# DIY Desk Renovations The 'Credenza Makeover' Updates Standard Side Tables By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credenza-makeover References: [cupcakesandcashmere](http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/credenza-makeover/) Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Credenza Makeover' is the latest decor project to come from the mind of author Emily Schuman. Schuman's friend bought a standard [bedside table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-crate-and-end-table) in need of some sprucing up, and she willingly took on the [DIY project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table). The before and after shots of this furniture piece are breathtaking. In just a few steps, Schuman managed to update what would otherwise be a plain, basic table. Three coats of white paint were used as the base, giving the piece a fresh clean look. Black lining around the edges of the drawers made for a decorative white-on-black look. Golden knobs added upscale finishing touches, making the furniture item all the more appropriate for display in bedrooms and [entrance hall spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entre-line). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Furniture Upgrades:** Entrepreneurs can seize the opportunity to offer DIY customization services for existing furniture pieces, providing customers with personalized and unique designs. - **DIY Decor Projects:** By promoting and sharing DIY renovation projects like 'Credenza Makeover,' businesses can tap into the growing trend of individuals seeking affordable and creative ways to update their home decor. - **Creative Furniture Transformations:** Companies can explore innovative designs and techniques for transforming ordinary furniture into stylish and customized pieces, appealing to consumers looking for one-of-a-kind items for their homes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers can offer a range of DIY renovation materials and tools, as well as curated tutorials and inspiration to cater to consumers' desire for personalization and creativity in their home decor. - **Interior Design Services:** Interior design professionals can incorporate DIY renovation projects into their service offerings, providing clients with affordable and unique design solutions for their spaces. - **Craft and Hobby Supplies:** Craft stores can cater to the growing demand for DIY renovation materials, offering a variety of paints, knobs, adhesives, and other supplies that allow customers to transform and personalize their furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Home Furnishing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credo-collection.md) - [Modernized Old-Fashioned Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-side-table.md) - [Candy-Like Glossy Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luis-gimeno.md) - [Asymmetrical Storage Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbred-side-table.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Simplistic Modern Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-davenport-drink-table.md) - [Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-night-stand.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Refined Mdf Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undressed-series.md)