So she took one of the most basic IKEA forms, a TARVA dresser, and elevated it. She added subtle scallop trim at the top, a rich walnut stain, and aged brass hardware for a look that's light-years ...

The solution: hack it. Now, the inner design snob in you might be resistant to this. You may think your Ikea phase is over, but you're wrong. Let me tell you why.

Starting out this IKEA dresser hack with the TARVA - "it's the DIY holy grail ... Once the base was complete, Danie used a paint-stain technique, keeping the pine's natural texture visible ...