In 2009, the EPA reported that 9.9 million tons of household waste was made up of discarded furniture, a number that has only grown in the past 6 years. But what most people see as trash, these 9 DIYers see as raw material. We knew you wouldn't believe the flips if we told you, so here are the before and afters to prove that real DIY dreamers can turn a piece of trash into treasure.
1. Dusty Antique Rocker
Project via DeDe @Designed Decor
With the cushions in rags and the wood splintering on all sides, this old rocker needed a little love. What it got though, was nothing short of magic!
2. Two Tone Card Catalog
Project via Michelle @Dandelion Patina
Anyone who finds an ancient card catalog like this would be happy enough to accept it as is, scratches and all. Not this adventurous blogger though - she gave it a one of a kind modern twist!
3. Chalky Mint Buffet
Project via Bre @Brepurposed
This gorgeous buffet had been sitting on her porch for months and the top was a hot mess. With a chalky coat of bright paint, it's even better than new.
4. Bench Turned Planter
Project via Kimberly @Quirky Cool Living
With expert painting skills, this DIYer turned a small, plain bench into a beautiful summer planter, perfect for displaying her favorite blooms in the flower bed.
5. Coastal Ladder Shelf
Project via DeDe @Designed Decor
When this designer found an old paint ladder at a garage sale for $5, she snatched it right up, and added a vibrant coastal display shelf to her porch.
6. Clock Side Table
Project via Tracy @At Home With Sweet T
With a large clock face and an unused stool, this thrifty crafter created a great conversation piece and an amazing looking table.
7. Soft Contrast Dresser
Project via Carrie @Thirty Eighth Street
This vintage dresser, which looked absolutely ancient, got a bold facelift with milk paint, and became the perfect mix of modern and heirloom.
8. Floral Rocking Chair
Project via Stacy @Anastasia Vintage
This chair's wooden frame was already beautiful, but with a refreshing coat of paint and some gorgeous floral fabric, a thrift store rocker became a statement nursery piece.
9. French Decal Dresser
Project via Lynn @Fern Avenue
Sometimes paint or stain won't cut it, but that doesn't stop a motivated DIYer. This dresser was transformed into a French style piece, with a charming decal made from a French poster.
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