Reuse and Renew Design Ideas
Using secondhand items to decorate can add great interest, depth and texture to any room! You can start small by adding just a few pieces of vintage glassware or ornately framed artwork in various sizes and color schemes or you can go big by refinishing beautifully crafted vintage furniture for an updated look without losing any of the piece's original character. These are just a few examples of how a little TLC and imagination can go a long way to creating the space you've always wanted!
French Chair
Accent chairs are a great way to add an extra pop of color or texture to any room in your house! Changing the paint color on the wood and reupholstering the seat and back make these pieces completely customizable to whatever your style is!
Tips:
Tips:
- Furniture wax gives a new paint job a beautifully aged finish
- Recover the upholstery with a modern fabric that fits your decor for an instant updated look
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Lamps
Everyone loves the warm, cozy feeling that good lighting can create in your home. Lamps are a great way to tie different pieces or color schemes together to make an entire room look more cohesive. In singles or pairs, lamps can me made over for a very small investment to fit whatever your personal style may be!
Tips:
Tips:
- Spray paint the base any color or finish, from brushed nickel to faux stone
- Update with a new shade for an immediate transformation
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End Tables
We could all use more room to display our favorite things! End tables are both functional as well as being pretty pieces of interest in our homes. Any table, no matter how tired looking, can be revamped into a beautiful piece that will be cherished for ages!
Tips:
Tips:
- Look for anything with good lines that are pleasing to your eye
- Refinish with any color of wood stain or black lacquer to match your decor and make it look brand new again!
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Dressers/Chests of Drawers
There are so many examples of beautifully crafted dressers out there! Although some may have seen better days, a little TLC and elbow grease can easily breathe new life into any piece. A chest of drawers can also make a great stand for a flat screen TV! The possibilities are endless!
Tips:
Tips:
- Refinish with any shade of wood stain or black lacquer to match your decor
- Add new drawer pulls to update and/or to pull together multiple mismatched pieces
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Before and after photos of finished projects courtesy of www.myhomeideas/decorating/budget-style/secondhand-style/