We are renewing old furniture. New life of favorite things

Soviet-era furniture - walls, wardrobes, dressers - is not distinguished by its beauty, but it is reliable and strong. Well, just a hand does not rise to carry it to the landfill. And rightly so. It is very easy to update it, giving it a completely new sound and modern look. Alteration of cabinet-type furniture may not be very difficult: there are materials that allow you to significantly change the appearance with a little effort. The easiest way is to change the color and fittings. With the fittings, everything is clear - you will choose what is more suitable in style, and the color changes in two ways - paint and glue the film (or wallpaper).

Alteration of the old wall: changing the design

Covering old furniture with self-adhesive tape is the easiest way to change the decor. The film is today both plain and colored, of different colors, textures and shades. It makes no sense to glue a film with a pattern under a tree: not that is in trend today. But plain or patterned - this is what can turn an old wall into new furniture. The actions are simple, but the work requires accuracy. But the result is excellent. See two photos. On the first, the old Soviet wall from before the renovation, on the second - after.

Renovation of an old furniture wall - before and after

Now about how it was updated. We used a compacted self-adhesive furniture film, cream color, matte surface. The open part of the old wall was closed with glass doors, and a translucent matte film was used for the glass. Edging - furniture layout (also self-adhesive) chrome color. The order of work is as follows:

• All that can be removed, removed, disassembled. Take off your old hardware.
• The surfaces must be clean and free from grease. This is easier to achieve with a soft cloth soaked in dish detergent. Then everything is washed off with warm water with a little vinegar. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
• Cut out the details. It is better to cut the film 8-10 mm more. The remains are then cut off with a paper knife.
• Spray the part to be pasted with water from a spray bottle. On a wet surface, the film can be moved if something goes wrong. You can even peel it off without damaging it.
• After removing the protective layer from the film, carefully lay it out. Once aligned, start smoothing with a soft cloth from the middle to the edges. Try to avoid bubbles. To do this, you need to move gradually, without jumping from place to place.
• If there is a bubble, it can be pierced with a thin needle approximately in the middle. Then, expel air from the edges of the bubble to the hole and wipe the puncture site.
• After gluing the film, take a clean thin cotton cloth, spread it on top and iron it with a warm iron (medium heating).
• We glue the trim, install new handles.

This is the sequence of work with every detail. Everything is the same with glass, only you need to glue it on the inner surface. After assembly, you have an updated wall. This technique can be used for any item: chest of drawers, bedside tables, wardrobe, etc.

For example, after a successful experiment with a wall, the old cabinet was remade in the same way and added to the right. The entire wall is now occupied. Similarly, you can update the kitchen set: glue the self-adhesive film and replace the handles.

There is a second way. It is a modification of the proposed method, but simpler and not so laborious. Only the doors are pasted over and not with foil, but with wallpaper on a non-woven base. Wallpaper is glued on PVA glue. To prevent the edges from tearing, the parts are cut 5 mm less on all sides. It turns out a kind of edging. Everything looks good (example in the photo below).

Why this method is good: it is easy to change the decor. Tired of the old look, cut off the wallpaper, pasted new ones. Despite the fact that the method seems frivolous, the appearance persists for several years. Its author tried it even on a kitchen set. Only the top is covered twice with PVA glue. In this case, the cabinets can be washed. It is important to apply a layer of varnish evenly, without sagging, there are no other difficulties.

Sometimes the wallpaper is varnished. But before you do this, try doing it on the unnecessary piece: see how they react to it.

When choosing a varnish, you need to remember that acrylic and cellulose varnishes remain transparent after drying, polyurethane ones turn yellow over time. Also, polyurethane is almost not softened by solvents: it can only be removed mechanically (from wood - cleaned with sandpaper).

Dresser update

The old chest of drawers stood for an unknown number of years in the attic, but it is very strong and reliable, not a single gram of cracked, only the polish is cracked. In terms of strength, it is much superior to modern products. This is a feature that is inherent in old, still Soviet times, furniture. It is not very detailed (to put it mildly), but after standing for several decades in poor conditions, it remains strong. Alteration of the chest of drawers is more complex: two techniques were used: painting, and then decorating using polyurethane moldings and wallpaper.

Step 1. We remove the fittings, remove the old coating. In places, the polishing was scraped, in places it was sanded with sandpaper. Chips were covered with putty on wood, waited until it dries. At the final stage, everything was sanded with fine grain sandpaper. At the same time, the chest of drawers is steel as in the photo below.

This is after it was putty and leveled with sandpaper

Step 2... Installation of polyurethane moldings. When choosing moldings, make sure they are not voluminous: too thick on a small chest of drawers will look very rough. They should be no wider than 5 cm and as narrow as possible when viewed in profile.

Purchased polyurethane moldings are neatly cut, the corners are sawn at 45 °. (). The pattern must match perfectly. We glue them on PVA. For reliability, it can be additionally fixed on self-tapping screws with wide heads. A small depression is made under them, after the self-tapping screw is screwed in, the hole is covered with putty. Try to ensure that the putty immediately lies perfectly (you can touch up with a wet finger), since it is problematic to clean off the dried one.

The moldings are glued and set on self-tapping screws

Step 3. Everything is treated with a primer. You can use PVA glue diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 2. After the primer is dry, paint (two layers). For this case, water-based acrylic paint was chosen. The color is coffee with milk, although it looks very different in the photo. Color reproduction is inaccurate.

This is after the second paint application. Pretty

Step 4. For decoration, we chose wallpaper with a covering made using the silk-screen printing technique. Pieces are cut to the size of the inner part of the frames from moldings, glued to PVA. After the glue dries, the entire dresser is twice covered with water-based varnish.

Step 5. And the last to be installed are new legs (furniture wheels) and handles.

We install handles and legs)) The updated chest of drawers is not at all like the one you saw in the first photo.

As you can see, there are no complicated jobs. Everything is really elementary. But all processes require accuracy - the appearance depends on it. You can also update the old wardrobe in the same way. You get a kit for the room. Stylish and original.

When renewing furniture, it is worst of all if the surface is varnished. The varnish takes a long time and is difficult to peel off. If the surface is smooth and the polish is intact, you can apply a primer for difficult surfaces and paint after drying. This greatly speeds up the process of painting lacquered furniture.

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How to update an old nightstand

In the photo gallery below, you can see the restoration of an old polished bedside table. First, the old polish was removed from it, putty, sanded and after processing it was painted twice with acrylic paint. Then paper with an interesting pattern was glued to the doors (it was a gift paper bag). After drying, the whole was covered with two coats of semi-gloss acrylic varnish.

The sequence of work is simple if you know how to do it. All processes will repeat the sequence of actions that you saw on the example of updating the dresser. The result is impressive too.

Do-it-yourself furniture alteration is painstaking, but the result is worth it. Below is a photo of a bedside table restored using a simple technique: it is pasted over with embossed wallpaper, and varnish is applied twice on top.

Redesigning the table

Using the same technology, a banal coffee table can be turned into a modern piece of furniture. In this case, wrapping paper was pasted over it. It is dense, adheres well and does not sag when applying varnish.

Before starting work on the decoration of the tabletop, the legs of the old table and the edges of the tabletop were painted in a light color: this way it suits the new design style more. Then the process of its transformation began.

When pasting, the panel is cut out much more than the dimensions of the tabletop. It is so necessary. Paper is glued on PVA, rolled with a roller so that there are no lumps and swellings. The surface must be absolutely smooth.

After they are glued, they take sandpaper with a fine grain (it is more convenient to work if it is attached to the bar). Passing it along the edge, fold it over and at the same time separate the excess paper.

Even with a guillotine cut, you will not get a sufficiently straight edge. And with this method, it turns out to be professionally decorated. It doesn't smell like amateur performance.

After the glue has dried, the surface is covered twice with a thin layer of varnish. You need to apply it with a soft brush in a small amount. The layers are applied in different directions: first along the long side, then across.

Alteration of furniture: photo ideas

Do-it-yourself furniture alteration is a creative business. Even a boring one can make a great thing. And it is not at all necessary to repeat exactly what you saw. Many useful ideas come during the execution of a "project". The only pity is that some of the plans are not as attractive as they seemed. Try it, experiment. Fortunately, modern technologies make it possible to do this at minimal cost.

Have you decided to make repairs, change the interior, purchase furniture that will match the updated design? But it happens that it is a pity to throw out old furniture, because it is still quite strong, it can last a long time. And every piece of interior keeps its memories, family traditions. It's just that a hand will not rise to carry such things to a landfill. But both in the landfill and in the sales markets you can see furniture that could still serve and serve. Designers are looking for this "treasure", making real masterpieces.

But it happens that it is a pity to throw out old furniture, because it is still quite strong, it can last a long time.

Do you want to change the environment, introduce original ideas into the interior, so that the old furniture sparkles with new colors? You will bring your ideas to life, create great things.

And each piece of interior keeps its memories, family traditions.

The furniture of the old times had the main advantage - it was very strong, durable, it was made from natural wood. Using all your imagination, you yourself decide how best to use certain parts of the headsets, what new purpose will be at the table, chair, chest of drawers, etc.

It's just that a hand will not rise to carry such things to a landfill.

It seems to you that this is difficult to do. In fact, everything is not so difficult. Read the relevant literature, look on the Internet, talk with friends, acquaintances who are fond of this business. You will give things a unique look. There are many materials and ways in which you can DIY furniture. On the restoration of interior items, you can save a significant amount of money than on the purchase of new furniture.

Take advantage of a huge number of ideas, methods, how to remodel outdated furniture.

Before you get started, decide which restoration method to choose. Get the ingredients you need. Remember, this business requires diligence, endurance, a serious approach. Maybe this will push you to start your own business. You will delight not only relatives, friends and acquaintances with amazing things, but also fulfill orders.

The furniture of the old times had the main advantage - it was very strong, durable, it was made from natural wood.

Living room, study

The most important room in the house is the living room. Actually, here we mainly spend time, relax, meet friends, get together with the whole family. If you decide to make repairs or change the interior, take the matter seriously. The furnishings should be comfortable and multifunctional. Set aside space for a study, if desired. At first glance, this seems to be impossible, because the rooms are small and it is difficult to allocate space for an office. If you work from home, you need to ensure that there is no distraction from your work, the conditions are in a fruitful, even atmosphere. Designers advise to fence off the working area.

You will give things a unique look.

To do this, use partitions. They can serve as racks. In order not to spend significant sums to purchase furniture for the workplace, use old interior items. You can reconstruct them:

• repaint;
• paste over with wallpaper or self-adhesive film;
• change fittings;
• decorate with various objects, attributes;
• arrange books, indoor flowers.

On the restoration of interior items, you can save a significant amount of money than on the purchase of new furniture.

So that the furniture does not take up much space, it can be converted into a transformer, made on wheels. It is compact, easily moves, folds, unfolds. The redesigned furniture will perfectly match the overall decor of the room.

You will delight not only relatives, friends and acquaintances with amazing things, but also fulfill orders.

It is important to save more space in a small living room. Therefore, it is better to use a shelf table for a study. It will be more suitable for the general setting. Convert old furniture into wall shelves, shelves, bedside tables, where you will store everything you need for work.

Many houses have old chairs.

Colorful chair

Many houses have old chairs. They are worn out, the upholstery has become unusable, do not rush to get rid of them. They can be restored and will last for a long time. By changing their texture, you will return the previous beauty. Now there are many varieties for restoration, be smart.

Now there are many varieties for restoration, be smart.

The first step is to remove the old coating. If the seat is soft, then remove it too. Then sandpaper, the grit can be any, the surface is treated. How you sand will determine how the other coating lays down. The work will be a little easier if the surface is wetted. Usually, the old coating turns out to be sticky from such a procedure. Let the chair dry and sand again with fine-grit sandpaper.

Thinking of putting varnish on the chair? Better to apply a colorless primer. You can't do without it, even if you want to paint the chair. This allows the coating to last longer and spreads better. The varnish must be applied in two layers. The first coat must dry before the second coat.

If the seat is soft, then remove it too.

It has become popular to paint furniture white, and the seat is draped in contrasting colors. There are many options available.

• The chair will look unique if you use a stencil for decoration. The drawing can be very diverse.
• We replace the upholstery and foam rubber completely. Any fabric will do, it is fixed with a stapler.
• Another option is to make a cover. The coating will hide flaws and disadvantages without major rework.
• You can decorate the cover in different ways - according to your taste and color.
• Needlewomen can knit or crochet the original upholstery.

Use outdated things in a new way. Show your imagination to the fullest.

Use outdated things in a new way. Show your imagination to the fullest. Here are several options where you can use old chairs.

Many craftsmen can make a bench, bedside table, photo frame, planter, hanging shelf, even a dog feeder

For example, such a necessary item as a wall hanger. It is quite simple to make it. You need to separate the back from the chair, paint or decorate, attach hooks and hang on the wall. A favorite rocking chair that everyone wants to have, but not many have. It is easy to make, just make semicircular beams and attach it to a chair.

An unusual option is a pet bed. First you need to build a box with a mattress. The filler can be foam rubber. The back of the chair will serve as the headboard, and the legs will serve as the base. From them it will turn out to assemble a wonderful box for magazines and newspapers.

Have you decided to make repairs, change the interior, purchase furniture that will match the updated design?

Do you like a rustic setting? Towel racks will fit perfectly here. They are made from the backs of chairs, they are made quite simply, they will look stylish in the kitchen or in the bathroom.

This "treasure" is sought by designers, making real masterpieces.

If the frame is strong, and the legs have become unusable, then the chair can become, to the delight of the kids, a swing. First, the furniture must be carefully processed - sanded, covered with an anti-fungal solution, painted.

Take advantage of a huge number of ideas, methods, how to remodel outdated furniture.

Many craftsmen can make a bench, bedside table, photo frame, flowerpot, hanging shelf, even a dog feeder. A chair can make an unusual table for storing various accessories.

The furniture of the old times had the main advantage - it was very strong, durable, it was made from natural wood

Light sideboard

In the past, almost everyone had a buffet. Many have kept it, not wanting to throw out the obsolete thing. It adds a certain charm to the setting. The restored buffet is placed in any room. The main thing is that it matches the interior. Before starting work on the alteration of old furniture, you need to assess its condition, eliminate flaws. Then we clean it - we remove the old coating with sandpaper or a tool intended for this, we grind and paint. It is important not to forget that the surface must be primed before any painting.

Light colors are in vogue now, but you can give furniture a bright shade or paint it in a neutral color, apply a drawing, paste over with wallpaper, gift paper, film. Use new hardware. If you like to paint, put an image on the doors. Lack of patience, stick the stickers, and cover the surface with clear varnish. If the sideboard is wooden, it is better to use varnish for painting. You will get a unique thing, it will last a long time.

Before starting work on the alteration of old furniture, you need to assess its condition, eliminate flaws.

How to update an old nightstand

A Soviet-era bedside table is a valuable thing. It is so strong that it can serve for more than one year. But its appearance leaves much to be desired. From such a thing, you can create a newfangled object.

If you like to paint, put an image on the doors.

You will need the following materials:

• self-adhesive film;
• putty;
• acetone;
• paint.

You will get a unique thing, it will last a long time.

We look to see if there are any defects, cracks, or other flaws on the nightstand. Wipe off dust, remove dirt. We dismantle the parts, process them with sandpaper. Putty the damaged areas, let dry, grind the surface again. Be sure to degrease with acetone. The next step is wrapping with a film. We prepare a piece of the required size, plus 3-4 cm. We apply it to the plane, detach the substrate from above and carefully glue it. So we paste over the entire surface of the bedside table. Next, we repair the decoration elements, attach them to the furniture, change the fittings, and assemble the parts.

Instead of film, you can use wallpaper, gift paper or just paint.

Features of wall alteration

We all remember the old Soviet walls that stood in the houses of our grandmothers and mothers. The furniture, unfortunately, has become dilapidated, chips, scratches and cracks have appeared. In our time, these walls can still be seen in apartments. If they are strong, but outwardly worn, it is better to remake them in a modern way.

There are many options for reworking furniture with your own hands.

Here are several options.

1. Pantry. Remove all unnecessary, the most necessary will remain. Move the shelves to another place or add several new ones. Place boxes for shoes, containers for linen, change the facade.
2. Wardrobe. We remove the doors, install additional shelves and rungs for clothes. It is great if the wall is elongated. Then we change all the doors on the compartment door from floor to ceiling, this will help hide the gaps.
3. Or we divide the wall in parts and install it in other rooms. For example, the mezzanine is in the corridor or hallway, the wardrobe is in the bedroom or in the nursery, and the sideboard will make an excellent library.
4. You do not want any changes, but the wall needs updating, you need to completely disassemble it, removing the fasteners, accessories. We clean, remove the old coating. Using the necessary pastes and primer, we close up cracks, chips, scratches. We dry and grind everything. Not satisfied with the color of the wall, repaint, then cover with a matte varnish. After drying, we collect the walls, change the handles, hinges. If you want, put modern doors.

Go for it and everything will work out!

Turn on your imagination, and your wall will turn into ultra-fashionable furniture, update the interior in the room.

How can I alter other items

You can update any old furniture. It is made of high quality wood and will always be in demand. After carrying out the necessary alteration procedures, real works of art will appear in your house. After cleaning, processing, painting, decorating, an elegant thing will turn out from an old chest of drawers. You can make a sofa out of it, convert it into a table for a mirror. Modify the bottom of the dresser to accommodate pets.

It is made of high quality wood and will always be in demand.

A coffee table will make a wonderful ottoman, a baby changing table will serve as a unique stand in the country. An old chair can be repainted, the upholstery can be changed, an original table will come out of a dilapidated door, a cozy bench with shelves will come out of a table for dishes.

You can update any old furniture.

There are many options for reworking furniture with your own hands. All you need is desire, patience, imagination, ingenuity, and with your own hands you will create special things not only for yourself, but also for relatives, friends, acquaintances. Go for it and everything will work out!

VIDEO: Second life for old furniture

The times of furniture shortage are long gone, and today we can buy whatever we want for an apartment and a house to our taste. But until now, many owners of furniture items of the socialist era are trying to repair them, give them a new life. And this is not from greed or a keen attachment to things. It's just that an object such as an old chest of drawers may not be trash, the place of which is perhaps in the country, but a challenge to your own imagination and the ability to create with your own hands.

Restoration of an old chest of drawers: pros and cons

The repair and restoration processes are similar, but have a few significant differences. When repairing old furniture, we simply transform it most often: remove the peeling paint, sand it, apply a new layer, fasten loose elements. Restoration is a deeper work that goes far beyond the boundaries of cosmetic repairs. In addition, a restored dresser can become more valuable if it was originally a sufficiently original, exclusive piece.

Before deciding to restore an old dresser, conduct a thorough assessment of its value. Examine the product for tags or stamps indicating the name of the master and the time of manufacture. It may turn out that your chest of drawers is an old piece of furniture art, and by starting to process it, you will lose a truly valuable thing.

An old chest of drawers may be of antique value

Signs of antiquity can be as follows:

• grinding of internal corners as a result of prolonged use of the chest of drawers;
• uneven notch on the fastening screws;
• different distances between the turns of the notch.

The last two signs may indicate that the fasteners were made by hand and not industrially.

All of the above can be detected with the naked eye. A deeper analysis will be carried out by a specialist whom you invite to evaluate the product. Before the final conclusion, it is not recommended to start restoration or repair work.

The restoration process from start to finish

So, you have decided to restore the old chest of drawers with your own hands. The work will be painstaking, requiring attention and time. Every step is extremely important, so try not to miss anything.

Old chest of drawers in need of restoration

To work you will need:

• putty and glue for wood;
• sandpaper of different grain sizes in the set;
• a hammer;
• screwdriwer set;
• rubber mallet;
• gloves and respirator;
• toothpicks, toothbrush;
• hardware cleaner (toothpowder is suitable);
• brushes;
• paint and varnish.

Cleaning the product

The old chest of drawers must be cleaned so that the surfaces and decorative details are not damaged. First, wipe the product with a sponge and soapy water. The water should be warm, but not hot, and a chlorine-free laundry or stain remover soap should be used as a detergent.

Antique pieces of furniture, especially dressers, are often decorated with small details and carved inserts. A toothbrush will help you clean them well.

Remove the furniture fittings (this will give you access to the surfaces under the parts for better dirt removal) and rub with a cleaning agent. For example, tooth powder works well for silver.

Use an awl or toothpick to clean hard-to-reach areas such as crevices and corners. Scalding and stubborn dirt can be removed with fine sandpaper. It should be used very carefully, otherwise the finish may tarnish as a result of strong pressure.

If you decide to change the color of an old chest of drawers or cover it with a new layer of varnish, the surface must be carefully sanded.

Preliminary preparation

After the old chest of drawers has been washed and dried well, repair or replace damaged items. Finding the right parts is likely to be difficult. To do this, it is better to contact an antique shop or a carpentry workshop to order the production of the necessary decor items. There you can also get professional assistance in installing parts.

Check how well the screws and bolts are tightened and if the wood is cracked. Remove the rusty or loose bolts: they must be replaced with new ones. Glue small cracks on the surface with wood glue; those that are larger, cover with putty on wood, picking it up strictly in tone. If you plan to subsequently cover the dresser with stain, then use a special putty.

Painting works

Nowadays it is rare to find natural wood furniture in wide sale. An old chest of drawers may not match the modern style of your home. Therefore, in addition to a fresh look, this product can be given a new image. The easiest way is to paint it with one color, for example, white.

Remove the old coating from the surface first. Do this carefully so as not to damage the wood or leave traces of old coating in crevices and corners.

Thoroughly clean the surfaces of the dresser so that no unevenness remains

Now sand the surface to get rid of irregularities and minor imperfections.

Sand the surface well

After sanding, proceed to the putty. Seal all chips and unnecessary holes carefully. After the putty has dried, rub it with fine-grained sandpaper.

Use wood-based paint to paint the dresser. It may be necessary to sand the surface again. To give the chest of drawers a gloss, a layer of varnish can be applied over the paint (of course, after it has completely dried).

Replacing old parts

The old dresser used in our example had iron handles. Of course, they are beautiful and give the furniture an antique look. Unfortunately, some of these pens are hopelessly damaged. The easiest way out is to completely replace them with new ones that are more suitable in style. It's easy to do: drill holes of the required diameter in suitable places and insert the fittings.

Replace old dresser handles with new ones for a modern look

As you can see, the chest of drawers has become completely different: new, modern and exclusive.

New life of old furniture

Decoupage chest of drawers

If pure white color seems to you not enough in order to breathe new life into the old chest of drawers, make decoupage.

1. Paint the surface with white acrylic paint. Let dry well.
2. Cut patterns out of decorative paper napkins. Stick them on the dresser with PVA glue.
3. After everything is dry, cover the dresser with varnish.

That's all, your chest of drawers has sparkled with new colors! Decoupage is good because you can choose any pattern and pattern that your imagination allows.

Master class on decoupage chest of drawers (video)

Another repair option

This method will help you turn an old and boring bulky chest of drawers into a light and elegant piece of furniture. For the transformation, we will take a classic model without any special decorative ornaments: three wide drawers and two small ones.

Classic chest of drawers with three large and two small drawers

You will need the following tools and materials:

• a means for removing an old layer of varnish or paint;
• sandpaper;
• chisel;
• matte putty;
• pVA glue;
• self-tapping screws;
• polyurethane foam decorative moldings;
• wallpaper;
• paraffin;
• water-based acrylic paint;
• transparent water-based varnish;
• 8 decorative handles.

Training

Unscrew the handles from the dresser. Examine it carefully from all sides. Pay special attention to the lid and legs: these are the places where the wood is usually the most damaged. If the deficiencies are minor, it is not necessary to eliminate them. But in the case of more serious damage, sometimes it is necessary to replace some parts completely.

Remove old lacquer or paint from the chest. The upper layers can be removed with a chisel; they usually come off easily. Thoroughly rub the remains with emery so that clean wood is visible.

Thoroughly clean the product from old paint and remove the fittings

On places where there are noticeable irregularities and dents, apply mastic with a spatula and level the layer. After drying, sand these areas with fine-grained sandpaper. Do this carefully, do not press too hard, otherwise you will damage the fresh layer of mastic. As a result, the surface should become perfectly flat.

New dresser handles you purchase may be smaller or larger than your old ones. In this case, you need to seal up the holes left over from the old handles that you removed with mastic and make new ones in the right places with a drill.

Note! There are handles that are attached to special screws. You don't need to drill holes for them. If you have the opportunity, purchase such accessories to make your work easier.

Dilute PVA glue with water. Use a brush to brush the entire surface of the dresser. You can replace the glue with any primer. When the surface is completely dry, you can start decorating.

Decorative elements

First of all, prepare the main decorative elements - frames for the sidewalls and drawers. They can be made from conventional polyurethane moldings. In this work, the main thing is correct measurements. The frame for the drawer must be positioned strictly along the edge. It is better to make a small indent on the sidewalls.

Size the decorative frames on the drawers correctly

It is also very important to properly trim the corner pieces of the molding.

When you have prepared all the parts for the frames, start attaching them. For greater reliability, fasten the frames with screws, then seal the places where they enter the moldings with mastic so that the caps do not stand out.

Apply mastic to the places where the screws enter the moldings

Now paint the installed frames with acrylic paint. Choose whichever color you like or suits the interior of the room. For example, for a French-style chest of drawers, light coffee or beige is well suited. Apply the paint in several layers, each time until it dries completely.

Stick wallpaper inside the frames. It's good if they have a thick texture and a quirky pattern. The ornament should be darker than the general background. After you finish pasting the wallpaper, carefully screw the knobs into place.

For originality of decor, use wallpaper

The final touch is to cover the chest of drawers with transparent varnish. It should be applied in several layers.

Chest of drawers after restoration in the interior of the bedroom

To make the drawers slide out of the slots easily, lubricate the wooden parts of the drawer system with paraffin. Sliding will be greatly facilitated.

How to restore an old chest of drawers (video)

As you can see, turning an old bulky chest of drawers into a completely new and attractive interior element is not difficult at all, albeit troublesome. But all difficulties pale before the result of the work. Let us know in the comments about your ideas for restoring and remodeling old furniture. Good luck and comfort to your home!

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Restoration of old furniture: giving new life to wood

Restoring wooden furniture is a process that requires a lean approach and a lot of patience. Old wood can be eaten by worms into dust. But if you want to revive a neat table with unique inlay or a bureau full of secret sections, try to get creative.

Wooden furniture is quite sturdy. But before starting the restoration, it is necessary to carefully remove all the boxes, shake off the debris, remove the mold-damaged places with sandpaper. This applies not only to living room slides and sleeping sets... Restoration kitchen furniture - a process that will bring no less pleasure.

Interior in country style today in a special trend. So don't throw your grandmother's cabinets in the trash. Remove old paint or varnish. Treat the wood thoroughly with special compounds that protect against pests.

Doors kitchen cabinets can be painted over and slightly blackened, giving a touch of elegant old age. If the wood is valuable, carefully remove the varnish and cover with a new compound. Old varnish can be brought back to life if mold hasn't touched it. There is a wonderful recipe: wax! This is a magical remedy that will revive a tree that is 1-2 centuries old.

Shimmering velvet that caresses the skin

Restoration of upholstered furniture will help to revive true masterpieces. An antique chair can be thrown into the trash because of the velvet worn to holes and protruding springs. But what if you do otherwise?

Remove the old upholstery carefully. The springs will take longer. But if there is no other option, how to throw it out, do so. Replace the interior with soft, thick foam, cut to fit. Furniture after restoration is no worse, but even better and more comfortable. The cover can be made of brocade or velvet. The main thing is not to fall out of the time frame of the story.

This also applies sofas, canapes. Restoration takes a special place leather furniture... The inside can also be replaced with porous foam rubber. But the outer coating cannot always be left as expensive. If the leather isn't torn, try gently sliding it over the frame. If you have to completely replace the top cover, do not worry. You don't need to use new fabrics. Try to find an old one tapestry or brocade.

Sometimes mirrors are inserted into the backs of the sofa. If the reflective field is not tarnished and the amalgam layer is not significantly scratched, just renew frame around the mirror... If you need to replace the field itself - do not be upset, remove the old mirror information. This is advised by experts in feng shui.

New faces of old furniture

The renovated furniture after restoration looks very creative and elegant. If you turn on your imagination at full speed, you can remake cabinets and armchairs beyond recognition. There are several unique technologies: paint the wooden sides with acrylic paint, insert a mirror mosaic, change fittings. Most importantly, try not to fall out of the general style. Handles and clasps should either shine like real gold, or shine dull by candlelight.

There is another interesting technology. You can decorate the cabinet doors with bright chintz and varnish. How to paint the side walls by hand? This is not difficult.

• Peel off the old varnish or paint finish.
• Grind.

• Apply the pattern with acrylic paint.
• After drying, cover the surface with varnish.

Home furniture restoration is an artistic process of spiritual creativity. You can paint the grandmother's wardrobe doors with ornaments or floral patterns. There is such a renewal option: after surface preparation, put dried flowers, herbs, petals of fresh flowers on the glue. Then open everything with 2-3 layers of varnish.

You can decorate a chess table with mother-of-pearl that someone has thrown away as unnecessary. People sometimes don't understand how valuable certain items are. You can make a set: a round table with a stone top and a mantelpiece of the same material. It is advisable to arrange a mirror over fireplace... To do this, you can cut out a separate stone stand with built-in stationary candlesticks.

Do you want to create a unique interior at no extra cost?

Old furniture will help you with this, a photo of the alteration of which you can find with us.

There are many ways to transform old, familiar items.

The choice of method depends on the purpose of using the furniture and the type of coating, as well as its condition at the time of repair.

You can find a step-by-step photo master class for making furniture with your own hands from old interior items on our website. The furniture renovation process includes two main stages:

• repairs;
• decoration.

Let's consider in more detail what you should focus your attention on.

Repair of tables

Tables are distinguished by functionality into writing, dining, kitchen and magazine tables. Depending on their purpose, their structure also differs, and, consequently, the process of restoration. Typically, dining tables consist of 4 legs, a bow and a table top. They can be solid or folding. When reworking such furniture, you should pay special attention to the condition of all elements, as well as their fastening. The legs should be the same, no damage. They can be replaced if necessary.

The table top, in turn, is the main part of the table. Its surface should be smooth, free from grooves, crevices and corrosion. If necessary, you can use wood putty to achieve the desired effect. With its help, you can easily and quickly eliminate all surface imperfections. If necessary, it can also be used to repair legs. The same scheme is used when repairing coffee tables.

Kitchen tables have their own characteristics. Before proceeding with the repair, it is necessary to conduct a full inspection of this piece of furniture. The strength of the countertop plays an important role. She must withstand heavy loads and physical stress. In this regard, the foundation on which it is installed must also be strong.

An example of using wood putty, which will help correct all the unevenness of an old tabletop

Note! Kitchen tables are not only a place to work but are also used to store kitchen utensils. For this, they have built-in drawers, shelves and doors. They should be given special attention.

If the table is equipped with shelves, then you should pay attention to their fasteners. If necessary, special caps made of wood or plastic can be purchased in a furniture store, and a thin, durable metal corner can also be used as a fastener for the shelves. Pay attention to the condition of the awnings with which the door is attached. It is best to replace them with new ones, as with frequent use this part lends itself to the greatest wear.

The freshness of natural wood is given by special polishing agents that can be found in any hardware or furniture store.

If the table is equipped with drawers, then check how firmly their sides and bottom are connected. To facilitate their use, you can replace the fittings with which the drawers are pulled out. You can buy it at a furniture store. You can also purchase various types of comfortable handles there.

Advice! When replacing awnings, choose ones that are designed for furniture. They will provide more convenient and reliable door operation.

When repairing a desk, you should pay attention to all of the above. After watching a detailed do-it-yourself workshop on remodeling old furniture, you can repeat it yourself.

Repair of cabinets and bedside tables

Each house has furniture that is designed for storage. As a rule, these are cabinets and cabinets of different types and sizes. They can be different in height, depth, roominess. Moreover, each of them can become a real decoration of your apartment. To do this, see how to restore old furniture with your own hands next.

A rather extravagant and extraordinary element of the interior - a bedside table from an old suitcase

First of all, it is worth inspecting all the shelf mounts and, if necessary, replacing them with new ones. You can also replace the drawer mounts with more functional and modern ones.

Door fixing methods may vary depending on size. The cabinets and small cabinets use canopies. They wear out quickly, so when carrying out repairs, it is best to replace them with new ones.

If you are remodeling a large wardrobe and it has movable doors, then over time, its fittings may also wear out. In a furniture store, you can find special fasteners for sliding cabinet doors.

How impressive in this case the restored old furniture looks, see below in the photo.

Repair of chairs

It is hard to imagine any home without chairs. Today it is such an ordinary subject that few people pay attention to it. This can happen in two cases - either when the chair is properly designed as an interior item, or when it breaks down. We will consider how to come from the second option to the first.

The option of restoring old armchairs with covers in vintage style

The chair consists of three main elements:

• legs;
• seats;
• backs.

All of them may fail sooner or later. If the legs become the cause of the breakage, then they must be firmly fixed, since otherwise the use of the chair becomes dangerous. If the seat breaks, then it can be replaced by cutting out a corresponding piece from plywood or fiberboard. The same can be done with the backrest. You can also soften the stool if desired. To do this, a soft foam-based upholstery must be attached to the seat and backrest.

Advice! If you decide to install or replace the upholstery on the chair, it is best to use fabric stitched to the foam rubber. You can find one in a textile store, and it is worth fixing it with a construction stapler.

Old furniture: photos of design options using painting

As you know, any piece of furniture should be not only functional, but also attractive. Therefore, when old furniture is being updated, the photo of which you can see below, it is necessary to break down the work into several stages. The first step is surface preparation.

It is necessary to clean the furniture from traces of old paint, varnish, as well as dirt. After that, it is necessary to putty the cracks, if any, and then apply a primer. Then you can apply the base. To do this, you need to choose a paint of the appropriate color.

New life of the frame of an old bed made of natural wood - painting in delicate turquoise

Advice! It is best to use a water-based acrylic paint. It does not contain toxic substances, does not emit a strong odor and dries quickly. This gives the surface a glossy, attractive appearance. But if you are good with an aerosol can, then it will work.

Decorating

The restoration of old furniture, photos of which are presented below, includes decor. You can use different techniques and combine them. The most common is decoupage. To do this, you need the following:

• the required image printed on paper;
• pVA glue;
• glue brush;
• varnish, preferably water-based acrylic;
• brush for applying varnish.

Decoupage is a fascinating experience, and furniture made using this technique looks very gentle and unusual.

Advice! It is best to use large colored napkins with appropriate motives as the image.

Lubricate the surface with glue, gently attach and smooth the picture. Let everything dry a little, then open it with varnish. It should be noted that there is no doubt about the effectiveness of using this method during the restoration of old furniture with your own hands.

Another equally interesting method of decorating is the application of patterns using lace. For this you will need:

• lace;
• paint of the corresponding color;
• scotch.

Take a piece of lace and attach it to the place you plan to decorate. Secure the ends with tape. It is advisable to cover the rest of the area with paper or film. Apply paint with a brush or use aerosol cans. Let the product dry. Remove the tape, paper and lace.

Advice! If you want to decorate a large area, it is best to use a piece of guipure of the appropriate size.

Both of the above methods are quite effective. Instead of lace and guipure, you can use paper templates. As a rule, often when decoupage and restoration of old furniture are used wallpaper left after repair.

Padding of upholstered furniture

Over time, the upholstery of sofas and armchairs not only loses its attractive appearance, but can also sag strongly, become not as soft as before. But if you do not want to throw away your favorite piece of furniture or do not have the funds to buy a new one, you can carry out the hauling at home.

Refurbished shabby chic dining room

A detailed master class on how to remodel furniture with your own hands, and photo examples are presented on our website. You will need to purchase the appropriate fabric from which the new upholstery will be made. This could be:

• barakan;
• velours;
• leatherette;
• crepe;
• alcantara;
• leather, etc.

The choice of material for upholstery depends on your financial capabilities. You can buy it both in a textile and in a specialized furniture store. You will also need a construction stapler and staples.

It is best to get rid of old upholstery. It can be fixed with glue. In this case, you will need a utility knife or (if staple brackets are attached) you will need to use a flathead screwdriver. After removing the old cover, start installing a new one.

A small master class on replacing the upholstery of an old pouf

Cut off the desired piece of upholstery, attach it so that the edges go into the place where the old one ends, and attach with a stapler. You can carry out such manipulations both with the soft part, and with the back and the back.

If the upholstered furniture has lost its volume and softness, they can be returned by replacing the foam rubber. It must be fixed with special small studs. If you are afraid that such manipulations are beyond your power, then you can stick the foam rubber over the old upholstery and cover it with a new one. But it should be borne in mind that the furniture should not lose its functionality.

Give new volume to the seat of an old chair

You can add any volume to your product. To do this, you must choose foam rubber of the appropriate thickness. If a folding mechanism is present, then after the constriction it should function as before.

Advice! If you need to replace the upholstery and restore its volume, it is advisable to use a fabric stitched to foam rubber. You can purchase one from a specialist store, or you can sew both materials yourself.

Decorating upholstered furniture

If you change both upholstery layers, you can apply different types of decoration options that will give your furniture a more aesthetic look. There are many ways to do this. We will cover two of the most common:

The fabric used for the stretch can be stitched in with patterned seams. This will create a special decorative effect. Purchase buttons or textile clips and use them to tighten the fabric and foam rubber by connecting them together.

Updating upholstered furniture with a cover

A more economical and simple way to hide stains is to sew covers. To do this, you can pick up any fabric you like. It is important that it is durable. Most often used for this purpose:

barakan; velours; velvet; jeans; coarse calico; other.

Having taken measurements for the size of the sofa, you can sew a cover that will cover the back, seat and, if necessary, the leg of your sofa.

A small master class on sewing a replaceable cover for a pouf

When making a cover, you can use a variety of decor techniques. You can put embroidery in a certain place. If you wish, you can sew on the applique. For this, fragments of the pattern are cut from pieces of fabric and sewn to the base, forming a single picture.

You can also apply the currently popular patchwork - the art of making products from rags. In this case, you can use pieces of old unnecessary things to make a cover.

We update the story with plywood

Scuffs, stains and even torn upholstery on the backside can be hidden with a special overlay. To make it you will need:

plywood; small metal corners; the smallest furniture screws.

You can cut the plywood yourself or ask for help from specialists where you will purchase it. You will need 5 pieces according to the size of your paper. The cover should cover the outside, inside, back, front and top. After making measurements, just make 5 corresponding rectangles and fasten them from the inside of the structure using corners and self-tapping screws.

Further, it is enough just to put on the structure on the past. It can not only play the role of decoration, but also be quite functional. You can use the overlay as a mini table. If necessary, apply paint or decorate it in any way convenient for you.

Advice! After making the plywood trim, sand it on both sides with sandpaper.

May 3, 2019 Sergei