A Guide To Upcycling Your Old Furniture To Make Room For The New

Source: Gibbous Dresser

After taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber deals for others, Boxing Week is when you get to treat yourself. Great Boxing Week offers the perfect opportunity to upgrade your home with some new furniture pieces. But you may be wondering what the best option is for your old furniture. Some people may resort to simply leaving their large pieces of furniture for the landfills, but there are more sustainable options out there. This article will take a look at some ways you can upcycle, repurpose or refresh your old furniture as you bring in new pieces. Read on to learn more about the importance of upcycling and repurposing your furniture.

Source: Sandford Executive Desk

Upcycling

If you're feeling a little more creative, there are many inventive ways to embrace your DIY spirit and upgrade your old furniture into something new and improved. The options really are endless, but here are a few of our favourites.      

• - An old desk can be sawed down, repainted and turned into two night stands. Then you'll have two new items and plenty of room in your home office for a brand new desk.           
  
  
• - Old wooden window frames can be turned into trendy chalk message boards to complement other great new wall art pieces.             
  
  
• - Discarded dressers with the drawers removed can be painted and turned into a stylish bar for your dining or living room. Then feel free to upgrade your dresser. 

Source: Kerekpar Counter Table

Repurposing

Maybe you've got some furniture with sentimental value that just can't get rid of. In that case, there's always the option of repurposing your old pieces of furniture as you bring in new pieces.      

• - Repurposing differs slightly from upcycling in that it does not necessarily mean upgrading an old piece into something better, but simply reusing a piece in a new way.
  
  
• - A discarded bicycle can be incorporated into a unique countertop, or you can opt to capture this aesthetic with a brand new piece like the Kerekpar Counter Table. 
  
  
• - As with upcycling, dressers offer many interesting repurposing options. If you're purchasing a new dresser, but just can't seem to let go of the old one, you could turn it into a kitchen island for example.
  
  
• - Doors too can be repurposed. Attaching a floor mirror to a vintage door creates a wonderful piece to get ready in front of. 

Source: Ameshoff Velvet Accent Chair - Blush

Refreshing

If you're looking to change things up, but you aren't quite ready to get rid of your old furniture, you might want to consider a refresh with some upscale decor pieces.  

• - If you're not quite prepared to replace your entire sofa, but still want to shake things up a bit, consider adding a stylish accent chair to your living room.
  
  
• - Want to upgrade your bedroom without completely overhauling your furniture? Try adding some interesting wall art instead.     
  
  
• - Looking for a dining room makeover but not ready for a whole new table? Try updating with a fresh set of chairs. 

The Cycle Continues

It's always a great feeling to get new furniture and upgrade the decor of your home. But don't be so quick to kick your old items to the curb. Depending on what you've got, there are many great ways to upcycle or repurpose your old furniture. 

Now that you know what to do with the old furniture, be sure to check out all the new Boxing Week items we've got to offer.