That collector’s item in the form of a vintage dresser looked like a great bargain at the time, right? Or what about that beautiful chest of drawers you snapped up for a fraction of the original price at last week’s car boot sale? Now you’ve bought your dream furnishings and moved them into your home, you’ve come to the horrible realisation that not only are they a nuisance what with them taking up valuable storage space, but they’re not as aesthetically-pleasing as you initially thought. Nightmare.

Seeing as you can’t return them, it looks like you’re now stuck with these decorative disasters – but don’t worry, as there’s still hope for these items. Learn how you can makeover these monstrosities into must-have children’s toys – it really is child’s play!