How to Give Old Furniture New Life — No DIY Required!
Shocker: You can refresh vintage pieces without a single DIY, and HGTV Magazine is here to show you how.


Photo By: Cory Dawson/Studio D
Photo By: Cory Dawson/Studio D
Photo By: Cory Dawson/Studio D
Photo By: Cory Dawson/Studio D
An Old Console Table Before
An Old Console Table Brought to Life
The best way to make an ornate heirloom not stodgy: Bring in finds with modern shapes and textures, like this funky mirror, geo lamp and mixed-materials chair. Boom! That ancient table is entryway-worthy.
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An Old Side Chair Before
An Old Side Chair Brought to Life
Next to a slew of punchy pinks, the chair’s original green velvet looks fresh and fun. (Pillows and a rug alone can do the trick if you’re not in the market for a new sofa.) Black-and-white accents add polish but let the colors do their thing.
An Old Dining Table Before
An Old Dining Table Brought to Life
Surrounding a hand-me-down table with molded plastic chairs is an instant updater — and a lot less pricey than a new dining set. A vivid wall color (this is Cactus by Ressource), graphic stick-on floor tiles and a multi-globe pendant also take it from formal to fab.
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An Old Nightstand
An Old Nightstand Brought to Life
Place an antique, yellowish cream nightstand against an accent wall of giant blue blooms and suddenly it all feels of-the-moment. Navy headboards create more chic contrast so nothing looks matchy-matchy. The cherry on top: a lamp in a spunky hue.