As we are renovating our home on a pretty strict budget, replacing our bedroom furniture was out of the question so instead, we have put some life back into it by stripping back the dark stain and using a clear matte polyurethane to the areas we kept raw and painting the rest in black (Trendy). Adding the leather handles has modernised these pieces nicely.
Steps
Step 1
Here is what the furniture looked like before we upcycled it.
Before pic
Before Pic
Excuse the very messy bedroom, but this is what the bed looked like prior to the upcycle
Step 2
Firstly, we sanded back the areas we wanted to keep raw using a multitool sander and an orbital sander. We then painted an undercoat (used Taubmans 3 in 1 prep) on the areas we painted. I forgot to take pics with the undercoat.
Sanding the areas we wanted to keep raw
Step 3
Starting to take shape, we have worked on the areas we wanted painted and then finished the raw timber off with a clear matte Cabots polyurethane.
painted but not yet clear coated
finished, just need to make it pop with the new handles
Step 4
All finished and revamped! Very happy with this very quick and cost effective upcycle. Adding the leather handles has modernised these pieces very nicely.
Step 5
Putting our room back together. Funky Fresh!! We have also painted our bedroom wall in a stunning green called Pond Moss.
Putting our bedroom back together. Looking funky fresh!
Pippa our little "grand" pooch seems to like it too
