Upcycled Home Decor: Furniture Makeover for Beginners

Creating a stylish, functional home doesn't have to be expensive. Upcycle a piece of furniture and do some good for the environment and your home — part of the DIY Decor Learning Path!

If you had told Bronwyn Tarboton a few years ago that she would become a home decor DIYer, she would’ve laughed it off. As a Broadway performer the only craft she felt qualified for was acting. Then, during the pandemic things changed when some extra time in her schedule unleashed her inner upcycler. With a desire to fix up her home without breaking the bank, Bronwyn used found, broken, and used items to turn what others viewed as trash into treasured items. Now Bronwyn shares her DIY tips and tricks with tens of thousands of other creative novices on social media as @nyctrashtotreasures. Today, she’ll guide you through her process for turning a pre-loved piece of furniture into a treasured work of art. 

In this hands-on, project-based class, you’ll learn to:

• Find inspiration for the furniture you want in your home
• Choose furniture with tons of upcycling potential
• Install transformational hardware
• Revamp your piece with a few coats of paint
• Add unique and upscale final touches

Plus, Bronwyn will share the handy hacks she’s learned from her projects along the way. Whether you’ve already dabbled in home decor DIY or you’ve never picked up a paint brush, this class will give you a head start toward the living space of your dreams!

In this class, Bronwyn uses a drill, screwdriver, tape measure, paint brush, and paint roller to revamp a wooden media console. Depending on what piece of furniture you’re looking to transform you might only need a paint brush and some paint. For a refresher on essential techniques or for more project ideas, explore Bronwyn’s full DIY Decor Learning Path.

• Introduction
• Getting Started
• Gathering Inspiration
• Choosing Your Furniture
• Installing Hardware
• Transforming with Paint
• Adding Finishing Touches
• Final Thoughts