Malm dressers, made fancy

Jules Yap·
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Materials: 3 malm dressers, 2x4s, trim, knobs

Description: It’s all in the blog post, step by step.

See more of the Malm dresser built-ins.

~ Shannon

Jules Yap

Jules Yap started IKEAHackers.net in 2006 as a personal blog to showcase the most impressive IKEA hacks from all over the world. Since then, she has learned a lot more about power tools and DIY. Her site has helped thousands modify IKEA furniture with step-by-step tutorials, craft projects and home styling. Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".

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  3. Actually it’s funny you Mention that. Our son’s Malm dresser did that (bowing drawer bottoms falling out). But the 3 we bought for this project seem to be redesigned? The drawers go together differently–and seem to have been fixed specifically to combat that issue.
    Even still, as far as money spent vs bang for the buck this was totally a winner. We got tons of storage space with a unique look for under $350.

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  5. Has anyone had success replacing the drawer bottoms with something more sturdy? Maybe some thin plywood or something?

    I would hesitate to make built in Malms considering the fact that while the unit itself is quite sturdy, every one that I have seen has had the back part of the drawers bow out and let the drawer bottom fall open. Only really happens with overloaded drawers but I’d rather have a solid bottom and eliminate the problem altogether.

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