Could that dresser become a kitchen cabinet? The art of upcycling old furniture

Could that dresser become a kitchen cabinet? The art of upcycling old furniture

By KIM COOK Maybe it’s a scratched-up old sideboard found at a yard sale and turned into a snazzy media console. Or a couple of well-traveled vintage trunks given a new home as bedside tables. Designers and DIYers are breathing new life into old furniture, not just restoring but reimagining and giving hardworking pieces fresh purpose. Sustainability, cost, aesthetics and sentimentality are all driving the trend. The craftsmanship seen in many ol…