DIY - How to Update Old Furniture With Paint and Fabric

If you have a functional but outdated piece of furniture such as a night table or desk that you don't want to throw out consider revamping it with paint and fabric.

Sometimes we tend to overlook certain vintage furnishings because they are no longer aesthetically pleasing and store them in the garage or guest room. That outdated piece of furniture can be brought back to life with the right paint color and decorative fabric.

Below is a step-by-step guide to transform an outdated console table, desk or cabinet:

Supplies:

sandpaper, primer, paint, fabric, scissors, paintbrush, white glue, white paper, cardboard, razor knife, acrylic medium.

Step 1:

Sand the desired furniture, apply primer and sand again. Then apply paint color and let it dry. Sand and paint one more time. Cut the fabric (with scissors) along the outline of the design and brush a coat of white glue onto the reverse side of cut fabric.

Step 2:

Place the cut fabric onto the white paper (glue side down) and smooth it out. To ensure that the glue dries completely place books on top to flatten the fabric.

Step 3:

Use the razor knife to cut the design from the fabric but make sure your utility table is well protected from the razor knife by placing a piece of cardboard on top of it.

Step 4:

Brush white glue onto the reverse side of the cut out fabric and position it on the furniture. When the design is completely dry seal it with a coat of acrylic medium.

Tip:

The above materials can be purchased from an arts and crafts store. Use alkyd primer and paint for best results.

Give that old piece of furniture  life again  by updating  it with  paint  and  fabric  just  like the ones above.

Update Your Bedroom With A Luxurious Headboard

The bedroom is often the most neglected space in the home and the last place that we think of to update. The bedroom should be a comfortable and relaxing place where one can read a book, unwind and achieve restful sleep. A beautiful luxurious headboard will instantly update your space and take your bedroom from plain to spectacular. A headboard will frame the bed and make it the focal point of the room while giving the room structure.

There are many types of headboards available to suit your lifestyle and budget. (see below)

Upholstered

An upholstered headboard is made from upholstered fabric, has a padded foundation and is tufted with buttons. This type of headboard is glamorous and classic and suits a traditional and contemporary style.

Leather

A headboard made from leather is traditional and has a strong masculine look. To tone down the masculine vibe of this type of headboard add soft furnishings such as pillows and throws. Leather headboards come in a variety of shades such as tan, caramel and dark brown.

Built-in Storage

Use built-in storage shelves or a bookcase as a headboard to house books and decorative accessories which will draw the eye to this fabulous bedding.

Upcycled

An upcycled headboard is usually made from reclaimed wood or recycled materials such as screens found in a salvage yard or thrift store. This DIY headboard is cost effective and is best suited for the cottage or eclectic style of decor.

Check out  these  luxurious  headboards below:

             
                                  An upholstered and stately headboard                        

                               Built-in bookcase headboard

                                                           

An elegant tufted headboard  

Traditional dark brown leather headboard  

A classic  nail head makes this  headboard  look luxurious  

An upcycled headboard 

                                         All photos  courtesy  of  HGTV

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