A short, pleasant, relaxing video. Kudos to you.

[@keanteewalker2515]

Amazing transformation. The best of the best IKEA hacks!!!!

[@naturallymarisa]

Very impressed with how well the piece took stain with that conditioner!

[@todrapayne]

You've got skill! And patience. And lots of nifty tools I wish I had. This is gorgeous!

[@ericn.7005]

I love these kind of transformation!! Bravo! I wish i could drill two holes at the same time too lol!

[@PianoPraises]

I just love how you don’t talk and we get to hear all the soothing noises your videos makes me call when I’m stressed.

[@danadee12]

This is ASMR of furniture refinishing and I'm in love!

[@krismas6857]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm addicted to watching you work now. I am loving absolutely everything about your recycling process and the stunning final products you end up with.

[@Nancy-ii5yo]

Wow! Outstanding! Beautiful! I could watch you remake these furniture pieces all day. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sarahhornby138]

WOW just simply WOW!!! This is absolutely stunning!! A true masterpiece. This has made my top 5 of the best flips I’ve seen. You’re a very very talented human being. Not only do you have the natural gift from god to turn everything you touch into gold BUT you’re also a bit of an expert with your filming. Love the way you do your filming and editing. All the people out there who go crazy for ASMR are going to love your videos. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for sharing ALL of your talents with us 🤗

[@ModernMakeovers]

🙏🏻❤️

[@skeptigal8899]

I love how purposeful and organized you are. It was relaxing to watch this project .

[@ModernMakeovers]

I’m glad you enjoyed :)

[@chocolate001able]

Dang!! your body of work is impeccable🤯

[@357QueenBee]

I refinish, re purpose and build furniture and I loved your work. From one artist to another. Congrats on your beautiful job. Subscribed. Not a single word yet engaged the whole time.

[@ModernMakeovers]

Thank you so much 😁

[@jaisonjalvarado83]

My new favorite channel with just this video alone... subscribed immediately

[@tflLoTuS]

Was surprised everything wasn't just particle board and laminate! Slick editing and great execution of vision

[@gfgerl]

Not only are you so talented, but the filming/editing is awesome as well. Very relaxing to watch…satisfying. Love it.

[@emerdem6148]

Gorgeous piece. You'd never guess it was from ikea furniture, well done 😊

[@zivahweirdnwonderful]

This is one of the best furniture flip I’ve ever seen!

[@Cynthia_108]

Wow! Great work. Just discovered your channel, love how you don't talk or play music, like everyone else does in furniture restoration videos. It's relaxing and unique. Thanks for (silently) explaining stuff as you go. 😊👍

[@inspiringcreativeexpressio9993]

Absolutely stunning!!!!! Your workmanship is impeccable !!! First time I’ve seen your work, can’t wait to see more!!!!

[@ModernMakeovers]

Thank you!! Much more on the way :)

[@kalanlynn2067]

One of the best DIY videos I’ve ever seen. Very soothing too!

[@margaretrosin7853]

Love everything about this video, including the finished piece. 😊 The fact that there was no spoken explanation was perfect. Beautifully done!

[@defender_of_wonder]

Absolutely brilliant!🥰It turned out beautiful! It is said that imagination is more powerful than knowledge...you take that saying to a whole new level! Thank you for sharing! Take care!

[@melodiedudgeon7149]

You would never know it was IKEA, great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ManiKais]

Fantastic video. Easy to follow and no blabbing-on BS.

[@kylemccanna7337]

I love that you don’t speak in your tutorials. Makes it SO much more tolerable to watch the entire thing and it’s actually pleasurable to watch. Thank you! ❤

[@shortgiraffe6311]

This is amazing! I have the same dresser and I'm tired of the look. I love what you've done here. I showed my hubby so now I just have to trust that a miracle will happen and he'll get it done for me. Thanks for the upload! ❤🙏

[@ModernMakeovers]

Thank you 😄 I’ll be rooting for him!!

[@bevnicp]

Hey sorry for jumping in do you know what the dresser is call scrolling FB for a bargain right now

[@tornagawn]

Nicely done, great editing and videography. In particular the variable tones for the drawer fronts, very clever…I’d still love a proper multi drawer cabinet though.

[@vickytimmons319]

That turned out beautifully. A big WOW from me.

[@ModernMakeovers]

Thank you! :)

[@sarasarxsonnebo1921]

This turned out beautiful! I also want to say that i appreciate you not using music, it makes this so much more relaxing and enjoyable to watch!

[@bgaspari8783]

Wow, what an incredible transformation!! You are so talented. Thank you so much for sharing this video and all your tips and tricks!

[@rocknawe7336]

Love the organization. One of the most well done Ikea hacks I've ever seen. Professionally done - master carpenter.

[@johndurrett3573]

This was a really well made production. Superb on camera angles, lighting, walk thru on process. Very professional. Well done!

[@kathrynmalloy6286]

Wow!!! I refinish professionally and have never seen the cardboard for drilling hardware holes trick!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@sylvaind.6786]

It's called a template... weird comment from a "pro"...

[@flamingoliz]

Wow, that turned out really awesome. Your hard work paid off!

[@susanperna4722]

You killed it, dude! Gorgeous!

[@hayleyjo_co]

Your editing is so nice and shows so much personality. I really loved watching this makeover from start to finish! Your organization is also just...so good. Everything is just so satisfying to watch. Thank you for sharing!

[@ModernMakeovers]

I’m happy to hear that.. thank you for watching! 😁

[@Ann_Harlow]

I love that you used an old desktop and then showed how you used the rest of that piece to make something else beautiful. nothing in your hands goes to waste.

[@KenshouHarpuia]

Dang I just got this video recommended and after watching just a few mins, I instantly subscribed. Such an amazing way to edit and show the progress! Actually quite aesthetic and calming. Also, the guy himself looks kinda cute too... hehe.

[@reyesroma]

I usually cannot sit and watch a video in silence 100% focused. This channel is the only one that can have 100% of my attention

[@autumnangel4808]

I love this transformation! Brilliant idea, and the attention to detail is great :-) It was also so relaxing watching the whole process, I think you are the Bob Ross of furniture makeover people lol

[@marthamurray2160]

On top of the beautiful work U do, I am sooooo Impressed with how organized U R that just makes me so happy

[@Lindsalicious61001]

Abs loved this. Great editing. Great ASMR. Will rewatch over and over again.

[@annamorgan9069]

The editing is very artistic. I love how you duplicate yourself in the same frames.

[@gumbootsensation95]

Such a creative way to refurbish this dresser and the end result looks stunning!

[@CrumblyTriscuits]

I was sceptical. It is gorgeous now! I also think everything should be on wheels! 👍Love this!

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

Nice attention to detail and beautiful result. Never used mineral spirits to thin gel stain- thank you! Put tape on the other side of the hole before filling with wood filler, less messy, less waste.

[@playandteach]

Or use the dowel saved from earlier. I enjoyed the editing - looks like you like that part of the job too.

[@revk8611]

This was amazing. I learned so many little tips to make my projects better.

[@ModernMakeovers]

I’m happy to hear that :)