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IKEA Malm Dresser Hack

Check out my Ikea Malm Dresser Hack! I turned two boring dressers into one large custom dresser with just a few basic tools. Free plans and how-to tutorial by Shanty2Chic! Click here to download the full set of PDF plans including the shopping list!

Equipment

  • Miter Saw
  • Drill
  • Nailer
  • Table Saw (optional)

Ingredients

  • 2 1x6x8 Primed Pine Boards
  • 1 3/4"x20"x6' Unfinished Pine Board
  • 1 1/2" Wood Screws
  • 1 1/4" Brad Nails
  • 8 Drawer Pulls
  • 2 IKEA Malm Dressers
  • Wood Glue
  • Wood Filler
  • Finish

Instructions

Cut List

  • Cut List

Adding Trim

  • After assembling both dressers (without backs, tops or bottom supports), cut the middle trim pieces to size and attach to the inside of dresser one with 1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
  • Cut the side trim pieces to size and attach them to the outside, sides of both dressers with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. Al trim should be flush with the outside of the cabinet frame

Joining the Dressers

  • Once the trim is all attached, bring the two dressers together, making sure they are flush with each other. Use wood glue and 1 1/2" wood screws to attach on the front and back side, through the inside of the dresser frame, into the middle trim. Do this on both sides of the dresser.

Base Trim

  • Cut the front, bottom base trim to fit. Attach it to the front of the dressers with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue.

Attaching the Top

  • Cut the project panel to size and attach it to the top of the dressers with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. There should be a 3/4" overhang on both sides and the front. The back should be flush with the back of the dressers.

The Finish

  • Now, you can fill your nail holes, paint and add some hardware!
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