13 DIY Office Furniture Makeovers That Are Easy and Affordable
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Get inspired by these DIY office furniture makeovers for desks, chairs, bookcases, and more. Easy and affordable projects with a wow factor.

Office Furniture Makeovers
Updating your office furniture doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A fresh coat of paint can completely transform a dull desk or chair.
Fabric can give your chair cushions a whole new vibe, and even wallpaper can turn a plain bookcase into a statement piece.
With just a little creativity, you can make your workspace feel totally unique and completely you.
You may also enjoy these tips on how to update furniture hardware and these 15 beyond paint furniture projects.
Office Furniture Makeovers
Transform your workspace with these 13 DIY office furniture makeovers. Easy, creative ideas to refresh your desk, cabinets, office chairs and more!
Chalk Painted Desk Before and After
Learn how to chalk paint a desk from start to finish! If you love a good DIY painted furniture before and after, this Annie Sloan makeover is one you’ll definitely enjoy. It's perfect for giving your office a fresh new look.
File Cabinet Makeover With Chalk Paint
Brittany from Pretty Handy Girl took an old dull beige office file cabinet and gave it a quick and super affordable makeover with a fresh coat of pretty coral paint. It's amazing to see the before and after of this beauty!
DIY Modern Floating Office Desk
Learn how to build a DIY Modern Floating Office Desk featuring a stunning Acacia butcher block countertop. It’s a stylish, space-saving desk that’s as functional as it is beautiful!
Painted Antique Desk Update
This painted antique desk is full of beautiful details. It took a bit of elbow grease to bring out its full potential, but the end result was absolutely worth it!
DIY Desk Makeover
This desk area went from dark and dull to bright, airy, and full of personality! With just a few affordable updates, this makeover proved that a big transformation doesn’t have to cost a lot, or take forever.
Modern Desk Makeover Tutorial
Michelle from Sunnyside Home scored an old desk for free on Facebook Marketplace! With a few simple techniques, and a bit of elbow grease she gave it a fresh, modern makeover.
DIY Office Chair Makeover
Give your workspace a stylish upgrade with this office chair DIY project! Learn how to reupholster a bentwood swivel chair for a fresh, modern look that’s both comfy and chic.
Update a Boring Bookcase with Wrapping Paper
Learn how to give a plain bookcase a fun makeover using wrapping paper for a burst of color and pattern! This is a great way to add colorful storage to your home office.
Curbside Office Cabinet Makeover
Get the step-by-step tutorial on how to turn a curbside cabinet into a stylish office piece with a little paint and creativity. Proof that one person’s trash can be your next favorite find!
Vintage Bamboo Desk Makeover
Heather from Heathered Nest painted an old bamboo desk with a pretty in pink paint color for her daughter. It is bright, cheerful and unique, just perfect for a teen's home office.
Thrift Store Cane Back Office Chair Makeover
This gorgeous cane back chair was a $20 thrift store find. Annie Sloan chalk paint brightened it up and the ruffled seat cushion finished it off perfectly!
Tips on How To Paint Ugly Office Furniture
Give your workspace a fresh new look with our easy guide on how to paint office furniture! From prep to finish, we’ll show you simple steps to transform dated pieces into something stylish and totally “you.”
Writing Desk Painted Black With Gold Accents
This writing desk has such timeless style. Giving it a sleek black finish with gold accents was the perfect way to bring it back to life.
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