Updating furniture is a common practice that does not require significant investments and allows you to implement creative ideas. This also applies to chests of drawers - almost the most functional furniture. The decor of the chest of drawers should be combined with the interior of the living room in which it is located. If you need to put an emphasis on a discreet pastel design, an updated print and a vase-topped chest of drawers will become good decision. It's another matter if you need to create perfect combination color palette. Properly decorated old chest of drawers will cope with any task.
Buying new furniture is not a cheap pleasure. And the models sold in the post-Soviet space are not always original. Therefore, a master class on upgrading an old chest of drawers will be useful for those who want to save money, as well as for people with an artistic mindset who gravitate towards everything original. So, how to decorate a chest of drawers with your own hands?
Updating an old chest of drawers
Whether it’s restoring a chest of drawers or decorating a bedside table with your own hands, everything is done in stages. The first thing you need before starting work is tools. Here is a list of what is needed:
- small grinder;
- sandpaper or sanding sponge;
- stencils;
- spatula;
- unnecessary toothbrush;
- screwdriver;
- wood knife;
- several brushes, different in width and bristle composition (hard and soft), sponges;
- masking tape;
- acetone;
- industrial film;
- toothpicks.
Materials needed:
- volumetric paste or putty based on acrylic;
- glue for wooden surfaces;
- wood varnish, stain or primer with paint a certain color(for decoupage - three-layer napkins).
You will also need gloves and a respirator.
If this is an artistic design, acrylic paint will do. desired color. For those who want to modernize an old chest of drawers good option will be a replacement furniture fittings: New handles or mirror panels can be added.
Restoration
But for those who are not afraid of working with sandpaper, spatula and acrylic paint, a step-by-step restoration of the chest of drawers has been prepared. The process consists of several steps: removing the old coating of paint or varnish, thorough sanding, checking for chips and other irregularities, local filling of defects, painting and final decoration of the chest of drawers.
But first you should look for defects in the inside of the chest of drawers. All broken bottoms, shelves and guides should be unscrewed with a screwdriver and measured. According to geometric parameters You can buy new elements or make them yourself. If the second option is closer to you, be prepared to acquire an additional arsenal of tools and knowledge in the field of thorough furniture repair. Don't forget to do this check before decorating the chest of drawers with your own hands.
Also pay attention to the screws, handles and legs. If the fittings are not the same, with differences in shape and design, then most likely these elements were made by hand, and if some of them are damaged, an analogue part can no longer be obtained. In this case, it is better to replace all the fittings.
Cleaning and preparing the product
Cleaning the surface is done carefully so as not to damage important decorative elements products. First clean the surface by wiping it soap solution. To remove dirt and dust from hard to reach places use a toothbrush.
To free the surface of furniture from paint or varnish, you will need industrial film and acetone. Cover the old chest of drawers last, and to enhance the effect, cover the product industrial film. In the absence of film, you can use oilcloth, cellophane and other available materials. Limit the air flow and leave the furniture like that for one hour. After this time, the layer of varnish and paint will come off the wood.
Decorating a chest of drawers with your own hands begins with working with a construction spatula. Remove the loose layer from the wood without damaging the surface. Remember to remove all paint.
This is followed by the sanding stage.
The surface free from small decorative elements is sanded with a machine. For the latter, it is important to choose the right nozzle. Using sandpaper or a sanding sponge, sand the area of protruding parts and small parts. Don't overdo the sanding to avoid damaging the chest of drawers.
Cracks, chips, scratches and other defects are carefully covered with wood putty. It is better to give preference to putty on water based. For restoration, putty is selected according to the color, not the name of the wood. It should only go into the recesses, so sand the surface again. If traces remain in the structure of the wood, when tinted with stain, stains will appear that cannot be removed. Replace drawer bottoms, runners and strengthen the frame.
Painting
The choice of paint, its brand and color depends on how you see the future decor of the old chest of drawers. This can be a layer of stain if the wood grain is sanded smooth and looks good without paint. Stain is suitable for changing color while maintaining the texture of wood. You can cover the entire surface with acrylic paint, and then the design of the old chest of drawers will become completely different.
Both stain and paint are applied evenly using brushes or a roller. The work time is the same: only the results upon drying are different.
Stages of work:
- Selecting varnish, paint of the desired color and other materials.
- Tinting, staining or painting with a brush or roller. You can use a rag.
- A layer of varnish over the entire surface of the furniture. After drying, add another layer or two. Can be replaced with transparent primer.
- Sanding to remove raised pile of wood.
- Finishing layers of varnish.
- Wait until completely dry.
Design solutions
Decor old bedside table or decorating a chest of drawers with your own hands is determined by the style of the interior. You can use wallpaper, lace, choose a floral print, fabric upholstery boxes, paint or put names and memorable dates on the surface. You can decorate the entire front panel using coffee beans, buttons, beads, beads and other elements. If this is a living room, it is better to use presentable panels of restrained color, but for a bedroom or children's room you are given complete freedom of choice. Decoupage techniques, English style, volumetric decor, as well as antique decor do not go out of fashion.
Nightstands are updated according to the same principle. But how to decorate a plastic chest of drawers? Best choice will become decoupage. The same work is carried out as indicated above, with the exception of grinding. For plastic special paints different colors and soil.
Decoupage
How to decorate a chest of drawers using decoupage technique? This is a real haven for imagination. Decoupage involves decorating furniture using special cards and three-layer napkins. You also need to get white acrylic paint, PVA glue, scissors, a roller and a sponge. The process begins by applying paint with a roller to the entire surface of the chest of drawers. Next, start cutting out the images you want. To give an antique look, after complete drying, go over the product with sandpaper. This must be done carefully, following the lines of the wood.
Apply PVA glue to all pieces to glue them to the chest of drawers. Apply the same glue to the front side of the pictures, which will protect them from external influences. If these are flowers or ornate patterns, they can be extended with patterns of lines and curls protruding onto the surface of the nightstand.
Decoupage can also be done using fabric. This will allow you to decorate the facade to match the interior.
In English style
But DIY chest of drawers design is not limited to the idea of decoupage. For English style An old product is ideal, even if it has noticeable defects. You will need four colors: white, red, blue and brown. The first three are acrylic paint, the last is oil paint. Other useful materials include putty, spatula, toplasur, masking tape, sandpaper, decorative nails, brushes and rollers.
The fittings are removed from the chest of drawers and the product is cleaned. Afterwards, the surface is covered with an uneven layer of putty: the more careless, the better. Paint the chest of drawers with white paint and mark off the areas to be painted with tape. Dilute scarlet and blue paint. The spotting that may appear during the dyeing process is only a plus. The table top and sides are sanded. The finished work is covered with toplazure (use a sponge for this). The ideal tone of toplazuri is “walnut”. Then drive in decorative furniture nails and install hardware darkened with oil-based brown paint.
Antique
But how to decorate a chest of drawers with your own hands if it is too old-fashioned? Lovers of country and Provence will appreciate the antique decor. This design is popular now, and to work you will need the following:
- sandpaper of various grain sizes and hardness;
- sponge;
- brushes and screwdrivers;
- craquelure varnish;
- wax candle;
- 2 colors of acrylic paint.
Remove the hardware, drawers and tops of the dresser. Sand the entire surface and wipe with a wet sponge. Apply the first coat of paint and leave to dry. The following abrasions will be intentional, and they are done with sandpaper and a candle. Then apply paint of a different shade (to your taste) and wipe with a sponge those areas that were covered with wax: in these places the paint will rub off. The final stage is the decoupage technique or original painting. Next, everything is covered with craquelure.
Any product can be inhaled new life or simply make it original and unique thanks to various decoupage techniques. Nowadays, few people can afford to recklessly part with an old piece of furniture. Any stool that seems outdated at first glance can be turned into a source of pride. Old chests of drawers are held in special esteem. In order to decoupage a chest of drawers with your own hands, you first need to familiarize yourself with the basics of this creativity.
The biggest advantage of working in this technique is the highly artistic result, even in the absence of an art education. This is achieved thanks to main feature decoupage - applying the finished image to a product. For these purposes, there are an incredible variety of options with a ready-made, impeccable design:
- decoupage cards;
- napkins;
- textile;
- wallpaper;
- stencils;
- photos;
- scrapbooking paper;
- postcards;
- magazine and newspaper clippings;
- pictures printed on regular office paper.
Paper for scrapbooking
Decoupage cards
Stencils
Every year, decoupage is gaining more and more popularity, the selection of special cards is impressive with its images, and new devices, styles and effects are being added. Thanks to this development, this decoration technique is still for a long time will remain relevant and in demand.
You can make decoupage on absolutely everything, from your home t-shirt to the furniture in your home. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is that each specific type of decoupage has its own technique, style and, accordingly, devices.
| Name of the technique | Brief description |
| Craquelure | Decorative cracking of the surface to create the effect of antiquity. |
| Decoupage with fabric | The easiest way to decorate large solid surfaces. |
| painting | Technique artistic painting Suitable for those who are familiar with the basics fine arts. No less interesting is painting using stencils. |
| Gilding | This technique involves working with the most delicate gold leaf. |
| Restoration | Transforming an old product (with chips, cracks and other defects) into a new one by masking them. |
| Aging | Giving an item abrasions to achieve special charm past years. |
| Decoupage lace | In this technique, lace acts as a stencil. |
| Traditional decoupage | A more familiar technique of execution using paper pictures (decoupage napkins, special cards). |
To start the magical transformation of an old chest of drawers you need to have on hand:
- two types of sandpaper - coarse and zero;
- putty (it will be useful if the product has defects that need to be hidden);
- white acrylic primer;
- white acrylic paint (other colors may also be needed);
- watercolor for tinting (optional);
- wide flat brush for applying primer, paint, varnish.
Preparatory stage
First of all, you need to get rid of the old varnish. To do this, you need to remove the handles and all removable decorative elements, and clean the surface of the chest of drawers using coarse sandpaper. If there are places where there are chips, they need to be masked with putty. After drying, white acrylic primer is applied. In some situations, black primer is required, but in other cases, white has much more advantages.
After the soil has completely dried (at least three hours), all roughness and irregularities are rubbed down with fine-grained sandpaper. All dust generated during the grouting process is blown off the surface of the product. Now the chest of drawers can be painted. Most often, white acrylic paint is used - on it any image looks bright and clear, the colors of the picture are not distorted. If desired, the area around the drawing can be tinted with watercolors. Tinting with acrylic (even diluted with water) turns out to be denser, which does not allow achieving the desired effect of a light veil. This option is not suitable for Provence style.
It is important to remember that to decoupage a chest of drawers in the Provence style, all tones should be muted and discreet. Even white should not be bright, but rather faded. This style is very similar to the shabby chic style. Main fundamental difference only that Provence is the lavender lightness of the French village, delicate flowers and grasses, and shabby chic is an overtly chic distressed look of antiquity. The tonality, color scheme and execution technique are the same in both styles. The preparation of the chest of drawers is completed, you can proceed directly to decoration.
Removing old paint
Sanding and putty
Aging and gilding
Aging adds sophistication to a piece and imitates antique value. Very often, craftsmen combine this technique with gilding to get an expensive antique piece of furniture at home. To age a chest of drawers, it is necessary to make abrasions on its protruding corners. To do this, at least two contrasting layers of acrylic paint are applied to the already prepared surface. After complete drying, the corners are carefully sanded with sandpaper.
To give the product a luxurious golden shine, gold leaf is used. This incredibly delicate and thin foil allows you to achieve the desired gilding effect, but in the aging technique it should only be used to place accents.
Not applied to selected areas large number glue, gold leaf is laid out on top. After complete drying (it’s better not to rush, but wait about two hours), the excess gold is removed and the desired shape is given. At the end of the work, the chest of drawers should be coated with acrylic finishing varnish. The number of layers of varnish depends on its quality, as well as on the intensity of use of the chest of drawers. Usually 3-4 applications are sufficient, with an interval of two hours between each coat. Acrylic varnish can be replaced with good quality furniture varnish.
Painting with a stencil
Using a stencil, you can very quickly and easily create intricate monograms and more. To decorate a chest of drawers in this way you will need a minimum of equipment:
- stencil;
- sponge;
- acrylic paints;
- finishing varnish;
- scotch.
The tape is needed to secure the stencil so that it does not move while working. The technique itself is quite simple - using a sponge, acrylic with the desired color is applied to a fixed stencil. When finished, the stencil should be carefully removed and washed. Finished work varnish in three layers, allowing each layer to dry completely.
To make it easier to work, the stencil is attached with masking tape.
Paint is applied to the stencil using a regular sponge.
Decorated chest of drawers
Using napkins and cards
When planning to decorate a chest of drawers using decoupage cards, it is useful to know that they come in at least three types. The selected map will determine the technique for further work:
- map on rice paper with high density. This is a dense card (more than 20g/m2) with an original, pronounced texture and a special arrangement of coarse rice fibers. Using PVA glue, the motif is glued to the product and coated with finishing varnish. When cutting out the motif, rather thick edges remain, which does not look very neat. The way out is to hide the edges by applying glue-based glitter along their contour, but this is not always appropriate. It is better to use a map without cutting out a point motif, but transferring the image holistically “joint to joint”;
- map on thin rice paper. Decoupage of a chest of drawers with rice card with a density of 5-15 g/m2 looks very neat and delicate. By working with such material you can achieve the most sophisticated work. The cut fragment is placed on a regular file reverse side out. The product itself is lubricated with glue, after which a file with an image is carefully applied to it, smoothly smoothing it out. Thanks to this method, you can avoid unaesthetic wrinkles and spreading of the motif. The paper is very thin, which causes some difficulties in working with it. Transfer the image through the file, do not use too much glue;
- decoupage card on plain paper. The most affordable at its price, but also more troublesome to use. Acrylic varnish is applied to the front side of the card. It is advisable to make 3 layers, with an hour between each. After the last layer has completely dried, the card should be placed in a container with water. When the paper gets wet, remove the card and carefully roll off the excess paper. Thus, only the image fixed with varnish will remain. The card is on thick office paper (80 g/m2), to thin out the motif, you will have to roll up the excess paper, this will take some time. While the paper is soaking, you can prepare the working surface of the chest of drawers to be decorated.
With decoupage napkins everything is much clearer. The most commonly used napkins are those with three layers. All you need to do is remove the extra two and cut out the fragment you like. The specifics of working with a napkin are the same as with a thin rice card.
For decoupage of a chest of drawers traditional way must have:
- decoupage card or napkin;
- PVA glue or special glue for decoupage;
- acrylic finishing varnish;
- wide brush for applying varnish;
- watercolor paints for tinting;
- acrylic paints (for placing accents in the composition);
- thin round brush for drawing details (optional);
- sponge (sponge).
Depending on the type of card or napkin, we choose the method of applying it (all methods are described above). We transfer the motif to the already prepared surface of the chest of drawers. At this stage, you can shade the area around the image. To do this, you need to dilute the selected watercolor color with water and apply it with a sponge onto a primed chest of drawers painted with white acrylic. When the watercolor dries, you can tint it to desired result using a damp sponge (remove excess, shade, make the transition smoother).
To make the composition look more voluminous and clear, individual elements Images should be painted with acrylic paint. This way you can get the effect of artistic painting.
When the work is completed, the chest of drawers must be coated with acrylic varnish in several layers. Each layer must dry well. You can use an acrylic finish in aerosol form, but this option is more suitable for working outdoors.
Choosing a theme for decoupage
The top layer of the napkin is applied to the surface of the chest of drawers
PVA glue is applied on top and gently smoothed with a brush.
All excess parts of the napkin are carefully removed
Dresser decoupage is an easy way to breathe new life into your furniture.
If your chest of drawers is covered with cracks, has become old, or you are simply tired of it, do not rush to throw it away, because it is quite possible to turn it into a new one without spending a lot of money.
This can be done using decoupage - an unusual furniture design technique that came to us from France and quickly became popular in Russia.
In the article you will learn how to restore furniture in this way, and also receive a master class on decoupage of a chest of drawers.
Photos, videos and instructions will help you cope with this job and give new life to your old things.
The decoupage technique involves covering furniture and other household items with colored paper, pictures, as well as additional effects such as coloring, gold plating, etc.
The decoupage technique became most famous in the 17th and 18th centuries: with its help, merchants counterfeited Chinese furniture, which was fashionable at that time, by coating ordinary furniture additional elements and decorations.
Such a product appealed to the poorer segments of the population who could not afford real furniture.
Initially, this technique spread throughout Europe under the name “art of the poor,” but soon wealthier segments of the population also became interested in it, and soon it reached the court of King Louis XV.
In addition to pasting furniture, decoupage is also common on other items. everyday life: often used decoupage to decorate clothes, for example, ladies' hats, plates, boxes, mirrors, etc.
Over the years, decoupage has not lost its relevance, but, on the contrary, has become on par with other professional activities - for example, such great artists of the 20th century as Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso used this technique in their works.
Today, decoupage is available to everyone who loves creativity.
The big advantage of this technique is that you do not need any expensive tools - just imagination and improvised materials, for example, old magazines, stickers or pictures, which can be purchased inexpensively in specialized stores.
In the photo you can see what the decoupage technique looks like - essentially it is just furniture and household items pasted over with pictures and varnished.
Naturally, for the result to look attractive and not haphazard, you need a concept for the future creation.
Can be used already ready-made ideas– for example, decorate your chosen item in the popular Provence style.
To do decoupage, you will need pictures that you can find in magazines, newspapers, books, sticker albums, wrapping paper, postcards, photographs, etc.
To cut them, you will need scissors or a razor, and to glue them, you will need PVA glue or a special glue for decoupage.
To remove the glue, you will need a rag or sponge, and to finish the job, the pasted pictures need to be coated with varnish or acrylic and polyurethane aerosol.
As you can see, high costs this technique will not require.
Decoupage can be used to decorate literally any item, and it will be interesting to both adults and children, who can use it to decorate their notebooks, diaries, shelves or tables in the room.
However, when it comes to pieces of furniture, decoupage must be approached with great responsibility, because this item will remain in your home for many years.
Decoupage furniture is not such an easy task, and below you will receive instructions on how to deal with it so that the chest of drawers is truly pleasing to the eye.
How to restore a chest of drawers using decoupage?
Before you start decoupaging a chest of drawers, you need to decide what you want it to look like in the end, and also choose a coating technique. One of the most simple techniques– decoration with paper.
This DIY chest of drawers restoration is suitable for those who do not have much experience in furniture finishing, because... it is quite simple, but at the same time it looks attractive and original.
The design of the chest of drawers depends on its location and general interior For example, with a strict monochromatic office design, the chest of drawers can be decorated using ordinary newspapers, but for a children's room it is better to choose something more interesting and bright.
If the room is decorated in a certain style, for example, Provence, then it makes sense to make a chest of drawers in a similar style so that it does not stand out from the general style.
Before you start, watch the mini-master class. Decoupage occurs in several stages.
The first step is to wash and dry the surface of the furniture and remove the drawers and shelves that are inside. If the chest of drawers is uneven, you can sand it with sandpaper.
Now you can start painting. You can paint the chest of drawers completely or partially, depending on your idea.
Then, after drying, the painted parts are treated with sandpaper and the next coat of paint.
Now comes the decoupage itself. Take the mini-blanks you made (newspapers, magazines, etc.) and cut out the images, and then place them on a surface pre-greased with glue.
The paper can be smoothed with a roller or simply with your hands. Then you can apply paint along the outline of the design; if you want, you can varnish the chest of drawers.
Wait a while and you can assemble the chest of drawers.
Decoupage with fabric
As you can see, the first mini-master class is not at all difficult. It will be a little more difficult to decorate the chest of drawers with fabric. In terms of materials costs, it will not be more expensive - most likely, you have plenty of old fabric at home.
Usually, this technique is not used to decorate the entire chest of drawers, but only the drawers, but you can try another method by looking at the design options in the photo.
This mini-master class begins similarly to the previous one - first you need to wash and disassemble the chest of drawers.
Before gluing the fabric, you need to make mini-blanks - that is, patterns with a suitable pattern, and they should be several centimeters wider than the front of the drawer.
You can buy ready-made patterns, or choose an example from a photo, or come up with a design yourself.
When the fabric is ready, coat outer part drawer with glue and attach the fabric, and then smooth it from the middle so that it becomes even.
It is better to attach the folded fabric inside the box with a stapler so that it holds better. After the glue has set, you can assemble the chest of drawers.
The most difficult thing about this method is making the patterns. A mini-master class on video will help you with this.
It is best to choose a fabric that matches the tone of the interior, or in some interesting and popular style, for example, Provence.
Luxurious decoupage option
The following mini-master class will help you make a chest of drawers in truly luxurious style and turn it into the main addition to the interior.
To do this, you will need some preparations: paper for pasting - it is better to buy ready-made ones, as well as additional decorative elements - for example, paints and gold leaf.
After preparing the chest of drawers, you need to paint all the parts, and then apply the design of your choice to the doors.
The pattern can be applied using a ready-made pattern, or watch a master class on decorating a chest of drawers in a bohemian style.
Cover the finished ornament with gold leaf or other material of your choice, and cover the fronts of the drawers with baguette frames.
Then the entire surface needs to be varnished, and you can assemble the chest of drawers.
If you don’t want to decorate your chest of drawers in a too pompous style, then you can choose something lighter and more modern, for example, Provence, hi-tech, etc.
Aging a chest of drawers
The last mini-master class is devoted to how to artificially age a chest of drawers. You can do this in addition to the selected style, or choose this design option as the initial and only one.
As in other cases, you need to completely disassemble the chest of drawers and sand all its parts with sandpaper. Then wipe the surface with a sponge or rag.
Paint the furniture and wait until it dries a little, and then you can start “aging”.
To do this, you will need some ideas and some tools - candles, a scraper or sandpaper will do.
You can create artificial damage on the surface with a scraper, and rub some surface fragments with a candle.
You can apply other “aging” options by watching a master class or a photo with decoupage. Then you need to secure the workpieces with an additional layer of paint.
Re-treat the chest of drawers with a sponge - where the paraffin was applied, the paint will come off easily and you will get an aging effect.
If you want, you can also add decoupage to the resulting design using paper or ornament. Once everything is ready, coat the surface with varnish and you can assemble the chest of drawers.
This style is considered “rustic”, but it will fit perfectly into a city home if your apartment is decorated in a country or Provence style.
Thus, any restoration of a chest of drawers can be carried out using decoupage.
To do this, you only need to make inexpensive blanks from which the drawing will consist, choose a design style (Provence, Art Deco, hi-tech, etc.) and put in a little imagination and effort - then you can restore the old chest of drawers so that it will turn out no worse than new.
If you have an old, ugly chest of drawers at home, you may not want to throw it away right away. What if you can use it to make a rather nice interior detail that can decorate your room in an original way. How to do this? Today it is quite simple and in an inexpensive way return beautiful view of his furniture is decoupage. And this method is called decoupage.
And before we start exploring ways to update furniture with our own hands, let's find out what decoupage is and how it appeared in our country.
A little theory
Decoupage itself is the decoration of furniture using a variety of cutouts, which are combined with special effects. Despite the fact that this technique got its name in France, its homeland is the eastern part of Siberia.
A little later, this method of decorating furniture began to be used in China to decorate windows, lanterns or small jewelry boxes using paper. But in Venice this art was called “ art of the poor».
This name came about because decorating furniture with gold, silver or precious stones Not every person had the opportunity. But live in beautiful house everyone wanted it.
So the poorer sections of the population used this method to improve their homes. But over time, in France, such decoration was elevated to the rank of art, and the rich no longer disdained such decoration in their home.
Now that we have learned what decoupage is, let's find out how to properly decorate a chest of drawers using this amazing method.
Decoupage of a chest of drawers: rules for decorating wood
When working with untreated or simply old wood on a chest of drawers, you first need to pay attention to whether the wood is smooth or not. If the likelihood of getting several large splinters is quite high, then before starting work it is worth sanding the surface with fine sandpaper.
If there are several chips on an old chest of drawers, be sure to smooth them out using putty. Also, when decoupaging a chest of drawers with your own hands, it is worth covering all the wood with a layer of special varnish.
If the chest of drawers is in good condition, then you do not need to bother preparing special effort. Simply sand the surface and paint. Attention! If you decide to put one of the elements in order kitchen utensils, then the decoupage technique should be applied only to that part of the wooden surfaces that will not come into contact with the products.
Decoupage of a chest of drawers from IKEA
If a few years ago you bought a chest of drawers from IKEA and today it no longer fits into your interior, then it’s time to start updating it.
In order for decoupage of a new chest of drawers to be successful with your own hands, you need to prepare the following items:
- The chest of drawers itself;
- Acrylic paints in the shades you need;
- A special varnish that creates the visual effect of wood cracking;
- Acrylic varnish for coating. We will use it on final stage decorating an old chest of drawers, since loose paper elements can fall off very quickly;
- Selected paper drawings;
- Sandpaper, tape and scissors.
After you have collected all the materials you need, you can begin to directly decorate your furniture. First of all, unscrew the handles from the cabinets and cover the surface with acrylic varnish. Now you need to wait until the varnish dries. After this we cover the surface with paint.
After the paint and varnish have completely dried, we take several stencils and apply some effects to the surface with a thin brush. For example, if you decide to decorate furniture with motifs of flowers or birds, then you can draw thin branches on the surface.
By the way, in order to create designer item like an IKEA chest of drawers, you can use regular newspapers. Decorating with them is very simple. To do this, you do not need to paint the wood, but cover it with newspaper clippings. But it’s still worth varnishing after finishing. Otherwise, the newspapers will simply wear out and fall off over time.
By the way, you can decoupage mini chests of drawers in exactly the same way. But when decorating like this, you need to remember that the details on the mini chest of drawers should also be miniature. By the way, the most interesting option in this case for decoupage of an IKEA mini chest of drawers will be the floral motif.
Features of decoupage of a chest of drawers in Provence style
The first feature of furniture design in this style is the color scheme. The accepted colors in this case are blue, white, olive and yellow. As for the paper details themselves, the Provence style most often uses the symbols of this amazing French town - an olive branch, lavender or sunflowers.
The procedure for decorating furniture itself is approximately the same as in other cases. But here you should no longer use too saturated and “overloaded” colors. The shade should be gentle and easy to perceive, and the flowers should in no case be too large and bright.
I would like to tell you about one more little trick: if you want to make your chest of drawers white, you can apply a small amount of lavender-colored spray to the surface. And if you also attach paper applications with lavender motifs, then you will have an amazing chest of drawers.
But how can you make beautiful droplets? You won’t draw each one separately. To do this you will need paint and a stiff toothbrush.
The term "decoupage" is French word, meaning "cutting". It belongs to the types of applications that are glued to wood, glass, metal and plastic surfaces. You have already met, but did not know, that colorful frames, pots, kitchen boards, colorful figurines and furniture covered with paintings from wallpaper and napkins are products made in the spirit of decoupage.
This is functional and easy way designing decorative elements will give even a child the opportunity to create an unusual craft. Decoupage will allow creative people to create a masterpiece without spending a lot of time and materials. The designs you like just need to be cut out, distributed on the surface to be decorated and secured with special means.
Individuals who are not afraid to experiment and spend time on creativity may like decoupage of old furniture. This technique requires quality materials and patience. This option will update and improve the interior, but it will not take much time.
Materials that are used when decoupaging furniture with your own hands include bright three-layer napkins and extra pieces of wallpaper. Nowadays, along with the above, fabric is used. Contrasting, colorful patterns and elegant fabric textures will transform old, sloppy furniture into designer creations.
At the end, the decorated surface is varnished so that the item lasts a long time and looks attractive. In addition to paper, you can use lace, leather and drawings from magazines for decoupage.
Today we will watch a master class in furniture decoupage and learn how to decorate interior items.
The word “vintage” is often used in everyday life. In apartment decor, vintage means bringing old things back to life. Not everyone can afford to buy vintage furniture, because they will have to fork out big bucks. But creating an inexpensive, unique analogue is within the power of any person. The main thing you need to have with you is a rich imagination and openwork multi-layer napkins.
Decorating cabinets and cabinets in the kitchen using napkins
To refresh appearance old kitchen set, buy paper napkins with a contrasting vintage pattern, cut out the pictures you like and start creating “updated” furniture.
Beginners should first practice on thick cardboard or chipboard covered with plywood. Having “stuffed” your hand, you can start decorating kitchen cabinet. For this we need:
- High-quality three-layer napkins with a bright pattern;
- Sandpaper;
- Sharp scissors;
- PVA glue;
- Acrylic paint and varnish.
If you are decorating old furniture, then clean and level the surface using sandpaper and degrease with an alcohol-containing product.
Then cover the selected surface with acrylic paint and let dry. Then, cut out the design you like and separate the two bottom layers.
Apply glue to the place where the picture will be glued and place the picture, carefully straighten its surface, remove air bubbles. Using a natural brush, apply glue top layer drawing - this will protect it from tearing after subsequent paintings.
When the pattern is dry, carefully apply acrylic varnish. Its advantage is that it dries quickly and does not “stink” of chemicals, which makes it possible to varnish furniture indoors. After 3-4 hours you have a new vintage cabinet.
Following the given step by step instructions you can decorate the doors of bedside tables, wall cabinets, and the visible part of the cabinet.
Decoupage wallpaper
Wallpaper is used to decorate only furniture that does not fit new interior or is considered obsolete. Wallpaper with a fashionable print that harmoniously matches the decor will refresh the furniture and give it a second chance at “life.” Wallpaper design methods are varied. You can wallpaper both individual parts (doors, drawers) and the entire visible surface as a whole.
For beginners in furniture decoupage, it is better to start with simpler models. For example, you can decorate a table top using a single piece of fabric.
This lesson with step by step photos furniture decoupage will show you how to decorate a table correctly and tastefully. Typically, the material from which the table top is made is chipboard, boards, or solid wood board.
We need:
- Acrylic varnish;
- Roller;
- Sandpaper;
- Vinyl or non-woven wallpaper of the desired shade;
- PVA glue.
As in the previous case, clean the lid with alcohol and level it with sandpaper. We measure the dimensions of the lid and cut off the corresponding, even fabric with a small allowance. Then we coat the entire surface to be decoupaged and the back of the wallpaper with PVA glue. Carefully place the wallpaper and begin to level it using a roller.
Using a roller, we remove air bubbles and level the paper over the entire surface. Let the wallpaper dry. Afterwards, sand the edge of the lid with sandpaper and cover the top layer with acrylic varnish. Finished product It will look like it was purchased.
Decoupage of an old stool
In every house and apartment there is an old, shabby stool that is a pity to throw away. How to turn old stuff into a real masterpiece, rarity? The answer is simple - napkin decoupage. This technique will help you make a vintage stool without spending a lot of personal time and money. For this we need:
- Acrylic paint and varnish;
- Three-layer vintage napkins;
- PVA glue;
- Brushes with natural bristles;
- Sandpaper.
We begin the work, as in all other cases, by leveling and degreasing the surface with sandpaper and alcohol. After cleaning the seat, cover it with two layers of cream, white or beige paint. Let it dry so it doesn't stick to the tools.
We divide the napkin into layers, and glue the top layer with the pattern facing outward. We dilute the glue with water in a 1:1 ratio and treat the surface of the pattern with the mixture. During the coating process, we align the picture and remove air from under the napkin. Let the glue dry. Afterwards, we varnish the surface. Voila! The vintage stool is ready.
Fabric decoupage of a sleeping chest of drawers
Decorating a chest of drawers with fabric occurs if it is outdated, peeling and does not fit into the overall background of the room. For work we need:
- Scraps of fabric;
- Scissors;
- Sandpaper;
- Acrylic paint in pastel colors and varnish;
- Roller.
First, use a solvent to remove old paint and sand the entire working surface with sandpaper. Cover with a primer and paint with beige or milky acrylic paint. Give it time to dry. Afterwards, we cover the chest of drawers with PVA glue, and glue the fabric with special glue. Using a roller, spread the fabric over work surface, remove air bubbles.
Depending on your preferences, select the color, pattern and number of patches. Let the fabric dry and periodically spray it with glue from a spray bottle. This is done so that the fabric does not wrinkle and sticks well. We cover the product with transparent acrylic varnish in several layers, giving each layer a certain amount of time to dry.
Photo ideas for decoupage furniture
