Upcycling Furniture & Home Decor For Dummies

Judy Rom

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For Dummies
19 May 2023

Furniture design; Self-sufficiency; Antique furniture & furniture collecting; Home & house maintenance

Breathe new life into old furniture and thrift store finds

Upcycling Furniture For Dummies shows you how to revitalize old furniture, with just a little effort and imagination, and maybe a few coats of fresh paint. Upcycling furniture is affordable, good for the environment, and a whole lot of fun! This easy, step-by-step guide shows you how to get creative and put your own unique flair on your designs. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to select items that are worth transforming or restoring and learn specific techniques to give old pieces a new lease on life.

Learn the process of upcycling dressers, tables, chairs, and other furniture Enjoy the fun of sourcing items and increasing their value with your creativity! Update your décor with gorgeous, upcycled furniture Express yourself and find out how to flip your creations for a profit!

This Dummies reference is great for anyone with an interest in turning trash into treasure.

By: Judy Rom
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 185mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781394150021
ISBN 10: 1394150024
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 19 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Upcycling 5 Chapter 1: Getting Excited about Upcycling 7 Chapter 2: Sleuthing Out Materials 21 Chapter 3: Tapping Into Your Creativity 37 Part 2: The Big Upcycle: Preparing and Painting Your Piece 47 Chapter 4: Preparing Your Piece for Transformation 49 Chapter 5: Sprucing Up Your Furniture Piece 57 Chapter 6: Finishing and Sealing Your Piece 77 Chapter 7: Adding Patina and Final Touches to Make Your Piece Pop 85 Chapter 8: Rejuvenating Antiques 105 Part 3: Other Upcycling Techniques 117 Chapter 9: Upholstery 101 119 Chapter 10: Getting on the Cutting Edge with Glass 133 Chapter 11: Reclaimed to Fame Wood 143 Part 4: Upcycling Tutorials for Your Home 155 Chapter 12: Reimagining Furniture 157 Chapter 13: Elevating a Room with Home Decor 183 Chapter 14: Shining the Spotlight on Lamps 199 Chapter 15: Upcycling Art for Any Space 211 Chapter 16: Planters on Cloud Wine 221 Part 5: The Four Ps of Selling Your Pieces 233 Chapter 17: Planning for Props and Photography 235 Chapter 18: Putting Together Pricing and Promotion 249 Part 6: The Part of Tens 257 Chapter 19: Ten Things to Look for at a Thrift Store 259 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Reuse Glass Jars 267 Index 275

Judy Rom runs Upcycle That, a website dedicated to everything upcycling. Judy aims to inspire readers to reuse items to enable a more beautiful, sustainable, and rich lifestyle.

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Upcycling Furniture & Home Decor For Dummies

Judy Rom

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