10 DIY Hacks to Give New Life to Old Furniture Around Your Home

As simple as removing drawers and a can of paint will bring new life to old furniture! Give a breath of fresh air for your home with these exciting ideas.

Sprucing up your home can be an overwhelming thought – cost, time, planning. Sometimes the joy of a makeover can be as simple as taking a new perspective on old things. These 10 ideas for giving new life to old furniture are a great place to start!

1. New Life To An Old Dresser

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This TV console is as easy as outfitting an old dresser with a new coat of your favorite colored spray paint and some inexpensive baskets.

2. Think Outside Of The Box To Give New Life To Old Furniture

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With a simple crate and some wooden legs from the hardware store, this side table is very easy to replicate!

3. Rethink Your Family Heirlooms

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What a beautiful way to bring new life to an old unneeded crib and displaying favorite quilts and throws!

4. Welcome Guests With A Stylish Furniture Remake

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Such a sweet way to hold onto your favorite chair and give it a chance at new life!

5. Give New Life To Old Furniture By Painting

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This is task might take a little extra patience, but well worth the effort if you want to brighten up your home without buying all new furniture!

6. Break The “One Purpose” Expectation Of Your Furniture

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This is such great encouragement to really think outside of the specific purposes of items and see them in a new creative use!

7. Don’t Forget To Create Something Special For Fido

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Pet food storage can be difficult especially when living in a smaller home where closet space is crucial. This is a great way to keep what you need easily on hand!

8. New Life To Old Furniture Can Mean Better Storage

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What a great idea for entertaining that adds interest to your home!

9. Rethink Old Furniture With Creative New Ideas

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This headboard-coat rack would be lovely in a mud room or side porch!

10. Keep Clean When You Give New Life To Old Furniture

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A beautiful way to display an old dresser in a new show-stopping way! AND add much needed bathroom storage too!