Showing posts with label diy furniture ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diy furniture ideas. Show all posts

Monday, July 10, 2023

Upcycled Dressers: Painted & Decoupaged

 

Give a dresser a contemporary look with bright colors and bold designs.


Do you have an old dresser that you no longer need in the bedroom? Why not repurpose that old dresser into something completely new? 

A fresh coat of paint or a covering of decoupage papers can transform any old dresser into a brand new piece of furniture that doesn't have to live in a bedroom. I have one in my entry way and one in my family room and I have to tell you - I love having the extra storage space for things like hats and gloves and games.

Check out this collection of painted and decoupaged dressers and maybe you'll be inspired to make over one of your own! Don't have an extra dresser to play around with? Check out thrift stores!

Painted flowers are surprising easy to paint. Lay the dresser flat when painting.

I love dark woodland themed rooms and furniture; as a matter of fact I have a new blog post coming up soon with an entire collection of Whimisgoth furniture, so stay tuned! 

Dry brushes, sponges, and old rags can help wipe away and blot on paint, creating an antique, weathered effect like the one seen here. Add the birds and flowers with paint or decoupage papers.

A project for the talented and ambitious: detailed paisley painted designs 

Cute woodland characters are a popular pick for nurseries and kid's rooms


An ombre paint effect with Asian themed designs

Painting drawers different tones and colors is a great vintage look

Folk Art style flowers are easy to paint and require little experience


Decoupage does not always have to be with thin tissue paper. You can experiment with heavier papers and even fabric like the dresser shown above to add texture and lots of interest 

Got an eye for art? Mandalas are easier to paint than you may think! It is just a basic, repeating pattern. Practice on paper first, drawing out and perfecting your design before painting.


Woodland theme for the win!

Shabby chic style with destressed paint and decoupaged papers



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Have a great week!
Laura

Article and images copyright ©Laura Beth Love 2023 and may not be republished in print or other media without express written permission from the author.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Antique Treadle Sewing Machines Upcycled & Repurposed


50 years ago if you were to ask anyone you knew if they had a treadle sewing machine in their attic there's a good chance they would've said yes! 

Considered antiques even fifty years ago, treadle sewing machines--the classic wood and wrought iron machines that used a pedal or "treadle" to make them run--are classic pieces of history. 

These machines are still collected, restored and used, so before you decide to repurpose one, please check with a collector or group beforehand (there are a few on them online and on Facebook) since some parts are greatly valued and needed for replacement parts.

As for upcycling and repurposing vintage Singer and other brand treadle sewing machines, you will most often see them turned into tables, utilizing the iron bases as table bases. There are other options for use too, as you will see below. Take a look and see how these creative folks transformed their old treadles & sewing machine bases into unique new creations.


I love the display of vintage books on the treadle


and don't forget to visit their Etsy Shop


Upcycled sewing machine transformed into a stool via Pinterest


This old treadle Singer sewing machine is now a bath cabinet with sink 


A new kitchen island chopping block from a vintage repurposed Singer sewing machine




Here's another grill in a different style 


In vibrant turquoise paint 


Sewing machine base integrated into a kitchen ceiling lighting fixture


Here's an unusual use for an old Singer; a doorway gate



In bright sunny yellow via







A marble-top table adds elegance


Angie from Knick Of Time created this cool repurposed antique sewing machine stand wall bins


Table with natural wood tabletop Via Batixa


Rustic charm image via Olivet

Benches constructed from treadle sewing machine bases (above and below)



Whitewashed barn wood creates a simple tabletop


In white paint in the kitchen from Country Calling




Used as a plant stand


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