Achieving a high end look with your furniture does not require a big pocketbook. You just need a little creativity and you can achieve any look without paying that high price tag. You can even “refresh” the furniture you already have.
You may have furniture lying around that is just plain gorgeous in every aspect except for the color. Or you see a piece of furniture in your room that you know needs a little make over. That is an easy fix. You can paint it any color to your liking and it can completely change the look of your piece of furniture.
Even if you are not an avid painter, do not worry it is not a requirement to be. You can use spray paint, a sponge brush, a standard brush, or any other type of brush for that matter. There are some painting techniques that are easy to learn and hard to mess up. Techniques that easily allow you to add character to the piece.
In the end, you come up with a piece that is all your own. You can easily change the look from an “ugly” piece of furniture into a brilliant masterpiece. You will have something to show off. Also, you save a lot of money in the process.
You can also give a new look to upholstered pieces as well. You can create a brand new look without exhausting a lot of time and energy. You can find slipcovers that can fit almost any style of furniture. There are many sources online. You can even purchase your own fabric at a local craft store and make your own easy slipcovers.
Once you have decided on the slipcovers you want to create, throw in some toss pillows and a throw blanket to complete the look. Also, adding fake flowers, candles, and other items can create a very appealing look for your room.
There are countless other ideas that can be created. Such as elevating you bed with several wooded bases to your desired height and paint it to suite your individual taste. For nightstands you can stack suitcases on top of each other or piece of wood on top of any flat base. Be creative.
Remember you don’t always have to buy new. Check your local classifieds, thrift stores, or flea markets and find piece of furniture that you can update on your own to suite your room. You can think of how to modify the pieces on your own. Use your imagination. When you purchase the furniture, just make sure it is sturdy and not falling apart.
If you do want to purchase a classic piece that you don’t want to update yourself, feel free to do so. One piece of furniture can really bring out a room. The rest of the room you can fill with “budget” furniture to highlight the major piece in the room.
In the end, what you want to come up with is something gorgeous and original. Basically, you want to create something original. It can be a fun learning experience. All your friends will wonder how you created the look or where you bought the furniture. You can tell them it can’t be bought anywhere because it was created with your own mind.
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