DIY Furniture Makeover Tutorials


here are so many clever ways to repurpose old furniture and create a keepsake for your children that they will cherish for many years to come!

Turn a Crib to a Toddler Loft Bed

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What a frugal way to turn the unused crib to a loft bed and your kid would surely love it. Get the tutorial via adrielbooker

Turn Old Chair to Funny Swinging Chair

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Kids love swinging and it helps them relax and develops their sense of balance. Make a funny swinging chair for your kids. It can also add a brush of charm to your garden. Get the tutorial via thisdiylife

Turn an Old Bookcase into a Homework Station for Kids

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The repurposed table is split in two or fitted in a slot in the bookcase. And it’s fit for a compat house. Via dekoloji

Cupboard Doors Turned into a Child’s Arts and Crafts Table

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Recycle the cupboard doors and make them into a child’s arts and crafts table. The height of “table” legs is up to you. It can also be used as a table to eat at too. Get the tutorial via u-createcrafts

Turn an old Papasan Chair Frame into a Canopy Reading Nook Canopy

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Have an old papasan chair? you can turn it into a reading nook canopy for your little ones. What a genius idea! Get the tutorial via sawdustandembryos

Build a Toy Box from Cabinet Doors

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To help your kids keep in organization, you can build a toy box from cabinet doors for them. Get the tutorial via myrepurposedlife

Turn an Old Crib to a New Toy Bench

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Get the tutorial via handmadebymegk

Teeter Totter Made out of an Old Tire

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Via sugarbeecrafts

Clever Lego Table Made out of an Old Table

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This is exactly what thrift stores are for– turning trash to treasure! Get the tutorial via fussymonkeybiz

Turn Old Cabinet Doors into a Desk

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Love this easy and smart cabinet door recycling idea! Get the tutorial via myrepurposedlife

Awesome Dollhouse Bookshelf Made from an Old Bookcase

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This is a great repurposing project for a little girl’s room. Get the tutorial via simpleasthatblog

Recycle an Old Crib into a Craft or Work Station for Kids

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Via hotvivo

Turn an Old Cabinet into a Kid’s Play Kitchen

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Make a fantastic play kitchen out of an old cabinet for your kids that helps them to develop social skills by imitating grown-ups and inventing their own roles. Get the tutorial via ehow

Turn an Old Bookshelf into a Locker for Kids’ Coats and Backpacks

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Get the tutorial via mycreativedays

Turn an Old Night Stand to a Tool Bench for Kids

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A work bench is meant for kids but it’s really at a high price. You can save a lot with this idea to turn a thrift store night stand to a cool work bench. Via pinterest

Make a Kid’s Corner Bench and Play Table from an Old Bed

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Get the tutorial via myrepurposedlife


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Mila Craven

Mila Craven is the maker behind DIY Crafts Guru. She specializes in budget-friendly seasonal decor and believes every project on this site should be doable on a weeknight with supplies under $20. Every tutorial is one she's actually made — including the failed batches she warns you about.

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