repurposed furniture Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/repurposed-furniture/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:07:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png repurposed furniture Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/repurposed-furniture/ 32 32 Queen Anne Coffee Table | Three New Projects https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/damaged-queen-anne-coffee-table/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/damaged-queen-anne-coffee-table/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:07:41 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=43801 Today's project is the third in the trilogy of table projects made from that one $7 damaged queen anne coffee table. This project is about the table base getting a new top to replace the damaged top that was on it when I picked it up at the thrift store. Don't throw out a damaged piece of furniture.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/damaged-queen-anne-coffee-table/feed/ 5 Repurposed Garden Bench made from Chairs https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurposed-garden-bench/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurposed-garden-bench/#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:37:20 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=59510 Things do not always go smoothly. Not even for me! I've been doing the junkin' thing for many, many years. I've often said color can make or break a project. This is one of those cases. I almost gave up on this sweet repurposed garden bench. I'll take you through the steps of how it went wrong before I finally got it right.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurposed-garden-bench/feed/ 15 Most Popular Repurposed Furniture Projects on Pinterest https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/most-popular-repurposed-furniture-projects-on-pinterest/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/most-popular-repurposed-furniture-projects-on-pinterest/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:59:00 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=132157 These popular repurposed furniture projects are some of the most pinned and shared ideas on Pinterest. Benches, tables, planters, and creative furniture builds that readers keep saving again and again.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/most-popular-repurposed-furniture-projects-on-pinterest/feed/ 3 Best DIY Projects: Repurposed Furniture, Decor, and Storage https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/best-diy-projects-repurposed-furniture-decor-and-storage/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/best-diy-projects-repurposed-furniture-decor-and-storage/#respond Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=131914 A year’s worth of reader favorites in one spot. These best DIY projects include repurposed furniture, easy decor upgrades, and smart storage ideas, all with satisfying before and after photos.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/best-diy-projects-repurposed-furniture-decor-and-storage/feed/ 0 Repurposed Drawers Wall Cabinet https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurposed-drawers-wall-cabinet/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurposed-drawers-wall-cabinet/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:06:08 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=59546 After seeing a picture of a small cabinet hanging on the wall in a magazine, I realized that it would be easy to recreate using a couple of repurposed drawers. I find my inspiration by looking at manufactured pieces and then ask myself what can I make that from?

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurpose-sewing-machine-cabinet-ideas/feed/ 12 Cutting a Chair Down To Size https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/cutting-a-chair-down-to-size/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/cutting-a-chair-down-to-size/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=126666 This DIY makeover covers cutting a chair down to size, repairing wobbly joints, and giving it a fresh new look. Great for upcycling junkies.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/cutting-a-chair-down-to-size/feed/ 3 How to Glaze Painted Furniture https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-glaze-painted-furniture/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-glaze-painted-furniture/#comments Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:48:09 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=43856 How to glaze painted furniture--full of tips I've learned along the way. I spent years looking for a way to stop waxing and buffing chalk painted furniture. Now I do it all in one easy step. I love the hint of antiquing the glaze gives to all colors of painted furniture. Red paint, blue, and especially white painted furniture will look beautiful with this Smoked Glaze!

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/spool-bed-bench/feed/ 10 Navy Blue Furniture Projects https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/navy-blue-furniture-projects/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/navy-blue-furniture-projects/#comments Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:14:24 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=78932 This collection of navy blue furniture will have you searching for that perfect piece to paint! Is dark blue the new black?

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