Repurposed Furniture

How to repurpose an old desk into a Sandpit

I found this lovely desk advertised on my local for sale site for $20.00.  I was really excited about restoring it.  But when I went to pick it up I was a bit disappointed because it had been given a very deep shabby chic look.

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August 24, 2016 By Anita Holland

How to make a Chaise Lounge from recycled materials

I was asked if I would have a go at making a chaise lounge for a friend but did not think it was something I would be able to do. I can not build to plans or even follow plans, I can only make it up as I go along. 

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May 1, 2021 By Anita Holland

How to Repurpose a Piano into a Bar/Drinks Cabinet

I had seen a repurposed Piano on Pinterest and knew it was something that I wanted to try, but mine would be a bar. Continue Reading →

August 7, 2016 By Anita Holland

Old Suitcase Repurposed into a Table

I recently found an old suitcase in the garage of my Daughters new home.  The previous owners had left it behind to be thrown out. My head went straight into overdrive thinking “What can I make with this”.  My first thought was a suitcase table. Continue Reading →

July 26, 2020 By Anita Holland

Functional Kitchen Sign

I was cleaning out my workshop the other day and found this cool panel of wood among my scrap wood.  My first thought was a kitchen sign. But to make it a little more Unique, it became a multi-functional kitchen sign. Continue Reading →

February 22, 2021 By Anita Holland

How to make a Headboard from old kitchen cupboard doors

I was given these old kitchen cupboard doors by a builder that removed them from a house he was renovating.  They got chucked on my scrap pile while I thought about what to make.  I did not have to wait long because my sister asked me if I could make her a headboard. Continue Reading →

December 19, 2017 By Anita Holland

Old Study Desk Repurposed into a Lego/Activity Table

I am always on the lookout for free furniture, so I can repurpose them into something new and exciting.  This old study desk was offered to me and straight away I knew it was going to be a Lego desk/ activity table.

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May 20, 2018 By Anita Holland

Marilyn Monroe Decoupage Dresser

I have always been a big fan of Marylin Monroe and I have also wanted to try decoupage on a piece of furniture.  So this dresser allowed me to kill two birds with one stone. She would become my Marilyn Monroe decoupage dresser. Continue Reading →

April 19, 2021 By Anita Holland

How to make a kids craft table

I have my little great-niece coming over to my house on a regular basis.  She always gets so excited when I make her new projects and I knew she was going to love this one. Continue Reading →

February 14, 2018 By Anita Holland

How to Repurpose an old desk into a Makeup Table/Vanity Table

All my projects are made from recycled materials and on finding this table I was not sure at first what I was going to do with it.  My daughter had just bought a beauty bar and loved the idea of having all her makeup and beauty supplies in one place. So that was what I decided to do, It would be a makeup beauty bar as they are called in Australia. Continue Reading →

January 12, 2018 By Anita Holland

How to make a Trough Party Table

I always loved these trough party tables when I saw them on Pinterest. It was something I really wanted to try and make for my entertainment area.

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August 17, 2016 By Anita Holland

Vanity makeover using chalk paint

I was asked by a friend if I could give a small vanity she was given a makeover. It was not in the best of shape and was missing the mirror and a knob for one of the drawers. Continue Reading →

May 14, 2021 By Anita Holland

How to make a trough table

This table was one of the freebies I was given.  I had no idea at first what to do with it because the top was so damaged and the end had been cut off. But it was such a good size I wanted to try and make a trough table out of it. Continue Reading →

March 27, 2017 By Anita Holland