20+ Creative Ideas and DIY Projects to Repurpose Old Furniture

Greetings from i Creative Ideas! Thanks to the creativity and efforts of DIY enthusiasts, repurposing old furniture has become more and more popular because it’s a ultimate way of recycling and a cheaper and feasible way to own a new functional piece of furniture. With a bit of creativity and DIY magic, you can transform old furniture into something that is not only practical but also modern and unique. Here at i Creative Ideas, We have put together this fabulous collection of more than 20 DIY projects showing how creative people have repurposed old furniture. Before you throw your old furniture, or if you find an old piece of furniture in local yard sale and are wondering how to upcycle it, check out the following creative ideas.

1. Thrifted Dresser to TV Stand/Buffet/Entryway Table

Turn an old dresser into a versatile and gorgeous piece of furniture: TV stand, buffet or entry table. (Tutorial via Two It Yourself)

2. Grand Piano Bookshelf

Turn an old, non-working piano into a unique bookshelf. (Tutorial via Instructables)

3. Old Dresser To a Bench Upcycle

If you have an old dresser that you don’t need anymore, take a look at this fantastic project to repurpose it into a super cool bench. (Tutorial via Photokapi)

4. Repurpose an Old Entertainment Center into a Play Kitchen

This fantastic play kitchen has every detail that the kids would want for their own kitchen. It is upcycled from an old entertainment center. Cool! (Tutorial via Giggleberry Creations)

5. Nightstands From A Desk

Turn an old desk into two modern and practical nightstands by removing the center drawer of the desk. (Tutorial via Sugar Bee Crafts)

6. DIY Tufted Ottoman from a Coffee Table

Here is another recycling project that brings new life to an old coffee table and turn it into a comfy ottoman. (Tutorial via Love Pomegranate House)

7. Bed Turned Into Bench

If you have some old bed frames that are useless, why not turn them into this beautiful garden bench. (Tutorial via Mak And Jill)

8. Repurpose Old Kitchen Chairs

Turn three old kitchen chairs into one fabulous bench. (Tutorial via Spoonful of Imagination)

9. Dress Up Makeover

Your little princess will love this fantastic dress-up station that’s upcycled from an old TV stand. (Tutorial via Sophia Grace & Co)

10. DIY Dog Bowl Chairs As Elevated Feeding Station

Turn old chairs into pet-friendly raised pet food bowls off the floor by cutting bowl-sized holes in the chair seats. (Tutorial via The DIY Village)

11. Old File Cabinet Turned Into A Garage Storage Unit

Can you believe this fantastic garage storage is upcycled from an old metal file cabinet? Take out the drawers and you can turn it into great garage storage space for your brooms, rakes, shovels and so on! (Tutorial via Trash to Treasure Blog)

12. Make A French-Style Bench From Old Chairs

Turn two old chairs into one fabulous French-style bench. (Tutorial via An Oregon Cottage)

13. DIY Dresser turned TV Console

If you have an old dresser that you are not using or if you can find a cheap one at a local yard sale, you can easily turn it into a TV console. Love the bright yellow color, which is so cheerful and vibrant. (Tutorial via Domestic Superhero)

14. Turn a Dresser Into a Bathroom Vanity

Create an inexpensive bathroom vanity by repurposing an old dresser or sideboard. (Tutorial via DIY Network)

15. Lockers Made From Old Bookshelf

This locker is upcycled from an old bookshelf. It is great for kids who love to have their own place to hang their backpacks, coats and other accessories. (Tutorial via My Creative Days)

16. Repurpose an Old Desk into a Pet Station

Repurpose an old desk into a pet station. Love the design of the pet station with a pet bed and the pet feeder underneath. (Tutorial via Addicted 2 Decorating)

17. Turn a Dresser Into a Pet Bed and Nightstand

Turn an old dresser into a combination of bedside table and comfortable pet bed for you pets. Cool! (Tutorial via DIY Network)

18. Repurposed Cot

Another DIY project to repurpose a baby cot/crib into a study desk for kids. (Tutorial via A Little Learning For Two)

19. DIY Dresser Drawer Shelves

Take advantages of the drawers of an old dresser and turn them into these wall shelves to decorate your walls. (Tutorial via Shades of Grey)

20. LEGO Table

Your kids will love this LEGO table that is upcycled from an old coffee table. (Tutorial via Fussy Monkey Business)

21. Old Dresser Turned Portable Bar

An old dresser gets upcycled into a portable bar that is perfect for entertaining. (Tutorial via Bliss Ranch)

22. Amazing Dresser-Turned-TV-Stand Makeover

Turn an old dresser into a modern TV stand. (Tutorial via How Does She)

23. DIY Upholstered Ottoman

Here is another coffee table upcycling project to make a comfortable ottoman. (Tutorial via Not So Newlywed Mcgees)

24. DIY Kid’s Chalkboard Table with Mini Benches

This is a fun project to repurpose an old coffee table into an awesome chalkboard table for kids. The tutorial also includes how to make the little benches. (Tutorial via The Homemaking Cottage)