Saturday, April 26, 2014

DIY Furniture Refurbishing Project Ideas For Your Home

By Essie Osborn


Often you will look around and decide that you are unhappy with the way that your home looks; but then you quickly decide that you do not have the funds available to do anything about it. However, you can make huge changes to your home with very little money, and it really is easy too. Here are some DIY furniture refurbishing project ideas for your perusal.

Some people like to get to work on DIY projects more than others; in fact it comes down to the fact that some people are simply more creative than others. So, before you start, you should decide just what it is about your home that you hate. Then, instead of ripping it out and throwing it to the garbage, reuse it to create a new home.

Vintage, retro, and shabby chic are all the height of fashion, so you do not need to worry when your furniture is already worn. You can update all your existing pieces, and then a visit to your local shrift store can allow you to find all the finishing touches and accessories you need.

In fact, one great place to look for inspiration is at your local vintage fair, or in your local thrift shop. Think back to when you were young, and decide just how you really can make a home look magical from what you already have or can pick up for next to nothing. For example, your couch may look old and tired, but it does not mean that it is fit only for the garbage can.

You may decide to buy throws for your furniture; but when you want to create a hassle free look you should look out for discount fabrics which you can actually recover your couch with. Once you have finished on the big bits, use some contrasting colors to cover lamps and cushions which you also were planning on throwing in the trash.

If you have some outdated accessories in the home, you should be able to create a new yet retro look for them too, by simply covering them with material. However, you need to act sparingly; you don't want your home to look so vibrant that it reminds you of your grandmother s curtains. Once you have finished with your soft furnishing, turn your attentions to your hard wood such as chairs, tables, and cabinets; as long as it is free from termites it is perfect for revamping.

You should be able to create a whole host of looks with a few cans of paint; the trick is to spend plenty of time sanding down and getting the wood ready for painting. If you are unsure of how to go about this stage, simply sift through some shabby chic magazines or take a look online; there are plenty of different designs that you can choose from depending on your exact style preferences.

These are literally a few tips to get you started; once you get recycling, for sure you won t be able to stop. Retro is popular, cheap, and easy to create. So, turn your dull and outdated home into a retro one today and become the envy of your family and friends.




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