Monday, February 2, 2015

Up-cycling is the New Black!!

Hi guys, it's been a while. We did pop in, once in a while, on our Facebook & Twitter page - are you following us yet (shameless plug-in I know)?? Yes we know we have been missing!! Without hogging any attention or piling on excuses, let's make it brief that I had been hospitalized and operated upon. In the process of recuperation, the blog was a bit neglected. Anyhoo, let's get back to business, shall we?

So buying furniture - you see around such beauties - in the stores, online, in someone else' home. Then you look at how you are stuck in a rut. The lofty investment gives you nightmares and sub-standard cheapo furniture is not your style. Upcycling and makeovers are here to your rescue. Luckily, we stay in India where it is still feasible to hire a carpenter to lift your magic wand for you. To all the people, who are enterprising enough to DIY (do-it-yourself), way to go - the change is in your hands (how Barack Obama was that :P). 


1) STAIN & PAINTStuck with a 70s style furniture that is too precious to let go but is totally cramping your style. Well, there's nothing a coat of paint and some new hardware can't solve!!

Check out this worn-out chest of drawers. Anyone would want to donate or just get rid of it - 


There is another way.... check out the After!! Bold, Modern and Eclectic...





Or when a basic wood chest is too blah for your liking - 


Hello, wood and white combo - this one is slowly replacing the classics, an absolute favorite!!


Or when you have inherited a vintage furniture, which has sentimental value, but is totally clashing with your Modern taste...


Oh how beautiful!!!


2) SMALL ADDITIONS, BIG DIFFERENCE : A small addition, by way of new hardware (drawer knobs or pulls, some nail-head trim etc) or few functional items can make a world of difference to your old and boring furniture.

Check out how this basic, cheapo dresser was changed to a high-end style -


Add some new drawer pulls and some decorative overlay, and voila...


Do you have one of these 80s Credenza?? I remember seeing it in almost every next house I went - used as a book shelf or a file cabinet or a TV unit. Are you stuck with something like this -


Oh boy, just look at the fabulous transformation - new hardware, paint and geometric overlay 



3) REUPHOLSTERING : Really, why do we even get rid of some really beautiful chairs or benches when some fabric, paint/stain and better quality foam and springs can make a world of difference.

Goodbye thrift store/yard sale monstrosity, Hello classy chair...




Goodbye Shabby Chic, Hello Modern Marvel...


Tell us how you liked this round-up. Inspirational much?? Have you ever tried a furniture makeover? It's time we waste less and Upcycle - woot woot!! Until next time....


2 comments:

  1. Came here accidentally when I typed house in the URL....staying for a while! I love the transformations and it reminded me to make a list of paint jobs on my pine furniture in the spare room....if only I lived in India to call someone to paint for me :) Oh well, waiting for warmer weather here to tackle that baby. I see white paint and some french graphic image transfers in my mind. Thanks for the kick start and inspiration!

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  2. Do keep us posted how you transformed your pine furniture, we would love to feature it on our blog :). It's comments like yours that keep us going. Thank you :)

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