How to Refurbish Your Furniture

May 27, 2021


Do you have furniture that is in dire need of a facelift? Whether your piece is outdated or you’ve recently purchased a used piece that is in need of some TLC, we’ve got you covered. Refurbishing furniture is a fun way to bring a piece back to life.

If you’re not sure where to begin, keep reading to learn a few ways on how you can refurbish furniture.


Change the Paint

This option is more of the obvious choices but you’d be surprised how a simple change of paint color can completely transform your current piece of furniture. If your item is stained, sand it down and apply a different shade of stain, or choose a paint color to apply.


Repurpose

Get creative and find a new purpose for your furniture. If you have a cabinet that has been holding dishes in your dining room since you moved in, it may be time to repurpose that cabinet into a new coffee station or perhaps move it into a new room entirely.

Don’t let the primary reason you purchased a certain piece of furniture a few years ago be the only purpose it serves throughout the years.


Add or Take Away

Minor details can go a long way. Consider adding new hardware to cabinets or replacing the fabric on outdated designs on chairs. You can also take away items such as drawers in a dresser allowing for a larger, open space in the dresser to display items.

Small additions like wallpaper to the back of bookshelves help bring more character into these pieces.


Think Twice

The next time you have a piece of furniture that is ready for the junkyard, think twice. Even if the item is missing a significant piece such as a leg to a table or chair or the main piece of glass to a cabinet. You can find new uses for these items or find a more unique way to implement what is missing.

For example, a missing piece of glass on a display cabinet may look great as is or by adding a new type of covering such as chicken wire or doors.

Making something old or damaged look brand new or unique is truly an art and will become a well appreciated furniture piece within your home. If you are looking for a new home, search Los Angeles homes for sale for the perfect place to implement refurbished pieces of furniture.
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