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Ikea Hack: Metallic Gold Honeycomb Tarva Dresser

Published: Oct 30, 2014 · Modified: Mar 26, 2018 by Ashley Phipps · 922 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article. · 77 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: DIY, Giveaway, Home Decor, Sponsored Post, Uncategorized

Today I am super excited to share my latest IKEA Hack a Metallic Gold Honeycomb Dresser with you! Woot woot!  As a HomeRight Ambassador, I was challenged to re-invent the IKEA Tarva dresser using one of HomeRight's tools.  (Thanks HomeRight for making this post possible, all opinions and ideas are mine.)  I won't lie, this dresser gave me quite the challenge!  I wanted something beautiful, and different.  Something stunning and striking but that would still look great in my house.  And after much pondering and a whole lot of nail gunning and painting, I came up with this beauty!  And I have to admit, I am completely in love with my IKEA Tarva Hack!

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

I love the fresh and modern feel that this dresser has!  But it feels a little vintage too since the style is definitely a throwback to the art deco style of the 20's.  It is the perfect gold too...not too bright, not too yellow...just a beautiful gold color!  And the octagon shapes just make my heart flutter!

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

So here is what I was sent to work with: the IKEA Tarva Dresser.  It is a decent piece of furniture, but quite plain.

 

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

Here is my inspiration.  The Grace Dresser from Joss and Main.  I found this dresser a few weeks ago and it was already sold out. And while I think it is lovely, I am sure the price tag was mighty steep for my budget and even though I normally love silver, I don't love silver on this particular piece of furniture.  But I knew with a little elbow grease I could do an amazing IKEA hack with the IKEA Tarva dresser and make it into something similar!

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! Make your own grace dresser from Joss and Main. This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

To make this Ikea Hack Metallic Gold Honeycomb Dresser you will need:

  • HomeRight FinishMax Pro Fine Finish Sprayer
  • IKEA Tarva Dresser
  • ⅜" square molding
  • Ryobi AirStrike
  • Brad Nails
  • Wood Glue
  • Compound Miter Saw
  • 1 qt. Sherwin Williams Oyster Bar Paint, Matte Finish
  • 1 qt. Sherwin Williams Faux Impressions Metallic Paint in Gold
  • Sandpaper
  • Tack cloth
  • New Knobs if desired (mine are clear acrylic faceted knobs from Target)

How to IKEA Hack an IKEA Tarva Dresser into a High End Looking Metallic Honeycomb Dresser

The first thing I did to start this IKEA hack was to assemble my dresser!  Actually, my sweet husband helped me assemble it!

After the IKEA Tarva dresser was assembled, I began creating my trim for the front of it!  I used wood glue and my nail gun to attach square molding around the outside edges of my drawer fronts.

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

Then I measured, cut and attached three 3" x 3" squares centered on each drawer front.  I then added smaller squares overlapping the drawers as well.

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

Then I used diagonal pieces of trim to finish creating the octagonal shape.

I then puttied and sanded my dresser and wiped it clean.

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

I will admit, this IKEA Hack was a bit tedious and time-consuming to get all of the trim pieces to fit exactly right.  But it was well worth the work!

I then grabbed my FinishMax Pro and sprayed my whole dresser with the oyster bar paint.  I gave the dresser two good coats and let it dry completely in between coats.

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and the Finish Max Pro from Homeright. It's so easy to do.

Using the FinishMax Pro saved me a lot of time.  And I just love spraying my furniture!  It gives it such a smooth and beautiful finish!  My paint sprayer has gotten a LOT of use and looks like a Jackson Pollock painting...splattered with paint from overspray. But it is a workhorse and gets the job done well every single time!  If you need a paint sprayer (and who doesn't!?) this is definitely my favorite one!

Then I sprayed my dresser using the Gold paint.  I ended up using three coats of this paint, and I was worried the entire time. While I could tell that this paint was shimmery, it did not look gold.  In fact, when I sprayed it on, it looked peach.  I am not going to lie, each coat made it worse and I went to bed nearly in tears that evening.

But overnight, the magic happened!  Once my dresser had three full coats of gold paint and was allowed to sit overnight, it turned into the most beautiful gold finish ever!  Whew!  My panic subsided and I was finally able to enjoy how beautiful this dresser turned out!

I added new knobs to the dresser for a little extra bling!  (I thought these faux crystal knobs would be perfect for this fun, art deco style dresser!)

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

 I love how this IKEA Hack Honeycomb Dresser has such a modern feel to it yet it is definitely a throwback to the art deco style seen in the 20's.

This Ikea Tarva dresser now has a modern and vintage feel to it, all at the same time!

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

I haven't completely decided where it will go yet, but I think it may have a home in my piano room, holding my piano books that so desperately need a home.

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

Either way, this dresser is a beauty and I am so glad that it turned out just as beautiful as I had envisioned it!

One last photo just for good measure...

You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

 

And now you can create your own Modern Metallic Dresser by entering to win your own HomeRight FinishMax Pro paint sprayer!!!

Here are the other amazing dressers that came out of this challenge!

Ikea Hack Dresser Challenge -You won't believe this IKEA Hack! This beautiful art deco inspired metallic gold honeycomb dresser is an amazing transformation using an IKEA Tarva dresser and it's so easy to do.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Debbie

    October 29, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    Can I have it! Amazing makeover 🙂 LOVE it!
    Debbie

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 29, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you Debbie!!! You are seriously the sweetest!

      Reply
  2. Julie W

    October 29, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I have a couple of golden oak shelves that DESPERATELY need an update. I cringe every time I think about rolling and brushing these 7-foot behemoths into this century.

    Reply
  3. Laura

    October 29, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    Your dresser turned out amazing! It is absolutely stunning. Great job Ashley!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 29, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      Thank you Laura! And thank you so much for stopping by!!

      Reply
  4. Jen

    October 29, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    I have to tell you, your HACK looks WAY better than the original! I wish I had the room for it, I would be making one of these for myself! LOVE it.

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 29, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      Oh thank you so much Jen!! I appreciate your sweet comments!

      Reply
  5. Samantha

    October 29, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    That must have taken a lot of patience, gorgeous! I would paint my brown entertainment center first....it's a big job.

    Reply
  6. MonicaA

    October 29, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Wowza!! Looks fantastic!

    Reply
  7. jessica w

    October 29, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    our dining room chairs need to be painted

    Reply
  8. Natalie @ A Turtle's Life for Me

    October 29, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    Absolutely love this IKEA hack! Gorgeous color and your lines are set up perfectly!

    Reply
  9. Jennifer

    October 29, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Gorgeous! I've got a desk and 2 bookshelves sitting in my garage waiting for paint right now

    Reply
  10. Leslie @ House on the Way

    October 30, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Your dresser is AMAZING! I love the honeycomb detail...great job!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 30, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Thank you Leslie! And thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  11. Kathy @ Merriment Design

    October 30, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Gorgeous. I'm floored at how you transformed it - so inspirational!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 30, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Thank you Kathy! You are so sweet 🙂

      Reply
  12. Melanie

    October 30, 2014 at 9:47 am

    This is lovely! I don't know what I would do first- so many projects, so little time!

    Reply
  13. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap

    October 30, 2014 at 9:54 am

    I absolutely love what you did with the dresser! It's beautiful! This inspires me to tackle some furniture projects of my own. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 30, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Oh thank you so much Erin!

      Reply
  14. Matt Stringham

    October 30, 2014 at 10:18 am

    I would paint the bookshelves I have been making! Would love to have this, otherwise I will be busting out the trusty Purdy brushes. 🙁

    Reply
  15. Melissa

    October 30, 2014 at 11:52 am

    Beautiful job! I would paint kitchen cabinets.

    Reply
  16. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule

    October 30, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Wow , that is stunning!!!! I am definitely inspired!

    Nancy

    Reply
  17. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said...

    October 30, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Seriously this is simply amazing! I am totally making one of these as soon as the IKEA opens here in St. Louis! Love, Love, Love!!! Love the sprayer too! How awesome! We have some shelves that need a new coat of paint!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 31, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Thank you Cheryl! You are so sweet!

      Reply
  18. Jean

    October 30, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Amazing, amazing. Might have to do something like that (with husband's help, of course).

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 31, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Thank you so much Jean!!

      Reply
  19. Shanna Gilbert

    October 30, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    This turned out beautifully Ashley! I love the design and the gold is just perfect! Great job!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 31, 2014 at 11:34 am

      Thank you so much Shanna!! That means so much coming from you!

      Reply
  20. Cheryl Lewis

    October 30, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    I have a dining table and chairs that need painting badly. I love your dresser!

    Reply
  21. Nikki @ Tikkido

    October 30, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    What an elegant, spectacular transformation! I'm so impressed and inspired.

    Reply
  22. Carol Lynn

    October 30, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    I would love to paint our coffee table!

    Reply
  23. [email protected]

    October 30, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    Wow!! It turned out fantastic!!

    Reply
  24. Crissie Woolard

    October 30, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I would paint my kitchen table and chairs

    Reply
  25. Ellen Casper

    October 30, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    I would get paint my bedroom set

    Reply
  26. Tracy

    October 31, 2014 at 10:52 am

    I have an old CD cabinet that I want to freshen up and repurpose. But it will be nowhere near as gorgeous as your dresser! Fabulous!

    Reply
  27. Natalie S

    October 31, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    A door we just installed in the basement!

    Reply
  28. Laura

    October 31, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    What a super giveaway! You did a fabulous job on your dresser! I would love to have this to repaint my kitchen cabinets. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  29. Karen McAdams

    November 01, 2014 at 12:48 am

    I'd be painting stuff for the church craft sale... Or maybe u child make a closet system for my girls.

    Reply
  30. Audrey D Grabowski

    November 01, 2014 at 4:48 am

    Kitchen table & chairs

    Reply
  31. Elizabeth G.

    November 01, 2014 at 5:55 am

    I love this hack!!
    I would use it to paint my kitchen cabinets.

    Reply
  32. Jenny Rodda

    November 01, 2014 at 8:00 am

    I would paint my kitchen chairs!!!

    Reply
  33. Vikki Crowley

    November 02, 2014 at 11:29 am

    I would repaint a hallway entry table. I love your dresser .I don't know that I would have the patience to work with all those cuts of wood!

    Reply
  34. Ellie wilson

    November 02, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    my son and his wife are about to move into a three bedroom two bath house from a one bedroom one bath house. There will be a LOT to paint, and plans for a built-in media center that looks like just the ticket!

    Reply
  35. Ellie wilson

    November 02, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    my son and his wife are about to move into a three bedroom two bath house from a one bedroom one bath apartment. There will be a LOT to paint, and plans for a built-in media center that looks like just the ticket!

    Reply
  36. Ellie wilson

    November 02, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    my son and his wife are about to move into a three bedroom two bath house from a one bedroom one bath apartment. There will be a LOT to paint, and plans for a built-in media center that looks like just the ticket!

    Reply
  37. Erica

    November 02, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    I'm not sure what to start with, but I really love this dresser, so I might splurge on a Tarva chest and do a similar project to yours.

    Reply
  38. carol huff

    November 03, 2014 at 5:32 am

    What a dreamy tool. I have about 7 chairs that need some loving attention. Thanks.

    Reply
  39. Yasmina/Mina and Her Blog

    November 03, 2014 at 8:13 am

    WOW! what a transform and totally looks different! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! 🙂

    Reply
  40. Kirsten Veneziano

    November 03, 2014 at 8:28 am

    I'm still painting by hand as I either haven't been able to afford or make a decision about a paint sprayer when I have the money. The first thing I would paint would be four Hepplewhite chairs that are waiting to be painted after priming about 8 months ago, so I will once again have a dining room table and chairs where we can dine. I found some great vintage fabric at an Antique fair a couple of months ago but hand painting chairs isn't my idea of fun and buying all that spray paint will be costly.
    Thanks for sharing your dresser redo.

    Reply
  41. Amy

    November 03, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I have chairs which need to be painted. I'd love to check them off of my list!

    Reply
  42. Karin Meenan

    November 03, 2014 at 11:17 am

    We just purchased a new home and have no funds to purchase new furniture. I would love to have this to paint my cabinets and any thrift store or craigslist furniture I find for our new place.

    Reply
  43. Ronisha Jones

    November 04, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I would paint my front porch! It needs it badly and I'm about to put my house on the market!

    Reply
  44. Alena Belleque (The Homemade Creative)

    November 04, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Wow, that is gorgeous!! I've never given much thought to art deco because of the traditional colors and finishes (just not my thing), but seeing a piece in that style with a modern vibe... I think I may have found my style...!? ♥ Thanks for a great giveaway - if I win, my first project will be to refinish all the pieces in our master bedroom in a glossy, shimmery black, including a vintage headboard with way too many details to paint by hand. Hope I win!!

    Reply
  45. Kelly F

    November 04, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    I have some bedroom furniture that I would love to repaint.

    Reply
  46. sandra

    November 04, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    Paint my kid's furniture!

    Reply
  47. Susan Sportsman

    November 05, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    I love the vintage yet modern feel of your dresser! I would use the sprayer to paint multiple things in my house...kitchen cabinets, armoire, a dresser and an end table. Then I might even try my hand at your Ikea hack. It would be my first attempt at using a power tool.

    Reply
  48. Tiffany Cruz

    November 05, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    Jaw dropping to the floor! Ahhhh!! Gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      November 06, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Ah thank you so much Tiffany! And thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  49. Britni

    November 05, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    I would paint my son's dresser!

    Reply
  50. Jessica

    November 05, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    I love how your dresser turned out! I would like to redo our coffee table.

    Reply
  51. Brie

    November 05, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    That is so beautiful! You did an amazing job transforming that piece! I like your version much better than the inspiration piece you shared.

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      November 06, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Oh thank you so much Brie!

      Reply
  52. Kelly M

    November 05, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    That looks amazing! I would paint my buffet.

    Reply
  53. Malana

    November 06, 2014 at 6:03 am

    First thing I would do is tackle my bedroom dresser. I always dread painting larger furniture, so this would be awesome!

    Reply
  54. Emily @ Two Purple Couches

    November 07, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I just love how your dresser turned out! So, so beautiful!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      November 11, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks so much Emily!

      Reply
  55. Whitney

    November 07, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    This is so great! Awesome job!!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      November 11, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you so much Whitney!

      Reply
  56. sarah

    November 10, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Wow this looks awesome! Well done!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      November 11, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you so much Sarah!

      Reply
  57. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters

    November 11, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    OK, this is just awesome! You did such a great job! Thanks for sharing! Also wanted to let you know about a new linky party starting this Saturday at 8pm called “Found & Foraged” Can’t wait to party with you at http://www.houseofhipsters.com

    Reply
  58. Jill

    December 02, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    You're beautiful dresser inspired my husband and I and we are in the process of making one ourselves. I noticed the instructions on the Faux Impressions Metallic paint says to brush or roll it on, and it says NOT to thin it, but you sprayed it on without any problems? Did you thin it? Thanks for your advise--and for your inspiration!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      December 05, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Hi Jill!

      That is a really great question!!

      Normally I would never thin paint, but I always do when spraying it on to the consistency that the paint sprayer requires. If you don't, the paint sprayer won't work correctly and the paint won't spray well. I chatted with the guys at my local paint store and they indicated that spraying this would be a great way to apply it. And I did not have any problems with it.

      I can't wait to see how yours turns out! I would love to see a photo!

      Reply
  59. Rosa Julia

    August 28, 2017 at 10:49 am

    Hi Ashley.

    Would you mind to give me the exact measurements to cut the square molding? I know is 3 years later....but I just saw this, when I was looking for a show cabinet for my entrance and I fall immediately in love with this dresser, it will fit perfect on my entrance to put my shoes bags keys etc...

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      September 05, 2017 at 5:10 pm

      Hi Rosa!

      The squares around the door knobs are about 4" square. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  60. Rosa

    September 05, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    Thanks for your reply...I ended up doing something I little more easier since I never used any kind of tools and trying to do the honey comb design was too dificult for me. You should be proud for doing such a great job.

    Reply
  61. Deborah

    August 09, 2019 at 12:54 am

    Did you paint the whole dresser inside and out?

    Reply

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