How to Give a Second Life to Old Things: 6 Tips

Old things can be given a new life using simple techniques. Homestagers Svetlana Izотовa and Irina Kulikova from the studio "Homestepping with Love" share ideas that will help you update your interior quickly and creatively.

Repainting Furniture

A old dresser, shelf or cabinet can easily be transformed into a stylish interior item. Use trendy colors: deep green, terracotta or blue. Before painting, thoroughly prepare the surface: sand it and apply primer for better adhesion.

Design: Kristina Paterekis

Replacing Hardware

Handles, hinges and other elements are very important. Replace old hardware with modern or vintage options to give furniture a fresh style. For minimalist interiors, metal handles work well, while for cozy spaces, ceramic or wooden inserts are ideal.

Design: Seraphima Gavrilenko

Restoring Wooden Surfaces

Wooden tables, chairs and dressers lose their appealing look over time, but they can be refreshed. Sand the surface to remove old varnish and minor damage, then apply wood stain or varnish.

Design: Fatima Berezova

New Textiles

Sofas, armchairs and chairs can be transformed with textiles. Use throws, covers, cushions or new pillows to create accents in the interior. Choose textiles in trendy colors or with interesting textures.

Design: Anna Korol

Upcycling Old Items

Create unique decor items from things you no longer use. Old frames can become vintage trays for jewelry, and leftover wallpaper scraps can be turned into original paintings.

Design: Olga Rukina

Mirrors and Frames

Mirrors are not only practical elements, but also a way to visually expand space. Use them in decor by placing them on walls or dressers. Photos and posters can be arranged into a complete home gallery.

Want to learn more practical tips? Read our longread to quickly and budgetedly refresh your interior!

Photo on cover: Projects by Seraphima Gavrilenko and Olga Rukina.