Sustainability should be the first thing that comes to your mind while doing anything. Make every effort to minimize your carbon impact while designing your home. Even when this is not the case, you can always give it a more eco-friendly makeover by updating your old furniture.
There is a good chance that you would have some sturdy pieces at home that you don’t know what to do with. You are fortunate to have them even if they are not in a good condition. Here are some of the best ideas for turning old furniture into something new:
Transform Old Furniture into Bottle Holders
Think hundred times before throwing your old mattress in the garbage because you will regret it later. This is a good chance for you if you love doing DIY furniture projects.
Mattress coils are ideal for holding and displaying your bottle collection. You can customize its size and the number of bedsprings for this utilitarian piece of rustic art to fit your wine storage requirements.
Build a Headboard Using Cabinet Door
Consider making a headboard out of old furniture pieces such as a cabinet door. If the doors are in a good condition then they only need a fresh coat of paint. Cut it to the width of your bed after some customization and then place it over your bed.
Use Simple DIY Furniture Projects to Make a Puppy Home
Make your dog happy by building him a cute home out of old furniture. Use a vintage drawer to make the base and then give it a modern touch by adding wooden legs. Paint it in contrasting colors and make it comfy by putting cushions
Bed inspired bench
Although metal headboards may not be a common choice for bedrooms these days, they can be transformed into stylish seats with a vintage feel. Make a solid oak frame for the bench and then give it support using the metal headboard.
This is a unique way of turning old furniture into something new and modern with a traditional touch. Finish the project with a fresh coat of paint.
Painting Cart
An old cabinet transformed into a painting cart is a perfect illustration of the art of changing something old into something new with DIY furniture projects.
Create a rusty look by dabbing tape on wet paint. Add wheels to make it moveable, hooks to hold paint brushes, and a broad plank to create working space. The cart may then be easily moved around by adding wheels and hooks for paintbrushes, and a broad plank can be placed on top to act as a stable work area.
Make Your Own Coat Rack Using An Old Door
If you are a creative freak then you will be always thinking of turning old furniture pieces into something new. Old doors can be found easily, and they provide countless repurposing options for a DIY enthusiast.
This project requires just a few well-planned cuts, some sanding, painting, and a collection of solid wire hooks to turn a sturdy door into a beautiful coat rack. You may create multiple coat racks from a single door.
Bookcase
Books, electronics, tissue boxes, and other necessities need to be stored by the bed. With such a large list of necessities, an old bookcase’s ample storage makes it ideal for conversion into a nightstand. Apply a fresh coat of paint and some patterned contact paper to an old bookcase, and then add four contemporary legs to provide height and complete the makeover.
Kitchen Island
Doing simple DIY furniture projects can add extra space to your kitchen. Not every kitchen comes with an already built island. You can add more storage and counter space to your kitchen by turning an old dresser into an island.
Repurpose your vintage dresser into a custom kitchen island and apply paint to give it a fresh look. This redesigned dresser resolves a lot of problems you have due to kitchen less kitchen storage.
Planter
Add some colors to your garden and show your creativity by turning old furniture into something new. A vintage side table with a drawer can serve as a fun place to display vibrant flowers. A little sanding, painting, sealing, and planting are all that are needed to freshen up an old item (or a lucky find).
Wall hangings
There may already be a few rusty old furniture pieces or wooden trays lying around that you can’t use. If you don’t have them you can buy them at a low cost from antique shops.
These outdated objects can be painted and used as wall hangings or temporary furniture. Give them a modern and chic look by using a gold finish, decoupage, and some aluminum foil.
