Repurposed furniture will always have a special place in my junk lovin’ heart! Lets take a look at a few of my favorite projects!
From the antique dry sink I turned into a dry bar, to the awesome dresser turned laundry hamper, I know you are going to really dig these ideas!

I seriously enjoy seeing what other people are able to do with discarded furniture to give them a whole new and unique purpose! Reading about their repurposed furniture ideas gets my own wheels turning as I scan sales ads for furniture or walk through the thrift stores
So while I share with you my repurposed furniture projects I am also sharing a few others from bloggers I know you will enjoy!

What do you need to repurpose furniture?
I cant name everything you will need for these projects BUT there are a few things I know will get you pretty far! These are my go to items for refurbishing furniture.
Materials
- Always have scrap wood to pull from! Its not hoarding if you USE IT!
Tools
- Glue
- Drill(s)
- Sander(s)
- Saw(s)
- Paint! (of course right?)
Instructions
are provided on most articles! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
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Tools! DEWALT Combo Kit Including Drill, compact drill, portable light, hand saw, and jig saw.
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Sanding System for serious DIYers or business owners
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Sander for hobbyist to use along with the detail tool listed
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Detail Sander for hobbyist to be used along with the Dewalt Orbital Sander
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B.O.S.S (to prime/seal wood that may bleed!)
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Slick Stick (for painting slick non-porous surfaces)
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Paint Brushes for more serious DIYers
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Paint Brush for hobbyists
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Paint!
RePurposed Furniture Ideas I Love!
I just know you are going to love these repurposed furniture projects!
RePurposed Roll Top Desk to Farmhouse End Tables
When I spotted a collection of items at the curb of a neighbors house I recollected how she had an antique roll top desk she had taken apart, partially stripped, and hoped to refurbish. Apparently that furniture project never was completed and the ends of that antique roll top desk were sitting at the curb...
RePurposed Antique Triple Vanity to Rustic Glam Nightstands
The middle area and mirrors had been removed from the antique vanity leaving just the end pieces. I have long looked for a set of deep and rather thin nightstands and these are perfect!
RePurposed Grungy Old Bookcase to Farmhouse Pantry
How can you build a pantry on a budget? I love that my clients challenge me! It all began when Mrs G contacted me with this funky bookeshelf... With the big open space she wanted to make a kitchen pantry that also had some character,… this would be fun...
RePurposed Antique Dry Sink (with a missing top) to Versatile Dry Bar
Today you can often find dry sinks gracing the floor of antique stores. These days they are often used as end tables, night stands, foyer tables, or even as you will learn today a dry bar!
RePurposed Old Hand Built Cabinets to Photo Back Drop with Storage!
A DIY Photo Studio may seem completely impossible, but Im going to show you how I used some creative thinking to make my small space perfect for a photo studio furniture would show well in.
A Vintage Mail Cart to Table with Tabletop Surprise!
"A month or so ago, my Dad and I spent a Friday morning at one of my favorite monthly junk markets {Old Red Lumberyard Market in McKinney, Texas} and I came home with a completely grungy, completely rusty, completely fabulous vintage mail cart! I added a couple of other items and turned this old cart into an upcycled vintage mail cart table with a cabinet door tabletop! It’s a really fun and whimsical piece for the corner seating area in my gathering room, provides additional storage, and the style fits perfectly with my vintage kitchen island. Let me show you how I made it!..."
RePurposed Old Chairs to Adorable New Bench!
"Let’s make a DIY bench from old chairs! Do you have a few old chairs laying around? Not sure what to do with them? Why not repurpose those chairs into a unique bench?. You can use chairs that are all the same or mix it up and build your DIY bench with different style chairs. The world is your creative oyster..."
How to Upcycle A Bar Stool Into A Narrow Bedside Table
"We didn’t have a nightstand next to our bed for WAYYY too long…like years long. Our master bedroom was small and I could never find a nightstand that was narrow enough to fit. When I saw these bar stools at the thrift store for $5, ..."
Old Drawers to Adorable Side Table!
A long time ago, there was a daybed on the side of the road. My Mother in law and I tried to get it into the car but it was a heavy beast!
After struggling for almost 20 minutes, we threw in the towel!
But we salvaged whatever we could – like the headboard and all the drawers! That is how 4 drawers came into my life and have been waiting for me to give them a purpose!
Broken Dresser (with missing drawers) to Adorable Table with Storage
"I found this old dresser stuck in a back corner at a local antique mall. It was literally on its way to the dumpster.. At some point, it had been a great little piece. Even though it had obviously seen better days, it wasn’t time to give up hope yet!..."
The Upcycling Of An Armoire Into A Bar Cabinet
"I left you hanging about my bar cabinet that I repurposed from our home office armoire (and a TV armoire before that). The ORC crept up on me and the next thing you know I never came back to tell you about all those wacky odds and ends that comprise the interior of the bar cabinet...."
RePurposed Wooden Cable Spool to Adorable Outdoor Table
Inside: We will show you how to make a really cool and unique outdoor table from a thrift store wooden cable spool
RePurposed Broken Vintage Chair to Adorable Drink Stand!
"I’m not sure how to start this post. Mostly because my husband has wanted me to ditch this chair for the last ten years! At nearly 100 years old, and a garage sale rescue from my mother’s attic, I knew it was destined for greatness. And I was right!! Call it upcycled or repurposed…this old chair makes a beautiful, interesting Vintage Chair Drink Stand! A great conversation piece!..."
Sewing Cabinet to Outdoor Bar
"My mom’s friend picked up this sewing cabinet from the curb knowing that I would enjoy making it over. This sewing cabinet is no longer a sewing cabinet, it’s now an outdoor bar...."
RePurposed Old Nightstand to Adorable Play Kitchen!
"A friend gave me a nightstand and I decide my Greer needed a DIY play kitchen for her room at her house. Santa had brought one here and she enjoys it! I figured one at home would be good, too. The color palette I chose to go with – coral, navy & gold, are the colors of her room. I was really hoping her mom would agree with having this addition!..."
RePurposed Old Dresser to New Laundry Hamper Solution!
"This dresser had three drawers on each side. My ultimate goal was to have one big drawer on each side, so in order to make that work, I needed to remove all the dividers and supports that existed for the other drawers. I used my jigsaw to cut and remove these pieces..."
Old TV Cabinet to New Decorative Bar!
"Okay, so I’ve had this one for a couple of years and finally decided to tackle it. I knew when I found this old retro TV cabinet, that I wanted it to be a “bar cabinet”.
I mean it was just perfect for that use. Although it really could be used for so many things...."
RePurposed Old Planter to New Patio End Table!
"If you’re looking for an easy way to make a chic DIY outdoor side table that also has storage, then you’re going to love this hack!..."
Broken Dresser to Adorable Bench with Storage!
"The dresser used to look like this. My awesome neighbor {who is always watching for curbside treasures for me} called to let me know that she had spotted a dresser. She thought I might want to salvage the drawers. At first, I was just going to use it for the drawers but then I had a fun idea to turn it into something more..."
Trina
Wednesday 22nd of April 2020
These are some really great DIY projects, thanks for including me! I love the hamper in the dresser!