1. Old or outdated dressers and bureau pieces can all be repurposed in the kitchen or dining area for dish and linen storage. Use paint or stain to brighten them up and coordinate them with your space. Use an Old Dresser to Organize has even more tips for repurposing an old dresser.
2. Use sturdy old fruit crates or wooden boxes you find at markets as shelving. Be sure to use hardware that will adequately support the amount of weight you will be adding to the wall. Using at least one wall stud will provide the best support. Attach the bottom of the crate to the wall so that the opening faces outward. Place some in your kitchen to display items, or for storing spices, jars and cookbooks.
3. Jewelry boxes with lots of drawers are great places to organize and store cosmetics in the bathroom.
4. Take interesting, refurbished stools, benches and/or wooden chairs and use as plant stands in sunny spots.
5. Use an old wooden coat tree to track the height of your little ones. Give the tree a fresh coat of paint and adhere paper cutouts marked with “age” and “date” so you can mark their heights as they grow.
6. Spruce up an old entertainment center with a fresh coat of paint and new hardware to create a sophisticated storage piece. Its large, deep compartments are perfect for stowing away electronics, books and toys.
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