23 Totally Clever Before-and-Afters From Flea Market Flip

What to do with a metal fan cover? Team players Nic and Carla had a greater vision for a piece that most people would just pass over.

Now chic and modern, this fan cover turned clock would be a stylish accessory for any living space.

You won't believe what team players Nathan and Mikal came up with using these mismatched objects.

The wooden crates and a cutting board were combined to make a snazzy bar on top of the bike. What a unique idea!

While this wardrobe trunk was in great shape, it lacked personality.

Design divas Tracey and Catherine turned the plain-Jane trunk into a stylish bar by staining the canvas, painting the trim and adding a cowboy silhouette.

A pair of Danish armchairs desperately needed new upholstery.

So Joe and Andrew took a large piece of cowhide and made two seats for modern lounging.

It's hard to imagine what you could possibly do with a standing chalkboard, but designers Cherise and Kim knew it would look great in a workspace.

Great for an office or a kids' craft room, the chalkboard table features a fun, geometric pattern on the opposite side so you can choose which surface you want to show.

These Victorian vent grates needed a bit of polishing and a new purpose.

With a little love, a fresh paint job and wooden legs, sisters Sam and Shimmy gave new life to the grates and transformed them into these fashion-forward side tables.

An old rocking crib with no cushion was a great heirloom choice for Mike and Mary.

One side of the cradle's railing was removed to help build the back of the bench and a new, upholstered cushion was added to bring in a splash of color and pattern.

What can you make with an old newspaper cart and a pair of license plates?

Why a stylish, upholstered bench of course! Gold spray paint gives new life to the old, rusted exterior, and the license plates serve as a small shelf on either side for holding drinks and snacks. Kelly upholstered the cushion with a cool fabric she bought in Bali.

With the invention of washing machines, hand-washing clothes has become a thing of the past. Christina and Billy had the perfect idea for restoring this piece.

A pair of black pleather upholstered cushions and a healthy coat of stain turns the laundry wash bench into a hip piece of furniture for a living room.

Before you toss that worn-out headboard and footboard — think again. You may be surprised what fresh paint and basic upholstery can do.

Isn't it amazing what paint and a little fabric can do? What a great piece to add to the entryway or mudroom.

Let's see what contestants Paul and Jim imagined for this old oxen yolk they purchased for the "Vintage-to-Modern" project.

Large glass globes on either end surround Edison bulbs to make a beautiful light fixture that would look amazing in a rustic-inspired dining room.

Olympian Kayla Harrison and her grandmother Rachel gave this pair of antique window panes a whole new purpose.

How precious is this coffee table set? The window panes easily fold open so you can store magazines, books and remote controls underneath.

Contestants Michael and Vinnie purchased a vintage children's rocking horse and a floor lamp in hopes of turning the two objects into a one-of-a-kind piece.

Silver spray paint, a bigger lamp shade and faux fur adds instant style. What a fabulous statement piece for a living space!

For their "Compact Design Project," Victor and Danielle purchased eight wrought-iron spindles with a plan to make something useful for the home.

Sturdy pieces of wood combined with the iron spindles provide great storage for knickknacks, books or garden tools.

An old-fashioned footboard doesn't have much use without a matching headboard.

Contestants Karen and Karin chose an all-gray palette for the new bench. A good neutral color scheme was a perfect choice so that the piece could fit in with any home's color palette without clashing.

A pair of wooden barrels inspired flipping newlyweds Amy and Henric for their "Sets and Pairs Project."

With a beautiful, smooth finish and clever storage space, these side tables would make the perfect pair for a bedroom or living space.

Husband and wife team Seven and Sarah had the perfect vision for this set of fire extinguishers for their "Metallic Project."

Fun and quirky, this set of lamps would be a stylish addition to a bedroom or living space.

Crafty couple Victoria and Michael have big plans to make this shoe factory cart into something useful and unique.

A vibrant shade of green really makes this bar pop. Shelves with spacers were added for easy wine bottle access.

Jill and James found three antique window panes to use for their "Fabric Project."

With some upholstery work, three single window panes are transformed into a room divider that would add a dash of modern flair to any home.

Aaron and Angie found a pair of industrial metal stools and a wood drafting table that they hope to give a fresh update.

The black-and-white color palette was an excellent choice to make this bistro set look more unified and modern. A shiny metal tabletop adds extra pizzazz to the design.

Tony and Suzanne wanted to turn this ordinary trunk into something special for their "World Design Project."

The British flag painted on top and the addition of legs turn this trunk into a neat table that also features useful storage space.

Mother and daughter flippers Leigh and Katey found a rustic door and a pair of wooden stools for their "Dine-In Project."

The rustic door was repurposed to become a built-in table, and the painted pair of stools offer a place to sit and enjoy a meal for two.

For their "Durable Design Project," father-and-son duo Max and Chris chose an old wooden ladder with hopes to create a one-of-a-kind display piece.