Transform Plain Drawers

Recently I bought two plain drawers from Jusco living plaza, HK$12 each,  dirty cheap, but the outlook were so boring, but just because it is so plain, it have potential and vest possibility to reshape it,  I would like to transform them into a antique looking drawers, so, DIY time 🙂

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Get rid of the ugly handle, I will use a metal button to replace it.

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Create the score lines around the drawer, in order to give it more details.

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Apply Danish oil before installing the handle.

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The button is originally for leather bag, but I think it’s still looks good on wood 🙂

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Using the brown color ink to deeper the score lines.

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Done! Just few sample steps can profoundly changing the look and feel.

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My working corner is getting better now!

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