Monday, April 21, 2014

Top DIY Furniture Refurbishing Project Ideas

By Essie Osborn


When you are tired of the way your home looks, you will often feel resigned to the fact that you will have to live with it as you do not have the money to remodel rooms or buy new pieces for the home. However, you can transform the whole look of your home on a very tight budget, by simply making use of the things that you already have; below are some DIY furniture refurbishing project ideas.

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.

With shabby chic being in fashion, using your old and worn pieces really couldn't be any easier; after all you are looking to create a well worn feel. Vintage items of household goods and accessories are all the rage, and when you don't have any to hand, you can shop around at vintage fairs to buy complementary accessories to add to your home.

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If you have some outdated accessories in the home, you should be able to create a new yet retro look for them too, by simply covering them with material.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.

Creating a shabby chic look is easy; simply ensure you prepare the wood first and you have an idea of the color you want to achieve. You should look online for ideas on how to create a perfect shabby look, and you may even be able to find step by step instructions.

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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