DIY upcycling: Chic new boho look for your chest of drawers!
DIY upcycling: Chic new boho look for your chest of drawers!
There it is. You like it. It’s sturdy, practical. But in terms of looks it’s definitely not up-to-date: your old chest of drawers! Whether it’s an heirloom, found object, flea market bargain or a leftover from the previous tenant, the time has come to upcycle your faithful friend in the on-trend boho interior look. With the d-c-fix Plain Black and Ribbeck Oak decorative adhesive films, you’ll give your furniture an amazing makeover with laid-back patterns.
Watch out, this one is a real show-stopper: You’re sure to fall in love with your new boho chest of drawers!
Preparation
10 min
Time
30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Cost
Low
You will need:
- One roll of d-c-fix Plain Black
- One roll of d-c-fix Ribbeck Oak
- d-c-fix tool kit with squeegee and cutter
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
Preparation
10 min
Time
30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Cost
Low
Let’s go!

Step 1
Measure the top, the sides and the surface area of the front of the top drawer. Transfer these dimensions to the back of the Ribbeck Oak adhesive film and then cut the film pieces to size.

Step 2
Now measure the dimensions of the other drawers, transfer them to the back of the black adhesive film and cut out the plain film pieces.

Step 3
For the decorative appliqués in the boho look, draw squares onto the back of the black film and cut them out as well.

Step 4
Now peel off the backing paper of your Ribbeck Oak film piece for the top drawer front and attach the film to the drawer. Then decorate the newly covered front with the small cut-out squares.

Step 5
Now it’s time to continue with the other drawers: Cover the fronts of the drawers with the black adhesive film pieces you cut out.

Step 6
To finish, cover the top and both side surfaces of your chest of drawers with the corresponding film pieces in Ribbeck Oak. Your new masterpiece in the trendy boho look is ready!
You did it!
