You worked hard finding those bargain furniture pieces for home, however, it would be nice if they looked a little more expensive than they really were.
There are some simple secrets to transform ordinary and inexpensive pieces into expensive-looking works of art.
Add feet: It seems odd to think that attaching feet to a piece of furniture will make it look more authentic, but it’s true. Elevating your couch, china cabinet or TV stand with a set of feet will instantly improve the look of the piece. There are lots of different styles of feet available too.
Swap the hardware: One surefire way to tell furniture is low cost is by the hardware. Plastic knobs and pulls will instantly give your inexpensive pieces away. In order to hide the evidence, switch out the hardware with more authentic materials. For example, hand painted ceramic or brushed chrome knobs can make a cheap dresser look like a much higher quality piece.
Re-upholster: Cheap sofas and cloth chairs can look a little plain. Invest in some printed fabric and reupholster or visit a professional upholsterer to add tufting buttons. These simple and inexpensive updates will quickly turn your plain furniture into sleek and stylish pieces sure to fit well within any upscale catalogue.
Give it character: A cheap bookcase can look like an expensively crafted piece if you add a roll of wallpaper to the interior. Choose a fun pattern that will truly pop in any room. Additionally, with a little elbow grease, you can distress and antique your own furniture using a can of paint, a touch of stain, sandpaper and a couple hours of free time.
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