Before And After Furniture Makeovers

Before and after furniture makeovers are pretty photos to look at. Sometimes, these furniture projects can be very scary to consider. The key is always patience and knowledge.

Damaged Nightstand

It’s always fun to fix up FREE furniture. A bored puppy had abused this sad little gal.

In the Furniture Transfer Updates Ugly Nightstand article, I share how nervous I was to do such a large furniture transfer project. Again, it’s all about taking it step by step. If you do that, it’s no different than doing a small project.

Small Side Table

This makeover of a small side table is a great example of how you may change your plans as you begin your before and after furniture makeovers.

Small Farmhouse Side Table

Confessions of a Serial DIYer shares how she changed her mind and went with plan b on this oh-so-adorable Farmhouse Table.

Roadside Rescue

People often throw out unwanted furniture because they don’t know what to do with it.

Broyhill Coffee Table

With a little TLC, including cleaning and painting, this unwanted Broyhill coffee table is ready for a new home.

Thrift Store Desk

While shopping in thrift stores, keeping an open mind and envisioning the beauty inside is important.

Desk After

Kathy from Petticoat Junktion did just that! She shares her tips for painting and distressing old furniture with us.

Antique Blue Wardrobe

This free antique wardrobe was abandoned when someone moved. It was almost overlooked by the woman who dragged it home.

Pretty In Pink

With some elbow grease and a new paint job, this sweet wardrobe is perfect for a baby girl. The drawer sides and knobs have a decoupage embellish making it extra girly.

Corner Cabinet Before

If you’re tackling a large piece with a lot of hardware, it’s not much different from a smaller project. The steps are the same: take your time and tackle it bit by bit.

Beautiful Blue Corner Cabinet

Natalie from a Ray of Sunlight will show you exactly how to accomplish your goal of updating any old piece, including this beautiful blue corner cabinet.

Neglected Small Church Pew

When someone leaves a piece of furniture in a damp garage for years, it may need more than just a little TLC.

She Didn’t Paint It

You can revive old wood without painting and stripping the old finish. This small church pew got special attention and awaited the perfect home.

Painting Vinyl Furniture | Chair Before

Can you paint vinyl? Yes, you can paint vinyl. What do you have to lose if it’s a FREE chair?

Painted Vinyl Chair After

Patience and know-how are key to painting vinyl furniture to fit your decor. Salvaged Inspirations has the perfect paint and tips for painting vinyl furniture.

A Desk Missing Some Drawers

Some people don’t know what to do with a desk that is missing a few drawers, so they put it to the curb.

Updated Desk Without Drawers

No drawers? No problem. The desk now has three small cubbies for storing a computer, folders, and other needed items. Bonus! Peek-a-Boo drawer embellishments.

Antique China Cabinet

Who can say no to free furniture? This woman saw sweet possibilities in this less-than-perfect china cabinet.

She Painted It!

Once someone gives you a piece of unwanted furniture, it is yours to do what you want. This woman knew that this china cabinet would find a home much faster if it were updated.

Repurposed Headboard Ideas

If you have old headboards, these upcycled headboard ideas and tutorials will have you thinking, “I should make that.”

Old Windows Upcycled

Enjoy eighteen upcycled window projects with tutorials.

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