Your home furniture can be an expression of your personal taste and style. With so many options and styles available, sprucing up your furniture just requires a little imagination, and some creativity. Here are five of the most efficient ways to add a fresh look to your home furniture.
One, tackle your upholstery and choose colours to fit your decor. There are plenty of fabrics to pick from, including bold patterns and vibrant solids. Imagine how a change in upholstery can revamp the entire look of a room. A splash of bright texture like velvet, silk or leather can instantly bring a lived-in room back to life.
Second, focus on paint. A subtle coat of paint can make a huge difference to solid wood furniture or recycled furniture. Select a colour that complements the rest of your decor. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe off any dirt and dust before you begin. To add details, use a combination of spray paint and shimmering glaze or clear coating.
Third, choose details like trimmings and knobs. To upgrade your hardware, specialize handles can add style to your cabinet doors. Choose details that bring out the colour of your furniture, and don’t be shy to experiment. Distress wood furniture with sandpaper and stain them to get the 2nd-hand look.
Fourth, get creative with accessories like pillows and throws. This is where you can really make your mark. Pillows can be colourful — or sport trendy patterns. Similarly, throws have the potential to light up an otherwise dull surface. Combined with the right flower vases and centrepiece, you can create a real showstopper in the middle of the room.
The fifth and the most important step is by adding a touch of do-it-yourself elements. Make use of arts or crafts supplies around the house to give furniture a personalised touch — refinish a coffee table with a mosaic of broken china, or add sequins to a cushion cover. Snazzy DIYs make your room one-of-a-kind!
Now that you have given your furniture a fresh look of your own-style, extend the love to your floorings too. Trim your rugs and add thick cushions that encourage relaxation. This will also bring a cozier atmosphere to the area.
Next, add some decorative touches by introducing paintings, wallpapers, frames and mirrors. With all this, make sure the windows and doors are succumbing to the same theme. Hang some thick and heavy curtains, layer it with sheer ones to diffuse light and brightness into the house.
Now, make use of lighting fixtures to highlight items in the room. Wall-mounted lamps, table lamps and lamps in the corners can add extra personality to the room. Install a few fixtures to light up the entire room, while lightbulbs of different wattage and colour temperature can add more drama to the items of furniture. Also, look into using candles and potted plants to contribute to a warm and mellow atmosphere.
Finally, customise shelves and cabinets to match your style. Drawers and lower cabinets are excellent choices for storage, and you can start by building an open shelf to line the walls. Alternatively, purchase existing shelves and customise the material and design. If your needs are simple, try decorative boxes and baskets to store items like books and magazines.