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Many homeowners are beginning to discover the great appeal of decorating their bedroom with antique furniture. This furniture can help create a more natural looking bedroom with turn of the century appeal. Not only can antique furniture uniquely transform your bedroom, it is also a great deal of fun to find and restore.
The first place you will want to start your search is at your local antique store. You will want to get a good feel for what stirs your emotions, and this can only be done by seeing the furniture in person. Don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with the store owner to get an idea of the history of each piece, and to help generate further ideas. In most cases the owner will be more than happy to give you a history lesson of the piece and some more buying tips.
Once you are more educated about antique furniture and have a more trained eye, you can also find some extremely good pieces up for auction around your city, online and at local flea markets.
Once you have decided on the funriture you want to buy, you must first determine if the piece should be refinished or not. In many cases the piece will hold much more value if left in its original condition. This is why it is extremely important to learn the history and origin of the furniture before your final purchase. Next, you will need to determine how much repair work the piece needs. In general, small repairs won't reduce the value of the piece, and giving it a good cleaning never hurts.
If you have determined that the piece can be refinished, you must take into account the price to have it done, or the amount of time it will require if you are going to do it yourself. When having it refinished, you will want to ensure that unique characteristics of the piece remain in tact, or why else bother buying it?
The thrill and excitement of searching for just the right piece of antique furniture for your bedroom is almost like an addiction. In fact, the satisfaction you will feel when your bedroom is adorned with these magical pieces has no price tag.
