Hi all! Hope you’re off to a great week. A couple of weeks ago I showed you how we reorganized my daughter’s closet. I am happy to report that her room has been clean. I am shocked. I knew she needed a good system, but I still wasn’t convinced she would actually follow through. But so far so good! Here are a couple of shots of the closet. 
We pulled a rolling cart out of her closet from before and replaced it with two Malm dressers from Ikea. I hadn’t intended on using these. In fact, I have been trolling consignment stores and Craigslist for a cute antique number. You may remember I actually picked this one up. I really loved this piece. 
But unfortunately, it came from a smoke filled home {which was not made clear} and I couldn’t shake the awful smell. I ended up giving it away before I read the tip from Janell about coffee grounds. Darn it! ……………………. new dressers 
So I ended up picking two of these up from Ikea. At $35 a piece you can’t beat it. But the real selling point is that the drawers are very shallow. That is the key to keeping them relatively organized in this house. If they don’t hold a ton, you can’t have that jumbled mess in each one. These have a very low profile and work great in her room. 
But now I need your help! Clearly, these need some love. I am super excited to give them some personality. I am going where many bloggers have gone before! So there is plenty of inspiration out there. Here is a reminder of what the rest of her room looks like {are you clear on her favorite color yet?!} …………………….. the space 
{photos by Jylare Smith} …………………………..inspiration Because so many talented bloggers have tackled these dressers, the inspiration abounds! Here are three that I rounded up for inspiration: #1: Charcoal Gray Campaign Style {via almost makes perfect} 
#2: Chevron Painted Dresser {created by Michaela from Michaela Noelle Designs} 
#3: Ombre Style Drawers {Via Pinterest via Nib} 
So please weigh in and let me know which one you would do. Most likely, I will be adding either more sage green into the space or some gray items. Is your vote for #1, #2, or #3?
Ombre!
what an adorable room – great job!!!!
3! ombre for sure
Her room is darling! #3 ombré is my fav. Can't wait too see the finished product.
It's my first time commenting–love your blog! I also vote ombre. I think it's perfect for a little girl's room.
Number one is too masculine and army for a little girl, love Michaela's chevron, but I think Ombre is perfect for Riley's room! Can't wait to see them. They are great little dressers. We stained one for our entry and Elie has two she painted a beautiful gray color to use as nightstands in her apartment.
I agree – ombre. I'm guessing you purchase a dark color and then gradually add more white for each drawer to get this effect? Or do you purchase small sample jars? 🙂
Sue
Ombré ombré!
I love the chevron but I think ombre would look the best in the room, maybe dark pink to white…
So funny that everyone is saying ombre – it just seems right for this space!! Can't wait to see how they turn out!
I think the ombre would be perfect for her girly room! I just bought two myself, to use as nightstands in my guest room, and I'm debating how I should re-style them. If you go to my Pinterest…I have an entire board devoted to the Ikea Rast dresser.
http://pinterest.com/tinab158/the-infamous-ikea-rast-hacks/
I think the ombre one is the perfect choice. I actually am planning on doing this method with a dresser for a baby's room in yellow….I just have to find the right piece. 🙂
I have had that ombre dresser pinned for such a long time, and since I'm not doing it any time soon, please do it, so I can live vicariously through you! 😉 I definitely vote for number 3!
3
i think the ombre in shades of pink would be the best! but i look forward to seeing your choice!
3 Ombre!
OMBRE!:)
The second you showed pictures of her room, I thought, "It needs to be green!" Then I saw your options. Woah, Nelly. That's a difficult one. They're all quite adorable. However, it was always the ombre. 😉 I love the chevron too, but ombre would be easier! And that bathing suit hanging on the wall? Gah! I could eat it up! Cute!
I like them all…BUT just with one of my current favs i'm gonna say #3 {#1 is a SUPER close second though!!}
Yeah…can't wait to see what you decide!
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
Super sweet room. My favorite part is the precious little swimsuit hanging on the wall! I love all the great inspiration out there now for the IKEA stuff…… I'd go with #3 for her room. Good luck!
The ombre is super cool but I think a light grey would be gorgeous with all the pink. Or perhaps a grey ombre?
Jennifer
http://thechroniclesofhome.blogspot.com/
1 or 2- can never go wrong with a classic!
I've had the ombre pinned for a while. That's my vote!
I love #3!!
Ombre!
I am with everyone else. Ombré, but I would like it in pink!!!
I vote Ombre as well, in shades of pink it will be delightful!
Ombré would look so cool! I also can't shake my love of a champaign dresser either 🙂
I like #2 the best! : ) the chevron would go well with the already relaxed atmosphere in the room.
Ombre!
My vote goes for #3…..I love those colors, too!
Laura
http://www.happyroostBlog.com
OMBRE OMBRE OMBRE. I want to do my dresser like this, too!
I LOVE the ombre with the style of her room – would be so cute!
I think the ombré would be perfect in her room!
#3 Ombre!
I think ombre would be absolutely adorable in her room! Although I did notice that you can't see the dressers fully being next to her bed, so you might lose some of the ombre effect. I would go with chevron since it would still be cute without having to see the entire dresser.
3!!! 🙂
Ombre!!!!!
Ombre!!!!!
3, for sure! The other two don't seem to fit her adorable room which I love.
Def #3!!! 1st one's way off, 2nd is just so-so, but 3 is just cool!!! DO IT!
I like 2 or 3 and I love the idea of adding in more green. Pink and green is such a classic combo, and it is definitely one of my all time favs! I so wish we had an Ikea closer!
I'd go for 1 or 3! It will be a fun project no matter which one you go for! Can't wait to see the end result!!
Campaign! My fave style 🙂
I'm initially drawn to the chevron but I think you'll be better off with 3, given the patterns you have in the room. Love love love ombre right now!
Chris
We went through the same thing with a dresser that we purchased at Target. Shabby Chic and very ornate. Loved it! We couldn't compromise on the smell though. I can't wait to see which one your choose. Enjoy your day, Courtney!
Either 2 or 3 would give it a fun vibe!
Well, as fun as it'd be for me and Riley to have matching dressers, I actually agree with the majority here and think ombre is the way to go! 🙂
Ombre is my vote!
I really love 3. But if your looking for something more traditional, then 1.
I love #3 for the dresser it is shown on but for yours, because their bulkier, number two! Maybe a different design even, but the basic idea.. definitely 2!
Man, oh man. Sorry for all the typos, ha
Based on her room design, I would do number 3.
Hello! I came to your blog, because your profile photo intrigued me. And now I see that not only one photo is cool! So, I'm glad I found you because your blog is awesome! Good job and please keep posting, because you do it great, and I start following and will visit you with pleasure!
xx nik
http://nikandpic.blogspot.com/
Stripes like on the headboard
Stripes like on the headboard
Ombre all the way!!!
I love #2 – chevron stripes! I think it would go great with some of the stripes you already have going in the room.
I love, love, LOVE ombre — #3 all the way!!
#3~ I love the variation and shade change!
I'd say #1. I like the color. It's completely different from the pink/white scheme but adds a pop of color to the room.
All three great options! Look forward to seeing what you decide on. You have great taste Courtney so whichever way you go it will look perfect for Riley's room.
I'm thinking ombre. But I do love number one as well. I'm so impressed your little girl stays clean and organized in her room! Can you pass some tips to my little man, he is a mess!!
Such a tough decision! But I am leaning towards ombre! I am sure whatever you do will be fabulous!
#3 Love
I would 100% do grey ombre!
It's so gorgeous, Your color combination, Design and lighting are awesome. I am very interested in this matter. I will be waiting for your future posts and new designs. Thanks a lot.
Toronto Painters
Number three for sure.
Cheveron!!!
I love the chevron, so fun!
Hope it's not too late for my 2 cents. I don't know what "ombre" means…but I do like #3 (so I guess I like ombre??) Looks like I'm not the only one who likes it 🙂
I was totally thinking green for them! *great minds* I'm leaning towards the ombre…so you get the color, the pattern, and still shades of soft to go with the rest of the room. But it's also hard to beat chevron.
#3 – for sure. I am going to do that also once I find the right little chest.
#3, is my favorite!
I think #3 would be the best fit for her room! So cute!!!!
I am going against the flow here. I think all gray (the perfect shade, which I know you'd find), would be very chic. But honestly, Courtney, you always end up with just the right look…I'm sure whatever you decide will look beautiful.
I'm terrible at these voting posts- you have the best eye- I think I like ombre the best, but Michaela's came out so cute too. The first one reminds me of the way you fancied up your frames with gold edges. Can't wait to see what you decide.
I love the chevron!!!!!
I have to say the Ombre one. I think it would be super cute in Riley's room.