From Dull To Deluxe - How to Upcycle Your Tired Furniture
Do you have an old piece of furniture in the back of your garage, or a tired chest of drawers that needs a revamp?
If so, we can help turn it into something beautiful, whilst saving you money and being more sustainable!


Here are 10 simple steps on how to turn a dull piece of furniture into a deluxe statement piece at minimal cost (There are also some tips at the end for the people who would prefer a slightly simpler project!)
1. Find the Furniture

2. Some Light Sanding

3. Prepped and Primed.
4. Now for the fun part... painting!


5. Take Your Measurements
6. Choose Your Design And Print Off
7. Cut Out Your Printed Designs


8. Stick On Your Designs


9. Add A Coat Of Vanish

10. The Finishing Touch - Add The Perfect Handles


For the perfect finish, add some new handles. Allison used a mix of of two scallop brass knobs for the top set of drawers, and eight of the seahorse brass knobs for the four bottom drawers - both of these are available online and in store. Allison commented, "I wanted to give the drawers an antique feel at a small cost." and added that the handles really helped to pull the look together.


Here is the final result! How amazing does it look?

Rebecca and Allison X
4 comments
Hello I would like to up cycle a hall table and love the theme how do I source the helford shell images please?
Thank you
Absolutely stunning. The handles are the perfect finishing touch. So well done; wish I had your artistic flair!
What a fabulous transformation, well done, it’s so inspiring.
I love this! I have a boring pine Wellington chest which would lend itself very well to this treatment, and espoecially with the seahorse handles. Wish me luck!