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15 incredible ideas to breathe life into old furniture

Fantastic ideas for a total transformation of old furniture.
Fantastic ideas for a total transformation of old furniture.


Old furniture is not always possible and necessary to change, in some cases it is enough to renew it. What and how needs to be done for this, and moreover, what will come of it all – we look in the new review.

1. A charming sofa instead of an old bench

Transforming an old bench into a charming sofa.
Transforming an old bench into a charming sofa.


It’s incredible how painting and new upholstery can transform an old nondescript into a bench, turning it into a stylish, neat sofa that fits perfectly into the interior of the hallway or becomes an elegant decoration of the veranda.

2. Bench from a wooden headboard

Converting the head of the bed into a functional bench.
Converting the head of the bed into a functional bench.


An old French-style headboard became the basis for a bright bench with a soft seat and storage compartments.

3. Coffee station from an old buffet

Modern coffee station from an old buffet.
Modern coffee station from an old buffet.


A total rework and neat painting made it possible to transform the upper part of the old Soviet sideboard into a modern coffee station, which includes a narrow shelf-table and a cabinet for storing cups, packages of tea and coffee.

4. Summer kitchen from an old chest of drawers

Turning an old dresser into a summer kitchen.
Turning an old dresser into a summer kitchen.


Dismantling some of the doors, high-quality painting and drawing the walls with a bright fabric will turn an old chest of drawers into a charming summer or toy kitchen for a child.

5. Kitchen island from the chest of drawers

Transformation of a chest of drawers into a kitchen island.
Transformation of a chest of drawers into a kitchen island.


Fantastic transformation of an ordinary chest of drawers into a bright and functional kitchen island, by replacing the countertop and neat painting.

6. Cabinet under the sink from the chest of drawers

Converting a chest of drawers into a vanity unit.
Turning a dresser into a vanity unit.


Perfectly transforms a vintage dresser into an elegant vanity unit that is a real highlight in your bathroom.

7. Hanger from the carved top of the cabinet

Hanger from a wooden cabinet top.
Hanger from a wooden cabinet top.


An original hanger-shelf made from a painted and somewhat modernized carved top that previously adorned an old wardrobe.

8. Office in an old closet

Workplace in the closet.
Workplace in the closet.


Interior decoration and new shelves made it possible to turn the old wardrobe into a compact workspace hidden under prying eyes.

9. Modern cabinet instead of dressing table

A spacious cabinet instead of a dressing table.
Spacious cabinet instead of dressing table.


Dismantling the mirror, neat painting and new fittings made it possible to turn the old Soviet dressing table into a comfortable and modern cabinet.

10. High chest of drawers

High cabinet from an old chest of drawers.
High cabinet from an old chest of drawers.


A great example of how bright paint and high legs can change the look and purpose of a simple chest of drawers.

11. A sofa instead of a chest of drawers

Turning a wooden chest of drawers into a small sofa.
Turning a wooden chest of drawers into a small sofa.


A charming light sofa with drawers at the bottom, made of a simple chest of drawers, by means of its radical reconstruction.

12. Bench of chairs

A bright bench made of old chairs.
Bright bench made of old chairs.


Wonderful bench made of three old chairs, painted in a bright color, fastened together and decorated with a colored padded seat.

13. Bright table from a wooden table

Bright transformation of a wooden table.
Vivid transformation of a wooden table.


Spray paints, adhesive tape, a little imagination and effort will transform the surface of a shabby wooden table beyond recognition..

14. Minibar from an old kitchen cabinet

Converting an old kitchen cabinet into a home mini-bar.
Converting an old kitchen cabinet into a home minibar.


Amazing transformation of a massive kitchen cabinet into a light and modern home minibar.

15. New cabinets from old

Two new cabinets from the old ones.
Two new cabinets from old.


Unusual painting and new original fittings made it possible to turn old cabinets into unique designer furniture.

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