Let’s take a moment to thank the universe for upcycling enthusiasts, who provide us mere mortals with better and better ideas for turning trash into treasure each and every day! From a beautiful pedestal table to a whimsical light installation, there are endless ways to revamp outdated furniture that would have otherwise been thrown into the garbage.

Using her creative juices, one Aussie mum boasted a charming bathroom vanity that was once a sad, run-down cupboard with the help of some Bunnings products and a few bargain finds!

"I set myself a goal of renovating the downstairs toilet sink area as cheap as I could," Annabel shared on a Bunnings fans Facebook page.

"The cabinet I found on Facebook market for $40. The paint was leftover from painting my skirting boards and handrails and the tap cost $70 on Marketplace. The sink was $80 on Catch and handles $20 at Bunnings," she revealed.

Hold on to your seat, folks because the end result will blow you away.

Fellow members of the Facebook group were shocked, with the post clocking over 600 likes and 50 comments.

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"Great job! So inspiring to see this transformation," one user wrote. "This is what I want to do. I've been hunting for a cabinet like this for months now. It looks awesome."

"Beautiful job, love it," one mum said, while another wrote: "Well done, someone’s trash is always someone else’s treasure."

Not everyone has a knack for seeing the potential of rundown pieces of furniture, but Annabel seems to possess that talent – and she didn’t disappoint.

"I got the idea from Google images of other people that had done a similar thing," she shared.

"I sanded back that whole cabinet using an orbital sander and three different grits (80, 120, 240) but the slats I had to do by hand. That was the hard work, that took me 15 mins a slat!

"Then for the top and inside, I used a satin marine grade varnish and white paint, which were leftover from painting my skirting boards." she added.

If you’re keen to give furniture upcycling a shot, interior designer Lynne Lambourne advised that the key to successful transformations is plenty of preparation.

"Plan ahead and ensure you have the tools and equipment needed to do the job. Give all furniture a wipe down before you start, otherwise, you could get an old cobweb stuck to your paintbrush," she explained.

"Sometimes the excitement of getting the job done can mean we rush things."

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"Once you have finished your pieces, make sure you protect all your hard work with wax or varnish to give it longevity," she continued. "After putting so much effort into making something re-loved, give it the respect it deserves by finishing it properly."

"Don't be afraid to try and get started, I always say that there are no mistakes in upcycling – only lessons learnt,"

Indeed, giving an old piece of furniture a dazzling makeover is not only far from being easy, but a time-consuming process too. Patience is a must here if you want to get the best results. But, of course, don’t forget to enjoy the journey. It can be a fun and rewarding experience that, who knows, you may find great delight in doing.

Have you ever started on a furniture revamping project? Feel free to share your experience (and maybe some pictures) with us in the comments!

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[Ricci]

Good on them I say. I don't have the vision to see what something could be.

 

[Lynette Finnigan]

With all these renovation shows on TV...its great that people are being inspired to reuse and repurpose, rather than landfill, etc.....