# Fading Colored Furniture The DIY Ombre Dresser is an Inexpensive and Fun Project By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ombre-dresser References: [kidcrave](http://kidcrave.com/scoop/diy-ombre-dresser/) If you are looking for a way to jazz up your tired and bland drawers, the DIY Ombre Dresser is a simple and affordable project that will breathe life back into your bedroom furniture. This DIY project requires a [chest of inexpensive drawers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apt-drawers), [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-rdmans-series) furniture is highly suggested as its inexpensive and (relatively) easy to assemble. As well in order to achieve your perfectly painted dresser set you're going to need well, paint. The most important thing to do in order to achieve this stunning ombre effect is to choose colors that gradually start off dark and transform into lighter colors. The best way to achieve this is to work completely off the paint swatches available at any home-improvement store. For flawless color fading and transfer, they should be applied in the exact order they appear on the swatches. The DIY Ombre dressers will add a splash of creative color to your quarters and have you on track to becoming a DIY expert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Furniture Painting:** The trend of repurposing old furniture with DIY techniques like ombre painting continues to grow as people look for affordable ways to rejuvenate their living spaces. - **Personalized Home Decor:** With the popularity of creative DIY projects like the ombre dresser, there is an opportunity for businesses to offer personalized home decor services that allow customers to express their unique style in their living spaces. - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** As people increasingly seek out eco-friendly options for their homes, there is potential for furniture manufacturers to capitalize on the trend by offering sustainable, repurposed designs like the ombre dresser. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY furniture painting by offering classes, tutorials, and products that help people learn and execute these techniques themselves. - **Personalized Retail:** There is an opportunity for personalized retail businesses to offer unique and creative DIY home decor projects like the ombre dresser that allow customers to express their individuality in their living spaces. - **Sustainable Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of sustainable design and repurposing by creating eco-friendly furniture options like the ombre dresser that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Midcentury-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-rdmans-series.md) - [Colour Shift Clear Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller.md) - [Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-homeware.md) - [Modular Bedroom Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endy-bedroom-collection.md) - [Retro Vibrant Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad.md) - [Denim-Adorned Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-furniture1.md) - [Colorful Minimally Designed Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-cabinet.md) - [Customization-Friendly Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spray-furniture.md) - [Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-joybird.md)