This vintage light wood dresser is topped by black and wood framed artwork arranged in front of a black frame mirror. Black candlesticks are perched next to the artwork opposite greenery in a beige and tan planter.
35 Dresser Decor Ideas To Write Down Right Now
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December 22, 2022
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Dresser décor is a finishing touch to make your dresser top look expensive—without breaking the bank. Décor for a dresser can come in all shapes and sizes but there are a few tried and true arrangements that are sure to give you success. Whether your dresser is short, tall, wide, or narrow, the key to dresser top décor is balance and a bit of personality.
Kickstart your décor arrangement by first choosing a color scheme you’ll love. Next, place table lamps, planters, candles, or other knick-knacks on either end of the dresser. On wider dressers, fill the middle with picture frames, mirrors, or decorative trays. Finally, add a piece of artwork above the dresser to center the look. We’ve compiled a list of some dresser décor ideas you’ll want to go shopping for as soon as possible.
02 of Antique Wood Bureau with American Flags
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An antique stained wood bureau stands in front of a white-painted brick wall. The bureau is styled with greenery, American flags, and terracotta planters. A wood frame chalkboard is hung above the bureau.
03 of Farmhouse Décor for Gray Dresser with Chalkboard
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A gray-framed chalkboard with white lettering is fitted to a gray dresser with crystal knobs. The dresser is styled with white mugs and wooden lanterns. A decorative beige quilt is tucked into one of the drawers.
04 of Antique White Cabinet with Book Décor
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This white board and batten living room features a large black-lettered sign mounted to a rustic antique farmhouse sideboard cabinet. The sideboard is topped by stacked books flanked by white table lamps with tan shades.
05 of Light Pink Dresser with Changing Table Décor
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A light pink dresser with long gold pulls doubles as a baby changing table in this nursery. White and gold décor makes the dresser top a cozier space for your baby to lie.
06 of Dresser with Picture Frames and Reading Lamp
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A dark red and black vintage rug is laid in front of a light wood and white dresser with brass knobs. The dresser is styled with white and wood picture frames in front of a vintage map, with a black and brass reading lamp in the opposite corner.
07 of White Dresser with 4th of July Decorations
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American flags are used as 4th of July decorations on a rustic white window frame mirror. The mirror is perched on a white dresser with black knobs. White, tan, and silver décor adorns the dresser in this bedroom.
08 of Décor for Light Wood Sideboard Cabinet
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A gold-framed mirror is mounted above a rustic, light wood cabinet with brass knobs. The cabinet is accessorized a dark gray lamp and a white vase filled with dried flowers. A gold lantern pendant light is reflected in the mirror.
09 of White Dresser with White Vase Floral Décor
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A large white vase is used as dresser décor for a white dresser with black knobs. A glass table lamp with a beige shade is perched on the other end in front of the wood frame artwork.
10 of Stained Wood Chest of Drawers with Décor
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Black, white, and gray dresser accessories are perched on top of a stained wood chest of drawers. The chest stands in front of a black cube shelf styled with tan and black décor.
11 of Décor on Stained Wood Apothecary Cabinet
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This stained wood apothecary cabinet with nickel knobs is topped by a faux plant in an ivory planter. The planter is accompanied by gray pottery bowls, black and white rustic signs, and framed photos arranged on top of the dresser.
12 of Vases Filled with Greenery on White Chest of Drawers
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A white chest of drawers is finished with different colored knobs and is styled with greenery and white, tan, and black vases. A rustic wood bench stands next to the chest under a black frame mirror.
13 of Black and White Modern Dresser Décor
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Black vases are used as modern dresser décor for a set of white dressers with black knobs. The dressers are illuminated by a black wall sconce mounted above wood frame artwork.
14 of Minimalist Décor for White Bedroom Dresser
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This white dresser placed under a round wood frame mirror proves dresser décor does not have to be fussy. Keep the décor minimal with a gold and white table lamp standing opposite a white planter with a chalkboard-lettered sign.
15 of Wood Frame Mirror for Black Dresser
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This black-painted wood dresser illuminated by a gray and white table lamp is thoughtfully styled with décor. A wood frame mirror perched on the dresser top gives the area functionality and style.
16 of Two-Toned Dresser with Black Metal Table Lamp
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A black metal table lamp with a tan shade is perched on a two-toned light gray dresser. The dresser is placed in front of a black frame gallery wall fitted under a black-stained wood stairway.
17 of Wood Frame Artwork on Light Wood Dresser
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A light wood blanket ladder is perched next to a light wood antique dresser with black hardware. The dresser is styled with tan, green, and gray dresser décor arranged around wood frame artwork.
18 of Pine Dresser with Greenery and Candles
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This retro pine dresser with white knobs stands under a light wood and white staircase with white spindles. The dresser is styled with greenery in a gray vase standing next to black and tan candlesticks in a woven decorative tray.
19 of Two-Toned Light Blue Dresser with Gold Frame Mirrors
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A vintage black and tan sign is mounted above a rustic two-toned light blue dresser finished with black hardware. Gold frame mirrors and greenery in beige vases arranged on top of the dresser mix new with old for a charming look.
20 of Light Wood Dresser with Black Decorative Tray
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Black and gold table lamps with white shades are perched on opposite ends of a light wood dresser. A black decorative tray with greenery is placed between the lamps. Wood frame artwork is mounted above the dresser.
21 of Black Chest of Drawers with Travel Theme
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A majestic black-painted wood chest of drawers stands between black metal spindle beds in white bedding. The chest is topped by white and black travel-themed luggage décor placed opposite a gold table lamp with a white pleated shade.
22 of White and Gold Modern Dresser Décor
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Gold frame artwork is mounted above a light wood bedroom dresser holding a gray table lamp with white shade. The dresser is styled with white and gold modern dresser décor.
23 of Antique White Sideboard with Rustic Decorations
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This rustic white sideboard with drawers is styled with white and silver vases. An antique brass frame mirror is mounted above the sideboard. The mirror is flanked by taupe and white 2-light sconces.
24 of White and Tan Chest of Drawers Accessories
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This white chest with black knobs stands on stained wood flooring and is styled with white and tan dresser top décor. A black flatscreen TV is mounted above the chest in this farmhouse bedroom.
25 of Dresser Décor for Green Sideboard Cabinet
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This stunning green dresser standing on white and black mosaic tile flooring is styled with black, beige, and wood dresser décor. Stained wood and black metal shelves are mounted to a white shiplap wall above the dresser.
26 of Décor for Rustic Beige Painted Wood Bureau
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This antique spindle back wood chair is seated next to a rustic beige-painted wood bureau. The bureau is topped by a matching beige frame mirror perched behind framed photos, white bottlebrush trees, and a distressed tin bucket filled with dried leaves.
27 of Light Wood Dresser with Wood Frame Mirror
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A wooden chair is seated next to a light wood dresser holding a wood frame mirror. White and beige vases are perched in front of the mirror next to antique brass picture frame décor.
28 of Gray Painted Wood Sideboard with Pumpkin Décor
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Rustic white painted wood window frame decor is mounted above a gray-painted wood sideboard in this hallway. The sideboard is styled with a decorative galvanized bucket, white planters, and miniature pumpkin décor.
29 of White Dresser with Wood Planter Box Décor
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The white dresser with brass hardware in this bedroom is styled with a wood planter box and a white and wood decorative tray. A rustic beige wood frame floor mirror is perched against the wall next to a gray corner chair.
30 of Dresser Décor with Greenery for White Dresser
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A charming white antique dresser with black hardware stands against the wall under black letter decals. Tan, silver, and white dresser décor with greenery is perched on top of the dresser.
31 of White Dresser with Wooden Decorative Tray
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A round bamboo mirror gives style to this white dresser with brass hardware. The mirror is complemented by a wooden decorative tray placed on the dresser’s top. Greenery in tan and gold planters perched on opposite ends of the dresser help create balance.
32 of Antique Black Typewriter on Rustic Dresser
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A two-toned gray and light wood cabinet with white knobs stands under a green wreath fitted into a wood frame. The cabinet is styled with an antique black typewriter, black candlesticks, and tan woven pumpkins.
33 of Wood Frame Décor for Black Chest of Drawers
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Silver mercury glass table lamps with gray shades are perched on opposite ends of a black chest of drawers. Wood frame dresser décor is perched between the lamps in this boys’ bedroom featuring a black ceiling fan.
34 of White and Tan Dresser Top Décor
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A black shiplap bed fitted with white bedding stands in front of a dark-stained wood dresser. The dresser is paired with white and tan dresser top décor perched under a wood frame wall sign.
35 of Woven Baskets on Antique Black Chest
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An antique black chest of drawers finished with gold hardware is styled with wicker baskets holding pink and blue accessories. A rustic wood shelf with white corbels is mounted above the chest.
