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Reduce, Reuse Recycle: Give Your Furniture a Makeover

Wolfforth Renter Painting a Dresser Drawer TurquoiseYou may be eager to replace your old furniture if it has become unattractive. Instead, why not repurpose it? You may transform ugly or dated furniture into renewed, customized furniture that you’ll like with a couple of basic materials, creativity, and elbow grease. There are numerous simple procedures to give practically any item of furniture in your house a full makeover! Some of our favorite ideas for repurposing and updating old furniture are included below.

Dress(er) it Up

That dirty old dresser may not be your favorite piece of furniture in the bedroom. So why not repurpose it as a credenza or TV stand instead? Remove all of the drawers, sand, and repaint – inside and out. Use whatever paint color you love – don’t be scared to go bold with a crisp white, cheerful red, or deep blue. To make a stunning accent table, you have to remove the lower drawers and replace them with lovely baskets. Otherwise, remove all the drawers to build a TV stand with open storage.

Add Life to a Tired Table

Coffee tables, side tables, and kitchen tables can all start to appear beat-up and dirty after a time. However, tables are one of the most simple pieces of furniture to makeover. One of the quickest methods to give your old table a new lease of life is to paint it a fresh new color. However, if painting alone isn’t what you had in mind, why not convert that unpleasant table into an upholstered bench or settee? You could easily create more seating from a coffee table or side table with fabric and cotton fill. Just remember to opt for one that is solid wood. Why not add a new surface on top of the old one for kitchen tables? Some pretty stenciling, some contact paper, or a glass top could all give new life and beauty to a weary old table.

Upgraded Chairs

In addition to your table, your dining chairs might also benefit from a makeover. If you have excellent quality wood chairs, you can simply sand and repaint them any color you prefer for an entirely new appearance. Also, don’t bother about matching the table exactly; a table and chairs in contrasting or complementary colors can be a better addition to any kitchen or dining room.

A New Twist on Shelving

Think about those drawers you took out from your dresser makeover. Why not recycle them into hanging shelves for a charming, rustic look? Dresser drawers can be lined with beautiful contact paper, then hung against a wall and filled with your favorite knickknacks. It’s even great if your drawers have antique hardware attached. Think about hanging several drawers together with the hardware that stretches in several directions.

Reface and Replace

For cabinets of all sorts, another way to refresh a weary look is to add new doors. Removing the doors on a cabinet is not difficult. Afterward, sand and repaint the entire piece. You can obtain doors pre-made from numerous hardware stores or add new details to the old ones. Another interesting idea would be to replace part of the cabinet door with glass. There are various creative options – what you do with that cabinet is entirely up to you!

Upgraded Garden Seating

Just guarantee to give your outside furniture a makeover, as well! If you’ve got good quality patio furniture that is just unsightly, all you have to do is sand and paint the pieces and then add new cushions. That quickly, your patio set will look brand new! As an option, turn an old headboard into a charming garden bench! You may no longer want to utilize that old bed, but if you take the headboard, add a seating box, and then paint the entire thing in your favorite color, you’ve made a pretty new place to rest and enjoy the outdoors.

Are you considering updating your furniture at the same time upgrading to a new Wolfforth rental home? Contact Real Property Management Services or check our listings online today!

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