Rebecca Ramos

Just about everything I used for my May 24, 2026 IKEA Malm Dresser makeover video. I recently did it again for my sister's dresser and it's WAY easier the second time around. You can customize and tweak where it feels right but if you want to recreate the look, I got you.

Here’s everything I used to transform my IKEA Malm 3-drawer dresser in my November 15 furniture-flip video. If you want to recreate the look, this list has you covered.

I gave my old IKEA MALM nightstand a much-needed glow-up instead of buying new ones. A little paint, textured wallpaper, and brass hardware completely transformed this basic and universal IKEA pieces into a custom-looking nightstand. f you have an old MALM (or another basic piece of IKEA furniture) that needs some personality, these are the exact supplies I used! Also take a peak at the main list for additional core supplies.

There are a few things that I've used for 90% of my home projects and I've learned that things go 10x faster when you have the equipment you need. Whether you want to buy it now or prefer to keep an eye out until things are on sale, these are the staples. I've separated it into three tiers-- (1) Essential, (2) Useful, (3) Saved me from an additional trip to the store.