4 Unique Ideas for Upcycling Your Home Furniture

Upcycling home furniture is a great way to give new life to an old piece. Not only does upcycling older furniture reduce your exposure to GOT emissions (when compared to buying new furniture), but it also provides a sustainable and often more durable alternative that’s guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind.

Tabletop Clock

This project only takes about a day and turns your old dining table into your next focal piece.

All you will need is a tabletop, a clock motor, hour and minute hands, a clock dial, and a wall hanger. Sand down the tabletop, paint on some numbers, and put the parts together. Hang this in any room of the house for the perfect centerpiece of your décor.

Accent Chair

Now that you’re getting rid of that old dining table, don’t forget about the chairs! Don’t be afraid to keep them all or just one for this project. A little bit of paint and other miscellaneous supplies can go a long way with this one.

Every chair will have its own inspiration - but we recommend poking about on Pinterest to get an idea regarding the specific era and style of your choice. Sand the chair down, and you’re ready to get to work! Paint the chair however you please and add the finishing touches and accents that make it YOUR chair.

Crib-to-Children’s Desk

This one is a favorite. Take your child’s old crib and make the ideal desk for them, extending the use of the furniture.

For this upcycling DIY to work, you will need to remove the front side of the crib. This will allow space for a chair. You could stop here or take it a couple of steps further to bump up the quality.

Chalkboard paint is the perfect base for the tabletop, allowing your child to be creative and draw on it while working. On the aesthetic side, feel free to customize any other part of the crib or add accents with other supplies you have on hand.

Leftover Supplies

Maybe there isn’t a piece of furniture you have in mind, but you have all of these fantastic leftover crafting supplies. Don’t worry; there are a ton of ideas for this one. Some of these supplies could include yarn, ribbon, twine, etc. Let your imagination run wild! Use some of these supplies to create accents on the chair or clock you just made.

Another great idea could be wall art. Wall art could include canvases, paintings, tapestries, etc. Have excess ribbon? These fun ideas for leftover ribbon are to die for!

Don’t let us stop you there if you have more fun ideas to try. There is no right and wrong way to do upcycling. Whether you want something more practical or eye-catching, the world is your oyster. Get your creative juices flowing, and let’s get to work!