11 Creative Ways to Reuse Furniture

 

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When you’re breaking up with your old furniture, it can feel like taking a punch to the gut. But don’t worry! There are ways to make that breakup as painless as possible. Even though you won’t be seeing your old furniture again, you still have options for how to reuse it instead of recycle it. That means there is a lot you can do with your old furniture. Whether you’re looking for creative DIY projects or just need some new ideas for what to do with the pieces in your home, these 15 ways to reuse your old furniture are going to help you get through this tough phase a little bit better than before.

 

 

Start a home improvement project

If you have an old dresser, bed, or table that you don’t have any use for anymore, why not try turning it into a mini-project? All you need to do is sand down the surface of your piece of furniture, apply a coat of paint, and then add some finishing touches to create a homemade project that you can use in your home. There are a multitude of DIY ideas you can use to transform your old furniture into a new piece of artwork. You can paint furniture to create a funky accent wall in your home, create a cool chalkboard piece for your kitchen, or paint a piece of furniture to create a unique wall hanging. Adding stencils or painting with a pattern can make your furniture even more interesting and draw more attention to it in your home.

 

Print on demand

When you’re ready to part ways with your old furniture but aren’t sure what to do with it, consider turning it into office supplies. There are a wealth of ways you can repurpose your old furniture to make printing on demand much easier, from converting a side table into a paper-shooting tray to creating a paper-tray printer. Once you’ve repurposed your old furniture, you can print off any number of school papers, homework assignments, or letters you have sitting around from old letters or emails.

 

Make art and crafts

Your old furniture can also make for a great material to create art and craft projects. You can turn an old dresser or table into a workbench, use a dresser as a sewing table, or use an old coffee table as a planter. These projects can be as simple or complicated as you want them to be and are a great way to use up some of that extra furniture that’s collecting dust in your home.

 

Install hardwood floors

Getting a new flooring project off the ground? Turning your old furniture into a hardwood flooring material is one of the best ways to do it. You can sand down your furniture, use it as a substrate to help create a strong base for your new flooring installation, or simply upcycle it into hardwood flooring. You can also use your old furniture to create a subfloor for your new flooring installation, which can be a quick and easy way to finish the job.

 

Reupholster furniture

When you’re ready to part ways with your old furniture, don’t just throw it out! Instead, turn it into something new by reupholstering it. This will not only save you money, but also give you another use for your old furniture. Reupholstering pieces like an old armchair or a piece of old furniture like a credenza can add a vintage look to your home while adding new functionality.

 

Rotate your tires into new furniture

Tires might be seen as trash, but you can actually turn them into new furniture! This is one of the best ways to reuse your old furniture and can be done in a variety of ways, from using them as runners for a new tabletop to using them as a base for a low-cost lamp. Homeowners can also use tires as garden furniture, wall art, wall decorations, or more. There are endless ways to reuse your old tires, and they can be easily done with a few household items.

 

Rock gardening grow houseplants in old tires

You don’t have to be a landscaper to have a green thumb! Your old tires can be repurposed to grow houseplants and create an outdoor garden in your home. These types of gardens can be done in a variety of ways, from using an old tire as a base for your new potted plant to installing a solar fountain to making a rock garden using river rocks.

 

Shed your light on the world with a lamp table

You don’t always need to use expensive lighting when doing outdoor activities, such as fishing or camping. Using a lamp table made of your old furniture can offer enough light to be useful, and can also be a great decoration in your outdoor space. This low-cost option can also be a great way to utilize your old furniture and make it useful once again. Lamp tables can be used for a variety of things, from holding houseplants and fishing reels to serving as a place to put your couch when you’re camping. You can also use old furniture to create a low-cost outdoor lighting option.

 

Catch the rain with an outdoor faucet hood

When it comes to repurposing your old furniture, there are few things better than creating an outdoor faucet hood. This low-cost and easy-to-install piece can help you catch rainwater and provide a decorative element to your outdoor space. Outdoor faucet hoods are one of the best ways to repurpose old furniture and save money while also creating an additional feature in your outdoor space. If you have an old propane barbecue, a water tap can be easily attached to the propane hose and attached to the spout of the barbecue to create an outdoor faucet. This low-cost and easy-to-install option can be used in a variety of ways and can also be used to water potted plants.

 

Create a cozy reading nook with a sofa sleeper bench combo

With so many DIY projects and ways to repurpose your old furniture, it can be difficult to pick just one. If you’re looking for a way to create a cozy reading nook in your home, consider turning an old sofa into a sleeper bench. This project is easy to do and can be done by anyone with a few tools and some basic carpentry skills. This can be a great way to repurpose your old furniture and create a cozy feature in your home. Once you’ve repurposed your old furniture, you can use them in a variety of ways and make them feel new again. With any luck, these creative ways to reuse your old furniture will help you get through this difficult breakup a little bit better than before.