You can give your favorite good quality old furniture a second life. To make table decor with your own hands, you should try a little, listen to the advice of experts and show your imagination. The result of the decor is guaranteed to exceed all expectations.
Almost any old table can be restored, you just need to approach the matter with soul
Decorating an old piece of furniture
When furniture loses its former attractiveness, you want to update it. This will help give the item an interesting appearance. You can achieve results in different ways:
- Paint and stencils;
- Self-adhesive film;
- Decor under glass;
- Covering with leather or dermantine;
- Epoxy resin;
- Craquelure.
The method is chosen depending on the material of the table and the effect you want to achieve. They act according to technology suitable for performing the chosen work.
Chalkboard paint
The advantage of this wonderful coloring composition is that it creates a surface on which you can draw with crayons. Such table decoration can save your wallpaper and other furniture when the little artist in the child awakens.
Another secret - before covering the table with slate paint, apply a thin layer (2-3 mm) of magnetic primer. Sticky magnets will bring even more joy to your child.
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Decorating your workspace
When we talk about decorating a desktop with our own hands, we most often mean decorating the space. It is important here not to overdo it with decorations. An abundance of details and bright colors will distract from business. At the same time, a boring, faceless space causes drowsiness.
It is popular to use plants to solve the problem. These can be living specimens in pots or compositions in vases.
Compact ensembles that do not require complex care are more suitable. Leadership in polarity in cacti and succulents. It is better to place safe and durable dried flowers in vases.
An accent can be made not only by filling a pot or flowerpot. The container itself can attract attention. Instead of planting a flower in a laconic-looking vessel, you can fill it with pebbles, beads or other similar components.
Preparing for work
In order for the work to proceed quickly and to achieve high quality, it is necessary to determine what material the table was originally made from.
- Wooden crafts. To clean a table of old paint with your own hands, you need to prepare tools such as a chisel, a sharp knife, a spatula, and sometimes a plane can be useful to completely level the tabletop. Old paint can be removed using these tools (it is also possible to remove paint with acetone, solvent, etc.), rub it with sandpaper until smooth, smooth out cracks with putty, thoroughly soak it with an antiseptic, cover it with a primer and let the tabletop dry.
- Hardware. You can remove old paint from metal yourself using special solvent-type liquids. You can get rid of rust on the countertop with a converter or use cola or vinegar at home. Any of these liquids should be applied to the surface and left for 20 minutes, then carefully removed.
Before restoration, the table must be cleaned of old paint.
Decoration of dining tables
The decor of the festive table is of most interest. This is a temporary structure that additionally creates the desired mood.
It's easy to get into the holiday atmosphere. There are several steps to achieving results.
Use of textiles
It is impossible to imagine a naked holiday table. Tablecloths and napkins create special comfort and color. You can use simple textiles.
The greatest demand is for white specimens. Such options, even without patterns and additional decorations, look solemn.
If necessary, use dyed textiles. It can be cream, lemon, pink shades or bright red and blue options. The combination of intense and neutral components in the design looks good.
When decorating tables for a wedding, it is customary to use complex multi-layer structures. They can consist not only of tablecloths and napkins, but also of various decor.
Method three: dishes
A decanter with glasses in the center of the table is a current classic. As well as ceramic teapots or coffee pots. They will fit perfectly into a classic interior and give it comfort and set it in a measured mood. You will immediately want to brew coffee or drink a cup of aromatic tea.
A beautiful empty vase or an original dish of an unusual shape can also become a separate decorative item.
Paper napkins
Any holiday table requires the use of paper napkins. If on weekdays it is a dull pile in bulk or in a special holder, then on special occasions they can be presented in an unusual form.
- It is easy to twist various shapes from paper napkins. These can be swans, flowers and other products. They are not difficult to complete. Just watch the origami creation lessons.
Decoration with flowers
- Table decoration with flowers is popular.
- Since ancient times, plant compositions have been used for decoration.
- These can be gorgeous bouquets in vases.
It is important not to overdo it with the grandeur of the composition. A large structure is inappropriate on the dining table. It is better to work with the composition of the bouquet.
You can choose plants by color, shape, type. There may not be only one vase on a long holiday table. At the same time, it is important to create the unity of all decorating elements.
Mosaic
Decorating a garden or kitchen table with mosaics is a special type of decor. The seemingly chaotic accumulation of small fragments requires a carefully thought-out layout. The material for this method of decoration can be bought in a specialized store (mesh tiles mosaic) or made independently from the remains of glass tiles and mirrors.
Beginning decorators should start with simple designs. The process requires special care and accuracy. Cover the countertop with paint, then coat the area with glue and lay a piece of tile, pressing slightly. Lay out the entire pattern in the same way. The seams between the mosaic parts must be sealed with a special grout, and then the remnants of the grout must be washed off from the surface.
Such an original table can be safely placed in the garden. The tabletop is perfectly preserved under the influence of precipitation and sunlight.
Aged table
Table decor with figurines
Using durable and edible decor
It is popular to use simple decor to decorate both a festive and regular dining table. It does not require complex preparation and gives a vivid impression.
Most often it is made from ordinary improvised means. These are natural materials, various crafts. The following options are in demand:
- Spikelets;
- Processed twigs and driftwood;
- Dried flowers;
- Regular food greens (mint, parsley, arugula);
- Compositions from stones.
Autumn table decor is popular. To complete it, it is enough to collect seasonal gifts of nature. These can be beautiful fallen leaves and fruits.
You can assemble compositions from vegetables and fruits. They will not only be a wonderful decoration, but also suitable for use as food.
Air balloons
Decorating with balloons is suitable not only for birthdays. Everyone loves them; they perfectly create a festive atmosphere. Balls on the table may seem out of place only at first glance.
One copy can be tied to each guest’s individual textile napkin. The main thing is to make the strings longer so that the balls do not interfere with the free view of the main space. With the help of balls you can build something like an aircraft.
To do this, the ball is placed in a net, which is connected to a basket. You can put a compact vase with flowers in the container or put sweets, fruits or any suitable decor.
Glasses, bottles, jars for decoration
Glassware and containers can be used not only for their main purpose. If you turn the glass upside down, it can easily become an excellent decoration. You can put any suitable filling inside.
A glass, bottle or jar can be used as a vase. You can place a compact composition here. Glass objects can be additionally decorated with textiles, ribbons, and other decor.
Table decor is easy. First you need to decide what you want to get in the end. Then they think that it is permissible to use it for decoration. Next, they come up with an idea that needs to be implemented. All that remains is to achieve your plan and enjoy the result.
Made from concrete
Next up is a material unusual for a table, which is ideal for a loft or industrial style. A concrete tabletop looks bulky, but very original, and the tactile sensations from it will be unusual. And you can forget about damage from accidentally dropped dishes.
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And if you want to dilute the gray concrete with something lively and natural, pay attention to the following table: with a concrete tabletop and green plants on it. It will make the look of the kitchen very contrasting, especially if the rest of the interior is decorated in a rough loft style.
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