Give old or boring items a new look with these furniture projects.
Use these DIY furniture projects to personalize your furnishings with polish.
We added legs and a shelving unit for height and a more modern look.
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Its short stature wasn’t a problemit was easy to add legs to make it the perfect height.
Clean, contemporary touches like Lucite door hardware update the piece’s paneled doors.
Thecement tile offers an on-trend sunburst patternand inspiration for the azure hue.
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Chalk-Painted Hutch
Chalk-finish paint andwallpaper adhered behind the shelvesupdate this wood hutch.
Requiring no priming or sanding, chalk-style paint is a no-fuss solution for DIY furniture projects.
DIY Cane Side Table
Update a simple side table witha touch of caning for an on-trend accent.
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Colorful Dresser Update
Peel-and-stick wallpaper in a vibrant floral patternupdates the drawers on this basic dresser.
New gold hardware completes theDIY furniture makeoverwith modern flair.
DIY Bookcase Makeover
Transform a basic bookcaseinto a convenient cocktail-making and serving station.
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Here, metallic gold highlights these small tables' leggy, geometric bases.
Because sheets of metal leaf are very thin and tear easily, consider wearing smooth cotton gloves.
Glossy red paint andnew hardware elevated the piecewith a shiny new look.
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Updated Storage Console
This storage console previously housed an old-timey television.
Open shelves now provide handy storage for anentrywayor living area.
Removing the door of this former entertainment center created easy-access storage for kitchen essentials.
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Pegboard turns the open back of the TV shelf into hanging storage.
Abright blue paint jobprovides a striking finish.
Caster wheels provide easy mobility as needed.
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“I did it in an afternoon,” says Los Angeles designer Kim Myles.
“It shows the beauty and power of stencils.”
Inexpensive new knobs and metallic dotted details complete the makeover.
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A soft gray stain gives the piece a more contemporary feel.
Astenciled designwith lighter gray paint adds pretty detail to the top.
DIY Nightstand Makeover
This midcentury-modern nightstand had a great shape but lacked polish.
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An easyfurniture paintingproject added just the right amount of color and personality.
Watch and see how a simple paint makeover updated this piece for the 21st century.
Antique Finish Dresser
The simple white finish of this dresser begged to be reimagined.
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Milk paint and an antique finishing glaze give the dresser a throwback feel.Vintage-inspireddresser pulls complete the antique look.
To recreate this DIY furniture project, tape off the parts of the chair you want to leave unpainted.
Apply interior/exterior latex primer, let dry, and then apply latex paint in your color of choice.
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For tight detail work, use a 1/2-inch flat detail brush.
DIY Bathroom Storage
This cabinet was destined to store more than just knickknacks and china.
With a new back and fresh paint, it provides stylish storage in the bathroom.
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Removing the cabinet door and installing custom shoe racks transform the piece into aclever entryway storage solution.
Upholstered Chair Makeover
A beautiful shape was hiding behind this chair’s worn finish and worn-out upholstery.
When looking for your own diamonds-in-the-rough for a DIY furniture project, look for sturdy and well-constructed pieces.
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Paint and new fabric work wonders, but a shoddy structure is less easily remedied.
DIY Office Storage
Turn an end table into a go-anywhere office with a few simple modifications.
Screw metal strips to the sides to accommodate hanging files.
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