{"id":1877,"date":"2014-10-09T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.priceselfstorage.com\/?p=1877"},"modified":"2025-03-21T06:11:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:11:30","slug":"diy-5-ways-to-repurpose-old-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.priceselfstorage.com\/blog\/diy-5-ways-to-repurpose-old-furniture","title":{"rendered":"DIY: 5 Ways To Repurpose Old Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Furniture can be an expensive investment, but if the \u201cFree\u201d section on Craigslist proves anything, it\u2019s that there is a lot of furniture out there that can be collected and reinvented.\u00a0 Keep an eye out for items in your garage or storage unit<\/a> that you\u2019ve neglected. They may have the potential for a new makeover. We\u2019ve put together our list of easy items that can use a face-lift for an affordable price, and may end up saving space at home, too.<\/p>\n

1. Transforming Surface Damage Furniture<\/h2>\n

Damaged furniture doesn\u2019t need to be thrown away. It\u2019s easy to hide with a few simple tricks. Decoupage, for example, hides imperfections while adding dimension and distinct style to a room.<\/p>\n

See in this example below, a dresser was transformed through the use of aged music sheets. It turns this all-white bedroom into a shabby-chic destination. Do you have old postcards, maps or newspaper clippings tucked away in storage? Show it off on your furniture. They are also great uses for decoupage.<\/p>\n

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Another great way to resurface furniture with fabric is to use an old sweater.<\/p>\n

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2. Upgrading Furniture With New Paint<\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/i>Many times, all that a piece of furniture needs to feel new again is a fresh coat of paint. We suggest going completely opposite of what the original color is and add the furniture to a room where it will stand out and define the rest of the room.<\/p>\n

\"turq\"<\/p>\n

3. Putting Extra Wallpaper To Use<\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/i>Do you have extra wallpaper lying around that was never used? If you\u2019re still a fan of the print, use it! A great place to use old wallpaper is on tables or any flat wood surface.<\/p>\n

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4. Giving Old Furniture a New Purpose<\/h2>\n

The wonders of Pinterest have been helping people everywhere realize how their old furniture can be reborn again, with a completely different purpose. Take, for example, this baby crib. It\u2019s been transformed into a desk.<\/p>\n

\"crib\"<\/p>\n

\u2026Or these three chairs that were turned into a bench<\/p>\n

\"tablebench\"<\/p>\n

5. Transforming Random Items Into Furniture<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been reading our recent blogs about Life Hacks, you\u2019ll appreciate how clever some people can be at putting household items to use for separate projects. Take a look at some of the projects below:<\/p>\n

A pasta strainer turned into a hanging plant holder!<\/p>\n

\"pastastrainer\"<\/p>\n

An old spoon to hold tea lights.<\/p>\n

\"oldspoon\"<\/p>\n

Where do you think your next project will take you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Furniture can be an expensive investment, but if the \u201cFree\u201d section on Craigslist proves anything, it\u2019s that there is a lot of furniture out there that can be collected and reinvented.\u00a0 Keep an eye out for items in your garage or storage unit that you\u2019ve neglected. They may have the potential for a new makeover. 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