Oliwia Whyte 
If you want to add some flair and value to your home, repurposing old furniture is a great way to save money when decorating with new pieces of furniture. Upcycling allows you to accessorize while saving space!
With some creative thinking and DIY skills, any piece of furniture can become an attractive and functional part of your home. Check out these amazing upcycled projects which are sure to spark inspiration in you!
Paint
Painting furniture can be an easy and exciting DIY project to transform older pieces. Painting adds new life to old or worn-out furniture, making the process both straightforward and fulfilling.
Before painting, always sand your piece thoroughly to remove loose dirt or debris and smooth its surface. Apply a layer of primer first in order to prime the wood for its new coat of color.
You will require various paints and tools in order to complete this project successfully, with various shades of paint being helpful and soft painter’s tape available as additional support.
Once your painting has set, adding a final flourish with wax may give your piece that final polish it needs. Jolie Home recommends their finishing wax; Dulux also provides clear top coat for this purpose.
Reupholster
If a piece of furniture you love has been gathering dust in the garage or attic for too long, don’t throw it away just yet – consider giving it new life with some expert reupholstery work. A little effort could bring it back into good condition and give it new purpose in life!
Reupholstery of both modern and antique pieces of furniture can be performed. A professional reupholsterer will choose fabric that compliments the design and time period of the seating, replacing worn out springs or webbing, to restore it back to like-new condition.
Starting by cleaning out any dirt or grime from the old upholstery, which will help the process go more quickly and smoothly.
Metal Bar Cart
Metal bar carts are stylish and practical pieces of furniture that can be utilized in different ways, ranging from serving drinks, storing snacks or displaying personalized glassware.
Building your own industrial chic design element into your home decor with a metal bar cart costs you less than $30 to build and will add industrial charm.
Building it is simple, and you can customize its color with metallic paint for an extra pop. Refinish it to add an additional splash of personality!
Towel Rack
If your towel rack needs updating, consider building it yourself. There are numerous DIY plans online that show you how to create rustic-style racks at an economical cost.
Towel bars are the most commonly seen form of towel rack, although you can also find wall-mounted and hinged versions as well as over-the-door models. Most are designed so air can circulate around them and dry your towels without risk of mold growth.
Shutters
Shutters are an integral component of home design and offer many advantages to residents. From controlling light levels in rooms, providing privacy, and keeping out bad weather – shutters offer many benefits to all kinds of households.
Home decor accessories such as lamps are an invaluable way to bring life and personality into any space, providing both style and function in equal measure. Available in numerous styles and materials, you can even tailor them specifically to meet your preferences and aesthetic.
arched shutters can add a special touch to windows and doors in any home, adding modern or classic elements depending on your personal tastes.
Used shutters can be put to great use in many projects, from shelves and wardrobes to wardrobes, cupboards, racks, side tables and sideboards. Plus they can even be whitewashed or painted to fit seamlessly with your space!
