Bedroom Makeover on a Budget

Dresser: Before and After

Before: 1960s bureau with scratches and corroded hardware

After: Eyed for its simple lines, long legs, and vintage allure, paint perked up this piece. The front drawers were covered in of-the-moment wallpaper, and its status went from retro trash to modern chic. Even after paint, designer wall covering, a cut-to-fit glass top, and new satin-nickel hardware, the transformation still came in under $155.

Dresser color: Majestic Mauve by Benjamin Moore

Wallpaper
Flowering Rose in Pink
$40 (per roll; we used one roll with feet to spare)
Available at Graham & Brown

Tips: To keep this wallpaper project simple, opt for a chest with flat drawer fronts void of any bevels or adornment. And one roll of wallpaper was more than enough to cover this dresser. Instead of tossing the remainder, use it to line the drawers.