Transforming your home is actually much cheaper and easier than you may realize. Instead of overspending on pricey new pieces, try re-inventing and upcycling old furniture with this list of awesome DIY project ideas.
1. Gorgeous bedhead
The gorgeous bedhead was created by homeowner, designer, and artist Rachel Castle by covering some canvas in silk.
2. Rustic bathroom washstand
This rustic bathroom washstand in a renovated coastal-style home was created from salvaged timber and an old icebox.
3. Upcycled a picnic bench
A quaint and practical workspace has been set up in this eclectic family home by sawing a picnic bench in half and mounting it to the wall.
4. Make e entryway
A vintage clothes stand has been used to create an inviting practical entryway, providing a place to sit and put on your shoes before heading the door or dump your belongings when you arrive home.
5. Make a long hallway
A long hallway in a newly built farmhouse has been transformed by this church pew which was simply given a fresh coat of white paint.
6. Upcycling the jacaranda floors
This stylish and functional family bungalow has a timeless feel, thanks to the salvaged jacaranda floors which were been sanded and resealed.
7. Upcycling old dining table
A decades-old dining table was pulled out of storage by the owners of this fresh, modern home in Queensland, and sanded back to an ashy finish.
8. Make a planter
It may be tricky to see, but if you can peel your eyes away from the magnificently lush hanging indoor plant installation, this vintage, claw-footed bathtub began life in this restored Federation-style Queenslander as a “rust bucket” before being resurfaced.
9. A sturdy shelf
When building their classic style family home in Brisbane, owner Julie furnished the home on a budget of $15, 000. Upcycling was one of their budgeting solutions. The timber for this sturdy shelf, for example, was sourced from an old water tower.
10. Revamp bathroom vanity
A renovated Federation-style home’s original bathroom vanity was given a new lease on life by polishing the brass handles, updating the tapware, and adding a new stone top.