{"id":7312,"date":"2018-09-20T22:45:01","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T11:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=7312"},"modified":"2022-08-09T11:20:17","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T00:20:17","slug":"flat-pack-hacks-10-ways-to-transform-your-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/flat-pack-hacks-10-ways-to-transform-your-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"Flat pack hacks: 10 ways to transform your furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now, we\u2019re not denying our love for flat pack. From bedside tables to cupboards and cabinets, this cheap and space-conscious invention has pretty much transformed our furniture buying habits. And it isn\u2019t too difficult if you\u2019re good with instructions and an Allen key.<\/p>\n

But have you ever wondered how to make your flat pack furniture look, well, a little less flat<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Read on for 10 ways to up-cycle, paint and rearrange your way to new (and hopefully more exciting) furniture pieces.<\/p>\n

1. Add some colour<\/h2>\n

The first (and probably most obvious) way to transform furniture is by adding colour. Most flat pack pieces come in their bare wooden state, so painting or staining can give them an instantly refreshed look.<\/p>\n

You could also cover them with your favourite fabric print – just find a friend confident with a staple gun.<\/p>\n

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Source: Pinterest – hearthomemag.co.uk<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Personalise by decorating surfaces<\/h2>\n

To add a little personal touch, get artsy. Stencils can actually work really nicely on top of a painted surface.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t dive into a complicated design though – start with simple shapes for a chic and modern look.<\/p>\n

3. Mirrors<\/h2>\n

Mirrors are pretty much the easiest way to add some \u2018space\u2019 to a room with actually adding any space. Put a mirror up on your flat pack closet doors to open up a room.<\/p>\n

Need a hand with furniture assembly in Brighton<\/a>? Find help on Airtasker.<\/div>\n
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Source: Pinterest –\u00a0bedroom.about.com<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n

4. Wallpaper<\/h2>\n

Peel on wallpaper is a fun and easy way to add colour and inject some life into a tired looking piece of furniture. And hey, you\u2019re not committing to any permanent changes with it.<\/p>\n

5. Quirky door knobs<\/h2>\n

Anything with a door knob can be quickly and easily transformed into something a little cuter.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re struggling with the actual putting together of furniture part, try not to despair. There are plenty of people who are skilled at furniture assembly in Brighton<\/a>.<\/div>\n

6. Turn it upside down<\/h2>\n

Yep, it could just be as simple as turning it over. For instance, if you have a skinny bookcase you can turn it on its side to transform into a bench or a display shelf.<\/p>\n

Try a few different positions to see what else you can use your pieces for – the possibilities are pretty much endless.<\/p>\n

7. Combine with other pieces<\/h2>\n

Do you have a desk that needs additional storage space? A bed that needs a frame? Combine a couple of flat pack pieces together to create something multi-functional.<\/p>\n

8. Use for something unexpected<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t necessarily have to use the furniture piece for what it was designed for. Reinvent it completely by using it for a completely different purpose.<\/p>\n

9. Disassemble and reconstruct<\/h2>\n

Take something apart and then think of ways that you could put it back together into something new. \u00a0Think of your flat pack pieces as construction materials and rebuild them into something you need.<\/p>\n

For example, a shelving unit could be disassembled and turned into a coffee table. Or a bookcase could turn into a tabletop.<\/p>\n

Get creative and don\u2019t be afraid to experiment.<\/p>\n

10. Add more high-quality elements<\/h2>\n

Finally, who’s to say that your flat pack furniture needs to be assembled only using the pieces it came with?<\/p>\n

Add in legs\/handles\/panels that are a little more flash and unusual to hack your way to a more interesting furniture piece.<\/p>\n

Be warned though – this can get pretty addictive.<\/p>\n

If you’d like to know how much does furniture restoration cost, visit our updated furniture restoration cost guide<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Find local and trusted flat pack assemblers in Brighton<\/a> with Airtasker.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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