The best painted furniture ideas! Save money, get inspired, and learn how to turn dated, tattered, and broken secondhand furniture into beautiful, stylish, and unique one-of-a-kind pieces!
I love hunting for and transforming old, dated, and damaged secondhand furniture.
From the thrill of the hunt to the feeling of accomplishment, transforming, upcycling, and painting furniture pieces is a great way to save money and give new life to an old piece.
WHERE CAN I FIND SECONDHAND FURNITURE?
There are two different places to find affordable used furniture: brick-and-mortar stores and online.
ONLINE SECONDHAND FURNITURE SOURCES:
- Facebook Marketplace
- Local Facebook Groups
- Craigslist
- Online Auctions
- Letgo
- OfferUp
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BRICK AND MORTAR SECONDHAND FURNITURE SOURCES:
- Thrift Stores (Goodwill, Salvation Army, 2nd Avenue, Savers, Planet Aid, Unique, Urban Thrift, etc.)
- Church Missions
- Habitat for Humanity
- Flea Markets
- Estate Sales
- Auctions
- Yard Sales
HELPFUL INFORMATION: The best sources, tips, tricks, and questions to ask when searching for good quality, used furniture and decor.
WHAT IS THE BEST PAINT TO USE FOR PAINTING FURNITURE?
There are many different types of paint to use for DIY furniture makeovers. I prefer General Finishes Milk Paint or Fusion Mineral Paint over Chalk Paint. General Finishes and Fusion come in different colors and provide a smooth finish, which can be sprayed, rolled, or painted.
If you want more information and a step-by-step tutorial on how to sand or paint furniture, read A Beginner's Guide to Painting Furniture and Furniture Sanding 101: How to Sand Wood Furniture
COMMON SUPPLIES NEEDED TO UPDATE, RESTORE, AND TRANSFORM SECONDHAND FURNITURE
- Paint (I like Fusion Mineral Paint and General Finishes)
- Clear wax and/or Sealer
- Cleaner
- Drill
- Clamps
- New Hardware
25+ SECONDHAND FURNITURE MAKEOVERS
1: $15 Dresser Turned Industrial-Inspired Chest
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2: Light Gray and Black MCM Dresser
3: Dresser Turned Faux Apothecary Cabinet
4: Gray and Wood Double MCM Dresser
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5: Drop Leaf Side Table Makeover
6: Shackteau Interiors Villiage Green Chippy Table Makeover
8: Black Triple Dresser MCM Makeover
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9: Industrial-Inspired Multi-Drawer Chest Makeover
10: White Distressed Double Dresser
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11: White and Wood MCM Dresser
12: Quick and Easy Goodwill Side Table Makeover
13: DIY Apothecary Cabinet Dresser Makeover
14: Dated Vintage Server Makeover
14: Painted Multi-drawer Hardware Cabinet
16: Raw Wood Look Antique Dresser
17: Light Gray Dresser Turned Industrial Chest
18: Snow White MCM Dresser
19: Modern Farmhouse Bassett Desk Makeover
20: Dated Dresser Turned Vintage Boho vintage-inspired chest of drawers.
21: White and Wood Mid-Century Modern Dresser Makeover
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22: How to Get the Perfect Raw Wood Finish
23: White and Wood MCM Dresser
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24: White and Wood Tall Bassett Dresser
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25: Dated Goodwill Dresser Turned Vintage-Inspired Chest
26: Light Gray MCM triple Dresser Makeover
27: Simple and Classic Black Distressed Antique Server
28. DIY FLUTED FILE CABINET MAKEOVER
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Updating old furniture with a fresh coat of paint is the best way to keep furniture out of the landfill and create custom and beautiful pieces that perfectly complement your home!
