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DIY Furniture Flip: Refinished Solid Maple Dresser in Classic White

In this tutorial, I’m sharing how I completely transformed a   solid maple, Canadian-made dresser   into a fresh, modern piece that’s both timeless and functional. Originally a tired chest of drawers, this sturdy maple beauty got a full makeover — from sanding and priming to a   crisp classic white finish   and   new stainless steel bar and knob hardware . The result? A clean, elegant dresser with   five easy-glide drawers   that looks right at home in any bedroom, guest room, or entryway. Follow along to see each step of the refinishing process and how a little paint and hardware can give solid wood furniture a brand-new life.
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Desk Tray Gets A Second makeover

 

This tray that I previously reloved in soft green with cactus transfers did not sell. It was time for a second makeover in a more neutral color scheme. Hopefully this new color and design will find it a new home.

I chose the newly released ecru Dixie Belle Paint - a classic beige with warm, earthy undertones, making it a perfect neutral for any space paired with the also newly released moorish tiles rice decoupage paper.


Dixie Belle Paint has such good coverage. This is one swipe of ecru paint with a medium flat synthetic brush.


One coat applied and left to dry. A second coat was brushed on after a few hours. The tray was left to dry well overnight before the next step.


While the paint was drying I cut the decoupage paper to size. I flip it over and cut with an exacto knife along a metal ruler for a crisp clean cuts.


The next day I affix the paper into the bottom of the tray using flat clear coat applied with my favorite 2" mini synthetic brush.The clear coat is brushed on the tray bottom, the paper aligned in place then another coat of sealer over the paper as well as the edges inside and out.


applying the clear coat video


A second coat was brushed over the paper, this time using satin clear coat for just a bit of shine on the "tiles".


It is available and can be shipped or if easier find it on my Etsy shop.




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  1. DianaMarch 31, 2025 9:32 AM

    Nicely done. I love both versions!

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  2. Handmade in IsraelMarch 04, 2026 9:54 AM

    I like the new beige colours, though the soft green looked pretty too.

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 04, 2026 9:58 AM

      Thank you, I too thought the green would sell but it seemed otherwise however the new color has not sold so perhaps it is not many use a mail tray these days??

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  3. TarahlynnMarch 06, 2026 11:10 AM

    Love this, thanks for sharing with us! I'm featuring you when the next To Grandma's house we go link party starts <3

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 06, 2026 12:48 PM

      How exciting, thank you Tarahlynn. See you there

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  4. Jennifer WiseMarch 08, 2026 11:39 PM

    I'm surprised it didn't sell--I like the greens. But the makeover is beautiful, too! Thank you for sharing this at the Will Blog for Comments #79 linkup. Wishing you a wonderful week to come & looking forward to seeing more of your posts next week at #80.

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 09, 2026 10:26 AM

      I was surprised about the green too but this color is not selling either so maybe it is the tray itself, maybe no one uses a mail catching tray???

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  5. Jennifer AdamsMarch 10, 2026 11:26 AM

    I love it both ways! Featuring you at Wednesdays in the Studio!

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