These examples are rather  conservative in style don't be
afraid to experiment with color, fabric and textures and brush  techniques.  Need more education?  Visit the Frugal's Picks.

Another idea you may want to entertain is a fantastic option to buy slightly used from your local Good Will, Salvation Army or  click on the "Almost Free Furniture" Map below.
Before: White Melamine Covered Particle Board
Photo/Owner of piece
http://ths.gardenweb.com/members/rmkitchenAfter - Elegance!  Simple paint and pull change up.Before - Tired, old, dated ottoman.
phto/owner:onceoldisnewagain.blogspot.comAfter - New design and fabric cover brings this ottoman back to life.Before - $25. bargain (not much character)After - Wonderful transformation using black paint and new pulls.

Photo/owner:  http://onceoldisnewagain.blogspot.comBefore - nice but how about a simple color change of curtian, wall and fabric?After - Nice, much more inviting.  Whichever mood you prefer it's as simple as a color change.



Must you buy new furniture or can you refinish, restore,
repaint  or recycle? 
Wonderful design projects can result from painting, restaining or reupholstering that piece that is dated or worn.

Click Photo's above to enlarge the before and after fantastic furniture transformations.


The most exciting aspect of recycling furniture is the money  saved.

Sandpaper, paint and associated supplies are relatively inexpensive. Door knobs, drawer pulls can
really change up the look of that tired piece of furniture also with minimum expense. 


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