5 Fun Updates for Older Pieces of Furniture

Check out these 5 updates for older pieces of furniture….

1) Paint

We found this table in Paris at a flea market when we lived their 12 years ago. It became outdated for my house so I opted instead of selling it, to paint it and let the kids have it for the Game Room. I paid someone to do it who could spray it. It gets a better coat of paint and finish that way.  If you are a DIYer I recommend consulting with a paint store in your area before painting furniture.

 

2) Hardware

Just a simple change of hardware can really make a difference with a piece of furniture.

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3) Wallpaper

It can add a fun change to furniture…

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4) Overlays

Makeover a piece using  overlays from myoverlays.com,  a great resource to add details to your furniture.

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5) Convert

Repurposing a piece like this dresser into a drop down desk or adding to a desk to give it a more updated look.

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