A repurposed drawer project anyone can do!
I found this sturdy wall shelf at the thrift store, and my first thought was to use it in the basement or garage. It was $3, so I put it in the cart and brought it home.

After some thought, I decided to use the shelf in the garage but transform the drawer as a pretty vintage-style table riser for my dining room table.

To make this plain drawer a stunning centerpiece, I went on a hunt for vintage drawer pulls to replace those ugly wooden knobs and found these beauties at the antique store!

I also purchased 3″ tall wood feet and a 12″ decorative wood applique on Amazon!

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How to Turn an Old Drawer into a Footed Riser – 6 Easy Steps
STEP 1:
I started by attaching the wood feet first with wood glue, and long wood screws.

STEP 2:
Next, I sanded just the drawer front with 320-grit sandpaper.

STEP 3:
I coated the front of the drawer with Dixie Belle BOSS Paint Primer to prevent color bleed-through that could ruin the color finish later. This is a good step when covering dark or orange-stained surfaces. You can find it at most antique stores or here on Amazon.

STEP 4:
Once the primer was dry to the touch, I used wood glue, a heavy iron, and clamps to set my applique in place and let it dry overnight.

STEP 5:
The next day, I had a change of heart. I was going to paint the entire riser with Dixie Belle Mineral Paint in Stormy Seas, but at the last minute, I decided to paint the feet Caviar to match the drawer pulls.

STEP 6:
Last, I scuffed up the front with sandpaper for a worn, weathered look and then applied General Finishes Matte Topcoat in matte to protect the piece. Feel free to use any topcoat you have on hand, like wax or polyurethane.

I love how this little riser came out. Onto the next project! For more upcycling ideas, check out the links below.

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