That Hemnes dresser you picked up is handy, but let’s be real, it often lacks personal flair right out of its packaging. The good news is there are 30 simple ways to make it completely your own. Whether you’re swapping out the knobs or planning a new color, you can easily get a piece that truly fits your home.
White Dresser With Heart Drawer Pulls for a Sweet Nursery
On a white dresser, swap out standard knobs for small, heart-shaped pulls. You’ll see the heart shape clearly against the white.
Pink and White Dresser with Gradient Drawers for a Playful Room
Pinks in a gradient, fading from lighter to darker shades, cover the dresser drawers. It’s an ombre transition that pairs with simple black hardware.
Wooden Drawer Fronts Add Natural Contrast to White Dresser
You can swap out a white dresser’s standard drawer fronts for natural wood. The wood’s varied grains and tones break up the solid white finish. It’s a noticeable textural change.
House-Shaped Shelves Add Whimsy to Dresser Tops
Colorful miniature house-shaped shelves, in shades of pink, blue, and yellow, are arranged across the dresser top. These are for showing small toys, figurines, or decorative items in a child’s room or nursery.
Black Wire Basket To Corral Small Accessories
A black open-weave wire basket sits directly on top of the dresser, ready to gather loose items such as makeup palettes or craft supplies.
Wooden Dresser With Simple Metal Drawer Pulls
The dresser’s rich, warm wood shows off its natural grain. Simple, round metal pulls are set into the drawers; they don’t overwhelm the surface.
Floral Decals Add a Whimsical Touch to Dresser Drawers
When you want a patterned update for dresser drawer fronts, apply large floral decals. The pattern includes pink roses, teal foliage, and delicate butterflies.
Clear Crystal Knobs Add Sparkle to Natural Wood Dresser
For a wooden dresser, swap out standard hardware for clear crystal knobs. They’re faceted and catch the light.
Two Hats Hung On The Wall For Easy Access
Fabric and straw hats hang on the wall above the dresser. These are your favorite hats.
Ornate Silver Mirror Adds Glamour Above a White Dresser
A large dresser displays an oversized, highly decorative silver mirror above it. The mirror’s detailed scrollwork and metallic finish provide a bold counterpoint to the white dresser’s clean lines and simple hardware, introducing drama and luxury through its reflective glass.
Green Bucket For Storing A Teddy Bear And Small Toys
When you need to keep a teddy bear and small toys contained, a bright green bucket sits right on the dresser top. It’s easy to grab contents from there.
Brass Tapered Knobs for a Modern Drawer Update
Replace standard drawer pulls with tapered brass knobs. These offer a sleek, contemporary update for your dresser, their warm metallic finish contrasting against crisp white drawer fronts.
Sunburst Mirror Adds Rustic Texture Above a Changing Station
If the wall above a changing station feels bare, hang a rustic sunburst mirror with a distressed wood frame. It sits above the changing pad.
Black Dresser With Brass Corner Accents and Knobs
Add small brass corner brackets and matching round knobs to each drawer front of your black dresser. They’re a shiny detail on the solid black.
Scalloped Mirror Adds Softness Above a Light Wood Dresser
Neutral, layered material forms the scalloped frame of a mirror, which sits above a light wood dresser. It’s a shape that works well with the dresser’s natural finish.
Geometric Gold Inlays Add Pattern to White Dresser Drawers
Gold geometric inlays are applied to a white dresser’s top drawers. The quatrefoil-inspired design sits against the white finish and brass drawer pulls; it’s a noticeable pattern.
White Dresser With Leather Pulls for a Soft Nursery
On a white dresser, simple dark leather tabs replace the usual handles. Their material feels soft to the hand.
Silver Teddy Bear Knobs Add Playful Character to White Dresser
Metallic teddy bear-shaped knobs replace standard drawer pulls on a plain white dresser. These have a detailed design.
Floating Shelves That Layer Nursery Art and Keepsakes
Two narrow white shelves are mounted above the dresser. They hold framed photos and small decorative accents. Try arranging items like a giraffe figurine and a baby’s portrait together for a thoughtful display.
Pastel Drawer Knobs Add A Subtle Pop of Color
Soft pastel knobs, in light blue and green, adorn the drawers of a neutral dresser.
White Dresser With Blue Trim Around Drawers
To add a subtle color pop to a white dresser, paint a thin, crisp blue border around its drawer panels. This band distinguishes the furniture’s precise edges, presenting a more polished appearance than a plain white finish.
Cream and Brass Drawer Pulls Add Subtle Vintage Charm
On a dresser, decorative cream and brass knobs replace standard drawer pulls. These feature ribbed cream ceramic paired with brass hardware.
Mixed Drawer Knobs Add Playful Personality to White Dresser
Swap out standard drawer pulls on a white dresser for a varied combination of black and seafoam green glass knobs, creating an intentional, non-uniform arrangement.
Fabric Drawer Fronts Add Soft Texture and Color
You can cover your dresser drawers with patterned fabric. They’re often pastel, with prints from gingham to floral, each sporting a white knob.
Floating Shelves Display Nursery Books and Toys
Two narrow white shelves are mounted on the nursery wall. They hold favorite books and plush toys.
White Dresser With Small Hanging Ornaments
Small, decorative white star and angel ornaments can hang directly from the drawer pulls on a simple white dresser, adding a distinct detail to the furniture.
Alphabet Prints Add Whimsical Wall Decor Above Changing Pad
If the wall above a changing station feels bare, consider lining up a series of small, framed alphabet prints. These lettered cards are fastened with simple pink tape.
Red Dresser Adds a Bold Pop of Color
Bright red covers a dresser in the room. Layering a tall vase of white flowers, a small green vase, and a metallic lamp on its top surface offers a multi-item display.
Gold Letter ‘R’ Adds Personal Touch Above Dresser
Hang a large, shiny gold letter ‘R’ on the wall above your dresser. It’s an initial, clearly visible.
Bright Yellow Squares Add Playful Contrast to Dark Dresser Drawers
You can adhere bright yellow squares behind the drawer knobs of a neutral dresser, creating a graphic detail that sits clearly against the dark wood. It’s a simple way to add geometry.
