{"id":345,"date":"2022-03-22T10:59:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T10:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homerology.com\/in\/decorating-with-thrift-store-finds\/"},"modified":"2022-04-01T17:05:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T17:05:04","slug":"decorating-with-thrift-store-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homerology.com\/in\/decorating-with-thrift-store-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorating With Thrift Store Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remembering a few simple thrift store decorating tips can help you redo any room in your home regardless of your budget.<\/p>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h2>Updating Thrift Store Furniture<\/h2>\n<p>Thrift stores like the\u00a0Salvation Army\u00a0are a wonderful source of inexpensive furniture for any room in your home. However, this approach to decorating does require a great deal of patience. Since the selection at a thrift store is constantly changing, you may need to visit several times before you find an item that fits your needs.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s fine to use a thrift store item as is, don\u2019t forget that there are many tricks you can use to breathe new life into tired items. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paint it.<\/strong> It\u2019s amazing what a fresh coat of paint will do! You can try painting the item one solid color or add stenciled designs for a more decorative appearance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add new knobs.<\/strong>\u00a0Dressers and storage cabinets can easily be given a new look by changing their hardware. You can find a variety of decorative knobs by visiting any local home improvement store. If you\u2019re working on a child\u2019s bedroom, look for novelty knobs featuring stars, teddy bears, trains, or other fun designs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reupholster the seat cushions.<\/strong>\u00a0Dining room chairs that have ripped fabric, but pretty wooden details, can often be reupholstered to make them a more attractive addition to your home.\u00a0Thrifty Fun\u00a0explains how to do this with no sewing required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slipcover it.<\/strong>\u00a0If a couch seems sturdy, but you simply hate the color, a slipcover is a great alternative. You can buy a pre-made cover from a discount store such as Wal-Mart or make your own no-sew slipcover following the instructions on the\u00a0Four Generations One Roof\u00a0blog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you find an item you like that is a bit out of your price range, don\u2019t be afraid to negotiate. Many thrift stores will lower the price of an item if you\u2019re willing to ask politely, especially if it\u2019s obvious the piece will require a bit of work before it can be used.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"2\" class=\"ad connatixAdPresent\">\n<div class=\"ltk-connatix-container-outer videoAdConnatixOuter\">\n<div class=\"ltk-connatix-container videoAdConnatix\">\n<div id=\"LTK_connatix_desktop\" class=\"ltk-connatix\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"LTK_connatix_mobile\" class=\"ltk-connatix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h2>Finishing Touches<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected the basic elements for a particular room, you\u2019ll need to add a few finishing touches to create a more unified look. All these items can be found for cheap at any thrift store.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sheets<\/strong>: Obviously, sheets can be used on your bed. However, sheets also make a great source of inexpensive fabric for curtains, pillows, tablecloths, and furniture slipcovers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Picture frames<\/strong>: Framed family photos are a wonderful alternative to expensive wall art, but buying several new picture frames can be rather pricey. To save money, look for several frames in varying sizes at your local thrift store. To make them coordinate, simply spray paint them all the same color.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crates and baskets<\/strong>: Storage space is an important element in any home, since unnecessary clutter is guaranteed to destroy even the most attractive decorating scheme. As an alternative to sterile looking plastic storage boxes, look for wicker baskets and wooden crates that can be used to store books, blankets, children\u2019s toys, and other miscellaneous items.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Old dishes<\/strong>: Thrift stores are excellent places to find old mismatched cups, plates, bowls, and saucers. While it\u2019s unlikely you\u2019d find enough pieces to make a complete table setting, these beautiful items have many other uses. For example, a coffee cup makes a lovely pot for a tiny plant. You can also use epoxy resin to glue together several plates and bowls to make your own customized candle holders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Area rugs<\/strong>: A good cleaning is all that is needed to restore many old rugs to serviceable condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remembering a few simple thrift store decorating tips can help you redo any room in your home regardless of your budget. 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