How to update the interior without any special investments? Our handmade ideas will help you transform your own home and love it again!
Brand new life of upholstered furniture
An old sofa has long lost its original color, and grandmother’s chairs do not look like a prestigious vintage? Try to give these things the newest life! Sew new chair covers, change the upholstery on the stools, and decorate the sofa with a plaid. These tricks will help to hide flaws and give things a completely different look! Show your imagination and design skills: use textiles to set contrasting accents or, on the contrary, visually combine inconsistent pieces of furniture into a single stylistic ensemble.
New life of glass jars
Every housewife, for sure, has in stock empty glass jars left over from jam, honey or pickles. If you do not plan to use them for their intended purpose and make blanks, then all this glass utensils can be turned into an original and practical home decor. For example, making candle holders, flower vases, containers for storing bulk products or even florariums are amazing compositions from living plants.
New life of wooden and glass furniture
Transform old furniture using decoupage technique. This type of art, which originated in the 15th century, is especially popular today. Its essence lies in decorating various surfaces with the help of pre-cut out of paper ready-made pictures. Decoupage is very exciting, and the result is very unexpected and enjoyable. Use this technique, and you do not have to get rid of old chairs or a table that you have long wanted to throw out or send to the country.
New life of boxes and boxes
Do not rush to throw away old boxes and boxes! Many useful interior items can be made from them. For example, use low wooden drawers as decorative shelves, a breakfast tray or extra storage in a cupboard. An excellent basket for linen or food storage will come out of deep baskets, and if you attach a lid on top, you will also get an original pouf! Even old shoe boxes can be turned into practical organizers for cosmetics, important papers and any little things that are usually scattered around the house.
