15 Before and After Furniture DIYs That Inspire
Updated on May 25, 2018
You’re in for a real treat today! If you’re on a mission to transform any nooks or crannies around the house, start with the furniture. Upcycle, makeover, and get creative with those functional pieces! Use what you already have and turn them into something brand new and stylish. Today we’re showing off 15 before and after furniture DIYs that will inspire you to do a it of redoing by the weekend.
1. Blue & White Accented Dresser
Apartment Therapy begins out before and after journey with this charming dresser. We’re loving the personalized blue design and how it’s given such an instant “upgrade” with its addition. Use this inside the bedroom or even in the foyer.
2. Jewel-Toned Space
Brit + Co gives us a beautiful before and after! Okay, so this isn’t necessarily a furniture only redo, it’s an entire space, but we’re in love. A bout of jewel tones can make a dull space something extraordinary!
3. Gold-Dipped Side Table
Grab an old side table and give it an easy makeover. A coat of paint can really do the trick! Sarah Hearts will give you all of the fabulous details on how to make it happen.
4. Hardware Dresser Makeover
A Vintage Splendor gives us a lot of practical inspiration as well. You can pump up an older dresser design by just swapping out some hardware. Take a peek at these golden pieces that turn this space into something much more modern and fashion forward.
5. Adding Dresser Legs
A simple dresser could be transformed into something a bit more offbeat by adding some legs. This particular piece is given a more retro vibe with the new accents. Check out more information by visiting Bliss at Home.
6. Geo Sideboard Uplift
Kristi Murphy used some geo designs as her inspiration. If you want a contemporary upgrade on your furniture, try this one for size. Check out the tutorial after the jump and watch the transformation.
7. Credenza Upgrading
Sarah M. Dorsey Designs created a beautiful new credenza for a home office. Check out this posh treatment by visiting the blog. Just think of all you can use a piece like this for inside of the house!
8. Vinyl Chair Redo
We’re absolutely in love with this vinyl chair makeover. We always love the innovation found at A Beautiful Mess, but this has to be one of our simple favorites. Retro and charming, take the leap and take a peek!
9. Fresh Painted Bar Stools
Your wooden bar stools could use an upgrade too. All you need is a bit of paint to make it happen! Ombre, dipping, or some stripes, grab the inspiration at Brit + Co.
10. Glistening Bar Cart
Brit + Co made over a bar car too and turned it into a classy, sexy golden beauty! If you find one at the flea market or happen to have a metal one laying around, grab some spray paint and get to work. You could even add some glitter if you want to be a little “extra.”
11. Sexy Saucer Chair
Lonny created this sexy saucer chair and we love the finished product. Perfect for home offices or dorm rooms, take the leap and check out how to make one happen for yourself!
12. Ikea Bar Hack
Brittany Makes has a fabulous Ikea hack up her sleeve. We’re loving this midcentury modern “bar” table. It would be beautiful inside a large, open kitchen or dining room, don’t you think?
13. Radio Table Redo
PMQ for Two took an old radio table and turned it into a beautiful accent piece. Really, any corner could use this fabulous pop of color. Fill any dull nook with the likes of it!
14. Pink-Dyed Couch
Yep, you can even learn how to dye a couch. Hop on over to Melodrama and check out how this amazing piece came to life. We’re really digging this redo and how it can help to transform an entire home.
15. MidCentury Lounge Chair
Dream Green DIY ends our journey with this midcentury modern-inspired chair. There’s truly so many ways to redo furniture pieces, but we’re really digging the versatility behind this particular style genre.