With sustainability on the rise, more and more interior designers and homeowners are looking at upcycling antique furniture pieces to give old furniture a new life. There are plenty of ways of renovating used furniture, from a new coat of paint to replacing door handles to completely changing the function and design of the piece. Today, we've put together some tips and tricks on how to upcycle drawers, cabinets and other furniture.
Preparation is key.
It's important to be prepared and organised when upcycling furniture. Try to put your ideas on paper before starting your project to get a better view of the end result, and then once you are happy with it, start gathering all the tools and equipment you will need.
Be creative.
A quick coat of paint can make wonders and completely transform a piece of furniture but don't just stick with painting your used furniture - try staining, upholstering, wallpapering, stencilling it. Be creative with your furniture and the way you revamp it.
You can go one step further and give a new purpose to your furniture. For instance, old wood crates can be transformed into storage units and ladders can be used to store bathroom towels and other essentials.
Don't forget about the details.
When upcycling furniture, such as cabinets, wardrobes, chests of drawers, don't forget to replace the old door furniture with new and fresh door hardware. Ironmongery can enhance any upcycled piece of furniture, so make sure to choose the right piece of hardware, including door handles and door hinges.
Some of our best-selling door furniture include:
Polished Brass Knurled T Bar Cabinet Handle
Burlington Antique Brass Piccadilly Knurled Cupboard Knob
Pair 102mm Grade 13 Matte Black Ball Bearing Hinge
Matte Black 160mm Square Section Block Cabinet Handle
Burlington Satin Brass Piccadilly Knurled Cupboard Knob
Browse our full range of ironmongery today. We supply door handles, entrance door ironmongery, window furniture and much more. For any queries, don't hesitate to contact our team at 01376 559 153.
