Transform your home’s dated furnishings into stylish features with a little inspiration, clever craftsmanship and of course, Resene paint. While houses built in previous decades often come with plenty of character, if they aren’t maintained properly they can start to look more drab than fab. You can also add classic character features that weren’t previously there to evoke a different ambiance or theme to your rooms or create a completely different look with textured paint and a new colour.
These changes are far more cost effective than replacing or removing old furniture, and with patience and planning they can be undertaken by DIYers of every skill level. Below are three ideas you can get stuck into at your place over a weekend or two – you won’t believe the difference.
Top tip: It’s easy to make old things look new again with fresh wood stains, paint or wallpaper. Take a photo of any areas or furniture in your home that need refreshing into your local Resene ColorShop and the team can talk you through options to get them looking as good as new. Or use the online Ask a Resene Paint Expert service.
Shaker doors
Take your old wardrobe doors from boring to beautiful with a little DIY. For the design-savvy among us, shaker-style doors have been a long-time inspiration, thanks to their crisp lines and subtle craftsmanship. All it takes is a few carefully placed timber panels to transform a simple timber door into a statement piece and functional work of art.
There are a few parts to the process here, which will guarantee success if done correctly and in the right order. First is removing the doors from their hinges and undertaking the required prep outside, then cutting the mouldings to size, securing them and finally repainting the doors. We’ve enhanced ours even further with some new gold hinges and handles and a fresh coat of Resene Enamacryl in Resene Half Tana, a stylish dawn grey.
Top tip: Instead of cutting your own mouldings to size, which can be a time-consuming part of the process, buy them pre-cut from your local timber supplier.
Check out our step-by-step instructions here to make your own.