Upcycling and re-purposing old furniture is a budget friendly, simple way to turn unwanted items into stylish and useful decorations for your home.
Bunnings Paint Buyer David Woodford provides expert advice on how to reuse and repurpose existing furniture within the home with simple D.I.Y. projects and tips.
1. Repaint
For tired looking furniture or a great vintage piece that you want to revive, a simple coat of paint can work magic.
Chalkboard paint will keep the little ones entertained for hours! Ensure your surface is thoroughly cleaned and primed before applying paint and remember to brush or spray along the length of the grain for a consistent finish.
2. Freshen
Freshen up your cabinets with a new coat of varnish. Ensure that you apply stripper over the surface prior to varnishing to remove the old finish and then clean the surface with mineral spirits to remove the stripper residue.
Applying wallpaper can give your space a whole new look and feel, and with easily removable wallpaper now available, you can remove and change the print depending on your mood, décor or season.
3. Store it
Create storage options with previously owned furniture.
An old ladder makes the perfect towel airer rack and with a clean, sand and varnish, it can be made into a stylish edition in any bathroom!
