A few coats of paint was all it took to make this once boring buffet the center of attention.
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Do you have an old wooden table that is in good shape, but is in bad need of a makeover? Don't toss it; make it new again! Here are five great ideas for transforming boring old wooden furniture into great new pieces that will brighten any room.
A clever use of brightly colored paint takes your buffet from bland to bold. Use unexpected colors and that old furniture will make a statement.
2. Turkish Inspired Side Table Find a pattern you like in a clip art book, and give a boring thrift store table a beautiful new top.
Keep an eye out for things to re-purpose. Add some legs, and a thrifted library card catalog makes a perfect coffee table.
Paint a boring end table in bright colors and decoupage coordinating scrapbook paper on the top and shelves for a fun and funky new look.
Assorted bottlecaps can make a fun mosaic pattern on your table top. Place them randomly, or make a pattern, like the flag table shown here.
