3 simple tricks to transform your used furniture
Whether it's to transform a piece of furniture bought at a thrift store or to give a little love to the desk your grandmother bequeathed to you, there are many ways to update a piece of furniture without breaking the bank!
In this article, you will find 3 easy tips to rejuvenate your furniture without spending a fortune.
Paint and/or Stain
It is literally possible to make any transformation with paint. Almost all surfaces can be painted; all you need to do is prepare the surface well and have suitable paint!
Our favorite ideas:
- Paint only the legs of a piece of furniture to give it a more modern look;
- Paint the furniture with a vibrant color to make it the key piece of your space;
- Paint only the drawer fronts;
- Paint the top of a table in a contrasting color to that of the legs;
- Play with paint finishes to create texture. For example, paint the seat and back of a chair with a high-gloss paint and, conversely, paint the frame and legs with a very matte paint.
Change the furniture's accessories
By accessories, we mean the handles, legs, mirrors, etc. that come with the furniture in its original state. Sometimes, simply removing frills or accessories can completely change a piece of furniture.
Our favorite ideas:
- Change the handles of a piece of furniture for colored, more modern handles or simply remove them;
- Change the legs of a desk or table to give it a more refined look;
- Remove the frame or frills that can make your mirror look cluttered;
- Change the fabric of a chair for a model that will better match your decor;
- Remove the hutch top from a dresser to make it a less massive console.
Also, it's interesting to question the usefulness of a piece of furniture. Does it absolutely have to keep its original function? Can it be given a new use? For example, an old console can easily become your new TV stand by removing its legs, while your bedroom dresser can undoubtedly become your new china cabinet. You just need to be open-minded and creative when it comes to imagining a piece of furniture and its purpose.
Adhesive vinyl
If the idea of paint doesn't suit you, no problem! It is also possible to change the look of a piece of furniture with adhesive wallpaper. This product is inexpensive, easy to install and allows you to add a pattern that would not be possible with paint.
Our favorite ideas:
- Apply a mural or wallpaper to the back of a shelf;
- Change the surface of a desk or table with adhesive wallpaper;
- Install a vinyl wall decal on the drawer fronts of a piece of furniture;
- Apply a decorative frosted film on a mirror or on glass doors.
All reasons are good for transforming a piece of furniture you already own: it's good for the environment and your wallet, in addition to saving you from out-of-stock products and sometimes excessively long delivery times…
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Happy transforming!
