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.
Whether you are great with a paint brush or can barely draw a straight line, there are DIY projects out there for you that will suit your level of capability. But before you decide what to do, you need to decide what it is that you really hate about your home. Find the pieces that you think look the worst and then decide how you can make something new out of them.
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If you have some outdated accessories in the home, you should be able to create a new yet retro look for them too, by simply covering them with material.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 just a few DIY ideas for your home; you should always remember that you can recycle almost anything, and retro is so popular you will become the envy of your neighbors and friends. Turn your dull and boring home into a happy shabby chic one today, enjoying creating unique pieces together with your family.
Whether you are great with a paint brush or can barely draw a straight line, there are DIY projects out there for you that will suit your level of capability. But before you decide what to do, you need to decide what it is that you really hate about your home. Find the pieces that you think look the worst and then decide how you can make something new out of them.
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 just a few DIY ideas for your home; you should always remember that you can recycle almost anything, and retro is so popular you will become the envy of your neighbors and friends. Turn your dull and boring home into a happy shabby chic one today, enjoying creating unique pieces together with your family.
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