I wanted to start by sharing this beautiful mid-century modern upcycle because it's a beautiful example of how to refinish an existing piece. Maintain the character and the structure, but sand it down and give it new life with fresh stain and varnish.

This thrifted cabinet got a huge makeover. We kept the bones of the piece, but completely revamped the doors and drawers. I had wanted to try using cane webbing for a while and decided this was the perfect piece to try it on. This tutorial will show you how to prep, soak, and install cane during an easy cabinet makeover!

Our modern console table started life as a table we used behind our sofa. I knew it would look great in the newly remodeled entry, but not as it was. A new inlay and paint and this table was exactly what I wanted. Continue reading to see the whole makeover.

I don't know if pendant lights count as furniture makeovers, but if they do, this simple lamp shade turned pendant light should definitely be included! We added some beautiful texture and character to this piece!

Do you have any elusive furniture pieces? Those pieces that you just cannot find! I swear that I have been searching for a bar cart for two full years now. Finding one in my price range, that I loved, just seemed impossible. Then one day while I was dreaming of bar carts, I saw an old shelf in my hallway in a whole new light! This guy already had three shelves, was in good shape, and would be super easy to customize. That’s how this DIY Bar Cart was born. Continue reading to see the whole makeover.

I don’t know about you, but when I see furniture lists as “FREE” I’m very tempted to scoop it up and transform it. Very. When my husband saw these free dressers online we snagged them up immediately. The BEST dressers for makeovers are made of wood. We were so lucky finding these guys because they were actually in great shape! Continue reading to see the whole makeover step-by-step.

What started out as a Craiglist find, turned into this stunning upcycled modern mid-century dresser. I love the fresh two-toned look of white against the dark wood. Filling any holes, dings and gouges prepped the frame for paint. There are drawers behind those doors and you have to see how they look. I won't ruin the surprise, read more to see this entire makeover.

We had already done a revamp on this piece once, but it still really wasn't our style. Another makeover was in order. This time using wood slats. I love the modern look using wood slats adds, like this DIY wood slat accent wall in our bedroom and our wood slat ceiling in the shower. The transformation from what it was to what is now is amazing and I absolutely love it! Continue reading to learn how to makeover your own furniture piece using wood slats.

Talk about budget-friendly! This thrift store upcycle checks all the boxes. A metal base from the thrift store, fresh paint, and a new top and this table makes the perfect plant stand. And a great cat bed! You can't beat the price of this upcycled furniture idea.

If you're a fan of industrial decor, you will love this simple makeover! It gives off pottery barn meets restoration hardware vibes and the results are beautiful!

Fluted furniture has become popular in high-end furniture pieces, but the price tag...ouch! This stunning fluted dresser was made over using fluted trim. So much easier than cutting individual pieces, you can get exactly the look you want using trim. Read more to learn how to makeover your furniture piece using fluted trim.

Yes, I know this isn't a furniture upcycle, but it's so cool I just had to share it! You can take any old lamp and turn it into an aged pottery lamp using plaster of Paris. I may be headed to the thrift store to try this DIY project myself. Read more to do your own aged pottery lamp makeover.

From boring to WOW! Plain nesting side tables got a whole new look using resin. Completely new tops were made using wood and resin then the old tops were used as a template to cut the new tops. Now these side tables are fresh and modern.

Take a boring kitchen island and give it a high-end look using wood slats and dark green paint. This is an easy DIY upgrade that will give you a fresh modern look in your kitchen.

The magic of paint! This TV stand and already been through a couple of makeovers. It's funny how our design tastes change over time. Moody, rich dark paint and cane webbing gave this TV stand a fresh modern look. Check out the hardware! A big change from what it was before. Read more to see the before and after of this upcycled furniture project.

From shabby chic to sophisticated modern. this dresser got a whole new look. I love the green color and check out the new legs and hardware! Sometimes you just have to cut the bottom off and start fresh. The paint was homemade chalk paint. Read more to learn how to make your own 3-minute chalk paint so you can makeover your own dresser.

Add a fun tile table top to an existing outdoor table. This makeover is fresh and modern and the geometric tiles are awesome! If you're going to try this upcycle, make sure you have a strong sturdy table that can handle the load of adhesive, tile and grout.

Ikea furniture is perfect for upcycling. You can turn one of their IVAR cabinets into almost anything you want. This one got new life as a drinks cabinet with a fresh paint color, retro style legs, and arched detail to the doors. You're ready for entertaining with this stunning upcycled furniture idea without the hefty price of buying a drinks cabinet.

Look at the legs on this one! Vintage mid-century modern. This sewing table turned vanity is a stunning upcycle. From the natural wood top to those mid-century modern legs and the drawer hardware that was original to the piece. Read more for all the details and this upcycled furniture idea.

Chalk paint and decoupage make these Ikea cupboards look unique and modern. Painting each cupboard in a different, rich, saturated color is fresh and modern. I love the handles, they remind me of our modern DIY wall hooks. Read more to learn how to create this look for yourself.

If at first you don't succeed (or get the look you want), try again. The paint effect on the bottom of the mid-century dresser really makes it unique. This dresser turned nightstand is a stunning upcycled furniture idea. Read more to create this painted look on your piece.