Contributed by Info Guru Jennifer Andrews
It is possible to reinvent old, worn-out and damaged pieces of furniture in your home and office through the creative process of repurposing.
Repurposing furniture involves taking furniture that may have holes, scrapes, and discoloring and creating them into new and fashionable pieces. Check out the top ten repurposed furniture ideas below to make the most of your money and imagination!
10. Half-table
Re-invent a table that has missing legs by making it into a half-table console. Screw the flat end of the table to a wooden support on a wall that can be displayed in a front entrance or living room.
9. Bench bookshelf
A list of repurposed furniture ideas is not complete without a bench bookshelf. Clean old benches from your garage that aren’t being used and stack them against a wall in a bedroom or den to use as a bookshelf.
8. Chest drawer
Transform an old chest drawer into an organizational storage unit where you can store file folders and even display a bulletin board.
7. Lampshade
Make a retro-style lampshade such as the one on espritcabane.com which combines the caps of leftover plastic water bottles with low-energy light bulbs.
6. Painting
Painting an older piece of furniture can make it seem brand-new again! Use bright colors on bookshelves and end tables and darker, rich colors on antiques for a sophisticated feel.
5. Strip away
Stripping down furniture makes a great repurposed furniture idea, particularly for wooden pieces. Strip down an old door, then stain and paint for a beautiful new dining room table.
4. Yard sales
If you are looking to buy a new piece of furniture but want to cut down on cost, check out yard sales for repurposed furniture. Items will be less expensive and add a vintage feel to your décor.
3. Research
If you have an item or piece of furniture that you hate to part with, do some research to determine how you can repurpose to your advantage! Check online, websites, magazines and hardware stores for inspiration. Blogs and craft sites are great places to find your next repurposing project.
2. Curtains
Adding curtains to the front of a bookshelf or cabinet that has lost its doors adds instant privacy and playful appeal.
1. Bathroom table
There is no rule that says a certain piece of furniture is meant to be used in one particular room of the house. Try bringing an end table in to the bathroom next to the tub for a different repurposed furniture idea.