Sometimes, all it takes is a few brush strokes to give a second life to a piece of furniture that is a bit outdated. To paint a piece of furniture, it is important to start by sanding it to remove all traces of varnish. Next, apply an undercoat, followed by a coat or two of paint in the color of your choice. For even more originality, you can of course use an effect paint (metal effect, for example), or create a patina effect by applying a light paint on a darker paint with a roller. Don't be discouraged:all of these tricks are easy to do, even if you're not the queen of decoration!
If you want to let your creativity speak when relooking your furniture, bet on different techniques of creative hobbies to obtain a unique result. The masking tape, for example, is a decorative adhesive tape that can easily be stuck on cupboard handles, on a drawer or even on the front of a sideboard. In just a few minutes, your old piece of furniture adopts a modern and original look! Also think about printed paper or decoupage to get a new decoration. The principle is simple:using a specific glue, you cover your furniture with thin strips of printed paper or paper towel. Finish with two coats of varnish, and you're done:your furniture is like new!
Do you find your rocking chair comfortable, but not really up to date? To find a decoration that suits you better, it's easy:simply replace the fabric that covers the seat of your armchair. Striped or polka dot, pop or romantic, a new fabric gives a second life to an old armchair!
