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Roundup: Our All-Time Most Memorable Painted Furniture Makeovers (So Far!)

by on May 27, 2015

Over the years, we’ve seen countless furniture makeovers done with nothing but paint and a lot of creativity. Today we give you the ones that top our all-time most memorable list…for good and, yes, some for ill too, based upon the collective conscious of our readers. Check them out and then chime in: are these painted furniture makeovers remembered for all the right reasons?

We’re going to start out with Beth & Nick’s buffet (kitchen cabinet base? Note the “sink hole” on top). Personally, I thought its aged appearance was a bit TOO aged, but others didn’t think so.

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Photo: Sawdust and Embryos

What do you think…is it better after?

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Photo: Sawdust and Embryos

Remember Jesse’s colorful side table makeover?

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Photo: Nine Red

Once you see the “after,” it’s hard to forget!

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When Reeves realized wood stain wouldn’t hide the blemishes on  this sweet little nightstand, she opted to paint it.

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Photo: The Weathered Door

Here it is after with a little peek-a-boo original wood showing:

Side table painted with dark blue with light blue edging.
Photo: The Weathered Door

This MCM dresser definitely had finish issues before, but according to some of our commenters, its makeover was a travesty. 

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Photo: Visual Heart

What do you think?

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Photo: Visual Heart

Another controversial makeover, this time from Billie who took this MCM dresser from blonde…

Colorful wooden table with storage options.
Photo: Billie Monster

to leaf green! (Love how the painted hardware pops.)

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Photo: Billie Monster

I’m still impressed by the fact that when Alicia saw this Broyhill 1970’s dresser, she thought “desk.” 

Wood side table with an elongated length with cubby hole.
Photo: Thrifty & Chic

Here’s the dresser turned desk now:

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Photo: Thrifty & Chic

Remember Lauren’s roll-top desk resurrection? I certainly do.

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Photo: The Thinking Closet

Now it’s fit to be in the pages of a glossy magazine. 

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Photo: The Thinking Closet

Three words: plastic grandfather clock.

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Photo: Little Red Chair

Four words: RED plastic grandfather clock.

Wooden cabinet with floral beach design.
Photo: Little Red Chair

I’m all for roadside rescue, so this makeover impressed the pants off of me. Talk about trash…

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Photo: Goodwill Glam

to treasure:

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Photo: Goodwill Glam

This TV stand might not have been found in a trash heap, but I’ve seen plenty similar items at the end of driveways on garbage collection day. Based upon this makeover, the next time I see one, I just might swoop in for one of those roadside rescues. 

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Photo: Sarah Eddy

Now the trashy TV stand is a beautiful and breezy bar cart:

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Photo: Sarah Eddy

Oh, yes, the “Incredible Wardrobe Makeover.” It kinda blows all those “the finish was is really bad shape so I had to paint it” arguments out of the water. But then again, not everyone is as patient with a makeover as Tami is, I’m guessing. 

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Photo: Curb Alert

And before you say that Tami didn’t paint the wardrobe, look closely at the top. A lesson in painting restraint if ever there was one!

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Photo: Curb Alert

And, finally, Mandy’s chair makeover. It’s still hard to believe this turned out so well, considering it’s–you know–painted upholstery. But, hey, the proof is in the after picture. 

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Photo: The Project Queen

Amazing, no??

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Photo: The Project Queen

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