DIY Barbie Décor: Upcycled Pink Dresser

Pink goes with everything! This upcycled pink dresser is giving major Barbie vibes— perfect for anyone who wants to bring their Dreamhouse to life! Learn how to give used furniture a pretty pink makeover with this tutorial from Lauren Quigley Creations. It’s easy to create your own Barbie décor when you have COLORSHOT!

What you need:


COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints (This project uses Farmer’s Daughter, Emoji, and Treasure Chest)

COLORSHOT White Primer

COLORSHOT Clear Sealer Gloss

Gold glitter acrylic paint (optional)

Dresser

Protective surface cover

Sandpaper


Prepare the dresser for spray painting

Prepare the dresser for spray painting

Begin your Barbie décor DIY by preparing your dresser to be spray painted. Set up your work area in a well-ventilated area with a protective surface cover to protect from overspray. Remove any hardware, then lightly sand the dresser for maximum spray paint adhesion. Clean the dresser to remove any dust or debris, then use COLORSHOT White Primerto create a solid white base.

Apply pink spray paint to the dresser

Apply pink spray paint to the dresser

Once the primer has dried to the touch, begin painting your pink dresser! COLORSHOT in Farmer’s Daughter is the perfect shade of pink for this Barbie décor. Shake the can well for at least 1 minute and spray in smooth, even strokes. Allow the paint to dry to the touch and apply additional coats as desired. Once you’re done painting the dresser, use COLORSHOT Clear Sealer Gloss for a shiny finish.

Prime and spray paint the hardware

Prime and spray paint the hardware

The hardware on this pink dresser gets a colorful makeover, too! Clean and prime the hardware, then apply a coat of COLORSHOT in Emoji to add a fun pop of color to your Barbie décor. Allow the paint to dry to the touch.

Apply metallic spray paint to the hardware

Apply metallic spray paint to the hardware

Apply a light coat of COLORSHOT in Treasure Chest to give the hardware a subtle, metallic gold shine. This will tone down the bright yellow into a shimmery mustard color. Allow to dry completely.

Pink dresser with COLORSHOT Spray Paint

Pink dresser with COLORSHOT Spray Paint

Use gold glitter acrylic paint to add sparkling accents to the pink dresser if desired. Reassemble the dresser and attach the newly painted hardware, then your DIY Barbie décor is ready to use!

We love how playful this pink dresser looks! What other Barbie-inspired décor will you create with COLORSHOT? Show us what you’re spray painting and tag us on social media @mycolorshot!