How To Upcycle Furniture Feet Into A High-End Decor Piece

After finishing a home remodel, most folks understandably want to replace their worn out furniture with new pieces. But what do you do with the old furniture you no longer need but likely spent a tidy sum of money to acquire? While there's always the option to donate it or hold a garage sale and make a few bucks, we say try upcycling instead. You can use several different parts of the items too. For example, there are lots of genius ways to repurpose old furniture legs around your home. One clever idea that we discovered through @hometalk on TikTok involves turning bun feet into a high-end decor piece.

With this simple DIY, you'll make a beautiful candle stick holder. Yes, it's going to be on the smaller side, but actually an addition to your living space like this is one of the quick and effective ways to update your home, according to Joanna Gaines. Although @hometalk uses Waddell Pine Bun Feet from Home Depot, those are a bit pricey. That's why we recommend upcycling your old furniture if you're on a budget. And if you don't have any old furniture with bun feet at hand, you can still make a hefty saving by sourcing a few on Facebook marketplace, or head over to a Habitat for Humanity Restore. 

Or, if you really have no alternative, order the cheapest set you can find on Amazon like this Acrux7 2 Inch Wood Bun Feet for Furniture (you'll only need 3 pieces for this project). You'll also need some pliers, a drill and spade drill bit, a paint brush, and wood glue like Titebond Ultimate Wood Glue.

Start by removing the pre-installed screw from one of the bun feet using a pliers, then pick a second and screw it into the empty hole. Next, remove the other screw from the last of the table legs. Take your drill and use a ⅞ inch spade bit to drill a hole about 3/4 to 1 inch deep on one flat end of this third foot. This will form a nice big hole where you'll eventually place your candle. Turn over the bun foot with the hole in it and apply glue on the opposite end so you can adhere it to the two bun feet you stacked together. And, that's it. You can go ahead and stick a tapered candle in the hole on top. However, there's one last thing to do before using this DIY decor: Customize it.

A simple way to touch up any wooden decor is by applying wood stain. Go for something like Varathane Rust-Oleum Oil-Based Interior Wood Stain in your preferred color. Use a small paint brush to help you reach into the curved edges of the stacked bun feet for complete coverage. If you already love the color of your wood as is, then simply apply a clear wood finish like Minwax Polycrylic Protective Clear Wood Finish for a chic, glossy finish and also to protect the wood. 

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Alternatively, paint your candle stick holder a unique color that matches the rest of your decor or that suits your taste. Or, you can even wrap crystal bracelets around the candle stick holder for a more glamorous look. When it comes to displaying your new candle holder decor piece, use this opportunity to try out all the beautiful ways to decorate your home with candles.