Top DIY Furniture Refurbishing Project Ideas

By Essie Osborn


When you fancy revamping your home, you will not always have the money to simply go out and purchase brand new furniture; in fact it is rare that you will. What you should understand however is that you can totally redecorate your home on a very small budget by simply making use of what you have. Below are the best DIY furniture refurbishing project ideas out there to get you on your way.

Some people are talented artists and others like to try their hand at DIY; you should however know your limits and just what you think you are capable of. Firstly, look around and look at your old and outdated home and decide what you really want to throw out. Then, stop there and work out how you can reuse it, yet create a totally new look for your house.

Retro designs are the heart of fashion nowadays, and living in an environmentally friendly society, it is fashionable to recycle your old and tired pieces. You can revamp pieces that you already have in the home, or your can create new looks by purchasing some accessories from a second hand or thrift store.

If you need inspiration, then take a trip to a local vintage fair or second hand store. Think back to when you were growing up, and then think about ways to create something new out of something old. A great example is your couch; it is large and expensive to replace but will look great when you simply recover it.

Old couches and chairs can be covered with retro throws, or if you are feeling daring you can try to recover them completely with some stylish material that you find at a market or discount retailer. Covering your couch and chairs will give them a new lease of life; all you will need to complete the look are some great accessories such as cushions and lamps.

If you have some outdated accessories in the home, you should be able to create a new yet retro look for them too, by simply covering them with material. However, you need to act sparingly; you don't want your home to look so vibrant that it reminds you of your grandmother s curtains. Once you have finished with your soft furnishing, turn your attentions to your hard wood such as chairs, tables, and cabinets; as long as it is free from termites it is perfect for revamping.

Painting old drawers and wardrobes to give them a shabby chic look is not difficult; just remember to sand and prepare the wood first. For ideas on how to create the look you need, simply look online for shabby chic furniture and choose a color that will suit the rest of your furnishings.

These are just a few DIY ideas for your home; you should always remember that you can recycle almost anything, and retro is so popular you will become the envy of your neighbors and friends. Turn your dull and boring home into a happy shabby chic one today, enjoying creating unique pieces together with your family.




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