We searched Instagram and TikTok for the very best MALM dresser reimaginings. The best part: Despite how unrecognizable the simple MALM looks after these transformations, most of the DIYs are so easy that you could start one (or three) yourself and finish in only a weekend! DIY blogger Lins Drabwell painted her MALM pink, traced the pattern from a scallop tile sample, and used white to make it pop. For the herringbone top, she hot-glued jumbo lollipop sticks. If you’re really feeling this design, paint a scalloped edge on your walls to match! She wanted to combine her husband’s hardcore rocker vibe with her own style for this space (aptly dubbed “the granny chic room”). The result: A gorgeous, industrial-yet-floral creation. Cut the molding, adhere burlap-like fabric to the top two drawers, add the molding, and voila. Pair it with some metallic and vinyl decor to complete the mid-century modern look. Using Frenchic paints, she painted one set navy and pasted floral wallpaper across the top drawers. For the other, she painted a few coats of purple. Home DIYer Charlotte Page wanted to breathe new life into her tired set of drawers on a budget, and the minimal materials needed for this hack were the perfect option. Everything came together with just a little bit of Gorilla Glue. The drawers and top are left white and untouched, while the spaces between compartments are covered in adhesive film (though metallic peel-and-stick wallpaper would work great, too). Set a pretty mirror and metallic decor on top, and you’ve got a pretty accent piece for your bedroom. So, she decided to opt for the next best thing and stick them to her furniture! She placed the larger dots on first, then filled in the white space with smaller decals until she was satisfied. With a roller brush and Rust-Oleum chalky furniture paint, she gave her old MALM a facelift in a matter of hours. After two coats of paint and installing wood knobs, it was unrecognizable—and gave her room the look she’d been looking for.
