Furniture Makeovers Before and After

Fun Furniture Makeovers Before and After

If you couldn’t tell already by my past posts, I love it when old furniture is upcycled or repurposed into something new and fabulous.  Go green and get eco-friendly (and budget-friendly) by turning trash into treasure.  Here are some fabulous furniture makeovers with some of my inspiring favorites. Most of them only need a few materials.

 

Old Dresser MaKeover

Turn a dresser into a useful storage space like this one. Change paint color and hardware for a dramatic transformation.

Materials Needed:

• Paint
• Sander
• Roller Brush and Paint Brush
• New Hardware

Watch the Video Tutorial

Makeover a Boring Wooden Stool

Upcycle boring wooden stools with fabric. I’ve made over these stools time and time again to fit my ever changing decor. Add extra padding with foam if needed.

Materials Needed

• Paint
• Painter’s Tape
• Spray Paint
• Fabric
• Scissors
• Staple Gun

Watch the Video Tutorial

 

Update a Dresser with Stencils

Add some color with stencils and spray paint. This was an old wooden IKEA dresser and I used stencil tape and spray paint to add some color and use in my dressing room and walk in closet. This style and idea also works well for extra storage in a teen bedroom.

Materials Needed

• Paint
• Stencils
• Paint Brush

 

Transform a Tabletop

Use something unusual to add character to a table top. I used epoxy to add a pretty shiny penny top to this metal folding table.

Materials Needed

• Epoxy Kit
• Pennies

Watch the Video tutorial

 

Give Life to an Outdated Folding Chair

Makeover a thrifted folding chair. I found this one looking pretty rough at the Salvation Army for $15, but wish there was a pair. I am staying on the lookout for a match.

Materials Needed

• Paint
• Spray Paint
• Painter’s Tape
• Fabric
• Scissors
• Staple gun

 

Watch the Video Tutorial

 

Other Furniture Makeover Ideas

1. Update an old dresser with paint, stencils, and colorful storage baskets.
2. Repurpose an old microwave cart into a bedside table, revamped with paint and wallpapered doors.
3. Give an old side table a modern update with wallpaper remnants and a crisp white paint color.
4. Add baskets for hidden storage and a stencil to an outdated coffee table to fit your style.
5. Turn a boring wooden cabinet into a piece of art and make a statement.

Check out these other Before and After DIY Projects:

• Salvaged Children’s Play Table
• Refurbished Dresser
• Lamp Shade Update

Check out these other creative ways to recycle and repurpose:

• 6 Ways to Recycle Beer and Wine Bottles
• 10 Ways to Recycle Newspaper
• 4 Ways to Reuse Old Boxes
• 5 Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Books
• 6 Ways to Recycle Bottles and Glass Jars

 

 

 

07/11