How to Give Old Furniture a New Look
Staying up to date with the latest trends can be expensive. If you aren’t careful, a single purchase can turn into an entire house of brand-new items that fit a very expensive scheme. It’s time to put down the credit card and pick up the paintbrush! Your current furniture can easily be transformed beyond recognition, not to mention any forgotten pieces in the attic. Whether you like to be current or just want to give your décor an update, check out our five ways to give your old furniture a new look.
Grab your paintbrush
Paint is an incredibly versatile product and can be applied to almost anything. Wood? Metal? PVC, Veneer? Paint it all! At Paintrite, we stock an extensive range of paints so no matter what you want to do, we’ll have the right product for your project. Add a splash of colour to an old chair to make it seem more modern, or use chalk paint to give a modern piece a worn, distressed look. Paint isn’t just about adding colour, it can also be used to add texture to a piece. Consider using something unusual like metallic or chalkboard paint to give your old furniture a new look that really showcases your creative side.
Get geometric
Nothing says “upcycling” like a funky pattern on an old-fashioned piece of furniture. Experiment with colour and pattern as you spruce up your furniture! You can use paint or contact paper to create shapes and patterns that add a touch of fun to an everyday item. Use masking tape to create stripes, or add a pattern using vibrant colours. This is a great way to experiment with a quirky look without doing something big like painting your walls. Try out some of your bolder ideas on small pieces first, then move on to something bigger if you’re happy with the result.
Add wallpaper
Despite its name, wallpaper isn’t just for walls! Wallpaper can be added to any hard surface to cover imperfections and create a fresh new look. If you don’t want to use wallpaper, contact paper is a great alternative. Add a patterned paper to the inside of a bookshelf for a pop of colour, or cover an old scratched table to create a modern desk. Because wallpaper comes in so many colours and patterns, you can easily find something that matches your colour scheme. This is also a great way to add a pattern to furniture without fiddly painting techniques.
Focus on the details
Sprucing up your furniture doesn’t need to mean changing it completely. Changing a few small details can give you an equally amazing result with far less effort. Rather than painting an entire chest of drawers, how about just replacing the handles? Instead of putting up wallpaper, why not add detail to a wall with moulding? Adding small touches can create a space that really feels like home, because you know no-one else has exactly the same piece you do. Show off your personal touch in the little details, and you’ll be reminded of your DIY abilities every time you see them.
If you’ve been bitten by the design bug but don’t have the budget for all new furniture, make sure to give these tips a go! At Paintrite, our team can help you find the products you need and give you tips on how to use them. Don’t forget to check out our inspiration area and chat to our in-store colour consultant to get your creative juices flowing! It’s time for your old furniture to get a new lease of life, so let us get you started with everything you need.