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Want to change your furniture and freshen up your room a bit? Perfect, now’s the time to give your old sideboard a makeover! Now you can have those trendy, stylish sideboards<\/a> you keep seeing on Pinterest. It’s time to get out all your tools and give your furniture a new lease of life! To help you with this task, here are all our great tips and ideas on how to revamp your old sideboard! <\/p>\n\n

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First step : sanding the sideboard <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

When you want to give an old piece of furniture a new lease of life, it is essential to do some preparation work. To get off to a good start, you will need to sand or strip your furniture so that your sideboard regains its original raw material without paint or other substances. Sanding is the most common technique, but also the most effective for this type of task. To do this, you will need a sander and coarse-grain sandpaper. Of course, you can also do it all by hand, but this will take more time and effort. This technique is ideal when your old sideboard is covered with wax or varnish, as these are very resistant materials designed to protect the furniture. They are therefore more difficult to remove. If your sideboard, its doors and drawers are simply covered with paint, you can skip the sanding and simply apply a stripping product specially designed for this type of use. Of course, you will need to finish with a scraper to remove any small areas that the product has not removed, and then wipe with a cloth to remove any remaining debris from the surface of the furniture. Finish sanding with the top, as this is the easiest part to do. <\/p>\n\n

Second step : touch-ups and preliminary maintenance of the piece of furniture <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Before you start revamping your sideboard and other furniture, it is essential to get it back into good shape. If it has small holes here and there and scratches on the glass, you need to fix them. You don’t want revamped furniture that is damaged! Don’t panic, it’s not rocket science, quite the contrary. For small holes, use wood glue and fill them with the paste. Leave it to dry thoroughly and hey presto, no one will ever know. For larger defects, you can use a mixture of freeze-dried coffee and beeswax to conceal them as best you can. <\/p>\n\n

Finally, before refreshing your furniture, it will be necessary to treat your wooden sideboard to avoid unpleasant surprises related to moths or even mould.<\/p>\n\n

Third step : the sideboard makeover <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

With paint <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Paint is a safe bet, the go-to choice when you’re thinking of giving your furniture a makeover. With paint, you can be sure you’ve got the style right and will give your interior a fresh new look. With so many shades available on the market to help you find the perfect colour for your interior, how could you not find what you’re looking for? <\/p>\n\n

For a successful paint job on furniture, it is essential to follow the sanding step carefully, as this will allow your paint to adhere properly to the surface of the sideboard. Next, remember to apply 1 or 2 coats of white paint as an undercoat. After that, you can apply the paint of your choice to your surface. Don’t be afraid to be bold with colour! Yellow, green and blue are very trendy right now and are sure to add some pep to your interior. Choosing two colours can also be a good idea for an original and trendy style in the kitchen. Of course, if you prefer to have a living room, dining room or bedroom with a more subtle shade, white, beige or taupe will be perfect and are sure to brighten up your home. <\/p>\n\n

With original patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

You could also opt for a slightly more original renovation by painting designs or using friezes. These look very cute on furniture in children’s or babies’ bedrooms and will give your decor a unique and 100% personalised look, as well as being DIY! Friezes can be very useful for adding one or more patterns to your furniture. Whether you opt for childlike designs or floral or foliage patterns, use a stencil for a more refined result. At the bottom, on the sides or in the middle of your tray, the choice is yours! <\/p>\n\n

Of course, apart from friezes, stencils can help you add a pretty pattern to your furniture. Also, for the more artistic among you, you could easily draw a pattern freehand to add your own personal touch! <\/p>\n\n

With adhesive strips or wallpaper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

To renovate your old sideboard, you could also opt for a less common and more original method: wallpaper and adhesive strips. As we know, wallpaper is making a big comeback in homes: kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and even dining rooms, you can put it absolutely anywhere, even on furniture! To do this, simply pre-cut your wallpaper, apply glue to the sanded surface of the furniture you want to cover and stick your piece of wallpaper in place with a brush to remove and prevent air bubbles during application. This DIY tip is a great way to recycle leftover wallpaper you have at home, but above all, it’s a way to create a unique look in your home! Whether you opt for plain, striped or colourful and unusual patterns, your furniture will look even more stunning! With this method, you’re sure to give your furniture a significant makeover and surprise everyone around you! <\/p>\n\n

Adhesive strips are also very practical for this type of makeover. Similar to wallpaper, you simply apply them to the surfaces of the furniture you want to cover: doors, drawers, legs… Anything goes, it’s entirely up to you! Increasingly popular in homes, adhesive strips in attractive colours and patterns give furniture a retro yet very trendy look! Ride the wave of trends and give this renovation method a try! You’ll see how it can add some pizzazz to your d\u00e9cor! <\/p>\n\n

With new handles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

And yes, although we don’t always think about it, handles play an important role in renovating antique furniture. They are the detail, the finishing touch that will bring modernity and freshness to the design of the piece. There are many handles in different colours, shapes and designs on the market, so you’re sure to find ones you like! Here are our ideas for handles: <\/p>\n\n