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8 Inspiring Furniture DIYs to Give Your Apartment a Makeover Just In Time For Fall

If I could have any super power, it would be the ability to restore or revive — furniture that is. Seriously, think of the possibilities! With every changing season, I could have a brand new pad simply by transforming my furniture into brand new pieces of decor with a few inspired flourishes of my DIY wand.

Luckily, there’s a whole army of awesome lifestyle bloggers who possess this very talent, and they’re sharing some of their best projects so that you can give your home a quick and creative makeover, just in time for fall. Looking to spruce things up? These eight furniture transformations are nothing short of inspiring — and they’re so easy to do.

Image: Vintage Revivals

by Corinne Caputo

Painted Upholstery

Because sometimes you find the perfect couch in a less-than-perfect color. This guide from A Beautiful Mess brilliantly shows you how to paint upholstery, giving your apartment an instant transformation.

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Upcycled Leather Sofa

The genius blogger behind this makeover from Vintage Revivals found an OK leather couch and transformed it into this modern sofa you see here. The best part? She shows you just how to do it!

Image: Vintage Revivals

Ombre Bar Cart

Believe it or not, ombre is still in. And why would we ever want it to go away when awesome bar cart makeovers like this one from Paper & Stitch exist?

Image: Paper & Stitch

Painted Geometric Nesting Tables

You can completely transform and personalize any old nesting table with this awesome guide from A Beautiful Mess. The wedding photo is one adorable touch.

Image: A Beautiful Mess

Thread Wrapped Stool

I’m pretty sure my grandma has this exact stool in her home. I can’t wait to make it over with this awesome thread wrap tutorial from Vintage Revivals.

Image: Vintage Revivals

Rustic Pallet Coffee Table

This rustic-style coffee table by Her New Leaf was actually made from old wooden pallets.

Image: Her New Leaf

Aluminum Chair Makeover

The awesome makeovers from A Beautiful Mess never cease to amaze me, but this aluminum chair makeover is easily my favorite. I’ve never seen a lawn chair look so… fun.

Image: A Beautiful Mess

Door Shelf

If you’ve replaced some doors in your home, or saw one at a thrift shop you loved, consider this door-turned-shelf DIY from Girl Loves Glam.

Image: Girl Loves Glam

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