The Simple Solution That Instantly Elevates An IKEA MALM Dresser

The minimalistic design of the 4-drawer MALM chest from IKEA, priced at $200, makes it the perfect fit for nearly any room. When it comes to selecting a color, you can choose from either black-brown or white stained/oak veneer to match your existing decor choices, and the large storage drawers offer enough space to keep clothing when your closet is overflowing. However, if you need even more storage room, you might want to consider purchasing two of these dressers and laying a piece of wood over the top of both, creating a two-dresser combination that looks seamless.

You can get creative with this super simple solution by painting the wood an accent color that complements the dresser. Alternatively, you could leave it bare to embrace the raw wood look. This would work well alongside boho or rustic home decor. Regardless of how you choose to customize this DIY, it is the perfect way to elevate the IKEA MALM dresser.

TikTik uder @_new_niu_ shows just how stunning this easy setup looks (via TikTok). It also appears that the content creator painted their two IKEA MALM dressers white, and the raw wood board slid on top really complements this color choice. You can easily recreate this solution yourself by simply sliding two 4-drawer IKEA MALM dressers side by side, and placing a wood board on top. If you only need one dresser for your space, feel free to modify this by placing an appropriately sized piece of wood on top of the single furniture piece.

You should be able to have a piece of wood cut to size at a hardware store. Lowe's and Home Depot both offer this service. As for the measurements, the top of one IKEA MALM dresser is 31.5 inches wide and 18.88 inches deep. If you plan to cover the top of only one dresser, you would have the wood cut to those measurements. For a double dresser setup, have the wood cut to 63 inches wide and 37.75 inches deep. After laying the wood over the dresser, you might want to add trendy home decor pieces. The Yalikop Wood Chain Link from Amazon for 18 would look nice in spaces with a neutral color scheme. If you are a fan of framed artwork like the pieces in the TikTok video, check out the ArtbyHannah Framed Bathroom Wall Art for $45 as well.