DIY Drawer Liner ~
I received a piece of furniture secondhand, that was in decent shape. I think it was originally used as a desk, but I use it as a coffee station. With a bit of TLC, and some simple DIY projects, I plan on turning it in to an art studio/station. I’m not sure if I’d like to paint the entire unit, but I would like to refresh the piece a bit.
DIY Drawer Liner Project
The drawers were a bit stained, so I wanted to line them before putting anything inside. Instead of purchasing a drawer liner, I decided to make my own.
Some ideas for what to use to line your drawers:
-wrapping paper
-old calendar pages
-drawings or paintings children have made
The drawer ‘before’.
I decided to bring some spring-time colors in to my home, if only in my drawers.
Materials Needed For Your Drawer Liner Project
What I used:
-paintbrushes
-acrylic paint
-large sketch paper
You can use any kind of paint you’d like—just make sure that the paper you use is thick enough to handle it.
I measured the inside of the drawers and folded/cut the large sketch paper to size.
If your drawers get a lot of use, I would recommend using a more durable material, or laminating the painting. This can be done at most office supply shops or copy shops.
You can see that I went with a general spring theme, using blue, purple, green and yellow. The thing I like about making drawer liners like this is that I can change them out seasonally. I know it’s still technically winter, but I’m ready for spring to start, aren’t you?
I went with a simple design for the second drawer. Which one do you like better?
About The Author
Tazim Damji writes the home organization, travel and lifestyle blog BeingTazim.com. She has a background in interior design, anthropology and art history, and currently works as a media content creator in Vancouver, Canada.
About Dawn McAlexander
Twitter: CinnyBBS
says:
Great idea!! Easy and fun!
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Those are so pretty. What a great idea. I love the second design!
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Twitter: nickicoupons
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I love these so creative
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Oh wow this is cool!! I never thought of doing my own drawer liner!
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I just lined my pantry yesterday. This is a great idea for the cabinet drawers in there. I love the second art design.
Twitter: thenewclassy
says:
I think the 2nd one is the one that I like best, too.
Dawn
I absolutely LOVE this. Plain old drawers are so boring. I mean I love wood, but I love the added touch it gives this desk.
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Twitter: thenewclassy
says:
A little surprise inside every drawer {and it protects it from your craft supplies}! I love Tazim’s idea!
Dawn
Twitter: katy_rose1
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What a great idea! I could see this being something little ones would get really into as well! – Katy
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I love this idea, how pretty, and creative!
Thank you Jenna, I’m glad you like the idea
both pretty. but I like the stars and swirls print a tad more
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What a cute idea. I love the last one the best.
Jenn @comebackmomma recently posted..Happy Valentine’s Day to Mothers
So cute! i love them all but the second is my favorite!
this is seriously such a cute idea!!!
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So pretty and such a neat and crafty idea!
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I would never have thought to make my own drawer liners! I love that second design, I have zero art skills though. lool
What a great idea! Much more creative than just buying contact paper
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Twitter: naptimeismytime
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How crafty! I never think to line my drawers, but love how they look!
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Good idea. I looked for some shelf paper recently to line some drawers and didn’t like any of the patterns, so this way I could have some I like.
Twitter: guavalicious
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Great idea! I can see my kids loving doing this with the drawers in their dresser!
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Neat! I have tons of odds and ends wrapping paper that would be perfect for this project.
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Twitter: thenewclassy
says:
Oh that is a great idea!
Dawn