Furniture Before & Afters | DIY, Hacks & Restorations

Hilary Farr has to decide whether she loves it or lists it.

It was inspired by a clever IKEA hack.

This homeowner duplicates her dream sideboard using an inexpensive IKEA hack.

The best part? The whole redo is renter-friendly.

Flat-pack furniture or bespoke built-ins? In this redo, it's hard to tell.

This one belongs in the IKEA Hack hall of fame.

New paint and new hardware also helped give this nightstand duo a more modern look.

Staple gun + stretchy velvet fabric for the win.

From big box to bespoke, these nightstands get an ultra-colorful and patterned redo.

In the latest episode of the HGTV series, Jenn gave their home (including the kitchen and living room) some functional and modern upgrades.

"Cheers" to a vintage-inspired home for vintage glassware!

The new look is perfectly traditional-meets-modern.

Sometimes it just takes a little bit of upgrading for a furniture piece to be functional and presentable in your home.

Home DIYer and blogger Kristen Johnson upcycled her recycling bin contents by giving a plastic planter new life.

The former owner of the piece loves the new look, too.

"I love the contrast of using a vintage piece and adding a really modern design," this pro furniture flipper says.

They create a room for play and sleep.

With a little love and DIY, this vintage dresser has a whole new look.

This cheerful desk redo came together in just a few steps.

Both human and cat are pleased with the outcome of this simple DIY.

Thanks to budget finds and DIYs, the bedroom looks totally different — all for under $1,000.

A two-day DIY adds major style and hides clutter, too.

Do you love everything about your cat — except their litter box? The cumbersome, smelly eyesore can throw off the aesthetic of any home.

The revamped piece has a bone inlay look for less.

DIYers Faith and Julia found this slab of wood on Facebook Marketplace.

"I asked my neighbor why was he throwing it out, and he said it was just old and worn," this DIYer says. "I saw a table that I could restore."

The “Friends” star wanted to craft an updated condo that was also pet friendly for her pal Thea's many adopted animals. 

This cute nightstand started out with dings and chips, but a bit of DIY gave it a surprising (and bold) new look.

This reading corner revamp features a genius IKEA solution.

"Why spend a ton of money on a new dresser when a little paint is all it needs?" this DIYer asks.

"One of my favorite finishes to create is giving a piece a 'dipped' look," this furniture flipper says.

A weeklong project created by best friends.

Jonathan and Drew Scott distilled the space into an “office-meets-man-cave."

Woodworking skills came in handy for this DIYer's redo.

Sometimes simple changes make the biggest impact.

The mid-century style vanity was listed for super cheap on Facebook Marketplace because it had a crack in it before.

Adding cane backing to glass fronts on a cabinet is a GREAT way to disguise clutter. Take it from this simple one-week project.

"I knew this cool piece of history needed to be saved," the DIYer says.

"There is life after the boob light," this DIYer says — and there's proof in her super contemporary, streamlined "after."

It's polished (literally) and looks new again, but still honors its vintage roots.

The buffet was was an inexpensive Facebook Marketplace find that now looks like it could cost thousands.

This sad-looking cabinet got a delicate and sophisticated makeover.

Those custom-looking built-ins are IKEA shelves totaling about $1000.

Follow along for inspiration, or join in to finally get going on a project you've been meaning to tackle.

This DIYer created a glam pattern on the plain doors using easy-to-find materials.

Let’s face it: A tool shed is usually all about functional storage, not about being the prettiest spot on a property.

Finding a media console or TV stand that's the perfect size and style in mint condition is kind of like striking gold.

We can’t help but get excited when we see a fireplace reno done right.

In the latest episode of “Rock the Block,” four HGTV all-star teams finally turned to the outside of their identical houses after several weeks of indoor work.

A piece of furniture made in a day for less than $350 total? Yes please.

"People can’t believe it’s IKEA," this DIYer says of her expensive-looking "after."

Husband Jeff favored “risky patterns,” while wife Sara was an “aspiring minimalist.” In the premiere episode of HGTV’s “Mash-Up Our Home,” design team Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia helped the couple find balance in their differing design styles.

See how this woodworking DIYer created a totally new silhouette by bending wood around an existing set of drawers.

In the latest episode of “Fixer to Fabulous,” the Marrses renovated Rob and Angie’s cramped 1,100-square-foot Arkansas ranch into a modern two-story dream home.

These makeovers bring out the best in even the saddest looking "befores."

If you want to refresh laminate furniture to look like wood, read on.

“I hated having this family piece just sitting in storage," this DIYer says. "Giving it new life feels like I’m bringing my Nana back into my home.”

This DIYer put in lots of sweat equity to create her modern-meets-vintage custom dresser.

Sheepskin chairs are on-trend this year, and this one is extra glam.

Think beyond paint when it comes to redoing your next furniture piece.

This DIYer got a high-end look for less.

"I have seen several cane nightstands and dressers like this online, but they are so expensive! So I made my own affordable option," this DIYer says.

This cramped condo become a bright and modern space.

The Italian design team let existing tones and materials shine through the renovation.

Sanding, painting, and sealing was all it took to breathe new life into this dark brown IKEA HEMNES dresser.

This vintage hutch was a diamond in the (gummy, painted over) rough.

A real estate developer married tradition and modernism.

If you need inspiration for an easy, done-in-a-day furniture refresh, read on.

The renters had struggled with the layout.

This DIYer was on the hunt for a sideboard with a pop of color, and was able to make it herself for a fraction of the cost of store-bought.