Are you looking for sewing machine cabinet repurpose ideas? You're in the right place! These cabinets are often tossed out and unwanted.
Sewing Machine Cabinet Ideas | Side Tables
Redoing sewing machine cabinets into side tables may be the easiest DIY. I prefer to remove the piece under the lid that I call the sewing machine frame, the actual board that holds the machine. The uses and colors are endless!
An antique or family heirloom becomes usable again with a little fresh paint or update!
Mid Century Modern Blue Side Table
Using a two tone color palette really brings out the beauty of the real wood. Many times the tops are damaged, and paint is the only way to go.
Isn't this a fun style? I love the shape of this sewing machine cabinet.
For a really easy project, leave the piece as is, and just add paint!
Chippy White Sewing Table Makeover
For a more detailed project, paint, distress, and add a stencil.
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Writing Desks
Depending on the leg room area of your sewing machine cabinet, you may want to add a chair to make a writing desk.
As I said, above, just adding a chair makes all the difference. Perhaps you have a single chair in storage you could paint to match?
Perfectly chippy sewing machine writing desk.
Even better if your original piece still has the stool that matches. In addition, when there are drawers in place you have even more options for your new purpose.
Marrying two items, totally changes the look of the original cabinet. What was added to this piece? Can you tell?
Finding a coordinating chair, easily turns a side table into a handy writing desk. A table this size is perfect for a laptop or homework station.
Use Fabric to Mod Podge a Sewing Cabinet.
To make this secretary desk, reclaimed dresser drawer fronts and shelf brackets make it all come together.
More Sewing Machine Cabinet Ideas
Because they come in all shapes and sizes, here are some random ideas. These ideas are to inspire you to think outside the box and decide where you need some extra storage or table space.
Just because it was a desk style, doesn't mean you have to use a chair with it!
This vintage piece has tons of storage behind those doors! It would be great near your front door for all those last minute things you grab. Perhaps it would be more at home in your master bedroom to hold jewelry and other personal items.
With only a few modifications you can make a handy drink station or barbeque table near your grill.
This old gal had a really rough top, so I disguised it with a buffalo plaid transfer. This sewing machine cabinet is now a handy craft table that opens up and allows so much elbow room. Extra storage is a bonus!!!
This little cutie could easily get a lower shelf added for baskets and more storage.
Add a shelf where the machine use to be, and you can slip a laptop inside.
Combine a pretty cabinet with an old door to make an oh so useful hall tree for your home.
Ohhh, maybe the best for last? How about a portable bar?
I hope you are ready to use the sewing machine cabinet ideas to bring more charm to your home! The added storage can be a huge bonus!
gail
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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Emma
Redoing sewing machine cabinets into side tables may be the easiest DIY. I prefer to remove the piece under the lid that I call the sewing machine frame, the actual board that holds the machine. The uses and colors are endless!
Gail Wilson
Emma,
I too, prefer to remove the sewing machine frame! However on a few-I have left it. Most recently, I added an extra piece and it allows for hidden storage!
Thanks for stopping by.
gail
Kaye Miller
Love, love, love this post! Have always enjoyed the hall trees you have made. Would love to see a post of them!!
Gail Wilson
Kaye,
Thanks so much! A collection of hall trees is a GREAT idea. I'm on it!
gail
Lori
I repurposed one many years ago and I now use it for a plant stand for a huge air plane plant I have. It's the only thing on it because of its size. They also make great night stands. They are the perfect height for it. Thanks for giving me more ideas.
Gail Wilson
Yes, I have two in the guest room as night stands.... I redid them YEARS ago. That gives me an idea, it might be time for them to get an update!! lol
thanks for stopping by Lori!
gail
deb
Great ideas! Love seeing the old machine cabinets repurposed in So many ways.
(I wish I wouldn't have gotten rid of So many.)
Gail Wilson
There are so many ideas, I've been working on another one this weekend! They are easily found. I bet if you ask your friends on Facebook, someone probably has one they want to get rid of. š
gail
Sarah Jackson
Thank you for posting updated sewing tables. I have one in my basement complete with sewing machine. Itās a beautiful piece I donāt know what to do with it or where to put. My neighbor gave it to me when his wife passed. But have given me some good ideas.
Gail Wilson
Sarah,
Happy you found me, and I hope you can figure out what you want to do with the sewing table soon.
good luck!
gail
Jerilea
I have 4 or 5 sewing tables at home. All ithmachines in them. I've been considering updating some...thanks for the fuel.
Gail Wilson
That's awesome!!! I'm glad you found some ideas here.
gail