See how to use a traditional low dresser as a changing table, vanity, sideboard, bar and more

I live in a loft in Brooklyn, a recent transplant to Greenpoint (love my neighborhood!). I work as a freelance writer, blogger, stylist, gilder, and crafter. I curate a daily personal lifestyle blog called the Haystack Needle (http://www.thehaystackneedleonline.com). I'm also one half of the shop Cabin 7 (http://www.shopcabin7.com) — a collection of gilded objects for the home. I started out in magazines, working in the home department of Real Simple magazine and later worked as the home editor of Redbook. I love to scout cool finds for the home — everything from an amazing loveseat to a green laundry detergent that really works. I'm a new mama to our baby girl, Juniper, who amazes me every day with her curiosity for life and big smiles.

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When I'm shopping at a flea market or antique shop, I usually spot at least one vintage dresser with a low profile and three long drawers. Sure, dressers are traditionally used to store clothes in your bedroom. But these low dressers also sit at that perfect height to be used around the house as a changing table, bathroom vanity, media cabinet, sideboard, or home bar. So next time you see a dresser you love (but don't need for your bedroom), think outside the box. There's a special charm that a vintage dresser adds to a space.

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Cynthia Mason Interiors says:

Thanks for including my photo!
-Cynthia Mason Interiors

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Julie says:

I love the big impact these transformations all make. I'm going to begin my search for a great deal on a dresser and transform one for use in the entryway. Savings and stylish!

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mylucky7design says:

I love all of these photos....I have used a few of my children's different changing tables as hallway tables and other things.

Ive attached a photo of the latest use for baby #5's table, which is in a downstairs hall area with my husband's military momentos displayed.

MJ
Lucky 7 Design

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CAROLE MEYER says:

When doing a guest bath in our new home, I used an old dresser and really like the look. Carole

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patscats2 says:

Carole, I love your dresser turned vanity. I have the same thing in my guest bath. I really love your antique faucets mounted in the wall as they would have way back when.

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happycamper2168 says:

I wanted to create an inexpensive bar, but our space limitations for the desired spot had me convinced I'd have to break down and buy a proper bar set up. Enter Craig's List and a toddler dresser that fit our alcove exactly. The drawers are nice and deep, and the shelves on the right allow us to store bottles, pitchers, vases - any number of items. The dresser was practically new, but we had our painter hit it with a couple of coats when he painted our kitchen so that it would be sure to match. We put a panel of glass on the top to ensure durability and were so pleased with the end result that we found a Modern Oeuf changing table for our dining room sideboard!

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6 Great New Uses for a Vintage Dresser

See how to use a traditional low dresser as a changing table, vanity, sideboard, bar and more

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