Don’t want to splurge on furniture? Turn old vintage pieces into a modern-day work of art.
t When I find interesting old furniture pieces, I try my best to restore them; anything to bring some life back into the piece. I found this vintage Ethan Allen maple desk that someone had attempted to repair. The desk had layers of two different colors (one being an eyesore of a sea-foam green) and five coats of paint. I fell in love with its potential, so I took the desk home with me for $40. It took me a few hours to sand, seal and repaint. Here are a few tricks to modernize the vintage.
tVintage desk and chair, $40. Check flea markets, estate sales or Craigslist.
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Refurbish and restore vintage furniture
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- Sandpaper
- Paint remover
- 2-inch putty knife
- Screwdriver
- Primer
- Flat white spray paint
- Hardware of your choice
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t I’m a sucker for gold accents so I used Premium Gold Metallic spray paint for the knobs.
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t Scrape the chunky old paint off using paint remover and the putty knife. Sand the wood for a smooth surface before repainting.
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t Just because it’s old doesn’t mean you need to stick with dated adhesive drawer liners. Be creative.
t Find cool printed fabrics that you love. Use these bold cottons to make accent pillows or to line the inside of your drawers.
t A fun mix of prints adds an element of surprise.
t Style your finished work by adding an accent throw pillow, a vase with fresh flowers and stacked books to create a bright and inviting work space.
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