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The Best DIY Ikea Tarva Dresser Hacks!

August 19, 2016 By Anika Gandhi

Take a look at these genius DIY Ikea Tarva dresser hacks! Creativity takes the simple dresser to a whole new level and it’s not just about adding paint!

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My favorite thing about Ikea is that their furniture is a blank canvas waiting to be touched by your stroke of creativity.

One of my favorite pieces is the Ikea Tarva dresser. It is a plain pine dresser which is sold unfinished. It is super sturdy and comes in a 3 drawer and 6 drawer version to fit any room or requirement.

I have built my share of furniture but when it comes to dressers, I just opt for the Ikea Tarva dresser so I can skip the building part and just get down to having fun with creativity!

There are a ton of DIY Ikea Tarva dresser hacks on the internet. They range from simple paint and addition of new knobs to total transformations. I have put together some of my favorite Ikea Tarva dresser hacks. I think these are amazing. Some of them are even absolutely genius!

Amazing Ikea Tarva Makeovers

Stained Ikea Tarva Dresser

Cherished Bliss shows you a simple yet powerful transformation – stain and new pulls – and you have a totally transformed dresser!Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

Stain and paint Ikea Tarva Hack

Not just stain! Pair it with you favorite accent color and some new pulls to get a one of kind dresser like this one from Persia Lou!Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

Nautical Ikea Tarva

Sometimes all you need is getting a little imaginative with the drawer pulls and knobs. This nautical Ikea Tarva hack from The Happy Housie is just amazing! All she used were dock cleats and some rope!Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

Faux painted linen Ikea Tarva Hack

If you just want to paint it, why not give it a faux linen texture! The Happy Housie shows you how! Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

A pretty Ikea hack DIY –

I love this simple change to the legs by Sarah Sherman Samuel. How amazing are the color and handles!Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

Ikea Tarva hack with new feet

Give the Ikea Tarva a moody vibe and new feet with this gorgeous Ikea Tarva hack by Erin Spain.Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

Kids colorful Ikea Tarva makeover
This is a simple transformation with white paint and a few colorful stripes for lots of fun and whimsy – perfect for any kids room. A fun and colorful Ikea Tarva makeover that is perfect for the kids room or baby's room

Fabric Panelled Ikea Tarva Dresser

This Ikea Tarva dresser got burlap paneled drawers and molding to create a completely unique look! The drawers were painted silver and shine through the burlap giving this dresser a unique dimensionality!
Easy Fabric paneled textured dresser | Ikea Tarva dresser makeover

Metallic Honeycomb Tarva Dresser
Simply designing added the amazing Honeycomb drawer fronts and metallic gold paint to take this dresser from plain to glam.Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

Ikea Tarva Changing table hack 

Create a fun changing table with lots of storage with this pretty green hack from Interior Frugalista.Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

Ikea Tarva Drink Bar –

Rain on a Tin Roof creates this cool drink bar! How amazing are the paint effect and hardware! Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

 Ikea Tarva Bar Cabinet
This awesome bar cabinet used to be an Ikea Tarva dresser until Addicted to DIY made it over. Can you believe it!This and more amazing Ikea Tarva hacksCoral Book storage Dresser
This Tarva got a total transformation by Thistlewood Farms with new paint, washer and a special addition for book storage.Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers
Ikea Tarva Dresser to rolling writing desk
This rolling writing desk by In my own Style was once an Ikea Dresser! This is one of my favorite hacks ever!Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

Ikea Tarva faux apothecary Media Cabinet

You can also add faux details to the drawers and create an awesome faux apothecary media cabinet!Some amazing genius Ikea Tarva dresser hacks or makeovers

I hope all these amazing DIY Ikea Tarva dresser hacks have inspired you to create your own unique Ikea Tarva dresser! Next time you see a plain Ikea Tarva dresser, think about ALL the possibilities is holds! pin it button15 Amazing and genius DIY Ikea Tarva dresser hacks to inspire you

Aren’t these Ikea Tarva dresser makeovers fun?

I love giving the plain Ikea furniture new twists. One of my favorites is the crackled paint makeover of a simple Ikea Malm dresser.

Ikea hacks don’t need to be very complicated either like this simple Ikea Rusch a facelift with some colorful paper!

Looking for more DIY Ikea hacks and inspiration?

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  1. Janice

    August 19, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    These are all SO great. I love IKEA hacks!

  2. Katrin

    August 23, 2016 at 12:20 am

    All such great Ikea Hacks Anika! I’m currently planning my rast hack and can’t believe how great it is for a makeover!!!

  3. Mary-the boondocks blog

    August 25, 2016 at 2:16 am

    These are all so unique and so creative. It is amazing what people can come up with when they have a blank canvas. Your hack is full of sunshine and fun, and I especially like the coral one by KariAnne.

    • Anika

      August 25, 2016 at 9:35 am

      Thanks Mary! Yes, I am always amazed by all the creativity in the world!

  4. Susie

    August 25, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Love all of your hacks. Don’t think I could pick a favorite! Thanks for sharing these at Friday’s Furniture Fix. XOXO Susie from The Chelsea Project

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