Furniture hacks are a wonderful way to repurpose old pieces and breath new life into them. From a little paint, sandpaper, and craft supplies, you can make something old look like new. Here are some tips and tricks to make old furniture look new again. Get inspired and start creating today! These fun and easy DIY ideas will transform your living area piece by piece.
1. Crib Spring Inspiration Board
Not using the crib anymore? Transform it in a way that adds new elements in your home. One piece to use is the spring of the crib. With a little paint you can make one incredible inspiration board for your home office.
Source & Instructions: Craftaholics Anonymous
2. Chair To French Bench
You can make it a bench by adding a few matching chairs to the set. This piece is worth the price of a new cushion. For the complete tutorial, visit this link.
3. Bunk Bed Coat Rack
Is your child outgrowing their bunk bed? If the answer is yes, don’t forget to make a furniture hack! Take yourbunk bed frame and transform it into a farmhouse style coat rack to place on display in your home. Find out how they did it.
4. Kitchen Chair Bench
Older chairs can be found at thrift shops, yard shales and other places. Pick some up and breath new life into them. This kitchen chair bench is perfect for your entryway! With a little sanding, painting, and new fabric, you have an incredible seating area.
5. LEGO Play Table
Dont spend tons of money for a table for your child to play with their bright and colorful LEGOs. Turn an old table into a workstation. This LEGO table lets them build and create whatever they want.
6. Entertainment Center To TV Console
Take a look at this DIY Furniture Hack transformation! You can take a dated entertainment center and transform it into a modern tv console to place your television and other supplies on. It’s a great way to upgrade an entertainment center.
Source & Instructions: Remodelaholic
7. Wood Book Shelf For Window Bench
You can find or buy an old wooden book shelf to transform into a window bench in a matter of minutes. You just need a few supplies, and follow this simple tutorial. It will give a whole new look for a room in no time. Add in cubby covers, to tuck away toys, and more.
Source & Instructions: Mommy Vignettes
8. Desk To Nightstand Furniture DY
I remember owning a desk like this as a child. If you still have a desk like this, take an afternoon and transform it into a modern colorful nightstand. Paint and handle attachments are all you need to give your bedroom a fresh look.
9. Television Unit Transformation Into Play Kitchen
Have a little one in your home? Take an old television unit, and change it into a play kitchen. This does require some work but it is quality and will last for years down the line.
Source & Instructions: Giggleberry Creations
10. Picture Frame For Window Doors
This diy upcycle of using an old door with windows is very popular. This is the ideal way to decorate a farmhouse-style home. Best of all there is no major steps required, easy and quick. Transform that window door frame into a picture frame for your wall.
Source and Instructions: Photo Mommie
11. Dresser To Table Stand
Grab that outdated dresser and sand it down and paint it for a new looking table stand to place in your home. Use it to add a pop of color in your home, sit your tv on it, or use however you would like. This DIY upcycle project is great.
12. Old Door Headboard
Rummage through and find an old door that offers a unique look. Then you can DIY your door to make it into a wooden headboard. This homemade headboard can transform your home in a matter of minutes with a little paint and a bit more work.
Source & Instructions: Infarrantly Creative
13. Grand Piano Book Shelf
You might consider building a bookcase out of an old piano. This is such a creative idea that will make your room stand out from others. Give this grand piano bookshelf upcycle a try!
Source and Instructions: Instructables
14. Wooden Stool Wrapping Paper Storage Center
Flip a stool upside down and add some fabric between the legs to create a storage center for wrapping paper. This is one amazing idea to utilize space and has all the supplies you need to wrap your holiday and birthday gifts.
15. DIY Coffee Table Ottoman Transformation
Dont toss out that old coffee table you have no use for, DIY it into an ottoman to kick your feet up after a long and hard day. Look at how modern and fun this ottoman is, and with a little work, you can save tons of money from buying a new.
Source & Instructions:Newly Wedmcgees
16. Dresser To Toy Chest
Have you outgrown your small dresser? This is how a toy chest can be transformed. She removed the drawers, added baskets, and really transformed the dresser into a whole new piece of furniture for her home. Tuck toys into the baskets, or other belongings you want to be hidden from the eye.
17. Old Cabinet Furniture Hack
You can display your favorite china, add home decor pieces and make it a focal point in any room. This old cabinet furniture hack is a must make if you have one sitting around.
18. Dresser To Bookshelf
You can transform a worn-out dresser into a farmhouse-style bookshelf in your living room, home office or reading nook. If you’re just starting out in crafting, this is a great project to start with.
19. Storage Ottoman For Crates
We have all seen those wooden crates, why not grab a handful and transform it into a storage ottoman. This creative idea will provide storage space and add an element of design. This upcycle is great for small living spaces.
20. Dresser To Vanity DIY
Wanting to upgrade your bathroom? Recycle an old dresser to create a vanity. You can find dressers at thrift stores, yard sales, and more.
21. From Crib To Loft Bed With Storage
Make your old crib a modern loft bed. This creative hack will help you increase storage space and make your toddler’s room more spacious. The existing top-level placement of the mattress can be used to build a ladder.
Get the instructions here:Adriel Booker
22. Vintage Bicycle Sink Design
Turn your bathroom into a charming space as shown below with a vintage bicycle. Take those found treasures and connect them to your style for a one of a kind result. The bike basket can be used as a towel holder.
Which furniture hack is your favorite? It’s time to transform one of my dressers into a chic, shabby chic bookcase. It’s refreshing to transform a heavy and dark piece of furniture with some creativity and white paint.
