Cut some 2x4’s to 14 1/2 inches in length potted holes to connect it to the night stand. Found some legs off Amazon that were 6 inches. Basically all you need is 2 2x4’s Cut them down to 14 1/2 then do pocket holes. Connect them to dresses one on the front for front legs one on back for back legs. Connect the legs boom your done. All in 3-40 bucks (cost of legs).

I recently painted my malm dresser fully and used primer then paint. I would say for just adding designs to it, you should clean the surface really well and then apply a chalk paint as it adheres best to veneers. I used a latex paint which worked pretty well, too.