Type ‘Boho Chic’ into your Pinterest or Tumblr search and you’re sure to come up with a plethora of images of girls wearing maxi dresses at Coachella, but you’ll also find pictures of gorgeous spaces filled with patterned pillows, plants and rustic wood furniture.
There’s nothing less exciting than making do with an old, scratched up dresser for your first apartment decor. But it’s hard to justify buying entirely new furniture when you’re just starting out and need to save that precious dough. Instead of falling into the sad hand-me-down decor rut, jazz up your furniture with these DIYs. All you need is a bit of dedication and some imagination. These modern furniture makeovers show how even a simple coat of paint can transform an old item into a modern masterpiece.