A Rustic Makeover of IKEA Storage Drawers With Fusion Paint

If you saw the BEFORE you would have left it in the store...

A Rustic Makeover of IKEA Storage Drawers www.homeroad.net
See... I told you!

A Rustic Makeover of IKEA Storage Drawers www.homeroad.net

An old chest of IKEA storage drawers adorned with lovely children's art...

Step one was to paint the chest of drawers white. 

I used Fusion Mineral Paint in Casement on this project 
because of the great coverage it offers.  I wanted
to be sure to cover those clouds very well. Fusion Mineral Paint covers completely and goes on smoothly.

Notice I turned the thumb pulls on the drawers to the back. 


When the Fusion Mineral Paint was dry, I grabbed my Historic Route 66 stencil from Old Sign Stencils by Funky Junk Interiors.

I laid the stencil on an angle on the front of the drawers.
Using Fusion Mineral Paint in Ash and a dry brush, I 
pounced the paint onto the stencil. I used light coats
but used it darker in some areas and lighter in others to
give the image a distressed look.


A Rustic Makeover of IKEA Storage Drawers www.homeroad.net

A Rustic Makeover of IKEA Storage Drawers www.homeroad.net

When the stencil paint was dry I gave it good sanding to further distress the Route 66 image.

I used clear wax to give the chest of drawers another layer of protection.

A Rustic Makeover of IKEA Storage Drawers www.homeroad.net

I drilled a hole in the center of each drawer and added a vintage wooden knob.

A Rustic Makeover of IKEA Storage Drawers www.homeroad.net

This cute little chest of drawers is perfect for an office
or craft room to hold supplies and crafts.

A Rustic Makeover of IKEA Storage Drawers www.homeroad.net

A Rustic Makeover of IKEA Storage Drawers www.homeroad.net



Related Posts:

Fusion Painted Letter Holder  

Fusion Mineral Painted Bench.


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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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Comments

  1. MarianneMay 11, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    I love this. I have oodles of these drawer units and I thought I was fancy when I painted stripes on them. The stencil is just perfect. I might have to steal this idea from you.

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    1. HomeroadMay 11, 2015 at 4:08 PM

      Thank you Marianne... steal away! Have a great day!

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  2. Carlene @ Organized ClutterMay 11, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    The stencil makes this piece so cool! I love the makeover!

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  3. BlissMay 11, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Darn cute Susan!

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  4. kimberleyalice1961May 11, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Champness is a gorgeous color I love it!

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  5. Angie @ Knick of TimeMay 11, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Too cute! Great job, Susan!

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  6. Debbie HayesMay 11, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I am crazy about pieces with little drawers and this is the perfect project. Now I need some of Donna's wonderfully creative stencils!

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    1. HomeroadMay 11, 2015 at 4:10 PM

      You do need some Debbie! Thanks for the comment!

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  7. Tymes PastMay 11, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    I would love to see Inglenook on a small nightstand or table...looks pretty.

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    1. HomeroadMay 11, 2015 at 4:10 PM

      I love Inglenook too Tymes Past... good luck!

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  8. birdgardensMay 11, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    So many wonderful colors! But if I had to choose just one, it would be Champness, no question!

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  9. Funky Junk InteriorsMay 11, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Route 66 is looking mighty stylish on this adorable set of drawers! I adore your choice of colours with the wood pulls. Super vintagely (sp?) charming!

    But can you get over how the size of the image was so perfect for this project?! Totally meant to be. :)

    Thanks for the mention of the stencils!

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    1. HomeroadMay 11, 2015 at 4:11 PM

      Mighty stylish is right Donna! Thanks for the visit!

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  10. Tara @ SuburbleMay 11, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Okay - this is totally adorable! I LOVE it! Pinned!

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    1. HomeroadMay 11, 2015 at 4:11 PM

      Thanks so much Tara! :) and thanks for pinning!

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  11. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    I am in LOVE with the color Inglenook!!! I would find things to paint just to be able to use it!!!!!

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    1. HomeroadMay 11, 2015 at 4:12 PM

      I love Inglenook too Tess... I've painted up a storm with it! LOL

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  12. monkeyMay 11, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    i just had back surgery,right after i torn my bath and bedroom up to redo,greys,white and pops of pink so i would love to use damask on my desk and shelves it is the perfect dusty rose thanks xx

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    1. HomeroadMay 11, 2015 at 4:12 PM

      Damask is a great color Monkey... I've used it myself. Good luck!

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  13. SandyzooMay 11, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Upper canada green is a fun color!

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  14. SandyzooMay 11, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    I follow homeroad on instagram!
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  15. MomHomeGuide.comMay 12, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    I love Laurentian. Such a pretty color!

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  16. MomHomeGuide.comMay 12, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    I follow Fusion Mineral Paint on Instagram! (Following as momhomeguide)

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  17. MomHomeGuide.comMay 12, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    I follow Homeroad on Instagram (as momhomeguide)

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  18. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    My favorite color is Fort York Red.

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  19. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    I follow Fusion Mineral Paint on Instagram with the name nananurse60.

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  20. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    I follow Homeroad on Instagram with the name nananurse60.

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  21. rushMay 12, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    I love Laurentian. It's such a vintage color!

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    1. HomeroadMay 12, 2015 at 2:16 PM

      Thank you ! Laurentian is a great color! Good luck!

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  22. CarolMay 12, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    I follow Homeroad on Instagram as msmisk.

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  23. CarolMay 12, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Ash is my favorite Fusion color, and I have an old wooden bench that would look great in it!

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  24. CarolMay 12, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    I follow Fusion on Instagram as msmisk.

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  25. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    I really like casement as well. I have an old plant stand that this should work wonderfully on.

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  26. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateMay 12, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Love the chest of drawers Susan! What an awesome makeover!
    I have a few of Donna's stencils, but haven't used them yet.
    I Love Inglenook color and I would paint one of the many chairs that I have in my garage.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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    1. HomeroadMay 12, 2015 at 2:17 PM

      Thanks Sandi... there are a few more stencils I want to get from her too :) Good luck!

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  27. tweetyscuteMay 12, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    My favorite color is Prarie Sunset

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  28. tweetyscuteMay 12, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    I follow Fusion on instagram
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    I follow Homeroad on instagram
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  30. CherylMay 12, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    I love the Buttermilk Cream!
    Love that little chest makeover. Would not have thought to turn the drawers around. Great Job!!

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  31. CherylMay 12, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    I'm following Fusion on instagram. Thank you for a chance to win!!

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    I'm following you on instagram. downsprigglane. Thanks again for a chance to win!!

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    1. HomeroadMay 12, 2015 at 2:18 PM

      Thanks for following! Good luck in the contest!

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  33. Laura LaneMay 12, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Ash or Champlaign

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  34. pballardMay 12, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    Hard to pick just one. I love the Inglenook though. Thanks for the chance.

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  35. pballardMay 12, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Following fusion on instagram. username PAMBALLARD

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  36. pballardMay 12, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Following Homeroad on instagram. Username PAMBALLARD

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  37. ThriftyredheadMay 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Yes indeed so hard to choose just one. It is a toss up between Ash and Bedford.

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  38. ginette4May 14, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    My favourite Fusion Paint is - Ash
    It would be perfect in my bedroom, I would paint my night stand in that colour
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  39. ginette4May 14, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    I'm following Fusion Paint on instagram
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  40. CelticSueMay 14, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Awesome makeover! I'm partial to "Bedford". They are all beautiful colors.

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  41. Kerrie SissonMay 14, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Thank you for a great chance at winning a great prize. I like all the colors and would love to have them all in my house. I really love the colors Ceramic and Renfrew blue, they would look great in my bedroom and bathroom.Thank you again

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  42. UnknownMay 14, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Inglenook is my favourite colour.

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  43. UnknownMay 14, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    Inglenook is my favourite colour

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  44. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Following Fusion Mineral Paint on Instagram (have been for ages!) and my handle is: sweet_emotion :)

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  45. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Now following Homeroad on Instagram! Handel: sweet_emotion :)

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  46. LucyMay 15, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Upper Canada Green appeals to my Canadian side and I would love to use it on a primitive style vintage china cabinet.

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  47. LucyMay 15, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Am a follower of Fusion on Instagram. patinaparadise

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  48. LucyMay 15, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Am a follower of yours on Instagram. patinaparadise

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  49. ElaineMay 16, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I started following you on Instagram. Have never tried Fusion Mineral paint but have a project for which I am going to order the beautiful Casement color,

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  50. Debbie DahlingMay 24, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    Ai started following you & Fushion Mineral paint today. I love so many of the colors - my fav is Lily Pond, or may be its Casement ................ Linen...............Fort York Red..............

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