The Best Before and After Painted Furniture Makeover Ideas
Create something beautiful and unique for your home with these amazing before and after painted furniture makeover ideas.
I love rescuing old pieces of furniture. Some I found at yard sales, some thrift shops and some were given to me by a friend who saved them from the dumpster. Some require a large amount of work and some are easier and require a little paint, but the satisfaction of finishing one of these projects is worth it in the end when you know you created something beautiful. Here are some of the best Before and After Painted Furniture Makeover ideas to inspire you.
Dresser makeover ideas.
Chalk paint is my go to when it comes to furniture makeovers because it is really forgiving on roughed up surfaces. Many of the pieces of antique furniture that I work on are in poor condition with scratches and dents and the original finish has worn off in many areas and is uneven. I tried milk paint once and really didn’t like final look when it dried. It may have been just the color so it’s on my list to try again.
I got this antique dresser at a thrift store. She was a beast! Quite a few coats of chalk paint, some airing out and new hardware make all the difference. You can see the full antique dresser makeover here.
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This one was also in rough shape and quite a bit of work but an update with paint and stain made all the difference. I like the two tone look with the black.
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I added a bit of color to our entryway with this one. It was fine the way it was but the color no longer matched our flooring so it needed a change. You can see the full DIY dresser makeover here.
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Here are a few other dresser makeover ideas:
What a difference! Don’t be discouraged by the style. Change it up!
Try a stencil.
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You can see the full tutorial here
These transfers are beautiful.
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What a beautiful transformation!
You can see the full tutorial here.
You can also use paper napkins to decoupage furniture, or dress up the drawer fronts with tissue paper or try wallpaper or contact paper or appliques.
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Hutch makeover ideas.
One of my all time furniture transformations is this old dining room hutch. This before and after painted furniture makeover is unbelievable.
How do you take a piece of outdated furniture and make it fit into your esthetic? Change it up and remove something that makes it look outdated like the scrolly piece at the top.
See the full vintage hutch makeover here.
This vintage hutch had good bones but just wasn’t the right style. It is the perfect fit for the corner of our dining room. TIP: make sure to bring a measuring tape with you and measurements of a space you are looking to fill so you get just the right fit.
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You can see a whole post for ideas on how to update or repurpose an old TV cabinet or entertainment center here.
My favorite piece of furniture and definitely one of my favorite furniture makeovers is this old hutch. I picked it up at the Salvation Army for, wait for it, $35.
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Why not remove the doors altogether?
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Why not use the piece in new ways? Here we made two pieces out of one…
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and one new bookshelf…
How creative is this? Using an old hutch for kitchen cabinets…
Try adding wallpaper or beadboard to the back of the hutch.
Old cabinet makeover ideas.
I picked up this old cabinet at a garage sale for $40. It required quite a few coats of paint but was so worth it in the long run! A little bit of paint can go a long way!
One of our best furniture makeover ideas was this old beat up workbench given to us by a friend. It had definitely seen better days by the time we got it but after a REALLY GOOD cleaning, she was ready to go. We painted it the prettiest shade of blue called Mountain Laurel from Benjamin Moore.
You can see the full DIY farmhouse tv stand tutorial here.
Here’s an old washstand that got a complete transformation…
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You can see the full washstand makeover here.
Buffet Makeover ideas.
You can see the full tutorial here.
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You can see this DIY farmhouse buffet makeover here.
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A very traditional looking buffet gets a modern makeover.
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What a beautiful modern piece! I love the way she removed the original feet and replaced it with new ones. See the full tutorial here.
Like thrift store makeovers? You can see more ideas on decorating with vintage finds and our DIY thrift store makeovers here.
End table makeover ideas.
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So pretty in the new shade of blue!
You can see the full tutorial here.
This before and after makeover is amazing!!
You can see the full tutorial here.
Desk makeover ideas.
This laminate desk was in rough shape when I got it.
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Here it is with a good cleaning and a few coats of paint and some new handles…
You can see the full DIY laminate desk makeover here.
Here is another one we did for our office.
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You can see the full DIY desk makeover tutorial here.
Why not give it some new life to a family heirloom or create your very own statement piece for your home by updating some old furniture? Make it your own with different types of paint, paint techniques, stencils or transfers or even wallpaper. Get creative!
I hope these before and after painted furniture makeover ideas have inspired you to take on your own furniture project. With a little bit of sweat equity, you’ll have a beautiful piece in no time. I’m currently on the hunt for either matching nightstands or a small dresser or two for our master bedroom so I can’t wait to share what I find. Stay tuned!
Happy creating!
Col
