How to Decorate a White Dresser

Paint portions of the white dresser to add a splash of color. Paint intricate patterns around the edges of the drawer fronts, along the sides and around the top to frame out the different pieces of the dresser. Paint characters or pictures on the sides or top for a mural effect in a child's bedroom.

Give a child stickers to decorate her own white dresser -- which she'll eventually grow out of -- as another option. Vinyl wall clings provide another, less permanent option that you can peel, stick and re-stick as often as desired.

Apply pieces of wallpaper to the drawer fronts to add a pattern. Measure the fronts of the drawers and cut the wallpaper to size. Cover the front with a layer of wallpaper paste and stick into place. Avoid colors like off-white or pale yellow, which can clash with the white. Opt for dark colored patterns like black and white floral or checkerboard.

Add or replace the drawer pulls on your white dresser. Knobs in different shapes like animals or hearts provide an option for a child's dresser. Choose colors like silver or gold, which lend a classic look to the white dresser, or opt for black or colored knobs for modern appeal.

Decorate the top of the white dresser with accessories of your choice. Place a fabric runner that drapes across the top and down the sides to add color and protect the surface. Arrange colorful glass vases. Add an attached mirror with a white frame that blends with the dresser. Place small sculptures on the top. Use whatever fits with your style and the rest of the room décor.