--- id: "54fdc8e7af7d65f112162e7c" lang: "en" title: "Don't Throw Away Your Old Furniture - 29 Upcycled Furniture Projects You'll Love!" slug: "upcycled-furniture-projects-to-try-time-for-trash-picking" date: "2026-07-31" updated: "2024-03-28" author: "jennifer" category: "diy" tags: ["dresser", "upcycled furniture projects", "fab dresser", "boring dresser", "hinged door", "7 door", "barn door", "happy upcycling", "kitchen island"] image: "https://img.allw.mn/thumbs/33/h3dy8erhfyn8utd0xgmqra_1080x1221.jpg" summary: "For more information and instructions, tap the \"Source\" link under each image. Happy upcycling!" source: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/upcycled-furniture-projects-to-try-time-for-trash-picking/" --- For more information and instructions, tap the "Source" link under each image. Happy upcycling! ## 1. Dresser into Kitchen Island ![furniture,drawer,product,desk,hardwood,](https://img.allw.mn/content/o7/tv/kn8zj_furniture_drawer_product_desk_hardwood_600x900.jpg) Via [45 Unbelievable Flea Market Flips](https://www.hgtv.com/shows/flea-market-flip/35-incredible-flea-market-flips-pictures?soc=pinterest&crlt.pid=camp.fyuiIGJMo7U5) ## 2. Dresser into Buffet ![Little Black Dress,furniture,drawer,chest of drawers,room,](https://img.allw.mn/content/tq/r0/d16au_little-black-dress_furniture_drawer_chest-of-drawers_room_510x680.jpg) Via [Thrifted dresser to console](https://goo.gl/v6aOO6) ## 3. Dresser into Bookcase ![room,furniture,living room,table,shelf,](https://img.allw.mn/content/l6/a6/mm3ak_room_furniture_living-room_table_shelf_600x900.jpg) Via [The Best DIY's, Upcycled Furniture ...](https://goo.gl/8TTlbN) ## 4. Beds into Benches ![furniture,product,garden,backyard,lawn,](https://img.allw.mn/content/d6/ao/pq0mx_furniture_product_garden_backyard_lawn_600x840.jpg) Via [Old Beds Got a Makeover ...](http://www.amazinginteriordesign.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 5. Two Chairs into One Bench ![furniture,man made object,bench,iron,chair,](https://img.allw.mn/content/be/kj/g9jzh_furniture_man-made-object_bench_iron_chair_481x700.jpg) Via [repurposed chairs double chair bench](https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure) ## 6. Hinged Door to Barn Door ![furniture,room,cabinetry,cupboard,door,](https://img.allw.mn/content/yh/ky/a8adv_furniture_room_cabinetry_cupboard_door_600x863.jpg) Via [Community Post: 22 Awesome Door ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/hometalk/22-awesome-door-upcycles-httj?sub=2928731_2310850) ## 7. Door into Mirror ![room,cabinetry,door,furniture,wood,](https://img.allw.mn/content/mc/cs/drhaf_room_cabinetry_door_furniture_wood_289x600.jpg) Via [Dishfunctional Designs: New Takes On ...](https://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/salvaged-doors-repurposed.html) ## 8. Coffee Table into Ottoman ![furniture,table,coffee table,wood,bed,](https://img.allw.mn/content/rw/oo/putp7_furniture_table_coffee-table_wood_bed_492x896.jpg) Via [Thrift Store Coffee Table -turned- ...](https://www.artsychicksrule.com/thrift-store-coffee-table-diy-tufted-ottoman-diy/) ## 9. Sewing Machine into Desk ![furniture,desk,room,table,floor,](https://img.allw.mn/content/do/et/yjd7v_furniture_desk_room_table_floor_600x901.jpg) Via *Sewing machines that are repurposed ...* ## 10. Drawers into Dresser ![furniture,drawer,chest of drawers,wood,hardwood,](https://img.allw.mn/content/r6/hi/hjt09_furniture_drawer_chest-of-drawers_wood_hardwood_400x600.jpg) Via [Styling and Salvage: New Drawer ...](http://www.stylingandsalvage.com/2012/12/new-drawer-units-at-elemental.html?m=1) ## 11. Boring Dresser into Fab Dresser ![furniture,chest of drawers,drawer,sideboard,changing table,](https://img.allw.mn/content/qx/ee/inu3r_furniture_chest-of-drawers_drawer_sideboard_changing-table_600x991.jpg) Via [Furniture Refurb: Adding Legs to ...](http://www.heartsandsharts.com/furniture-refurb-adding-legs-to-a-dresser/) ## 12. Console TV into Console ![furniture,room,cabinetry,shelf,shelving,](https://img.allw.mn/content/ec/ku/gu7xr_furniture_room_cabinetry_shelf_shelving_535x932.jpg) Via [20 Easy & Creative Furniture ...](https://listotic.com/unusual-furniture-hacks/) ## 13. Chest Freezer into Patio Cooler ![furniture,product,table,wood,bed,](https://img.allw.mn/content/ht/d0/grrwt_furniture_product_table_wood_bed_396x594.jpg) Via *Refrigerator to Ice Chest* ## 14. Chair into Towel Rack ![room,product,furniture,shelf,art,](https://img.allw.mn/content/dz/md/ptccz_room_product_furniture_shelf_art_570x760.jpg) Via [Unavailable Listing on Etsy](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 15. Truck Springs into Stools ![man made object,room,furniture,kitchen,dining room,](https://img.allw.mn/content/jv/fm/ptk7x_man-made-object_room_furniture_kitchen_dining-room_431x550.jpg) Via *Repurposed Truck Spring Kitchen Stools ...* ## 16. Try Some Stenciling... ![floor,wood,art,flooring,design,](https://img.allw.mn/content/r1/dm/rni57_floor_wood_art_flooring_design_427x640.jpg) Via [DIY Furniture stencilling](https://www.indulgy.com/post/gxVezHxxf1/diy-furniture-stencilling/) ## 17. Books into End Table ![furniture,table,wood,billiard table,desk,](https://img.allw.mn/content/f1/a0/fm66c_furniture_table_wood_billiard-table_desk_600x686.jpg) Via *9 Amazing Furniture Upcycle DIYs* ## 18. Pallet into Wall Art ![art,pattern,tapestry,flooring,textile,](https://img.allw.mn/content/z7/l8/xmfcw_art_pattern_tapestry_flooring_textile_265x400.jpg) Via [Dishfunctional Designs: God Save The ...](https://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2013/10/god-save-pallet-reclaimed-pallets.html) ## 19. Door into Shelf ![furniture,shelving,room,shelf,bookcase,](https://img.allw.mn/content/b6/eq/bkyrf_furniture_shelving_room_shelf_bookcase_236x469.jpg) Via *Upcycling Game - Can You ...* ## 20. Belts into Chair ![furniture,man made object,table,wood,flooring,](https://img.allw.mn/content/rp/tt/wmfks_furniture_man-made-object_table_wood_flooring_376x800.jpg) Via [DIY Belt Chair Renovation | ...](https://www.shelterness.com/diy-belt-chair-renovation/) ## 21. Drawers into Storage ![furniture,product,play,table,bed,](https://img.allw.mn/content/jv/ic/qins1_furniture_product_play_table_bed_400x534.jpg) Via *The Pink Porch: Get Your ...* ## 22. Guitar into Shelf ![guitar,musical instrument,plucked string instruments,string instrument,string instrument,](https://img.allw.mn/content/zn/of/d83w7_guitar_musical-instrument_plucked-string-instruments_string-instrument_string-instrument_600x800.jpg) Via [Musically Inspired Furniture And Decorations ...](https://www.homedit.com/musically-inspired-furniture-and-decorations/) ## 23. Cabinet into Play Kitchen ![furniture,desk,room,play,table,](https://img.allw.mn/content/vg/n5/z9r9q_furniture_desk_room_play_table_377x640.jpg) Via [Upcycle Us: Upcycling furniture into ...](http://upcycleus.blogspot.com/2011/10/upcycling-furniture-into-kids-toys.html) ## 24. Suitcase into Medicine Cabinet ![product,shelf,furniture,](https://img.allw.mn/content/cm/ox/uhhpd_product_shelf_furniture_360x505.jpg) Via [48 Creative Ways to Repurpose, ...](https://realfarmacy.com/48-creative-ways-to-repurpose-reuse-upcycle-old-things/) ## 25. China into Lamp ![product,porcelain,tablecloth,dishware,table,](https://img.allw.mn/content/i6/sd/uvq0l_product_porcelain_tablecloth_dishware_table_600x1493.jpg) Via [A New Use for Mismatched ...](https://goo.gl/7SBA61) ## 26. Drawers into Bookcase ![furniture,shelving,shelf,bookcase,cabinetry,](https://img.allw.mn/content/yo/rj/r8t55_furniture_shelving_shelf_bookcase_cabinetry_570x1076.jpg) Via [Unavailable Listing on Etsy](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 27. Tire into Ottoman ![hair,hairstyle,straw,grass family,wicker,](https://img.allw.mn/content/sz/u2/dgsla_hair_hairstyle_straw_grass-family_wicker_600x994.jpg) Via [10 Best recycling ideas out ...](http://survey-smiles.com/) ## 28. Door into Entry Way Storage ![white,room,furniture,interior design,wood,](https://img.allw.mn/content/te/nv/mdw9x_white_room_furniture_interior-design_wood_550x946.jpg) Via [Top 10 Lovely DIY Repurposed ...](https://www.topinspired.com/diy-repurposed-vintage-doors/) ## 29. Two Chairs into One Outdoor Lounge ![furniture,chair,table,leisure,outdoor furniture,](https://img.allw.mn/content/fp/m2/kfh56_furniture_chair_table_leisure_outdoor-furniture_436x960.jpg) Via [How To Make A French-Styled ...](https://anoregoncottage.com/make-french-styled-bench-from-old-chairs/)