Looking for some inspiration to update an old sideboard or buffet? These makeover ideas showcase the best transformations, from beautifully painted finishes to classic wood refinishing projects. Whether you love bold colors, vintage wood, or modern touches, these before-and-after pieces will spark ideas for your own furniture makeover!
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1. Antique Tiger Oak Sideboard Restoration
If you’re after a truly dramatic transformation, this sideboard delivers. Once left outside, it was covered in mildew and buried under layers of stubborn white paint. The careful process of scraping, sanding, and stripping it down shows just how much work went into reviving this piece. This piece was finished by myself Furniture Flippa – Projects by Jamie. You can watch the full restoration on YouTube here!
2. Stunning Art Deco Buffet
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Probably one of my favorite buffet projects I have ever watched! This buffet was refinished by Angie the owner of Transcend Furniture Gallery. If you have an art deco buffet or sideboard, take Angie’s advice and do this to make that burl veneer shine! With a touch of black paint, it’s perfect.
3. Modernized Walnut 9 Drawer MCM Sideboard
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Andy over at Modern Makeovers does incredible work with furniture, plus his videos are beyond enjoyable. He showcases his incredible furniture skills as well as his videography skills. I recommend checking him out on YouTube “Modern Makeovers”.
4. Restored 1965 Danish Teak Sideboard
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Chris from Optimum Modern does incredible MCM restorations of larger pieces, such as this stunning Danish Teak Sideboard manufactured by the Bernard Pedersen & Son’s, which has been creating Danish furniture since 1902.
5. Dipped in “Caviar”
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This piece was refinished by Holly from Hollys Garage. This buffet is honestly stunning, the washed top mixed with the painted bottom is such a perfect blend. If you have a buffet this is a great idea to modernize it!
6. Paint + Stained Vintage Sideboard
Here is a vintage sideboard that I painted black with Fusion Mineral Paint and stained it with gel stain. The mixed wood and black look turned out very nice and it sold rather quickly!
7. Tribal Sideboard Makeover
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This sideboard really catches your eye, right? This makeover by thepaintedhive is truly unique. The incredible tribal designs on the front is amazing! Using this idea, maybe you can create a one-of-a-kind piece?
8. Black Paint & natural Wood Base
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With another appearance on the list, Angie showcases her skills with this incredible sideboard makeover! The black and natural wood compiment eachother so nicely, I could see this piece sitting in a modern home no problem.
9. Simply Dark Navy Sideboard
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Another by Andy at Modern Makeovers, this piece is stunning and is all one color, a dark navy! Simple but elegant.
10. Restored Stanley Theme II Cosmopolitan Sideboard
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Another restored sideboard by Chris at Optimum Modern, this piece is truly beautiful. The stunning veneer patches behind the sculptured overlay is seriously a beautiful sight!
11. Washed Wood & Painted
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12. Black Cherry Buffet Server
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13. Antique Anthes-Baetz Buffet
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14. Stencil Sideboard Makeover
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15. Modern Buffet Black and Wood
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16. Deep Blue Painted Buffet
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17. French Provincial Sideboard
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18. Navy Blue & Gilded Edges
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19. Solid Wood Sideboard Painted with New Base
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