Creative DIY Furniture Transformations

Make the most of your furnishings by repurposing pieces into custom creations that look good and work hard. With these simple, affordable ideas, you'll be able to transform your ordinary furniture into fresh finds for your home.

Power Horses

Bring an industrial chic look to your home office with a desk made from metal sawhorses, the support of choice in workshops and garages. After you prime them with a rust-inhibiting primer, paint them any color of your choosing, such as this bold cerulean blue

One Dresser, Four Ways

We put four bloggers to the ultimate furniture makeover test. See how they creatively transformed a basic dresser.

Space-Saver Table

Short on square footage? Trim a cumbersome old table down to a tidy console. Cut the table to the desired length (but no more than 18 inches for stability) and trim off the legs.

Add Nailhead Trim

Transform a so-so ottoman into a one-of-a-kind piece with nailhead trim. Watch and see how easy it is!

High-Flying Sled

Turn an old sled into a unique pot rack that's sure to get noticed. Suspend the sled from the ceiling, being sure to screw into the joists for a firm anchor. Use jute rope to suspend it for a rustic look, or you could use chain or cable as well.

Bookcase Mudroom

No entryway? No problem! Add the function of an entryway with a fit-almost-anywhere bookcase command center with storage for entryway essentials.

Bookcase Mudroom

No entryway? No problem! Add the function of an entryway with a fit-almost-anywhere bookcase command center with storage for entryway essentials.