One man's trash is another man's treasure, and this easy to tinker furniture are proof. However, if you don't find the inspiration you're looking for in your grandmother's attic or at the local flea market, consider online marketplaces to find used furniture at a reasonable price. That's exactly why we got together AptDeco On this website you can seamlessly buy or sell furniture and show you how easy it is to turn everyday items - a secretary, a buffet table and a side table - into outstanding pieces that add color and life to your home.
The choice is yours: you can try them out Trash-to-treasure DIYs (They are simple, we promise!) Or if you live in the New York City area you can buy them exact custom-made products from AptDeco and sent them straight to your door.
Statement Secretary Desk
Your Office space should inspire you, and this bright and cheerful desk will do just that. Modernize an old school style with bold colors and complementary peel-and-stick wallpapers. Then replace the original drawer pulls with brand new hardware. The result? A floral center that motivates you to get to work.
Multi-colored sideboard
Mike Garten and Danielle Daly
Functional and entertaining, this foyer console is the perfect place to store everyday must-haves while adding color to your home. Turn a dining room bracket into a bold entry-level piece with a geometrically inspired paint job. Simply choose two colors that best match your current color Entrance area decor.
Play kitchen
Mike garden
Give your budding chef a kitchen that is as beautiful as yours. Take an old side table and decorate it with all the accessories, including a chopping station, artificial burners and basic utensils. And if you leave it open, it might be a nice idea to fit them Cupboard colors for your kitchen.
- Clean the furniture with a multi-surface cleaner and remove dust or grease. Use a cotton swap to get around corners and angles.
- Remove the hardware with a screwdriver. Grind the entire piece with a fine-grained sanding block.
- Apply a coat of primer and let it dry completely.
- Paint a layer of the desired color with a small paint roller for large flat areas and a small finishing brush for touch-ups. After drying, apply a second coat if necessary and let it dry completely.
- Paint the inside of the door with chalk paint and the wooden buttons and handle in an accent color. Attach the knobs and handles with liquid nails and let them dry according to the directions in the pack.
- Paint a pair of wooden shelf brackets and secure them with a drill. Cover a piece of plywood with butcher block contact paper. Attach the "counter" to the brackets with a drill. Cut circles out of black vinyl sticker paper or contact paper and attach them as "burners" to the top of the case.
- Finally, glue the removable tiled floor to the wall and add a set of hooks for utensils at the top.
DIY skills are not up to date? You can Go straight to AptDeco to buy these beautiful pieces. While you're at it, go treasure hunting online Search the website for more decor inspiration!
AptDeco (part of our sister company HearstLab, a community of women-led start-ups) curates its offers and eliminates all problems associated with direct buying and selling on self-service sites. Think of Craigslist, but with professional delivery and payment and without personal meetings. Buyers can search the platform for premium furniture that can be delivered the next day. Selling furniture is just as easy and safe - listing an item takes two minutes, and most items are sold within 10 days. Best of all, the White Glove delivery team picks up and delivers items on the same day. It takes care of assembly and heavy lifting for you.
