These 11 amazing furniture flips will have you sprinting to the thrift store

Buying new furniture isn't always in the budget, but that doesn't mean you have to keep using a beat-up dresser or those old side tables that you hate. With a little creativity, you can easily transform inexpensive pieces of thrift store furniture into beautiful masterpieces.
Furniture flipping can be as simple as sanding a piece of furniture and giving it a fresh coat of paint, or it can mean turning an old piece into something completely new. The possibilities are almost endless, but here are some ideas to get you started.
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1. Feminine lace dresser
If you love lace, you've probably already fallen in love with this gorgeous dresser. It looks as if it's covered with lace, but Sweet Teal actually made it by spray painting over pieces of lace fabric to stencil the pattern onto the wood. This technique could be used to spruce up almost any piece of furniture.
2. Chic side tables
These stunning side tables were originally nightstands, but a fresh coat of paint and a bit of wood filler transformed them into an expensive-looking pair of tables. Find out more about the project at Thirty Eighth Street.
3. Rustic rolling cabinet
There's no rule that says a dresser has to stay a dresser. Transform a dreary curbside find by giving it new life as a rustic rolling cabinet. This cabinet would be adorable as a coffee bar or microwave cart in your kitchen. The funky fabric also adds pizzazz just where you need it. Get the full tutorial at brepurposed.
4. Contemporary cabinet makeover
It can be hard to find a cabinet that fits in perfectly with the style of your home, so making one yourself is a practical solution. This cabinet is absolutely gorgeous, and the original piece of furniture was purchased from the thrift store for only $10. Head over to Centsational Style to see exactly how it was made.
5. Upcycle old chair into towel rack
An old damaged chair may only seem fit for the curbside, but this DIY project demonstrates how much potential a broken piece of furniture can have. In only a few easy steps, this chair is given a whole new purpose while also serving as a gorgeous piece of decor. Get the full tutorial here.
6. DIY suitcase dresser
How cute is this suitcase dresser? Similar pieces of furniture can be found for hundreds of dollars, but it's surprisingly easy to make your own, as shown by Girl in the Garage below. The dresser used for this project was purchased from IKEA, but you could re-create it using almost any thrift store dresser.
7. Colorful decoupage chair
Designer upholstered furniture can cost a pretty penny, but you can make similarly colorful versions yourself for a fraction of the cost. This tutorial by Designer Trapped will show you how to transform wooden furniture using nothing but Mod Podge and your favorite fabric.
8. Reclaimed wooden bookcase
This little bookshelf is sweet and simple, and shelves like these are useful in almost every room of a home. For this project, the backboard of the original bookshelf was ripped off and replaced with part of an old picket fence. Check out the tutorial by Confessions of a Serial DIYer to see how it was done.
9. Upholstered chairs
Knowing how to reupholster furniture is a skill that should be in everyone’s mental toolbox. A fresh piece of foam can double or triple the longevity of a chair, while new fabric can make a piece of furniture impervious to falling out of style. This can be a dream come true for anyone looking to save money, keep furniture out of the landfill and infuse a home with their own unique touch. Get the full tutorial here.
10. Upgrade Ikea dresser with retro look
“Updating” a dresser to make it look vintage will not interfere with its functionality and will not diminish the classic Ikea style. Instead, it will give the piece some personality so it could be a focus piece or one of several improved pieces that balances color and design to create a unique vintage room. Get the full tutorial here.
11. Denim treated dresser
This dresser was given a major overhaul and it looks so much better. You should see the before pictures. The drawers were painted to look like denim. See how Sweet Pickins Furniture achieved this look.
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