It doesn't matter if it's a piece you picked up at a garage sale or a family heirloom—it can be hard to toss old or broken furniture you love. Instead of tossing it, reimagine the piece. Here are 12 old or broken furniture pieces to inspire you.
11 Awesome Furniture Hacks
Updated on Dec. 01, 2023
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Gym Lockers
These old gym lockers were repurposed and turned into a living room storage system. The lockers were cut, power washed and painted before being topped with some pallet wood.
Photo: Courtesy of Maple Creek Living
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Sewing Machine Table
This DIYer took an old sewing cabinet, attached a shelf unit, covered the shelves with paper and painted it red. This furniture hack can now be used as a dining room hutch or extra storage in a kitchen.
Photo: Courtesy of Reuse Repurpose Upcycle
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Old Cart
Some of the oldest and most hard-working pieces can be transformed into works of art. This old cart is now used as a flower planter.
Photo: Courtesy of Texas 811
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Broken Table Legs
This woodworker took some broken table legs and attached them to a slice of maple and created a small stool. The stool would be a great addition to a kitchen pantry where you may need help with hard-to-reach items or as an extra side table in a den.
Photo: Courtesy of Tim Boyden Art
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Broken Mirror Stand
This necklace organizer is made from an old mirror stand. The glass was removed and the stand was painted to match the bedroom walls.
Photo: Courtesy of The Joy of Repurposing
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Old Patio Furniture
This table is made from an old trunk. The DIYer attached legs to the underside of the trunk to raise it up to table height and it’s now used on a patio.
Photo: Courtesy of Reuse Repurpose Upcycle
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Clock
Even that old clock can have a new life. Try using some chalkboard paint to create a board for messages reminders.
Photo: Courtesy of Love, Pasta and a Toolbelt
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Basket Footstool
Don’t toss that old basket just because one piece has come undone. Instead, try using some fun fabric to turn it into a footstool with storage space for lap crafts or magazines.
Photo: Courtesy of Tickled Red
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Dining Chairs
Grab your favorite paint color and give those old farmhouse chairs a new purpose. These two broken dining chairs were transformed into pretty planters.
Photo: Courtesy of Rust-Oleum Make It Yours
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Train Table
This desk was once an old toy train table. It took some quality paint and a little work, but the desk now provides extra storage for books and puzzles and is a great addition to a child’s bedroom.
Photo: Courtesy of Ocean Front Shack
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Antique Dresser
For this furniture hack, a little paint and some imagination, turned an old dresser into a media console. The console has plenty of room for storage and has updated hardware for a new look.
Photo: Courtesy of Reuse Repurpose Upcycle
