Do you have old furniture lying around your home that's not being used? Sure you do! Every homeowner does. Rather than letting sit in your attic or basement (or elsewhere) where it takes up valuable space, perhaps you could reuse it for a different purpose. Just check out the following solutions for reusing old furniture.
Paint it
One of the easiest ways to reuse old furniture is to simply repaint it. Sometimes all it needs is a fresh new look -- and a new coat of paint can help you achieve this. Take a trip to your local home improvement store and pick up a variety of paint swatches. Now place those swatches against the furniture to determine which color looks best.
Turn it Into a Table
Another idea is to turn your old furniture into a table. Granted, this isn't an option for all pieces of furniture (e.g. chairs). However, for furniture like end tables, desks, night stands and coffee tables, you can break them apart and transform them into a table. You'll need a few tools, and a little bit of time, but this is a fun do-it-yourself project that anyone can do. And if you're feeling creative, you can even add your own unique look by introducing legs and pieces from other things like wooden pallets. Feel free to experiment with different materials to see what works and what doesn't.
Turn it Into Storage
Of course, you could also turn your old furniture into a storage solution. Dressers and chest of drawers, for instance, are the perfect storage solution. You can further enhance their storage capabilities with a little work, such as extending the doors and adding new shelves. Storage space is a valuable commodity for many homeowners. But if you have some extra, unused furniture lying around, perhaps you can use it for storage. This is just one more way that you can reuse old furniture.
Distress It
Rather than trying to paint your old furniture and revitalize its appearance, perhaps you should further distress it. There are dozens of ways to create a distressed look, some of which include sanding and scraping the surface. The general idea is to make your old furniture look even older and more worn. Furniture such as this has a truly unique, one-of-a-kind look that's not found in new furniture. Perhaps this is why so many homeowners prefer aged and distress furniture in their home.