31 Absolutely Clever Repurposed Furniture Ideas (Don’t Throw That Out!)

Do you know what this dress-up storage was made from? Yes, this is a repurposed tv cabinet that was found for free at the end of a driveway. It is amazing how organized your children can be when they have a place to put and hang things.

What? Did you know you can turn an old dresser into a chair and ottoman? This is an awesome way to think outside of the box and totally upcycle that old dresser sitting in your garage for under $50.

This midcentury modern dresser was beautiful before this makeover. This two-toned look was created using gel stain and a DIY chalk recipe. We even naturally cleaned the brass hardware to give it a new shine.

No one likes see that hamper overflowing in the corner of your room. This is a brilliant way to repurpose a dresser if you ask us. THough, be warned this DIY dresser project is not the easiest to make, but sometimes those are the most rewarding and custom projects.

Okay...here is that DIY chalk paint recipe using Plaster of Paris we keep talking about. It is such a great way to reuse old paint samples and easily repurpose furniture pieces.

This unique rustic cabinet was redone using a crackle medium to store craft supplies easily.

This ombre dresser was created using...

a DIY chalk paint recipe (how did you guess)? We love this ombre dresser in our children's nursery. It was a great way to repurpose a mid-century modern dresser with a completely different feel.

Who doesn't love a fun wine display when hosting a party. This cute wine bar is perfect for that small corner or outdoor space. We love how this old tv tray was repurposed into something that will get a lot of use when entertaining.

You can't buy iron legs like this anymore. Being creative with an old sewing cabinet and adding a new top created this awesome repurposed table. Such a fun and creative way to get a new table out of an old sewing machine cabinet.

We are a sucker for hairpin legs. They not only help you repurpose something into a functional piece of furniture, but they totally can go with any decor style. This console table is to die for with the rustic barn board top.

This DIY art table was done by taking an old coffee table and adding fun art accessories, like a cute paper roll holder. We love that there is a place to store all of your children's art supplies and how the organization is made easier with chalkboard labels.

See our list of our favorite art supplies for kids in this post!

Have an old table that really needs to be updated? This tabletop was easily repurposed using chalkboard paint and is such an eclectic way to add a fun home decor item to your space. If you want a more permanent design, consider using watered-down acrylic white paint or chalk markers.

These chairs in this homeschool room were taken from garage sale finds to fun and eclectic chalk-painted chairs. Using DIY chalk paint with plaster of Paris and reupholstering the seats, gave these old chairs a brand new look.

You honestly won't believe how simple this farmhouse ladder idea is. This upcycled ladder created from an old serving TV tray. We just love how one person's junk can be redone to create a treasure.

Don't throw away that old suitcase! You can repurpose it to make this funky chair. We can even see a set of these be fun in a kid's bedroom or playroom.

This industrial lamp is such a fun way to use pipes and other materials to create something that you can't even buy. It is awesome when DIY projects create such a special home decor item. P.S. We love all the tips provided in this tutorial Who would have to know that finishing paste is a way to not allow pipes to rust over time.

We have said it before, but we love when DIY projects are good for the environment. By using an old tire for this ottoman base, you are saving just one more from going to a landfill. A win, win in our book. Not to mention you get this amazing repurposed ottoman for a fraction of what you pay for a new one.

Don't buy that expensive rustic clock when you can make you make one from an old tabletop. Paint and stain to match your decor style and add these inexpensive clock spades.

You can't have a repurposed furniture post without involving some pallet wood. This crate was created out of old pallet wood and adding casters made it a great piece to help keep our family organized.

Sometimes you want something new to look old. And this is the perfect repurposing project for you. Not to mention the spray paint used makes it a pretty simple DIY project. Love your new "old" vase!

The finished file cabinet redid this old compressed file cabinet using contact paper and spray paint. The finished repurposed file cabinet looks nothing like the original piece and we can't believe how inexpensive it was to complete.

Man have we thrown out some old doors when we have updated our homes. Now I wish we had saved them to create a fun storage box idea that rolls.

Repurpose that old fishbowl or vase using nautical rope to achieve this modern vase for your home.

Give a tray a new life by upcycling with matte paint (we love this darker color from the Magnolia line) and adding new hardware. We think you could even pull this DIY tray off with an old dresser drawer if you are feeling adventurous.

Use those mismatched ceramic and household items to create one-of-kind planters.

Repurpose those old terra-cotta pots using this awesome spray paint technique. No one will believe how cheaply you were able to create this faux marble finish.

We are always looking for a fun way to display and grow our plants and never would have thought to use an old cooler as a planter. Just make sure you drill holes in the bottom to make sure your planter can drain properly.

We didn't even realize this was a piano at first. This is such a genius way to repurpose a piano into a piece of furniture you will use! We are amazed at some of the restoring techniques. Who would have thought to use a syringe to help get the wood veneer restored in this DIY bar. Cedar gel stain completed this awesome look. We think this repurposed furniture idea was well worth all the hard work.

Teal spray did a wonderful job repurposing this metal tanker desk. The most unique part of this DIY furniture update is the cloth and glass desktop to help cover up the old and beat-up desktop.

You have to see the after of this Little Tikes playhouse makeover. We experimented with a variety of ways to paint plastic outdoor toys and think we found the best way!

If you don't want to build new garden boxes (like our cedar raised boxes that we love), then this garden hack is a great way to upcycle that old cube shelf you have. Easily create a one-of-kind raised garden box.