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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Projects for Children | Repurposed beds & Cribs

    Projects for Children | Repurposed beds & Cribs

    Published by Gail | Published June 18, 2019 | Updated March 11, 2022
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    Fun projects to make for your children out of old beds and cribs. Toy boxes, benches and more with detailed instructions on making your own DIY project. #MyRepurposedLife #Repurposed #furniture #projects #kids via @repurposedlife

    Making new projects for kids out of old beds and cribs is not only easy, but very rewarding. You’re saving a piece of furniture from the landfill and bringing joy to your little one. It’s a win/win.

    Old beds and cribs are easy to come across at flea markets, yard sales and thrift stores. Maybe you even have your child’s crib stored in the attic. Today, I’m sharing many ideas to inspire you to upcycle an old bed to make a new project.

    Upcycled Bed Ideas

    DIY Kids Corner Bench & Table

    This kid’s corner table set was made using and old day bed for the bench. The table is made from new materials. For this project, you would need a bed that the footboard and headboard are the same size. Complete directions on how to make this project in my post Corner Table Bench for the Kids.

    Kid’s Bench made from a Bunk Bed

    easy bunkbed bench redo

    Use a 70’s bunkbed with wide planks to make an outdoor park bench. Get the instructions here Bunk Bed Bench.

    *this post contains affiliate links, read more here*

    Foot Board into Kid’s Bench

    footboard made into child bench

    This sweet little kid’s bench was made from a foot board. Typically foot boards are not as tall as headboards, so they are perfect for little kids. Many times photographers will buy these small benches for the studios.

    small pink bench for kids

    This was plan A, where you can see how the bench was made. I liked this Repurposed Headboard Toddler Bench, but it never sold, so on to Plan B.

    red bench for kids or dollsMany times projects don’t turn out as we expect. Since the pink toddler bench never sold,  it was back to the drawing board. Don’t you LOVE it like this? See the reboot of the bench in my post Take 2 Tuesday Toddler Bench.

    Queen Bed into Kid’s Bench

    pink glazed small wooden bench for dolls or toddlers MyRepurposedLife

    In more recent years, I used a queen bed to make this adorable bench for kids. By cutting the bed into three pieces, you have the back and the sides. I used my favorite Smoked Glaze on pink paint to get this look on the perfect bench for dolls. Perfect for grownup ladies and children.

    Repurposed Crib Projects for Kids

    repurposed crib chalkboard easel

    Older vintage cribs make great easels and chalkboards. You can use both sides. Repurposed Old Crib into Chalkboard Easel will give you the scoop on how to put this project together.

    repurposed crib into toybox bench

    This toy box made from an old crib might be one of my favorite projects of all time. It was a little more difficult, but if you have a crib like this, I give you complete step by step directions on how to make this toy box bench project.

    Twin Bed Toy Box

    toy box made from twin bed MyRepurposedLife.com

    Look! It’s a bench AND a toy box made from a twin headboard. This fun project is the perfect addition to any small child’s room. See how to make a twin bed toy box here.

    Projects made with Crib Rails

    DIY Bike Rack for the Kids

    Bike Rack from a crib rail from kelly liegh creates. It's really easy to find a use for the headboard and foot board of a crib, and then you end up with a lot of crib rails. I love this repurposed crib rail made into a bike rack.

    repurposed-crib-into-book-storage

    How fun is this Repurposed Crib into Book Storage from DIY Home Sweet Home!

    wagon made from crib rails

    DIY Wagon made from crib rails Tidbits

     

    Bookcase Headboard Project

    headboard into kids book case

    An old bookcase headboard makes a great shelf and storage piece for the kiddos. I think the small drawers would be their favorite little hiding spot for treasures.

    use old beds to make projects for kids MyRepurposedLife

    Pin this for later because I’ll be updating this post periodically with new projects. You won’t want to miss out!

    gail

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    1. Jennie

      June 20, 2019 at 11:05 am

      Such cute things. If I had a bigger house I’d be all over the corner table set. I’m still working on the desk/ tall chest. It’s waiting for the saw again. I’m no longer allowed to use them so I have to wait for my husband. I’m also busy making a busy board for him like you made for Eli.

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