How to give a sideboard an Art Deco makeover

last updated 23 June 2022

Give an old piece of furniture a new dose of razzle dazzle with this Art Deco inspired upcycle project. Known for its glitz and glamour, the roaring ‘20s have influenced countless movies and the era is the perfect inspiration for creating show-stopping home décor.

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Furniture Choice has come up with this ultra chic sideboard makeover using elegant scallop motif stencils and glittering gold spray paint. It’s a super cheap way to give a preloved piece of furniture a boost and will cost you less than £20. Instagram at the ready!

What you’ll need

room with wooden flooring and wooden sideboard with white doors

Sideboard
Gold spray paint
White furniture paint
Small paint roller
Scallop stencil

1. Paint the sideboard

Detach the doors and feet from the sideboard and put to one side. Paint the sideboard white using furniture paint and a paint roller. The paint roller will achieve a more even finish than a brush.

2. Paint the doors

The next step is to move on to the doors. Remove the handles, then paint in the same shade as the sideboard.

3. Add the stencil

stencils and gold spray paint in spray bottle

Align the stencil on the surface of the door and temporary fix with a spray mount to keep it in place. Don’t worry, it won’t leave any marks behind once it’s removed.

Once you’re happy with the placement, spray with gold spray paint. Once this is dry, remove the stencil and carefully line it up aginst the edge of a completed pattern. Spray again, the continue in the same way until both doors are covered.

4. Paint the feet

room with wooden flooring ahving sideboard with furniture paint on legs

Paint the feet of the sideboard in the same gold colour. Don’t worry if your sideboard doesn’t come with visible feet or legs.

5. Coat with varnish

wooden sideboard doors with varnish finish

Finish the sideboard, including the doors, with a coat of clear varnish to protect it against surface damage.

6. Put the doors and feet back on

room with white wall wooden sideboard and vase with flower

Reattach the doors and feet to your sideboard. If you like, you can add different door handles or knobs, or paint the existing ones to match.

Style your dazzling new sideboard with vintage-style accessories for full-on Gatsby glamour.

Steph Durrant is the Deputy Editor of Ideal Home’s sister magazine, Style at Home. Steph is an experienced journalist with more than 12 years under her belt working across the UK’s leading craft and interiors magazines. She first joined the team back in 2016 writing for both homes brands, specialising in all things craft, upcycling and DIY.

How to give a sideboard an Art Deco makeover – get a glamorous look for less than £20