Whether you’re looking for a fun project, or just need to give the rooms in your house some new life, try some upcycled furniture.

Upcycled furniture is a great way to spruce up your living area without spending a lot of money. Basically all it’ll cost you is a few cans of paint. And because you’ll be recycling furniture you already have, or upcycling used furniture instead of buying new, it also makes it an eco-friendly method of redecorating.

Upcycled Furniture Sources

There are several sources to acquire pieces you can use for upcycled furniture. The first is looking over pieces you may already have, but don’t use anymore. Those old pieces you have stored out in the barn or attic that are just waiting to be given new life.

Another place to find unique pieces to use for upcycled furniture is at garage or barn sales. You can often pick up very interesting furniture pieces at such sales for reasonable amounts of money. Don’t worry if the paint is a little chipped, you’ll be fixing that when you start the upcycling process anyway.

Finally, my personal favorite source for upcycled furniture pieces is second-hand stores such as the Salvation Army, Goodwill, and Volunteers of America. I’ve seen amazingly ornate pieces of furniture such as dressers, tables, and full-service desks for under $20.

Keep it Eco-friendly

Since the entire point of recycling furniture is to keep it eco-friendly, is extends to reason that one would want to use eco-friendly products as well. Local hardware stores often carry eco-friendly alternatives to traditional chemical-filled paints and stains. You can also find excellent sources on the internet. A few eco-friendly sources for paints and stains you may want to check out are Eco Clear Sheild and BioSheild Paint.

The Process

While slapping on a new coat of paint or stain will certainly improve the appearance of any piece of furniture, the key to making upcycled furniture look like a newly bought piece lies as much in preparation as the actual painting and staining process. You’ll have to remove the old layers before you add new, in order to achieve that fresh furniture look.

Once you finish, enjoy your newly upcycled furniture pieces.

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