What can I make out of old furniture?

What can I make out of old furniture?

  1. Lawyers’ Bookcase. This antique cabinet serves as a handy nightstand with its ample storage, wide counter space and tons of character.
  2. Wood Soda Crates. Four old soda crates make a combination coffee table and shadow box.
  3. Dewey Decimal Table.
  4. Pinball Wizard.
  5. Log Slices.
  6. Mid-Century Makeover.
  7. Reverse Stencil.
  8. Outdoor Table.

How do you repurpose a piece of furniture?

So once you have the items, how do you make old furniture look new?

  1. Add a fresh coat of paint (chalk paint, spray paint, any paint)
  2. Change out the hardware.
  3. Add wheels.
  4. Give the furniture a new purpose.
  5. Put two pieces together.
  6. Contact paper can work wonders (See 12 Clever Contact Paper Projects)
  7. Create a different finish.

How do you repurpose antiques?

10 Amazing Repurposed Antiques

  1. Canoe bookshelf.
  2. Bellows coffee table.
  3. Buckboard wagon bench.
  4. Toboggan bookshelf.
  5. Children’s ski hall tree.
  6. Sleigh coffee table.
  7. Tin patch mirror.
  8. Door console table.

What’s the best furniture to upcycle?

20 Upcycled Furniture Ideas Breathing New Life Into An Exhausted Piece of Furniture!

  • Upcycled Drawers to Side Tables.
  • Upholstered Ottoman.
  • DIY Tiered Tray from Thrift Store Frames.
  • Curbside Dresser Into Bar.
  • Repurposed Auction Cabinet.
  • Old Desk Turned Into 2 Nightstands.
  • Toddler Loft Bed with Old Crib.
  • Old Door Photo Frames.

What can I do with an old table top?

An old side table with a drawer can make a playful home for colorful blooms. All it takes to spruce up an outdated piece (or a fortuitous find) is a little sanding, painting, sealing, and planting. Display the repurposed furniture proudly outdoors to add whimsey to your yard or garden.

How do you reuse old wood furniture?

Repurposing Old Wood Pallets and Crates

  1. Wall-mounted wine rack.
  2. Coat rack with hooks attached.
  3. Coffee table with a piece of glass on top to cover the gaps.
  4. Headboard.
  5. Outdoor benches.
  6. Pet bed with room to hold a pet pillow for cushioning.
  7. Freestanding corner shelves.

How can I make my old table look better?

7 Ways to Refresh the Look of an Existing (Old/Boring/Not You) Dining Table

  1. Refinish the finish. You’d be surprised what a new finish on an old dining table can do.
  2. Distract with chairs.
  3. Forget chairs.
  4. Table cloth.
  5. Amazing light fixture.
  6. Set it.
  7. Replace the base.

How do you make an antique dresser look modern?

  1. Step 1: Remove Hardware. Modern Painted Dresser.
  2. Step 2: Remove Old Finish. Modern Painted Dresser.
  3. Step 3: Create Design With Tape. Modern Painted Dresser.
  4. Step 4: Cut Away Gaps for Dresser. Modern Painted Dresser.
  5. Step 5: Add Tape to Drawer Edges.
  6. Step 6: Paint.
  7. Step 7: Remove Tape.
  8. Step 8: Seal Exposed Wood.

What can I make out of old furniture? Lawyers’ Bookcase. This antique cabinet serves as a handy nightstand with its ample storage, wide counter space and tons of character. Wood Soda Crates. Four old soda crates make a combination coffee table and shadow box. Dewey Decimal Table. Pinball Wizard. Log Slices. Mid-Century Makeover. Reverse Stencil.…