DIY kitchen repair from chipboard

In detail: do-it-yourself kitchen repair from chipboard from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

The kitchen set is subjected to great stress, so sooner or later there comes a time when it loses its attractiveness. But this does not mean that sturdy cabinets that will last for many more years will have to be thrown away and replaced with new ones. There is another way out: restoration of kitchen furniture will help to restore them a decent look and save money. Consider the methods of such repairs available at home.

Facades are a part of the kitchen that is always visible. They primarily suffer during exploitation and lose their original beauty. Each type of facades has its own service life, its own characteristics of restoration and repair.

Laminated. The base is MDF or chipboard, on which the melamine film is laid. They are inexpensive, but the coating wears out quickly. It is impossible to laminate the surface again at home, therefore, depending on the nature of the damage, a different renovation method is selected.

Framework. The perimeter of the facade consists of MDF, and glass, plastic, chipboard or rattan are placed in the center. Not resistant to damage, but easier to repair.

Plastic or PVC coated. These materials make furniture attractive and resistant to damage at an economical price. It is not difficult to restore such facades: the most common problem is the peeling of the protective layer from the base, which is solved with glue.

Wood facades. Elite furniture, which is fabulously expensive, consists entirely of solid wood. Therefore, more often only the front parts are made of wood. To do this, use species such as beech, teak, oak, walnut, maple. These headsets will last almost forever with proper care; minor damage can be repaired by yourself.

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Attention! A selection of photos of the headsets before and after restoration is presented at the end of the article.

How to breathe new life into old kitchen furniture? There are quite a few ways:

Decorating with stickers will help hide minor scratches and chips.
Pasting with a film - will hide more serious damage.
Painting - gives a completely different look to the facades of kitchen sets.
Varnish application - usually used to restore and protect furniture made from natural wood.
Decoupage - application of applications or raised patterns.
The use of moldings and decorative strips made of wood or plastic.

These methods are combined to achieve the best result. Let's take a closer look at the restoration methods and features of restoration of different types of facades.

Small chips and scratches are repaired with furniture wax pencil. It is applied to the damaged area, and after hardening, the restored surface is sanded with fine emery paper. The pencil is matched to the color of the facade.

Decorative stickers will update the look of the headset and hide minor defects. Before gluing, the surface is cleaned and degreased.

In case of more serious damage, it is necessary to completely change the appearance of the furniture. For kitchen facades made of MDF, painting or pasting with vinyl film is suitable.

A quick and cheap method to revolutionize the look of your headset. The range of films is huge, so you can implement any design ideas.

Tip: choose quality materials. They will cost more, but a thick or textured film will lie smoother, and small scratches under it do not need to be repaired: they will be invisible.

Unscrew the fittings from the facades, clean and degrease the surface for better adhesion.
On the reverse side of the film there is a grid with a mesh size of 1 cm. Using it, we transfer the shape and dimensions of the surface to be pasted onto the material.It is recommended to leave 1–2 cm allowances around the entire perimeter.
Using sharp scissors, carefully cut out the measured fragment.
We glue the film from top to bottom, gradually removing the protective coating and smoothing it with a plastic spatula or cloth from the center to the edges.

Important! Try to avoid the formation of air bubbles under the film. If they do appear, there are two ways to remove them. The first - until the glue has set, carefully detach the film and stick it again. The second is to pierce the bubbles with a needle, and then smooth out with a spatula.

When gluing, we pay special attention to the edges: in these places, most often the film begins to peel and peel off.

It is important to remember that paint is applied only to areas that have no external defects. Therefore, small scratches and chips are sealed in advance with wax or putty.

They use acrylic paint or car enamel: it is more expensive, but more durable. Car spray is easier to apply, lies smoother, better protects it from moisture and temperature in the kitchen.

We remove the doors and unscrew the fittings. Fixed elements that need to be protected from painting are sealed with masking tape.
If the MDF surface is covered with a film, remove it. The construction hair dryer will facilitate the work.
We process with fine sandpaper, remove dust and degrease.
Apply a primer in two layers. For hard-to-reach places we use a brush, for flat surfaces - a roller. You can apply a primer with a spray gun. Be sure to let the first coat dry completely before applying the second.
Apply the paint with a brush or roller in one direction. The aerosol is applied only using a respirator. Surrounding objects also need to be protected.
After the paint has dried, cover the front part with a layer of transparent varnish.

The front surface of the headsets made of this material is restored by the methods described above. Other damages typical of this type of furniture - chips at the ends - are repaired with melamine edging.

In the store, we select a new edge by color and thickness. We measure the length of the desired segment in advance and buy material with a small margin.

Remove the old edging. To do this, heat the end with an iron.

With a chisel we remove the unevenness of the end, and then grind it with fine sandpaper.

Put the new edge in place and smooth it with an iron. After the glue has hardened, cut off the excess with a sharp knife, and grind the joints.

Solid wood furniture looks great, but it requires compliance with several operating conditions:

The surfaces of wooden headsets should be cleaned with soft cloths soaked in soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Hot dishes must not be placed on the worktop.
The humidity in the room should not rise above 70%.
Minor damages, scratches must be repaired as soon as possible.

Scratches and cracks on the facades of solid wood furniture are repaired with molten wax. Chips are leveled with wood putty. After leveling the surface, the restored area is covered with a layer of furniture varnish.

If you need not just minor repairs, but a complete renovation of the appearance of the facade, replace the entire varnish coating. This is done in this way:

We dismantle the facades and remove the fittings.
We carefully process the surface with fine sandpaper. The old varnish must be completely removed. This is not always easy, especially with embossed patterns or indentations.
We remove varnish shavings and sawdust with a damp sponge or napkin.
After drying, the surface is primed twice, allowing each layer to dry before applying the next.
Apply varnish with a brush or roller. We form a protective film in several layers, and each subsequent layer is made thinner than the previous one. The varnish dries for at least a day in a well-ventilated area.

A different shade of wood furniture will add a stain or varnish with pigments.

You can change the headset beyond recognition and give it a more modern look, as in the photo, by staining.These restoration methods will give the kitchen unit a unique character: the scope for imagination is not limited here. Image - DIY kitchen repair from chipboard

Before applying jewelry, the surface for them is prepared: the place of application is sanded, cleaned and degreased.

The figure of volumetric decoupage is formed using a stencil: a material is applied through it, which forms a bas-relief. A popular option is to use wood putty. After drying, the pattern is sanded with sandpaper and covered with a protective layer of transparent or colored varnish.

For decoupage using napkins or decoupage cards, PVA glue is applied to the selected material. Then the drawing is applied to the cabinet door and smoothed out. After drying, 4 layers of matte or glossy varnish are applied.

Moldings are overhead wooden or plastic elements. They, like decorative strips, are glued to a previously prepared surface. For wooden moldings, fastening with small nails without heads is possible.

To refresh the chipboard countertop or table surface, staining, decoupage and varnishing are used. But there are other ways, for example, tiling, as in the photo below.

The surface of the countertop, improved with the help of ceramic tiles, receives many advantages:

Not afraid of water ingress.
It becomes more resistant to mechanical damage.
Easy to clean and clean from dirt.

The disadvantage of such modernization is a significant increase in the weight of the countertop. But since the kitchen furniture is used permanently, there is no big trouble here.

The tiles are laid with regular tile adhesive. But the work has its own characteristics:

First, we attach metal corners to liquid nails around the perimeter of the tabletop. They serve as a border for the tiles and cover the end of the covering.
We lay the tiles: tightly and with minimal gaps. The glue dries quickly, so you shouldn't cover the entire countertop with it at once. It is recommended to apply it in small portions under one or two tiles.
We wait at least 6 hours until the glue is completely dry, rub in the seams and cover with a protective layer of varnish.

Another original way to transform a countertop is to create a mosaic or ornament under tempered glass. Several slats or corners are screwed to the surface, which will divide the tabletop into zones. Decorative filler is poured into these sectors: small pebbles, coins, shells, beads or sand. From above, all this splendor is covered with impact-resistant glass, which is set on glue.

Burned countertops can be restored to their original appearance in this way:

Using a milling cutter, carefully select the damaged area. It is necessary to go deep into the surface with ledges, reducing the area and slightly capturing intact material around the perimeter. The result is a notch that looks like a miniature quarry.
Fill the recess with softened wood putty. It dries quickly, so we tamp it into the recess in small portions.
We cut off the protruding excess with a sharp knife, carefully grind the patch, and then polish it.
We paint the restored place. In doing so, you should try to reproduce the color and texture of the main part of the countertop.

By combining these methods, kitchen furniture can be refurbished without a large investment. This will not only restore the appearance of the old kitchen unit, but also make it unique.

And finally, the promised selection of photos of kitchens before and after restoration.

If something in the old furniture is broken or it has lost its appearance, this does not mean that it is necessary to change it. Furniture can be restored, and any furniture, including kitchen furniture. To begin with, it is important to determine what exactly broke, whether it is possible to fix it, whether the repair will be temporary or the furniture can still serve for a long time.In the event that the headset is made of high-quality material or only the correction of cosmetic defects is required, repairing kitchen furniture with your own hands justifies itself. This is especially true for wooden furniture, it can be repaired several times. But more affordable furniture made of MDF and chipboard is also amenable to repair, when, for example, you need to improve the appearance of facades.

Usually, the kitchen loses its appearance the fastest, and most of all it is noticeable on the facades. If these are MDF facades, then in some places the film is lagging (the ends of the facades are vulnerable spots), scratches appear, stains from various contaminants, such as grease, appear, the coating changes color and becomes inhomogeneous in tone.

Minor damages include chips, scratches, abrasions.

Chips are removed with wax. A pre-aligned chip along the edges is poured with molten wax, polished, and then painted over with special felt-tip pens, choosing colors. Then fix it with a finishing coat of varnish.
Rub the scuffs with a soft microfiber cloth, to which the dye from a felt-tip pen has been applied.
Scratches are polished with furniture wax.
If some parts have dispersed, the edges are coated with PVA glue and pressed against each other with clamps.

Minor defects can be painted over

It happens that the edge of the headset countertop or kitchen table comes off. It can be replaced with a new one that matches the color. This will require the edge itself, scissors, a construction knife, an iron.

The edge is cut into pieces, according to the dimensions of the table top, with small allowances. First, they make blanks for the long sides, then for the short ones.
Then the iron is adjusted so that the edge does not overheat or swell.
The edge is evenly applied to the end. For convenience, you can put the table top upside down.
With uniform, unhurried movements, they drive along the edge with an iron, as a result of which the glue melts, and the edge is glued to the end.
While the glue has not cooled down, it is necessary to press the edge against the countertop, ironing with pressure along the edge with a piece of felt or a rag.
The excess edge at the corners is trimmed with scissors, trimmed with a knife.
The excess edge from above and below, if it does not fit in width, is cut off with a knife, gradually, towards the table top. And then they pass again in one motion, applying the blade at an angle of about 45 degrees to the table top.
The corner joints are lightly sanded with fine sandpaper.

The peel-off film can be glued back if this drawback is minor. For these purposes, ordinary PVA glue is suitable. The main thing is to get to all hard-to-reach places.

When the problem becomes global, the film will have to be removed. This is done as follows.I decided to share not a lot of experience. Sit down more comfortably and delve into. Happy viewing. And let the experienced men correct me if she wrote something wrong.It's no secret that over time, the interior of the apartments needs updating. The wallpaper is glued, the walls are leveled and painted, the floor covering is changing, etc. But what about the furniture? Over the years, scratches appear on it, the polish fades, small children leave their mark on it in the form of drawings or stickers, which are very difficult to get rid of. Not everyone can afford to buy new furniture after each repair, so you need to find a way to restore it, or even modernize it. In this case, I used the method of pasting the facades of furniture - film - self-adhesive. It not only helps to hide flaws, but also perfectly adapts old furniture to the new interior design.6-7 years ago, this headset looked something like this ...They gave it to me in this form ... The son-in-law said so: "Take the firewood."All we need:

old furniture,

accessories (handles, legs),

white acrylic enamel,

acrylic clear varnish,

brushes, rollers,

wallpaper spatula,

screwdriver, screws, screws

hex key

electric jigsaw,

Self-adhesive film

putty for wood

plastic profile

First, I cleaned all the doors from acrylic varnish and decoupage "Lemon" ... I filled in the drawings with acetone, so it is easier to clean the surface.Then, with the help of an emery bar, I scraped everything off ...I processed the surfaces of all facades in the same way and sanded them.After that, I degreased the countertop and covered it with a film, then acrylic varnish three times with drying.With such a spatula for wallpaper, it is very convenient to smooth out a large area of pasting with a film.The headset did the same with all the doors.The rest of the components from the cabinets, I painted with white acrylic paint three times with drying and also varnished.While my paint was drying out, I cut out the bottom of the chipboard with an electric jigsaw, because the old one was in a hopeless state ...And I cut out the lower part of the sink from the middle of this piece ...Judging by the fact that before the restoration of the kitchen, the sink was on the right, and I need it on the left, I had to putty the old holes for collecting the sink with putty on wood, sand it after drying and paint it. So, while my painted parts are drying, I started assembling the drawers ...Using this key with edges and large furniture screws, I assembled two drawers ...Since I have some plastic left over, I pasted over the inside and outside of the boxes.I covered everything with acrylic varnish three times with drying and screwed the handles to them. The handles I bought were a little smaller than the old ones and their holes did not match, so I drilled new holes on all the doors and cabinets, and putty and skinned the old ones ...So that the chipboard does not break during drilling, I glued the doors on both sides, scotch tape.Collected the top drying cabinet (for dishes)Then a large top cabinet. I nailed the back wall with small nails and screwed on the hinges for attaching the box to the wall.I screwed all the hinges to the doors.I hammered large nails (200mm) into the wall and hung the cabinets on these nails.Without shelves and doors, they are easy to hang.Then I installed the middle shelf and screwed on the doors ...And only after that, I screwed on the handles.I pasted over the bottom of a large cabinet with foil and covered it with acrylic varnish.I drilled holes in the bottom and screwed on the legs.Then I began to assemble the wardrobe completely ...To the back of the cabinet, I cut out an additional chipboard strip so that there is no gap and for the elasticity of the structure.To install the cabinet, I have previously prepared everything for the installation of the sink and cabinet.I connected the cold and hot water supply to the mixer.I screwed the legs to the bottom of the sinkI assembled and installed the sink, screwed on the countertop, put on the drawers, the middle shelfThere was a gap between the sink and the countertop and I figured out how to close it ...After the repair, I still had pieces of a plastic profile and I found a use for it. I cut it to fit the countertop,From the narrow part I cut off along the edges of the strip so that this part would freely pass into the gap ...The gap itself was filled with silicone sealant and the inner edges of the profile, adjacent to the table surface, too.I put the profile in this gap and pressed it hard, smoothing it with a dry cloth.Here's what came of it.Then she screwed all the lower doors and handles to them.But such gladioli bloom at my dacha. A holiday for the soul.I thought that something was missing, it turned out - Apron to the wall! I bought a ready-made plastic film and adjusted it to the wall. Now it seems everything.Here is such a set for a summer residence I have turned out.In this article, you can learn how to repair a kitchen with your own hands, as well as choose a certain decor for the headset and do it yourself at the same time. Image - DIY kitchen repair from chipboard

This room has an area of about 8.5 meters, one door, conveniently located. The place of the window sill is made of laminated chipboard, a tabletop with a thickness of 3.8 cm is made.This can be seen in the photo of the kitchen with your own hands.

In our case, the idea for a do-it-yourself kitchen will be an u-shaped one. For this, the facades will be made of MDF, they will be covered with a film, so it will be more durable and reliable.

In the photo of the kitchen with your own hands, you can see the selected specific color and type of handles, which may be different.

We start the assembly from the coal bedside table, where the washbasin is located. Pipes for drainage and water pass through it.

The depth of the bedside table is 50cm, and the depth of the table top is 60cm. It turned out a small place near the wall 5 cm. In front, the facades are complemented by 1.8 cm, and for the handles - 3 cm.

In an angular bedside table, 2 ties are located vertically, and the third horizontally. The third is cut along with the countertop in order to install the sink. Then you have to shorten the screw tie.

According to this principle, we put each side tables on 4 supports, which can be adjusted. Subsequently, it is closed by a plinth, which is pushed inward.

The gap between the front edge of the bedside table and the base is 5.5 cm. The front legs of the cabinet are recessed by 5.5 cm. If all the bedside tables are assembled on the first side, then we put them along the level and intercept with ties.

The plank, which mimics the mating surface, connects the countertops in the corner kitchen in more than one place. The sill prevents the connection from diverging. And the bedside table, where there is a joint, which makes it possible to screw the self-tapping screw through the lid into the window sill and into the surface of the bedside table.

Drawer sizes, as well as continuous protruding and soft closing with finishing. You can purchase a set that cannot be changed, or order cutting of segments from a complete part - the bottom of the box and its back side.

And to reduce costs, drawers can be made of laminated chipboard. Then we use guides for hidden mounting only if they are released by the same manufacturers. Then be sure to start planning with the selection of guides.

When repairing a kitchen with your own hands, the kitchen set will consist of two nightstands with drawers, 4 pieces each. The lowest one, 24 cm deep, is made to store large dishes. Others are the same in height and have a capacity of up to 11cm.

This is the bedside table where the cooking surface is placed. Links are located under the very first box. They do not block the air movement required for the operation of gas burners. The distance between the first drawer and the surface of the bedside table is 6 mm.

When assembling the boxes, pay attention to the additive value, because in the same company with different guides, different values for assembly are possible. Apply glue into the hole and drive in a beech dowel, which we will saw off to the level with the plane. Then with an awl we make marks for subsequent drilling.

When we finish these actions of the box, you can fix the guides.

Custom awnings made entirely of metal and plastic are used in DIY kitchen renovations. Manufacturers of plastic cabinets allow filling with a margin and more, but there have been cases of collapse. Because of this, it is better to take an all-metal one.

All-metal adjustable suspension

If the cabinet is straight, then the calculation is to subtract the width of the case by 0.3 or 0.4 cm. And for the corner cabinet, the width depends on the thickness. If the side is made of MDF, where the thickness is 1.6 mm, then you can use the expression: side thickness = hole size + 0.1 cm. The installation of a hinged row begins with the installation of a corner cabinet. But first you need to fix the plate for fastening.

On both sides of the hood are located in the cabinet. When assembling them, use dowels to secure the bottom. Then all the additions modify the outer cabinet, but it remains sturdy.

A small compartment can be created under the windowsill. The heating battery was covered with a frame-shaped facade and covered from the inside with rattan, which is easy and well attached, and paint is well applied to it.

Also, for an idea for a kitchen with your own hands, you can make a kitchen set using MDF facades covered with film, which is the most economical, as well as a huge assortment of color schemes when decorating a kitchen with your own hands. And the hinges are installed using the bar where it is, pressing the hinges against the wallpaper at once.

There are many apartments and private houses where furniture made from chipboard gradually takes on a non-marketable look. To put a wardrobe, chest of drawers or a table in order, it is not at all necessary to contact specialists or change things for new ones, if they are familiar and comfortable for the owners of the home.

High-quality furniture restoration is a laborious and slow process.

Old furniture can be restored using the tools at home. Additional materials and tools are purchased at any hardware store.

If the need arises, you can contact the specialists, or you can study all the subtleties and do it yourself.

Restoring the appearance of objects from chipboard is a low-cost process. In addition, it has a number of undeniable advantages:

no need to carry a cabinet or table to the workshop;
all tools are usually at hand;
you yourself track the progress of work and, if necessary, make adjustments.

When choosing the right materials and studying master classes, the updated table or cabinet will delight with its appearance for many years to come.

When restoring, you do not use the help of expensive specialists, you can estimate the costs and labor yourself. The process develops everyday ingenuity, and sometimes unites fathers and children, if you involve the latter in working together.

It is important to understand what kind of material you are dealing with. Pressed wood-resin mixture is the basis of the board. The easiest way to restore the fresh look of chipboard is high-quality painting.

Naturally crushed material is mixed with synthetic resins and hot pressed.

Restoration of chipboard furniture by toning, varnishing and decorating allows you to renew the facade and interior surfaces of the furnishings. In this form, it will serve for a very long time. The main materials for the restoration are paints, varnish, sandpaper.

Chipboard (particle board) is made from shavings of coniferous and deciduous trees.

The second, not too time-consuming method, is with the help of a sticky film of natural tones. No glue is required for it - its base is quite resistant, the film seizes and smoothes over the surface very well.

When working, you will need different materials. In order to disassemble old furniture, you need a screwdriver. Glue is needed only if the surface was previously coated and it came off. To clean the surface from unevenness, sandpaper and a spatula are required.

The plate produced in this way is resistant to aggressive environmental influences and has excellent sound and heat insulation properties.

A color update will require:

The easiest way to update a cabinet or table is with a simple repainting.

Before starting the restoration, degrease the slab using a detergent.

Sometimes putties are used for wooden surfaces, since the wooden massif can dry out - for further work, small cracks and cracks need to be repaired.

Such restoration of furniture will allow you to get rid of minor scratches and change the annoying shade.

Using varnish as a finishing coat, you can achieve a more effective look of the restored item, so its use will not be superfluous.

Materials may vary depending on the scope of work, vision of the end result and the method of restoration.

If there are significant defects on the surface, it is better to choose a different method.

If inserts from fabric, wallpaper, decoupage napkins, film are supposed, then scissors are needed.

To quickly dry painted surfaces, you will need a powerful hair dryer - it is better to use a construction one.

Particleboard is a specific material, and it needs to be painted using a special technique.

Use the help of household members if they have restoration skills. Maybe they will tell you how to quickly restore the chipboard with your own hands.

Prepare the tools and necessary materials - everything should be within walking distance.Since the process is going to be laborious, it is better to carry out work on a weekend.

Disassemble the furniture before starting work.

Step 1. Carefully disassemble furniture with a screwdriver.

Step 2. Degrease the surface. Sand bumps and roughness with sandpaper and a spatula. Fill cracks and cavities if necessary. Let the boards dry.

Step 3. Apply evenly tint (prefer acrylic paint) to the surface of the elements using a spray. If necessary - in 2-3 layers, taking breaks to dry them.

Step 4. Apply varnish and let it dry. Secure it with another layer.

The paint will lay evenly if there are no drafts in the room during the drying process.

If you decide to use another method - gluing the film, then the materials are taken at very inexpensive. No glue is used for this work - the reverse side of the film is sticky.

It is necessary to paint each element separately, this will allow you to more carefully work out all the joints and avoid the formation of streaks.

After drying, all facades must be wiped with a weak vinegar solution. This treatment will remove a thin film of grease that will interfere with the adhesion of the board and the self-adhesive film.

Step 1. See p. 1-2 painting instructions.

Step 2. Measure the exact amount of film. It is better to make a small allowance, as the axes can be uneven. Then it can be removed by carefully cutting it with a clerical knife.

Step 3. Smooth the glued area with force so that there are no air bubbles.

It is better to choose a film in a natural color - shades of wood, light or dark, depending on which one you like best. The advantage of the film is that it can be washed repeatedly - a high-quality coating does not lose color and does not form streaks.

If the furniture has been previously painted, you can remove the paint using special solvents or sandpaper. It will be more difficult to dismantle the coating if the facades are covered

Old furniture can not only be renovated, but also decorated, giving it an original look. Drawings or ornament are used as unusual design elements. Use a stencil cut from thick paper or a file folder for an even print overlay. You need to apply the paint very carefully so as not to splatter the areas around the ornament. It is better to place it around the perimeter.

For furniture restoration to meet expectations, the coating must be applied carefully, avoiding gaps and streaks.

A large, dull pattern looks good in large central areas or below. From above, it will "weigh down" the visual space. You can also use a combination of contrasting colorful elements - monochromatic sides and decoupage parts with plant or thematic patterns.

Do-it-yourself furniture restoration is almost complete, it remains only to bring the new coating to perfection.

You can also decorate the chipboard with your own hands using self-adhesive film or fabric appliqués.

If the defect was found after drying, the problem area must be processed again with sandpaper and covered with an additional layer of paint.

Carved elements should be introduced into the overall design with care - the slab is very fragile. When carving, use a sharp bit and emery to clean the grooves. We recommend that you first make a sketch of the future ornament - this way you can evaluate the aesthetics of the future decor.

Often a solid and reliable table is sent to the dacha link only because its design is hopelessly outdated.

Use wallpaper or patterned fabric to freshen up your painted furniture even more. Such inserts look interesting on the facades of side tables and dressers. In this case, you need glue. The fabric you need to choose is waterproof, the thin one will quickly soak and will look sloppy. This method is suitable for updating furnishings in summer cottages, apartment kitchens, bedrooms and children's rooms.

But any furniture can be given a second chance, it is enough to modernize its appearance, and external restoration will help with this.

These materials can also be used to decorate internal planes - walls and shelves. This does not require much effort, and the result often exceeds expectations.

When using decorative elements to decorate large items, don't miss the opportunity to add the same stylish touch to the rest of the environment. For example, you can enhance the consonance of colors by covering the seats of old chairs with the same fabric that was used to decorate a wardrobe or table.

The main thing is to purchase high-quality materials, carefully study the step-by-step work scheme and follow all the recommendations.

To decorate objects made of chipboard, napkins in the Victorian or Provence style are often used. Pastoral elements perfectly refresh the interior, make it light and light.

Decorating is also carried out through the use of certain paints - gold, silver, copper. They add sophistication to the furniture. They can be complemented by a spectacular-looking craquelure. For this you need a special varnish. This method is great for classic interiors, where there is a lot of vintage furniture of an unusual shape.

The easiest way to update a cabinet or table is with a simple repainting.

Small mosaic inserts made of colored glass or plastic, glued to the facade, will give a wardrobe or bedside table a new look.

The main thing is to know what material to use and how exactly, and then the restoration of furniture with your own hands will be completed quickly and with excellent results.

Coffee tables look unusual with a "kaleidoscope" of newspaper clippings. To make them motionless, glue them to the countertop. Arrange them asymmetrically, while maintaining overall compositional harmony. Then cover with glass or secure with clear varnish in two layers.

Replacement of fittings can also add a new note to the appearance of furniture. Instead of simple handles, choose a bronze or silver embossed shape. Or paint them in a different color.

After all, what could be nicer than renovating and decorating your home without significant costs.

If the furniture has legs, you can use twine for them, securing it with glue.

An old mirror can be used as an insert in one of the cabinet doors. An oval shape will look better.

But changing your favorite table or wardrobe is not at all necessary, the restoration of furniture will help, and you can do it yourself.

Do not make the decor too colorful or flashy contrast. Colors should be harmoniously matched and not annoyed by excessive eclecticism.

How to decorate furniture that has lost its former appearance, you need to come up with in advance. There are a great many ideas, so anyone can make the unpresentable look of a wardrobe or table advantageous and stylish, even at home.