Check out these painted dresser ideas in a range of colors, styles, and parameters for inspiration.

Acrylic is user-friendly, easy to clean, and affordable forpainting a dresser.

Water-based chalk paint is easy to use and will lend your dresser a distressed feel.

painted dresser ideas

Mary Patton Design

This London bedroom dresser fromStudio Peakehas a scalloped bottom edge that gives it a graceful feel.

The white paint helps the nearby radiator disappear and allows color accents and wall decor to shine.

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painted fluted wood dresser

Studio Peake

Chalk Paint Inlay Effect

Annie Sloan

Use paint to create a decorative finish.

Do you should probably sand a dresser before painting it?

You dont have to sand every dresser before painting it.

black-and-white painted dresser ideas

Annie Sloan

A dresser that has been varnished will generally require sanding first.

The top is styled like a console table to make the hallway feel finished and inviting.

This dresser fromMary Patton Designhas a high-gloss lacquered finish that highlights the streamlined design.

sage green painted dresser

Thistlewood Farms

Weathered Paint

Give your dresser an antique feel with a weathered paint finish.

Black Stenciled Details

Add interest to a stained wood dresser with paint detailing.

This London landing fromStudio Peakefeatures a simple antique dresser that adds storage for linens and hides clutter.

dark blue painted dresser

Becca Interiors

Painted black details add character while preserving the style of the original.

Edge the top, hardware, and decorative details with soft gray to add subtle dimension.

Textured Black Dresser

Matte black paint will bring out the texture in a dresser with carved details.

striped painted dresser ideas

Britt Design Studio

This London bedroom fromStudio Peakepairs the dark painted dresser with a modern white lamp for a high-contrast look.

To change up the look, repaint the diamonds.

Allow some of the natural wood to shine through to give it the appeal of a well-worn patina.

painted red dresser

Annie Sloan

Style it with colorful dishware and plants, like this piece fromAnnie Sloan.

Empty drawers, remove any hardware, sand if needed, and wipe the surface clean before applying paint.

you could repaint a dresser without sanding it first if the surface is smooth and in good condition.

navy painted dresser with gold hardware

Britt Design Studio

Apply a base coat for additional protection before painting it.

Remove any metal hardware before repainting and reinstall once the paint is dry.

milk painted dresser ideas

My 100 Year Old Home

painted dresser hardware ideas

A Beautiful Mess

farmhouse painted bedside dresser

Liz Marie Blog

painted dresser accents

Erin Williamson Design

distressed painted dresser

Becca Interiors

stenciled wood dresser ideas

Studio Peake

chalk painted dresser ideas

Annie Sloan

painted midcentury modern dresser

Thistlewood Farms

black painted dresser ideas

Britt Design Studio

salt wash painted dresser ideas

Liz Marie Blog

two-tone painted dresser

K Shan Design

painted lacquer dresser ideas

A Beautiful Mess

lacquered black painted dresser

Studio Peake

stenciled painted dresser ideas

Finding Silver Pennies

painted laminate dresser ideas

The Merrythought

textured blue painted dresser ideas

Annie Sloan

modern painted dresser ideas

Thistlewood Farms

navy painted dresser ideas

Britt Design Studio

stenciled dresser ideas

Thistlewood Farms

chalk paint pantry hutch ideas

Annie Sloan

all-black painted dresser ideas

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

painted kids' room dresser

Annie Sloan

soft black painted dresser ideas

Becca Interiors

tall painted dresser ideas

Liz Marie Blog

painted blue dresser

Annie Sloan

painted yellow dresser ideas

Finding Silver Pennies

white farmhouse painted dresser ideas

Liz Marie Blog