Furniture Before & Afters | DIY, Hacks & Restorations

You won’t believe these design feats started from humble flat-packed furniture.

What exactly is bobbin detailing? See this transformation to find out!

This DIYer calls the HEMNES “a great blank canvas.”

After a makeover, a “too shiny” cabinet gives a living room an unexpected pop of color.

It looks like expensive bone inlay for less.

While it’s extremely beautiful as-is, it didn’t match the lavender theme I had going on with my other chairs, and it smelled really bad.

Storage meets style in this IKEA makeover.

It’s a practical statement piece now.

I’ve always loved artist Peter Bliss’ vintage floral lamps, and I sought to make my own DIY version.

Paint and trim completely revitalized this free Facebook Marketplace score.

The whole project cost just $100.

It just took a few DIY changes.

The DIYer wanted to make something that really stood out in her kitchen.

The cabinet was free from Facebook Marketplace (but now it looks like a designer piece!).

Before tossing this stained chair, this DIYer tried one last solution — and it worked!

I took the lamp from “forgettable farmhouse” to “custom cottage.”

“I was looking for ways to get the elevated look for a fraction of the cost,” the DIYer says of her burl wood inspo.

The after is “a little glam, a little vintage, a bit Art Deco, yet modern at the same time,” the furniture flipper says.

This 12-year-old mirror looks better than ever.

“I loved the practicality and shape of the dressing table, but everyone on Instagram seemed to have the same one!” this DIYer says.

The white paint was a game-changer.

You can make anything look luxe!

“I wanted people to be absolutely stunned that this was an IKEA dresser,” this DIYer says.

From four-cubed KALLAX to something MoMA-worthy

“Cabinets like these can cost over $2,000, so this cabinet costing $600 is a win in my book!” the DIYer says.

“Painting a piece always is a bit daunting,” this DIYer says, but she made it work.

The furniture flipper behind this project swears by four steps: preparation, priming, painting, and protecting.

The cabinet was a jackpot thrift store find.

This once-plain shoe cabinet is now a stunning entryway statement piece.

And it cost a fraction of a professional custom install.

Only a few steps were needed to give these IKEA shelves the look of custom built-ins.

This DIY was totally beginner-friendly.

From large pieces to small accessories!

If you’re a DIY novice looking for an easy IKEA hack to start out with, this KALLAX upgrade is your friend.

This redo brings a whole new vibe to this gray dresser.

The secret: epoxy!

A coat of paint and new hardware was all it took to transform this secondhand piece with good bones.

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Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.

Stylish storage for the win.

Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).

“I've been wanting a new table for the dining room for a while, and this was the perfect opportunity to go a bit ‘extra’ on it,” this DIYer says.

After all, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.

Vintage furniture and a fresh light fixture help, too.

“I love having my books all together on the wall; it really feels like a feature in the room instead of an afterthought,” this DIYer says. This one’s for the bookworms out there!

"In my opinion, there is no right or wrong way to style your space," this homeowner says. "As long as it brings you joy, it's functional, and it showcases your personality, then it's perfect! Your home is an outward expression of your vibe!"

A mid-century piece became a modern and functional "flo-denza."

This is what one DIYer did with her inheritance.

Looking to paint IKEA furniture? Get this DIYer's tips first.

You'd never know it was this DIYer's first-ever furniture flip based on how sophisticated the "after" looks! Read for tons of great beginner-friendly advice.

The 940-square-foot home now flaunts period details.

A can of paint and a little wallpaper went a long way to elevate the boring fireplace in our newly flipped home.

By painting her walls and built-ins the same color, this DIYer created a seamless storage setup. Read more about her painting tips and takeaways.

Tons of time-saving tips from a seasoned DIYer ahead!

You’d never guess this piece of furniture was once a standard IKEA bookcase.

With some clever DIY, this bookshelf is completely unrecognizable.

"I have always had very colorful hair and clothes," this renter says. "I decided to surround myself in colorful surroundings."

The headboard is a highlight, but this redo is simply packed with clever DIYs and hacks.