Weekend Projects: DIY Furniture Updates
It’s finally here—Friday! The weekend is a great time to relax, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to bring simple projects from start to finish, like DIY furniture updates. So get out your sanders, grab your paint and brushes, put on your “work” clothes and be inspired by the brilliance ofBob Vila Nationcommunity bloggers.
1. Painting Furniture for a Distressed Look
Photo: Alchemy Fine Living
Going for a vintage look? Deana ofAlchemy Fine Livingteaches us two different ways of achieving a distressed finish to add character to any piece of wood furniture.
2. Stenciled Dresser
Photo: Classy Clutter
Sure, everyone has a dresser—but every dresser doesn’t have to look the same!Make a statementwith a stencil, some paint, and a little creativity.
3. Chairs—Before and After
Photo: KYeager
If you’re looking for some sound advice on how to update furniture, consult aprofessional “make-over” artist, who makes her living turning old and boring pieces into new, exciting ones, using little more than a fresh coat of paint.
4. Painted Buffet
Photo: Alchemy Fine Living
This wonderfully simple yet one-of-a-kindbuffet transformation是证明了fact that a small amount of paint can make a BIG difference.
5. Spray Paint and Stain
Photo: Our Lake Life
This DIY looks so professional, it’s hard to believe all it took wasspray paint and stain.So many DIY furniture updates are 2.5% know-how, 2.5% materials, and 95% inspiration!
For more on DIY projects, consider:
5 Things to do With Mason Jars
5 Things to do With Bottle Caps
5 Things to do With Vintage Ladders
