New furniture without the expense: 8 stunning renovation projects to transform old furniture
We all have an old piece of furniture at home that we want to get rid of but cannot afford to replace. It could be a piece of furniture we inherited or something left over from the previous tenants; whatever it is, you don't necessarily need to throw it away and replace it.
If you are a DIY enthusiast (or even a beginner), there will certainly be something you can do to transform this piece of furniture, instead of replacing it: a simple coat of paint, covering with wallpaper or the addition of a few new fittings are all possible interventions that you can make to transform a piece of furniture into something you'll value.
If you have already identified the piece of furniture you want to renovate and are thinking about possible restoration projects, check out these 8 amazing ideas:
1. From chest of drawers to country-styled bar
An old living room chest of drawers can get a new life in a country home with just a coat of white paint on the frame and black paint for the handles. All it takes is a little effort and creativity to transform an old chest of drawers into a lovely wet bar for your kitchen or dining room.
2. Designer chest of drawers
A boring chest of drawers can take pride of place in your bedroom if you give it a little personality with a coat of brightly colored paint and some nice handles.
3. Dining table
Are you sick of your old dining table? You don't need to buy a new one if you know how to transform it. Sand off the old paint and choose a new color for it (or leave it natural). For the chairs, in addition to painting them, also replace the cushions to finish the job.
4. Sideboard or bookcase?
Transform an old sideboard into a designer bookcase by removing the doors and giving it a new look with a fresh coat of paint.
5. A new kitchen
Renovating a kitchen is an ambitious, expensive project, in most cases. But if you have a tight budget, you can limit yourself to repainting the kitchen furniture and replacing the wall tiles: the change could be quite dramatic and feel like you have completely renovated the kitchen.
6. A brand new closet
Renovate an old closet instead of buying a new one: you can personalize it and paint it any color you like, transforming it into a furnishing accessory full of (your) personality and character.
7. A sideboard becomes a bar cabinet
A boring sideboard in storage can be transformed into a designer bar-cabinet very easily. And now you also have more room in your garage!
8. A new purpose
What if you found a new purpose/function for and old piece of furniture? For example, try renovating an old chest of drawers by transforming it into a sofa with side storage. This project is a little more complex, but the extra effort will be worth it.
Which of your pieces of furniture do you want to renovate first?
