Moving to a new home or apartment is often an incredible opportunity, providing great expectations, new projects and dreams. Some people ? like, for example, the newlyweds? They have the opportunity to start from scratch: buying furniture, choosing the decor they always wanted, and so on.
On the other hand, many people also move and take with them old furniture that was already part of the other house. But, as interior designer Malu Goraieb points out, reusing these items in the decor is completely possible and can add a super-special touch to the new space.
“Moving home already implies that it will be a new life. These are new ideas, new dreams, but furniture is not always new. This reuse is part, but not everything needs to be as before ?, says the professional.
Below are some tips for decorating a new space (home or apartment) with old furniture without letting it look the same. of the previous:
1. Move them around
In the old house, the sofa was in the living room, the closet belonged to the bedroom, the chairs were in the hallway. But how about organizing them differently in the new home? This is interior designer Malu's tip.
Maybe your dresser will fit in the new room; the old cabinet gives the hall a special charm; the dining room chairs can go to the guest room and an old mirror can be in the foyer of the new house.
2. Transform the furniture
According to interior designer Malu, some pieces, such as dressers, dressers and desks, can be changed, especially if they are made of wood. "There is the possibility of painting, or just sanding and varnishing, keeping the original features, which is what we call vintage," he explains.
But these are just a few ideas! Furniture can also be refurbished: the top of an old table can be placed on new legs or vice versa. Bookcases can have doors added or removed, or become sideboards, among other possibilities.
3. New colors and prints
Another tip from the interior designer is to change the look of armchairs, sofas and chairs. "They can be given a new pattern or a new color, completely changing the look, and allowing you to vary the style of the house," he explains.
4. Bet on the wallpapers
Still according to Malu Goraieb, the old piece, after receiving a new face, can gain prominence in the environment, when combined with a beautiful wallpaper. "These papers can be easily applied to bedrooms, living rooms and corridors," he says.
5. Update some furniture
But if you are really sick of some furniture that came from the previous house, the tip is? Change it? for a new one. There are several antique dealers interested in buying this type of product and with a little extra money you can bet on new furniture.
The union of new furniture with those of the previous house will create a totally different space, ideal for this new phase of life.
6. Invest in lighting
What a special touch to your new dining room but want to keep the same table? One idea is to invest in a new chandelier just above it, or simply another type of lighting. The atmosphere will be perfect and super different to welcome old friends in the new home!
Reports of who used creativity
Patrícia Belato says she had lived with her fiance for about two years. But when they got married, they decided to move to a new apartment. “We already had the main furniture and didn't even think about changing them. We then had to use creativity. We put a sofa in the TV room in our room; We take a bookcase from the bedroom to the living room and so on?
But Patricia reports that she also had to do some shopping. “We invested in a new double bed and the old one, which was still in great condition, took us to the guest room. There we created a new super cozy space to receive the family, who is from another city ?, he says.
According to Rogerio Belato, Patricia's husband, it was all worth it. ? We are very pleased with the new home. It was completely different from the previous one, without spending too much?
But all of these are just a few ideas on how to decorate the new home with antique furniture. The possibilities are endless?
The tip is: choose which style appeals to you the most? vintage, retro, modern, contemporary, clean, etc. And from there, put creativity into action! Not afraid to dare in the flooring and give a new face to the space by reusing the old furniture ?, finishes the interior designer Malu Goraieb.
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