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Vintage and Used Furniture 101

GET GORGEOUS FURNITURE from a YARD SALE + VINTAGE AND USED FURNITURE+ Loving the price tag but cringing at the thought of dusty wood, tatty upholstery and peeling paint? LEARN TO FIND THE GEMS and give them a DIY polish! WHERE TO START? AVOID: Specialty vintage/antique outlets - High curation and restoration prices Online auction sites - Estate sales - High delivery costs High prices TRY THESE STARTING POINTS INSTEAD: SALE Local online boards (your local board under "furniture“) Asking your friends and Swap meets or Neighborhood Facebook® garage sales online groups family! Don't be afraid to haggle. Always ask for a cheaper price, or if dealing with people you know, perhaps a swap. TIP: Look for items that can be restored without insane amounts of time and effort: detachable sofa cushions and pieces that require simple adjustments. FOUND A PROMISING PIECE? CHANCES ARE, IT'S . WELL, NOT QUITE RIGHT HERE'S HOW TO MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL AGAIN Clean the thing! Okay, duh, right? However, many people cannot see beyond the dirt, smells, stains, etc. that cover an old but otherwise attractive piece of furniture. A thorough cleaning and stain removal TRY DIFFERENT CLEANING PRODUCTS: process is easier than you think and can work wonders. AVERAGE COST TO CLEAN: $20 baking soda stain remover Air the item outdoors for a few hours deodorizing cleaning solutions vinegar YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SPEND LESS THAN $20 AND GET RIGHT To WORK. SCRAP THE IDEA AND BUY NEW: MOLD ACTIVE INSECT INFESTATIONS SMELLS LIKE SMOKE These situations can be fixed, but reserve your efforts only if the piece is priceless. Reupholster Keep the stylish bones intact! no infestations, dirt, you can choose a color or pattern to match your overall décor. germs, and cooties AVERAGE COST TO REUPHOLSTER varies widely, but keep in mind the quality of the fabric tends to drive the price. Shop carefully. YOU CAN GET FABRIC FOR AS LOW AS $40 A YARD PLUS BATTING (THE FLUFFY STUFF UNDERNEATH) FOR AROUND $50 A YARD. SCRAP THE IDEA AND BUY NEW: If the frame of the item you wish to upholster is damaged, it's not worth the time and effort. Refinish It's sturdy; it's stylish. it's scratched and shabby. Found yourself a nice bargain piece? BEFORE YOU DISMISS IT, CONSIDER: CAN YOU REFINISH IT? AVERAGE COST TO REFINISH: $125 Sand it down if it is a wooden piece Apply finish (paint, stain, lacquer) apply a top coat. prep it and then A PROFESSIONAL CAN DO A CHAIR OR SMALL TABLE FOR YOU FOR AROUND $250. However, grabbing all the products at your local home improvement store and rolling up your own sleeves will cut that figure in half. SCRAP THE IDEA AND BUY NEW: if you're dealing with a priceless antique. Refinishing it will likely bring down its value. If you believe you are working with a rare or valuable item, have it appraised before altering it. Hack it Sometimes you find an item that seems just a tad off. Is it the hideous plastic drawer pulls? There's only two dining chairs and you need four? Something? TRY REPLACING THE HARDWARE, repurposing items (you can make a beautiful bench out of an old baby crib, for example), and just getting wild. AVERAGE COST TO GET CREATIVE depends on what you do. Replacing hardware can be done on the cheap if you scour websites for online auction houses. Most hacks require only minimal investment except for your own brain and muscle power. SCRAP THE IDEA AND BUY NEW: if you really don't need the item and you aren't inspired in any way by it. Taking the used/vintage route requires a lot of ingenuity and even a dose of bravery, but most who embark on the journey find it well worth the time and effort. Enjoy the adventure, as well as the compliments you're sure to receive on your one-of-a-kind collected décor! Source: http://www.forrent.com/blog/diy/Vintage-and-Used-Furniture-101/ ForRent.com Homes.com

Vintage and Used Furniture 101

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Are you considering giving your home a brand-new look, but your budget is having second thoughts? If you’re currently watching your pennies, you can still refresh your space: Just think vintage or u...

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