Recently, I’ve helped my friend to decorate her new home. It’s been a few long nights, but it’s been a blast, to not be understated! But, the entire moving process can be costly, and personalizing the room to add your personal stamp on it could be difficult.
In order to keep costs down, we decided to donate her furniture and then go to the charity shops to search for things to decorate her home with.
Here are a few basic and fun ways to breathe new life into your bedroom furniture to make them appear like new!
Repurpose what you already have
Paint costs less than the cost of new furniture, and a splash of paint might be what you need for your furniture! It could be one single color, multi-colored, or distressed shabby chic style. Look over this fantastic distressing tutorial using chalk paint for those looking for ideas!
The best thing about recycling furniture is that you are able to design it to fit your preferences. The only issue you could face is that different materials require a different method. For instance, some Ikea furniture comes with materials with added shine which means that when you try to paint these kinds of furniture, it is necessary to sand first. This makes the process more time-consuming, but the final result is definitely worth it.
Beds, as a large piece of furniture, may often stand out like a sore thumb in an area. You can change it up a bit by, for example, if the frame of your bed is made of wood, you can paint it, or in the case of a metal frame, spray painting it could be the best option. Another option to paint frames for your beds is to embellish your bed frame using fairy lights or beautiful floral arrangements by wrapping paper around them, then placing them under the mattress.
Mix It Up
The ability to change the handles is an excellent way to give an extra touch. In general, if you don’t purchase all furniture pieces in an entire collection or in the same store, small accents such as handles and feet are likely to vary.
There’s a wide selection available online, all at various price points, yet much less expensive than purchasing whole new furniture. Whatever your budget, you’ll be able to update your bedroom cabinets and chests of drawers as well as wardrobes!
Don’t be scared to mix and combine with your handles for furniture. A range of styles can give a funky antique look to your spaces and is a great method to incorporate a mix of colors, metals and other materials.
Accents to Embellish
Now is the time to think of new ways to bring your personal style to life by adding accessories. I enjoy exploring thrift stores in search of charming and affordable objects. There are so many unique treasures like frames or lampshades to embellish your home that you can’t find elsewhere.
It is also possible to be creative and recycle items without guilt for spending a lot on them! Find precious objects and accessories to add a personal touch to your living space. There were some stunning finds in the past few years, so be looking for the hidden treasures in the neighborhood charity store. Amazon and eBay offer a wide collection of inexpensive items that can be used to enhance your home with a tight budget.
