Ways To Breathe New Life Into Old Furniture

Sick and tired of your old furniture? Before you give it away

, read this article first. It will reveal how you can save a lot of money by giving a new look to your old, drab furniture. You can do this quickly with the help of some paint, new hardware, and eye-catching fabrics. After reading this, you'll realize that you don't need to buy high-end furniture to make your room the envy of others. All it takes is sturdy furniture that you can improve on.

Begin by giving old furniture a new coat of paint. This is affordable and can easily change ordinary-looking furniture into something bold. Use this method to give life to old wooden dressers, headboards, tables, chairs and cabinets. Don't mind the finishes but pay attention to the dynamic lines and curves found in old furniture. Use paint to create a new look for these lines.

Classic advertisements and illustrations can teach you a thing or two about good color ideas. You can use shades of aqua, rose and black from the 1920s or turquoise, pink and avocado from the 1950s. Get the colors you want from the nearby paint store or scan a print or fabric for custom colors. Next check your dressers and cabinets hardware and alter these with authentic vintage or reproduction knobs, handles and drawer pulls. This will dramatically change the way your furniture looks.

To refresh old chair cushions, cover them with vintage or vintage-inspired fabrics. Choose retro-style cotton prints or lush velvets for an antique look. All you need is some new fabric and a staple gun to make the transformation. Remove the cushions from the chairs. Wrap a piece of fabric tightly over the top and around the back of a cushion. Use the staple gun to secure the edges of the fabric to the cushion back.

Transferring furniture from one room to another can also change the way a room looks. This can apply to mirrors, drawers, containers, and shelves. For example, you can utilize dresser drawers in your bathroom to keep towels, wash clothes and other personal items. Or you can place these in your kitchen to keep paper products, towels, and tablecloths.

by: Tracy Monroy

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