How To Repaint Old Furniture

How To Repaint Old Furniture
During home staging consultations, the main thought running through my head is "take what you have and make it better". I love seeing the transformation of a room after some rearranging, de-cluttering, painting and accessorizing. The same mindset applies to furniture too. Often I'll see old, beat up furniture that was inherited down from generations. It's not normally the home owners favorite piece, but they keep it because of the sentiment. Sometimes the dated furniture doesn't fit with the style of the house and causes the buyer to become distracted, focusing on the furniture, rather than the house. There is an easy fix for this issue.
With a little elbow grease and some time, you can turn dated furniture into something you'll be proud to call yours. It'll improve the showing of your home, and you'll probably fall in love with your "new" piece and decide to keep it in your home for years to come. I found a basic tutorial on how to repaint old furniture from Better Homes and Gardens Daily Inspirations. You can see the difference it makes with a simple side table. Imagine the possibilities for an old dresser, given new life with paint and new knobs. It's also a great way to fix up your flea market finds. If you're painting furniture for home staging purposes, be sure to keep your color choices on the neutral side and in line with the theme of your home so you don't create a big distraction.
Having a cohesive look throughout your house with some beautifully repainted furniture will give potential buyers that wow factor they're looking for every time they walk into a house. Give them a chance to fall in love with your home, and your furniture. Learning how to repaint old furniture is a skill that will come in handy for years, and many generations of furniture, to come.
If you live in the Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, or Philadelphia counties of Pennsylvania and need your home staged, contact Suzanne at Six Twenty Designs.