Restoring Vintage Furniture From Habitat for Humanity ReStores
They just don’t make ‘em like they used to. Habitat ReStores are chock full of vintage furniture gems and antiques that are often much more interesting and sturdy than the budget options you might find at chain stores. With a little imagination and paint, you can breathe new life into any previously-owned piece, and it will last you for years. Check out these six examples of fabulous, “like-new” projects.
Old dressers were built to last! You can easily extend the life of a scuffed-up dresser by sanding down the scratches and applying a thick paint, like chalk paint. Jennifer's use of stencils here looks fabulous and is easy to do.
An older chair with outdated or faded fabric can easily be updated with a little paint and upholstery. All you need to refresh the fabric is a staple gun.
Antique pieces have some of the most interesting shapes and features. You needn't pass one over just because of surface blemishes! Here is another fun idea for thick, chalk-based paint. You, too, can create consistent stripes by marking out our sections with painter's tape.
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