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Listen up, DIY divas and budget-savvy decorators! Are you tired of staring at that sad, sagging sofa or that dresser that's seen better days? Well, dust off your paintbrushes and put on your creative caps, because we're about to turn your furniture frowns upside down!

We've scoured the internet, raided grandma's attic, and even dumpster-dived (don't tell our moms) to bring you 14 mind-blowing furniture makeover ideas that'll have you saying "IKEA who?" faster than you can assemble a flat-pack bookshelf. Get ready to transform your tired treasures into Instagram-worthy showstoppers without breaking the bank or your back!

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Give Your Furniture A Farm-Fresh Facelift With This Charmingly Rustic Milk Paint

Give Your Furniture A Farm-Fresh Facelift With This Charmingly Rustic Milk Paint

Review: "Definitely obsessed with this paint. Super easy application and was able to reach desired color in 2 coats! Transformed this old desk to a new decadent piece!" - Amazon Customer

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madeleine f
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually prefer before. Just needed a polish. I get upset when I see people painting old nice furnitures.

Suby
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In a a few years we'll see it on another BP post, titled "Items restored to their former glory."

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Kipper
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes old furniture is just too marked up and scratched to the point where polish is ineffective. Rather than scrap a damaged piece, painting it gives it a new lease of life.

Beth Wheeler
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have refinished the desk instead of painting even though it is a pretty blue I prefer the before.

Namea
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Normally I don't like it when people repaint pretty wood furniture but that colour looks great.

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Pimp Your Plain Jane Furniture With These Easy-Peasy Furniture Transfers Or Decals That'll Have Your Pieces Ready For Their Close-Up

Pimp Your Plain Jane Furniture With These Easy-Peasy Furniture Transfers Or Decals That'll Have Your Pieces Ready For Their Close-Up

Review: "This is exactly what I was looking for and I am very pleased with my results. Product works. I used chalk paint, distressed to my liking, added the flowers and birds in layers. Finally covered In furniture wax to seal everything." - J.K.

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Throw Some Shade At Boring Decor By Giving Your Lamps A Fabulous Facelift With Stylish New Lampshades

Throw Some Shade At Boring Decor By Giving Your Lamps A Fabulous Facelift With Stylish New Lampshades

Review: "I needed an update and thought this shade would do it. Sometimes you need a change of view in the room. Fun addition to my home office. Stated measurements are accurate and worth the $$$" - Jewel Ruby

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Breathe New Life Into Your Grandma's Old Armchair And Make It Instagram-Worthy With This Miracle-Working Fabric Paint

Breathe New Life Into Your Grandma's Old Armchair And Make It Instagram-Worthy With This Miracle-Working Fabric Paint

Review: "Using this paint saved us so much money! Our dining room chairs had gotten stains on them over the years which would not come out. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on new chairs, I bought this paint and now our old ones look as good as brand new! Better yet, they now match our dining room! Very happy we found this!" - Cheryl L. Frisch

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Holy upholstery! Are you feeling inspired yet? We're only scratching the surface of these fantastic furniture face-lifts, and already our Pinterest boards are overflowing with possibilities. Who knew that old lamp could look so lit or that weathered coffee table could become the talk of the town? Keep your DIY spirits high, because we've got more transformations coming that'll make Cinderella's fairy godmother look like an amateur!

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Turn Your Dusty Old Dresser Into A Gleaming Antique With This Miracle-Working Wood Feed And Wax

Turn Your Dusty Old Dresser Into A Gleaming Antique With This Miracle-Working Wood Feed And Wax

Review: "I have used this product for years and swear by it to clean and condition wood. I have transformed several pieces of furniture by just using this product to rejuvenate the wood. It’s great and easy to use" - Amberzon

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Channel Your Inner Picasso And Create Masterpieces On Your Mundane Furniture Using These Artistic Stencils And Stamps

Channel Your Inner Picasso And Create Masterpieces On Your Mundane Furniture Using These Artistic Stencils And Stamps

Review: "Redid an old 1970's end table & use this stencil on the top. Turned out great! Easy to use & to clean off" - APRYLSHOWERS

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Peel Away Years Of Questionable Color Choices With This Miracle-Working Paint Scraper

Peel Away Years Of Questionable Color Choices With This Miracle-Working Paint Scraper

Review: "Awesome scraper! Primarily used as a scraper, but all of the functions in one tool is awesome as well!" - Whitney Nicole

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Give Your Tired Tables A Trendy Tattoo With This Easy-To-Apply Wood Stain To Refresh Furniture

Give Your Tired Tables A Trendy Tattoo With This Easy-To-Apply Wood Stain To Refresh Furniture

Review: "Absolutely the best stain. I have yellow pine in a cottage after putting in shutters I had to frame with wood now paint or stain. I found this stain gel that is fantastic. The color match was perfect and the no drip was a life saver" - Linda

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Transform Your Kitchen From Drab To Tropical Fab With This Easy Rattan To Cabinet Doors Upgrade

Transform Your Kitchen From Drab To Tropical Fab With This Easy Rattan To Cabinet Doors Upgrade

Review: "Absolutely brilliant product! I had several pieces of furniture I wanted to refinish and add caning to but I was so intimidated by authentic caning because it’s so delicate to work with and expensive! I didn’t want to mess it up. This caning is so wonderful to use! Cuts easily and was so easy to work with. I applied it to a mirror for beautiful added interest. It stayed flat and I was able to paint without trouble. So happy this product exists and it has transformed so many of my home pieces!" - Megan

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Curate Your Own Stick-On Louvre Without Angering Your Landlord Using This Colorful Washi Tape For An Art Wall

Curate Your Own Stick-On Louvre Without Angering Your Landlord Using This Colorful Washi Tape For An Art Wall

Review: "This tape is beautiful! I am surprised. I am saying tape is beautiful but it really is. The colors are so rich. I love the wide range of colors in this set. It sticks and adheres well while still being able to take it off and use it again. This washi tape can be used for a variety of activities, making it very versatile. This is my favorite washi tape set." - J & A

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As we continue our journey through this wonderland of wood stain and wallpaper, remember: one person's trash is another person's treasure... especially when you add a little elbow grease and a lot of imagination. Whether you're a seasoned upcycler or a newbie with a hot glue gun, there's something here to make your inner interior designer squeal with delight. So let's keep this furniture fiesta going – your living room (and your wallet) will thank you later!

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Elevate Your Coffee Table's Game (Literally) By Giving It A Set Of These Fabulous New Furniture Legs

Elevate Your Coffee Table's Game (Literally) By Giving It A Set Of These Fabulous New Furniture Legs

Review: "These legs were an excellent quality! We took my mother-in-law’s antique suitcase and turned it into a bedside table for the guest room. Very light weight but sturdy and the style reminded me of 70 vintage. There are special tips that come with the legs so they won’t scratch the flooring. Very happy with how cute these legs made a table!" - Sher

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Multiply Your Room's Wow Factor With These Reflective 4x4 Mirror Squares That'll Have Your Walls Doing Double Takes

Multiply Your Room's Wow Factor With These Reflective 4x4 Mirror Squares That'll Have Your Walls Doing Double Takes

Review: "I love this! I hung this on my wall, the stuff it came with worked to keep it applied to my wall very well! Its been months & its still good as new! I was worried because I saw reviews saying the mirror looks “warped” but it looks very good im super happy with this purchase its good for a little decoration if you have an empty wall :)" - Ashley

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Give Your Kitchen Cabinets Some Much-Needed Bling With These Eye-Catching Cabinet Hardware Upgrades

Give Your Kitchen Cabinets Some Much-Needed Bling With These Eye-Catching Cabinet Hardware Upgrades

Review: "Here is the before and after with drawer and cabinet pulls. We like this small change, it mad a big difference." - Amazon Customer

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Wage War On Worn-Out Upholstery With This Trigger-Happy Staple Gun And Transform Your Seats

Wage War On Worn-Out Upholstery With This Trigger-Happy Staple Gun And Transform Your Seats

Review: "This is a well engineered, quality tool. I used it for a job that would have been difficult and tiring using my old muscle-powered staple gun. This little gem it easily and quickly. It also can use small nails...a real bonus. Good safety feature too. Highly recommend." - S. Bozarth

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