Tarva is one of the most popular dressers by Ikea, and I’m sure that most of you have one or more at home as it’s very comfortable and simple – it will fit most of interiors. But Tarva is plain as most of IKEA furniture pieces, and it means that you have a blank canvas to personalize. How will you hack it to match your space, its décor and style? Here are some ideas.
Staining
Staining gives furniture a natural and chic look, and you can find your perfect stain shade and renovate your Tarva with it. A nice idea is to combine both painting and staining: stain only the sides and paint the front or frame the stained drawers with paint. Change knobs for those that match and voila – a new dresser is done! Such a dresser will be a nice idea for many interiors, and especially mid-century modern or famrhouse.
A contemporary Tarva hack with black paint, light-colored stain, a geometric pattern and hairpin legs.
A simple and chic IKEA Tarva dresser stained light and with vintage metal handles will fit many spaces.
A Tarva hack with white framing and wood stain plus antique handles for a farmhouse or rustic space.
A triple IKEA Rast hack with rich colored stain and white parts plus elegant gold knobs for a mid-century modern space.
A bold Tarva hack with rich-colored stain and blue paint, with brass handles for a mid-century modern space.
A light-colored double Tarva dresser with yellow knobs, framing and legs is a fun idea with a touch of color and is easy to realize.
Painting
This is the most popular way to hack Ikea’s pieces. Hand paint your Tarva with bold colors and abstract patterns, stencil the item with different colors and shapes, create an ombre effect painting every drawer with a different shade, make a colorful striped piece using not only paints but also tape. Change the legs for trendy hairpin ones, change knobs and handles for totally mismatching ones and attach them. You can also pair painting and inlays or paneling to achieve a bold look or add geometric stickers for a classic and refined look. If it’s a kids’ room, you may turn your Tarva dresser is a piece of art painting mountains, lakes and stars – whatever you kid likes. Rock anything you like and what fits your space. Get inspired!
A blue Tarva hack with painted inlays, brass handles and catchy legs for a coastal bedroom.
A bold handpainted watercolor double Tarva dresser is an ultimate idea for accenting a modern space.
A coral Tarva hack with white inlays, glass knobs and a side magazine or book holder that makes it even more functional.
A creative Tarva dresser hack in dove grey, with white geometric inlays and tiny brass pulls.
A double Tarva dresser with a mountain-inspired pattern and colorful knobs for an adventure-themed kid's room.
A black and white check print Tarva dresser is a unique statement piece for any modern or contemporary space.
A striped blue and white Tarva dresser with mismatching knobs is great for a beach or coastal space.
A super colorful and bright striped Tarva dresser with bold knobs is a fantastic idea for adding color.
A Tarva hack into a little bureau and home office with blue inside and gold handles plus tags.
A trendy powder blue Tarva dresser with leather handles is a chic idea for a boho or contemporary space.
A trendy Tarva dresser hack with striped wall panels, light-colored stained legs and a frame and brass pulls.
A vintage-inspired Tarva dresser with gold inlays and gold and crystal pulls for a touch of art deco.
A whimsy IKEA Tarva hack in dove grey, with brass and red knobs plus white inlays and casters makes up a cool home bar.
A white double Tarva dresser with gold geo touches is a classic and refined idea for a chic look.
A white IKEA Tarva hack with sleek panels and vintage handles looks chic and will fit a farmhouse space.
A white Tarva hack with vintage metal knobs is a stylish idea with a touch of retro.
An elegant vintage Tarva hack in black, with vintage handles for a chic and stylish entryway.
An IKEA Tarva hack painted blue and with blue contact paper and little geometric knobs for a chic look.
An IKEA Tarva hack with painted bananas and gold knobs is a playful and whimsy item for storage.