Dresser to Console

Outdated dresser? No problem! Turn it into a console or a kitchen island. It will save you a ton of money plus it will look unique. Most chest dressers will have three rows of drawers; remove the bottom two drawers. Don't throw them away because they make great under bed storage by just adding a wheel to each of the four corners. Cut some plywood or MDF to fit under the support that the drawers used to slide on. You'll want them to sit flush with the outside of the dresser. If you paint the shelves before you put them in you'll save yourself a lot of time and aggravation later on. You may need some "L" brackets to secure the framing to the board underneath for extra support. Measure the width of the drawer and cut some molding to fit across. Cut each end at an angle across the profile so that it essentially fades into the dresser front. Attach the pieces to the front of the shelves with finishing nails. Give it a nice coat of paint and you'll have a nice piece for a minimal investment.