Learn how to paint and upcycle your furniture to give it a new lease on life!
Reusing old items and transforming them into fresh pieces that work today is of increasing importance to people. What better way to do our part to protect the environment than to refurbish an old piece of furniture? Stylish looks are limitless! Different paints, stains and waxes will allow you to achieve the specific effect you're after. Colour is magic and will transform your tired item into an instant favourite. Follow this page for inspiring ideas and step-by-step instructions on how to create unique pieces that match your space perfectly.
Golden deco style
A bold makeover adds a sparkly dash of bygone glamour...
Make a drinks cabinet
Transform an old bedside table into a retro-style drinks cabinet...
Bench impress
Transform wooden pallets into a portable bench...
Make an entrance
Liven up your room by creating eye-catching furniture...
Indulge in shelf-care
Create a bath shelf, for all your necessities for relaxing...
Shaken and stirred
Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist. Adding a little glamour...
Window seat
It’s easy to transform a plain window seat into a fabulous feature...
Kids bench seat
Build this children’s bench using timber and two complementary colours...
Bentwood chair
Give an old bentwood chair a colourful new lease of life...
Indoor display stand
Brighten up a corner with this space saving indoor display stand...
Marble pedestal
Make a handy pedestal and give it a marble finish...
Crackle pedestal
Create a crackle pedestal to display your plants...
Zig zag hall table
Brighten up your hallway with a colourful zig zag table...
Suitcase coffee table
Turn a well loved but battered suitcase into a coffee table...
Chalk colour chair
Transform a plain varnished chair into a stylish piece of furniture...
Avocado stool
Transform a plain wooden stool into a glossy retro feature...
Painted wooden chair
Give an old painted wooden chair a new lease of life...
Entertainment unit
Transform an entertainment unit into a stylish feature...
Coffee table
Get inspired for your next creative project with wallpaper...
Rattan refresh
Update an old cabinet with on-trend rattan and a retro-cool mint...
Terracotta table
Turn new or old terracotta pots into a handy table...
Refresh an old cabinet
Don’t throw away an old tired cabinet. Refresh it with a new paint finish...
Side table
Transform a drab wooden side table into a high gloss treasure...
Revamped cupboard
Give an old painted cupboard a new lease of life...
White table
Turn an old table into a stylish feature with a little bit of help from Resene...
Drawer shelves
Transform an old kitchen drawer into a funky shelf unit...
DIY striped cabinet
Turn a boring old piece of furniture into a colourful feature...
DIY hutch dresser
Rejuvenate or refresh an old piece of furniture with Resene Wallpaper...
Round side table
Learn how to make and paint your own side table...
DIY paint splat drawers
Give a set of drawers a new look with this fun-to-create paint splat finish...
Red bench
Create this vibrant red bench with a little bit of help from Resene...
Pine bookcase
Brighten up a plain pine bookcase using a vibrant orange...
Bedside unit
Transform an old set of drawers into a colourful bedside unit...
Caravan cupboard
Transform an old varnished caravan cupboard into a retro gem...
Back from black
Transform a basic cabinet using four simple steps...
Vintage drinks cabinet
Surprise and delight guests with the cheerful wallpaper inside...
Striped coffee table
Reinvent an old table or add more personality to a new one...
Take sides
Three clever ways to transform a simple wooden bedside table...
Make a workbench
It’s easy to create this smart and practical work bench...
Garage shelving
It’s easy to create this impressive garage shelving using fence palings...
Paint a striped chair
Transform a plain chair into a colourful masterpiece using testpots...
Corner table
Use bold Resene Black to give a new lease of life to a tired...
Hula hoop bar cart
Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious drinks trolley...
Geometric painted drawers
Upcycle an old set of drawers with a geometric pattern...
Honeycomb shelves
Honeycomb shelves are a handy way to display favourite treasures...
Cube plant stand
Make your favourite planted pot a feature with this cute cube plant stand...
Three tone chair
Use three subtle Resene cream colours to upcycle...
Pink bookshelves
Shake up the idea of traditional book shelves & use bright, bold colours...
Kitchen cupboard
Give a distressed look to a kitchen cupboard...
Shelving unit
Give a MDF shelving unit a new lease of life by adding a plywood top...
Lego drawers
Turn an old set of drawers into a Lego lover’s dream storage space...
Dowel side table
Create your own side table to perfectly fit any space in your home...
Geometric coffee table
Give your coffee table a whole new look with a colourful geometric design...
Wood stained sideboard
Turn a plain sideboard into a wooden feature with a palette of wood stains...
Display case
Transform an old corner unit into a chic display case...
Wooden bookcase
Transform a wooden bookcase into an elegant piece of furniture...
Bentwood chair
A theatrical twist on a traditional bentwood chair...
Picture frame table
Make a fabulous table from a picture frame...
The art of storage
Paint vintage drawers to create useful display shelves...
Turning the tables
Uncovering the beauty of an antique table... discover what lies beneath...
Drinks cabinet - with a twist
Upgrade a plain cabinet with a dash of yesteryear charm...
Island magic
Create a chic kitchen island from a tired chest of drawers...
Crafty display stand
Turn an old painted wooden stool into a crafty display stand...
Bench seat
Turn a plain bench seat into a cool contemporary feature...
Simple stool
Use a combo of colour and varnish to turn a plain stool into a funky feature...
Wooden cabinet
Create an instant transformation using Resene Danska Teak Oil...
Bench seat on a budget
Transform a simple bookcase into a stylish seat with heaps of extra storage...
Sculptural side table
Ombre tones help create a gallery-worthy table...
A cut above the rest
Give a table a chance and it will happily deliver a big lift to your bedroom...
Animal face stool
Give an old stool a whole new character of its own with a fun painted face...
Telephone table
Turn an old wooden circular coffee table into a stylish retro telephone table...
Painted display stand
Turn an old set of wooden steps into a quirky display stand...
Rocking chair
Turn an old rocking chair into a subtle piece of furniture...
Distressed table
Give an old wooden side table a shabby chic makeover...
Paint pour coffee table
Make a basic coffee table a feature in your room with this fun paint pour...
Playing with paint
When you give a piece of furniture a makeover, you give it a new story...
Step up the creativity
These practical and versatile stools are also super easy to make over...
Make a concrete planter
This concrete plant stand is a stylish addition to any home...
Contemporary drawers
Give a chest of drawers a modern revamp using a subtle two-tone combo...
Kitchen cupboard
Give an chest of drawers a modern revamp with contemporary colours...
Paint palette drinks table
Turn a drinks table into this art inspired masterpiece...
Checked stool
Turn a simple wooden stool into a funky piece of furniture...
Playroom table
Transform an old coffee table into a fab piece of playroom furniture...
Metallic drawers
Transform an old chest of drawers into a sleek and modern unit...
Occasional table
Construct this occasional table and get the shabby chic finish...
Hot pink shelves
Transform an old shelving unit into a fabulously colourful feature...
Striped table
Turn a plain old wooden table into a quirky feature...
Kitchen chair
Create a funky kitchen chair using three sizzling Resene colours...
Testpot table
Turn a tired old table into a work of art with a few Resene testpots...
Metallic cabinet
Transform a MDF bedroom cabinet into a metallic masterpiece...
Cool-coloured bookcase
A cool three-colour combo gives a bookcase a stylish look...
Funky drawers
Transform an old set of drawers into a funky piece of furniture...
Splattered chair
A few Resene testpots transform an old chair into a work of modern art...
Faux plant stand
Create a sleek black lacquered effect using Resene Enamacryl gloss...
Painted/stencilled stool
Give an old stool a new lease of life with a stencil...
Stencilled bedside tables
Upcycle a set of drawers with a new coat of paint and a stencil...
Rocking chair refresh
Refresh and restore an old rocking chair with a simple new look...
A spot to relax
Create your own little haven of calm by teaming a comfy seat...
Shiny and new
Transform a coffee table using a copper-look vinyl, paint shades...
Geometric drawers
Upcycling? Choose a colour palette with the Resene colour generator...
Pallet coffee table
Create this rustic style coffee table using old pallets & reclaimed timber...
Plywood cabinet
Freshen up a plain plywood cabinet using Resene Colorwood wood stain...
Varnished chair
It’s easy to revamp an old varnished chair into a stylish piece of furniture...
MDF table
Turn a plain MDF table into a stylish piece of furniture...
Large pet bed
How to make a stylish bed for your large pet...
School chair
Transform an old wooden school chair with paint and varnish...
Chest of drawers
Transform
an old wood veneer
chest of drawers into
a thing of beauty...
Landscape sideboard
Use the New Zealand landscape to create a statement piece...
Stained coffee table
Sand and mask geometric lines to give and old coffee table classic looks...
Rejuvenate a writing desk
Paint a geometric pattern in your favourite retro colours...
Cross stitch drawers
Paint a pretty cross stitch embroidery pattern on a set of drawers...
Open sesame
Bring a humble wooden cabinet to life with this zingy, inside-out surprise...
Games table
Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table...
How to build a magazine rack
Looking for a way to keep your collection of beloved magazines tidy?...
Geo revival sideboard
Revive an old sideboard with a striking, contemporary design...
Ombre style
Use this trendy colour-blending effect to go from girly to glam...
Display it
Embracing the clean and subtle shades of neutral...
Closet fashionista
Give an old wooden wardrobe a colourful no-sand paint makeover...
Turning the tables
Give a dull brown table a fresh look using a modern chalk paint effect...
Cocktails o'clock
Give a retro trolley an extra pop of colour to create a super quirky drinks cart...
When less is
Turn 4 tatty old school chairs into stylish dining chairs...
Update your dining table
Transform a wooden dining table into a masterpiece...
Whitewashed table
Create this
shabby chic table
from reclaimd wood
and finish with...
Occasional table
Smarten up an old
varnished occasional
table with this
effective...
Display table
An elegant
display table using
plywood and turned
timber legs...
Bedside cabinet
Make a stylish
bedside cabinet using interior plywood...
1920s table
Transform an old wooden table
into a stylish Art
Deco-inspired table...
Stained chair
Transform a
plain wicker chair into
something special...
Periodic table
Build your own practical and stylish trestle table...
My kitchen stools
Give your kitchen a touch of Nordic cool with these kitchen stools...
Table and chairs
Kids will love these super-smart table and chairs...
Colour pop tallboy
Renovate a bland old piece of furniture by giving it a spectacular...
File away!
Make a creative space of your own and ramp up the style...
Restyled furniture
Get creative and up-cycle furniture with paint and patterns...
Seated style
Old wooden dining chairs are given a modern look...
New lease of life
Upcycle a timber pallet into a delightful coffee table...
Colourful nest
A set of vintage nesting tables are given a new lease on life...
Refresh with colour
Modernise an old stool with a lick of paint and a dip of colour...
It's a whitewash!
Use whitewashed timber to
create a practical working surface...
Classic shades
Transform cane furniture into Cape Cod classics...
Cabinet makeover
Breathing new life into an old wooden cabinet...
Chair makeover
Jazz up a tired set of wicker chairs with
eye-popping colours...
Dining table makeover
A coat of high gloss black paint for an instant injection of tabletop...
Revamp an old cot
Give an old cot a new lease of life with
this easy makeover project...
Revamp a wardrobe
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life...
Create a stained chair
Transform a plain wicker chair into
something special...
Moroccan magic
Stencil a rainbow of delicious Resene colour onto a glass table...
DIY kidz - boxed set
Give a plain set of storage cubes a lift with fun flag designs...
Take a dip
This easy idea makes it look like your furniture has been dipped in paint...
Diy kidz - bedside cabinet
Give your plain bedside cabinet a makeover using your favourite images...
French-inspired paint effect desk
Ros de Coek transforms a tired piece of furniture...
Paint a teenager's bookshelf
Transform boring shelves into something special...
Moroccan stencil pattern
Bring a piece of Morocco into your home with this easy pattern DIY...
Make a side table
Learn how to make this easy rustic side table...
Revitalise a plant stand
Crafting the perfect indoor solution for your greenery...
Upcycled cat bed
A comfy bed out of a set of unloved drawers that your moggy will love...
Stand out
Keep your houseplants on trend with colourful pots and timber frames...
Sitting pretty
Give a welcome update to your much-loved dining chairs...
Ombre bedside drawers
Use stain and colour to easily refresh a dated bedside drawer unit...
Retro coffee table
Refresh a retro coffee table without losing its character...
Paint a wine rack
Update a plain old wine rack with some on-trend colour!...
Paint an vintage sideboard
Brighten up an old piece of furniture with some vibrant colour...
Paint a butlers table
Update a retro butler’s table with a simple and classic makeover...
Transform a wooden mail tray
Refresh an old fashioned mail tray with a modern new look...
Paint a school desk
Turn an old school desk into a stylish side table or hallway feature...
Upcycle furniture wallpaper
Use colourful wallpaper samples to update a tired old piece of furniture...
Paint a kids stool
Take two well-loved preschool stools and revive them...
Recycle an school desk
Make homework fun by transforming an old school desk...
Paint a wooden chair
Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement...
Cane table
Update an old cane table with on trend colour and a fun paint technique...
Revamp a bedside cabinet
Update an old bedside cabinet while keeping its character...
Transform a vintage side table
Use colour and decoupage to transform a vintage side table...
Paint a pallet table
Give a dark and dusty pallet table a bright and glossy new look...
Transform a wicker basket
Transform a plain wicker magazine rack with a modern and colourful update...
Restore a desk
Restore a painted desk to its former timber glory...
Paint a cubby shelf
Update an old cane stool with fresh paint and new fabric...
Update a cane stool
Update an old cane stool with fresh paint and new fabric...
Trestle table
Give an old trestle table a new party purpose!...
Paint a side table
Updating a girl’s height chart with an on trend, unisex look...
Wooden stools
Give two old wooden stools a nautical-style new look...
Paint a sideboard in pastel hues
Take retro inspiration from pastel hues to reinvent your old sideboard...
Retro storage cabinet
Turn an old record player upcycled into a retro storage cupboard...
Upcycled table
Upcycle an old cupboard door into a handy table...
Retro chair
Transform a humble laminate chair into a retro feature...
Hot coffee table
Transform an old coffee table into
a fabulous feature...
Paint a magazine rack
Breathe new life into an old magazine rack by adding a pop of colour...
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