Furniture Upcycling & Restoration Specialization

Overview

“In this lesson, we want to explain the difference between restoring a piece of furniture and transforming it. Although they may seem like the same thing, the ultimate goal of a restoration and a transformation are very different. This can be very important in adding or subtracting value to the piece.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Restore vs Transform, which is part of the Domestika online course: Furniture Upcycling & Restoration Specialization. Learn restoration and transformation of furniture with basic techniques such as cleaning, sanding, repair and finishes.

Partial transcription of the video

“Restoring vs. Transforming Now we'll see the difference between restoring and transforming furniture. Transforming furniture means changing its style, that is, giving it a makeover or a new look. There's actually a growing movement dedicated to recycling and transforming furniture simply because it doesn't match the decoration. Even old furniture that wasn't of much value at its time is recovered because today, just because it survived the test of time and constant use, it deserves our respect. In this case, we have full creative freedom, and preserving materials or colors will depend on wh...”

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Course summary for: Furniture Upcycling & Restoration Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (1)
• 358 students
• 7 units
• 92 lessons (13h 39m)
• 50 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Furniture Restoration & Upcycling, Interior Design, Upcycling, Woodworking