“Dear esteemed closet!” - this is how the Russian classic Anton Pavlovich Chekhov turned to this piece of furniture, present in various variations in each apartment. Once the presence of a massive wardrobe was evidence of the social status of the family and its wealth. Today, it doesn’t matter at all which large-sized object with surfaces requiring a new life you have available - a sideboard, three-leaved wardrobe, cupboard-cabinet, chest or sideboard. The main thing is that there is a desire to do the cabinet decor with your own hands, to make it an individual, accent detail of the interior, emphasizing the mood and character of the owner.
To begin implementing the plan for decorating an old cabinet, you must first fulfill several conditions:
decide what style the “new” furniture object should correspond to;
choose the room that he will decorate with himself after the upgrade;
determine the way of decoration;
prepare the surface of the furniture for further work.
In most cases, wooden surfaces are decorated.
Preparation includes the following required steps:
Removing cabinet doors from hinges (in a horizontal position it is more convenient to work with them);
Dismantling of metal parts (handles, hinges, keyholes) or carefully gluing them with masking tape;
Cleansing the entire surface of grease stains and dirt with special compounds;
Application of materials, loosening the old paintwork;
Removing coating layers with a spatula, brush or different numbers of sandpaper;
If necessary - restoration of chips and scratches with hardening mastic, or putty on wood;
Final grinding of surfaces;
Dust removal;
Application of a primer coat.
The following steps in the process of creating an “outstanding” interior item vary depending on the type of decor chosen.
These may include:
painting in several layers;
varnishing;
coating with craquelure compositions;
replacement of the main canvas in paneled doors;
drying out;
pasting;
drawing ornaments and patterns;
painting;
creation of patinated plaque;
finishing with metal "suitcase" corners;
final painting with a semi-dry brush.
Having given the cabinet a different look, do not forget to change the accessories to a more effective one. New pens made of plastic, earthenware, metal, combined, double or single - the variety is huge. If the doors had a handle fixed with one screw, then when replacing it with a model with a double fastening, putty should be covered with putty, sanded, covered with paint in a general tone, and then drilled the necessary holes in other places.
Methods of decorating furniture
If you saw an exclusive piece of furniture in an antique or luxury store, think about how you can create a worthy competitor for it with your own hands. In order for the massive closet in the home interior not to annoy with its old-fashioned ugliness and not arouse the desire of the owners to call a team of movers and take the junk to the dump, you only need to arm yourself with knowledge, be patient, make an effort and spend a little time.
Decoration materials will be pulled even by a modest family budget, because it is not a matter of high cost, but your imagination. But you will become the owner of the overall subject of genuine author's design.
To understand what materials will be needed for this or that type of decoration, it is necessary to study the process from beginning to end.
Decor view
Decoupage technique
Drawing ornaments
Wallpapering
Upholstery
Glass painting
Applicable Tools
scissors, brush, sponge
brush, stencils, sponge
scissors, knife cutter, ruler
sewing needle, hammer, screwdriver
brushes, pencil for marking the picture
Necessary materials
pencil, decoupage napkins or cards, PVA glue, water-based paint
fabric, tight foam, threads, wallpaper nails with beautiful hats, screws
paints for glass, contours for glass, solvent
Having drawn up a clear plan of action, collecting the necessary materials, you can proceed to decorate.
Choose a style
The very first step is to imagine what should happen in the end. Imagine a picture or find it in an interior magazine, and then based on visualization, choose a method of implementation.
Provence style will be supported by furniture decorated using decoupage technique, hand-painted, decorated with fabrics with hand embroidery or partially pasted with wallpaper-companions that support the general tone of the room.
The Russian direction (folk, Old Russian, popular prints) is the application of ornaments and patterns on wood or glass facades. In a nursery or in the kitchen, a painted overall item for storing dishes, table linen, children's clothes or toys will become a real treasure.
Belonging to simple-shaped objects in the styles of chinoiserie, colonial or eclecticism will emphasize painting with Chinese motifs, followed by lacquer coating.
The soft classics of the bedroom can be tinted by volumetric quilted wardrobe doors, echoes of the manufacturing method, the selected material, the color with a high headboard.
Even in simple and strict minimalism there is a place for a designer’s “joke” that makes the interior special. Using craquelure coating on one item painted in a single color scheme with other furniture is a way to create an accent, “highlight” of the decorated space.
When decorating furniture using decoupage technique for the first time, select white paint for the base. It is easier to choose the necessary decoupage napkins for this tone, and PVA glue will remain invisible. The product will look professionally made due to the overall light coverage. It is more difficult to accurately decorate a dark surface.
Features of each type of decor
To decorate an old wardrobe, it is not necessary to be a pro in any craft or art. Only the desire and ability to scrupulously perform a certain sequence of actions are necessary.
Decorating the glass doors of a buffet or sideboard with a technique that imitates historical stained-glass windows or tiffany will require great care, the correct selection of colors and preliminary drawing up a scheme indicating the numbers of dyes. But irises and poppies, magical ornaments of Art Nouveau, Gothic rhombuses, bizarre eclectic compositions will be the subject of admiration for everyone around.
If there is a craftsman in the house who knows how to work with wood accurately, then you can instruct him to remove an ordinary wooden panel from the door. The resulting "empty" window is easy to tighten with an embroidered canvas, canvas with lace inserts, rattan weaving. Having simplified the option and leaving the panel, you can use upholstery with an interesting fabric as a decor, or a quilted version that gives the subject an unexpected volume.
If a cabinet in the style of shabby chic became a dream, then you can create the necessary "scuffs" that give the subject a touch of antiquity, you can paint the surface with a darker paint first, then apply a lighter tone and, without waiting for it to dry completely, go over the sponge or with a dry brush, performing erasing movements. A softened dark tone peeps out from under the white layer, which will create the necessary effect.
Do not despair that all the old furniture was sent to a landfill before repair, and you won’t be able to create a miracle with your own hands. Even if you purchased a new headset - it is faceless, similar to thousands of others, and if you decorate it with your own decor, you will get something that no one will have. You can create and present to your guests a nursery, a bedroom or a kitchen from an outstanding designer - yourself.
Step-by-step instructions for decorating an old cabinet with wallpaper
Wallpapering furniture is the fastest, most simple and inexpensive way to get a familiar item in a new way. In this type of decoration, a significant plus is the savings - in part you can use the trimmings of the wallpaper remaining after the repair.
The primary task is to decide what will be exposed to the decor: the internal space of the old cabinet, its side external walls or facade. Having made a choice, having prepared the necessary tools and materials, having gathered courage, proceed.
Draw a sketch of what you want to get as a result (the degree of ability to draw does not matter);
Conduct preparatory work;
Carefully measure the surfaces to be glued;
Use paper wallpaper. Cut out the necessary pieces, the edges should be perfectly even;
Stick the wallpaper. Follow the direction of the drawing on adjacent doors if you have no idea to make them different. You can also use different wallpapers for different surfaces, the main thing is that they can be combined with each other;
Prime wallpaper glued with PVA glue diluted with water;
Coat the decorated surface with a layer of varnish;
Let your “masterpiece” dry well;
Screw on new accessories that can additionally decorate the cabinet.
Varnishing glued planes is an opportunity in the future to easily wipe them from contaminants. The overall tone under the varnish film will look darker and richer, take this into account when general painting the product.
“Dear esteemed closet!” - this is how the Russian classic Anton Pavlovich Chekhov turned to this piece of furniture, present in various variations in each apartment. Once the presence of a massive wardrobe was evidence of the social status of the family and its wealth. Today, it doesn’t matter at all which large-sized object with surfaces requiring a new life you have available - a sideboard, three-leaved wardrobe, cupboard-cabinet, chest or sideboard. The main thing is that there is a desire to do the cabinet decor with your own hands, to make it an individual, accent detail of the interior, emphasizing the mood and character of the owner.
Content
Preliminary preparation
To begin implementing the plan for decorating an old cabinet, you must first fulfill several conditions:
In most cases, wooden surfaces are decorated.
Preparation includes the following required steps:
The following steps in the process of creating an “outstanding” interior item vary depending on the type of decor chosen.
These may include:
Methods of decorating furniture
If you saw an exclusive piece of furniture in an antique or luxury store, think about how you can create a worthy competitor for it with your own hands. In order for the massive closet in the home interior not to annoy with its old-fashioned ugliness and not arouse the desire of the owners to call a team of movers and take the junk to the dump, you only need to arm yourself with knowledge, be patient, make an effort and spend a little time.
Decoration materials will be pulled even by a modest family budget, because it is not a matter of high cost, but your imagination. But you will become the owner of the overall subject of genuine author's design.
To understand what materials will be needed for this or that type of decoration, it is necessary to study the process from beginning to end.
Having drawn up a clear plan of action, collecting the necessary materials, you can proceed to decorate.
Choose a style
The very first step is to imagine what should happen in the end. Imagine a picture or find it in an interior magazine, and then based on visualization, choose a method of implementation.
Features of each type of decor
To decorate an old wardrobe, it is not necessary to be a pro in any craft or art. Only the desire and ability to scrupulously perform a certain sequence of actions are necessary.
Decorating the glass doors of a buffet or sideboard with a technique that imitates historical stained-glass windows or tiffany will require great care, the correct selection of colors and preliminary drawing up a scheme indicating the numbers of dyes. But irises and poppies, magical ornaments of Art Nouveau, Gothic rhombuses, bizarre eclectic compositions will be the subject of admiration for everyone around.
If there is a craftsman in the house who knows how to work with wood accurately, then you can instruct him to remove an ordinary wooden panel from the door. The resulting "empty" window is easy to tighten with an embroidered canvas, canvas with lace inserts, rattan weaving. Having simplified the option and leaving the panel, you can use upholstery with an interesting fabric as a decor, or a quilted version that gives the subject an unexpected volume.
Do not despair that all the old furniture was sent to a landfill before repair, and you won’t be able to create a miracle with your own hands. Even if you purchased a new headset - it is faceless, similar to thousands of others, and if you decorate it with your own decor, you will get something that no one will have. You can create and present to your guests a nursery, a bedroom or a kitchen from an outstanding designer - yourself.
Step-by-step instructions for decorating an old cabinet with wallpaper
Wallpapering furniture is the fastest, most simple and inexpensive way to get a familiar item in a new way. In this type of decoration, a significant plus is the savings - in part you can use the trimmings of the wallpaper remaining after the repair.
The primary task is to decide what will be exposed to the decor: the internal space of the old cabinet, its side external walls or facade. Having made a choice, having prepared the necessary tools and materials, having gathered courage, proceed.
Varnishing glued planes is an opportunity in the future to easily wipe them from contaminants. The overall tone under the varnish film will look darker and richer, take this into account when general painting the product.