Revamping Your Furniture

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• The easiest way to add new life to your favorite
  furniture is with upholstery. Adding new fabric
  is especially helpful for reviving outdoor
  furniture that takes a beating.
• Remove existing cushions and measuring their
  dimensions for your new project.
• Depending on how old your piece is, you may want
  to replace the actual
• cushions as well, instead of simply covering
  existing padding.
• Look for a new fabric that matches your décor
  scheme and will resist fading.

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It sounds like a no-brainer, but a new coat of
paint can make a world of difference for tired
furniture. Try painting your favorite
wood dining set for a new look, or using paint to
give an updated façade to a childrens dresser.
One of our favorite ideas is to spray paint metal
patio furniture to add fun and color to your
outdoor living space.
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• Stripping paint from a wood piece can also
• liven up furniture.
• Invest in a quality chemical stripper.
• Use a scraper or steel wool to buff out any paint
  left on the surface.
• Use mineral spirits to remove any traces of the
  chemical stripper.
• Simply use a stain to bring out the natural
  vibrancy of the wood.

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• Wallpaper isnt just for walls anymore!
• Use wallpaper to line the inside of closets or
  cabinets for a fresh and decorative look.
• Affix wallpaper or contact paper to the front of
  a chest of drawers or side table to add interest.
• Use a colorful contact paper, such as a design
  thats patterned or metallic, and cut out shapes
  like stripes or polka dots to make a fun and
  modern piece of furniture.

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Got an area rug thats lost fringe over the
years, or a patio curtain that has a stain in
just a single corner? Repurpose the fabric! After
a thorough cleaning, trim away any ratty or
stained sections and use the fabric as a wall
hanging or in your furniture design projects. For
example, try using an antique rug to upholster a
old bench, or draped artfully over an antique
storage trunk. This repurposing project also
gives you the excuse to hang some new custom
outdoor curtains.
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Card or folding tables are a great way to make a
workspace just for kids, whether used for crafts
or homework. The only problem? Basic card tables
can look out of place in a well- designed home.
Fix up drab craft tables using paint why not
let kids get creative and add their own designs?
Another option is to cover the surface of the
table with wood paneling or vinyl floor tiles for
a decorative look that disguises the original
piece completely.
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For decades, decoupage has been used in home
décor and crafts, for example, to add color to a
favorite vase. Decoupage, or glued paper cutouts,
can also be used on furniture. Use decoupage to
cover an old table, or glue cutouts to the front
of a plain armoire to add decoration.
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• A well-kept piece of antique furniture can be
  refreshed with contemporary hardware.
• Swap out tarnished or gaudy drawer pulls for
  modern, minimal designs like brass or chrome
  knobs.
• Repurpose a leather handbag to create custom
  drawer straps.
• Use a strand of pearls for a drawer pull in a
  feminine space, or knotted twine for a more
  rustic feel.

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Outdoor Fabrics sells outdoor draperies and porch
curtains in a variety of colors and fabrics to
match your homes décor scheme. As your online
Sunbrella fabric superstore, we have exactly
what you need to create the ultimate outdoor
sanctuary. To learn more, visit
www.outdoorfabrics.com or call 1-800-640-3539.
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Summary
Breathing new life into an old piece of furniture
is not only an inexpensive way to update your
home, its also fun to get creative. Simple
tweaks, like updating drawer pulls or
reupholstering patio furniture, can make a world
of difference in your home or outdoor space.