Great furniture repurposing ideas!

There's no better feeling than finding something (or keeping something) old and having a brilliant idea to turn it into something even better! Take care in spending adequate time and research on your project and you'll end up with a piece that will mean so much more than a bought item for a much higher price. Plus, it'll be custom!

You may have seen this awesome idea around...
Go to Crafty Nest for full article, photos, and instructions.



This chandelier would look like a designer piece in a retro or modern home.



Instructions found at Esprit Canabe

This tray is probably my favorite DIY project, created from a salvaged cupboard door.

Go to Crafty nest for instructions.

A drap wood night table looks like it came from Brocade Home with some sanding, blue paint, and a coat of shellac.
via New York Times

One can never have enough pretty bins to hold supplies or other loose objects!
This pdf from Urban Nest gives the full instructions on how to make these from cereal boxes!

Okay, so this isn't really repurposing furniture, but I love this idea. Find a branch you like and turn it into art by hanging a collection of shells (or whatever you like for that matter).
via Michelle Rago, Weddings

A hoosier separated to be turned into a media cabinet and a console.


Chicken coups as kitchen storage - just make sure they're clean! :)
via Apartment Therapy

Gifts for that design enthusiast who has everything...

Recently I was introduced to a very fun shop called Kir DeVries. These days it seems like you see the same stuff everywhere - but quite a good bit of their inventory I've never seen before!

Now desk accessories to match your chicken kitchen timer!

They have a bunch of different fish to choose from for opening your bottles
A stainless steel cafe cup!


This mobile is so gorgeous, and I'm sure even more so when it moves.

The serving trays are art in themselves

These are tea towels!



These clever mugs have a top "dish", and then the second layer is the mug itself

Puts me in the mood for sushi

via Kir DeVries