With the beginning of a new life, the starting point of which comes from "going on a diet" or "changing the image", there comes a desire to change the surrounding space. The creative impulse seeks the object of application, and finds it in the old furniture. Firstly, it is not so terrible to spoil, and secondly, it becomes possible to replace the bored object of everyday life with a new one, saving considerably at the same time.
The best and easiest way to transform something with your own forces is to update the cabinet.
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Before you figure out how to update the old cupboard with your own hands, you need to submit a ready-made version, take measurements and calculate the required amount of materials.
The idea first
Photo wallpapers again come into fashion. In fashion magazines on interior design, the most popular wall-paper - with the image of cities, imitating a kind from a window. For example, the Eiffel Tower or one of the cathedrals of Italy. You can take advantage of the fashion trend in the design of the closet.
Stages of work:
- sandpaper clears the surface of the cabinet;
- the cabinet is painted with white paint;
- On the painted surface of the walls and doors of the cabinet are applied wallpaper.
Another option for pasting the cabinet is a self-adhesive film. This option is easier to work with, but it is very limited in terms of color options, because the variants of the self-adhesive film are not as diverse as the wallpaper versions.
The second idea
Fashionable at all times, the effect of antiquity can be created with the help of paint and curved bars, which are quite inexpensive.
Stages of work:
- figured bars and slats are attached to the walls of the cabinet (most often with the help of glue);
- after the glue has dried completely, the cabinet and the strips are covered with paint with divorces.
The idea of the third
Mirror paper can create stunning results and transform even the oldest furniture.
To transform, you will need: mirror paper or glossy paint, self-adhesive paper or wallpaper, interesting handles for the cabinet to replace the old one.
Stages of work:
- The surface of the cabinet is treated with sandpaper, painted;
- On the side panels of the cabinet are pasted wallpaper;
- The front shelves are pasted with mirror paper or papered and covered with glossy paint.
The kitchen cabinet can also be upgraded with a self-adhesive film. You can revive the kitchen with cupboard doors with lotus flowers pasted on them, coffee lovers will be pleased with the film with coffee beans.
The only thing to consider in working with a kitchen cabinet is the proximity of furniture to water and frying surfaces. It is worth choosing a waterproof paint and do not use wallpaper that will quickly disintegrate and peel off.