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DIY IKEA Tarva Dresser Hack | Restoration Hardware Dresser Dupe

By letter2self on May 20, 2023



I did my first IKEA hack! I’m hacking the very popular IKEA Tarva six drawer dresser to look like a $3500 Restoration Hardware dresser I’ve been eyeing. Tarva hacks are super popular among the DIY community, and I’m so excited to be tackling one today.

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Products Used:
IKEA Tarva 6 drawer dresser – https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tarva-6-drawer-chest-pine-80360705/
Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint (Sand Bar) – https://dixiebellepaint.com/sand-bar-chalk-paint/?aff=166
Zibra Detail Paintbrush kit – https://www.enjoyzibra.com/products/detail-kit?rfsn=4640988.8989b5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4640988.8989b5 **Use code CHRISTINA10 for 10% off**
Dixie Belle Blue Sponge – https://dixiebellepaint.com/blue-sponge/?aff=166
General Finishes High Performance Flat – https://amzn.to/3IZTgvB
Long black pulls – https://amzn.to/37dDU9K
Rustoleum Antique Pewter Spray Paint – https://amzn.to/3DyQJaD
RYOBI 12 inch Miter Saw – https://homedepot.sjv.io/x9qdj5
RYOBI Miter Saw stand – https://homedepot.sjv.io/P0qGvY
Pine Lattice – https://homedepot.sjv.io/9WBojy
Hardware jig tool – https://amzn.to/36TxHQa
Surf Prep 3″ x 4″ Electric Ray (Use Code PRETTYDISTRESSED10 for 10% off your order) – https://surfprepsanding.com/product/woodworking-sanding-systems/?aff=26
Festool Midi Dust Extractor – https://amzn.to/364Z6Lk

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