Repurposed Furniture Ideas

Repurposed Furniture Ideas

Posted by DecoArt on Jul 16th 2015

 Don't you love when you can reinvent something old and make it new again? Sometimes you just need to look at something a little differently, with a new perspective and give it a brand new purpose. That's what this round up of features is all about. With a little paint or restyling you can turn an old furniture piece or item into a cool one-of-a-kind home decor piece and give it new life! From salvaged doors to vintage suitcases, get some inspiration with these great examples of how to turn the old into new and fabulous! Check out some of these fantastic repurposed DIY projects:

coffee-table-from a door

Salvaged Door Coffee Table via This Sorta Old Life This crafter turned a salvaged door into a really cool and functional coffee table, while still keeping the unique vintage feel of the original door. Amazing!

cabinet turned DIY dog bed

DIY Dog Bed via 86 Lemons How cute and cozy is this upcycled cabinet turned dog palace? Any dog would feel like a queen or king in their own
comfy hideaway dog bed!

suitcase turned dollhouse

Suitcase Dollhouse via My Poppet Makes Old suitcases can make some of the best upcycle DIY projects. With a little chalk paint on the outside, and custom fashioned shelves on the inside, this is the perfect portable dollhouse that you can customize and kids can play with for hours.

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Coffee Table Suitcase via The Ruche Blog Another great suitcase repurpose idea is this fabulous vintage suitcase coffee table. Simply add painted legs onto the bottom of a classic suitcase and you have a coffee table that is now a showpiece in your home decor.

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Vanity to Coffee Cart DIY via Dear Creatives Give something a whole new purpose and look like this vanity turned coffee cart. This crafter added a coat of Chalky Finish paint to create this beautiful and chic coffee cart.

Chair back towel rack

Chair Back Towel Rack via A Nest for All Suitcases This ingenious repurpose idea takes the back of a chair and transforms it into a one-of-a-kind towel rack. Lovely!

jewelry box upcycled into a remote box craft project

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Upcycled Jewelry Box into Chalky Finish Remote Box via Club Chica Circle This is a perfect example of upcycling an item and giving it a whole new purpose. Sometimes a little creative painting and stenciling can give something a whole new look and life.

Vintage-Step-Ladder-Makeover #decoartprojects

Chalky Finish Vintage Ladder via A Pumpkin and a Princess The old is new again with this pretty little ladder turned rustic planter. With a fresh coat of paint, this vintage ladder makes a great addition to an outdoor garden.   Are you inspired yet to turn the old and make it new again? Look at some of the items in your own home, or check out yard sales or flea markets for great items to repurpose. Get creative and repurpose with flair! Happy Crafting!