Have you ever gone to a furniture store and left broke? Well, you’re not alone. Brand new furniture is unsurprisingly costly, let alone high-end ones. It’s understandable because the cost of craftsmanship, high-quality lumber, metal, and other materials are on the pricey side.
Thanks to the rise of DIY, you can always flip a low-cost item into an expensive-looking one with just your creativity and patience. Don’t worry; many people enjoy these home improvement projects, which might be fun for you, too!
Whether you’re finding ways to revamp your living space or looking to do things before moving in, keep reading to learn about these seven budget-friendly ways to flip your old furniture to chic.
7 Ways to Give Your Furniture a High-End Makeover
1. Repaint old tables, chairs, or drawers
Sometimes, the problem can be as simple as coffee stains on a white table or chipped paint on a drawer cabinet. This is normal when the furniture has been sitting in your space for a while. Sometimes, you may just be bored with a color that you seek a new look. You’ll be surprised by the world of difference it makes once your furniture is dressed in a fresh, solid coat of paint.
If you’re feeling extra crafty, you can head to the nearest secondhand furniture store and flip a boring piece of furniture into something new.
2. Fancify some drawer pulls
Your cabinet and drawer knobs may be functional, but sometimes they can be pretty boring. Switch up these handles by screwing vintage-looking knobs that you can find for cheap online. You may also attach some mini Avant-garde sculptures as long as they still do a good job of opening drawers and doors for you.
3. Make a glass table metallic.
Glass tables look fantastic when properly maintained. However, it can be challenging to protect it from scratches and spills. To echo an interior design tip from Kim Depole, “Use silver or gold paint to cover the underside of the glass tabletop since the paint is on the underside, you won’t have to worry about spills.” Well, isn’t that genius?
4. Never underestimate marble contact paper
Marble never ceases to look elegant, but everybody knows it’s not a budget-friendly option. It can cost up to PHP 10,000 per square foot, labor costs not yet included. Why pay that huge when you can buy a contact paper for PHP 400? These contact papers can seamlessly cover tabletops, kitchen counters, and sinks. Plus, they look super sleek and expensive.
5. Throw in some throw pillows with chic pillowcases
Does your sofa scream basic? Throw in some pillows and match the pillowcases with your interior’s color palette. If you have a white couch, you may experiment with black pillowcases with subtle pops of bright red.
You can’t go wrong with neutrals and earth colors too. Beige, brown, and cream colors can always turn a space cozy and chic. Sometimes, it’s not the materials that make the room look expensive—it’s also the proper balance of color elements.
6. Experiment with wallpapers on bookshelves
A nice bookshelf with pretty books adds an indistinguishable charm. However, they can look so much better with a little tweak. Take out all the objects so you can repaint the bookshelf. After that, try some expensive-looking wallpapers with vintage or ethnic patterns to press on the shelf’s interior.
7. Consider refinishing some chairs.
The leather or cloth covers on chairs may chip or lose threads over time. This is more than likely if you have some furry pets clawing or scratching on them. This may not be a DIY activity, but refinishing chairs by repainting or changing seat colors can save you more money than buying new ones. Not to mention, you can have the same level of satisfaction with this alternative.
High-end Doesn’t Always Mean High-Priced
Everyone deserves to feel happy about their homes because they spend most of their time there, especially with the advent of the new normal. You know what looks good to you best. Revamping your furniture on a budget is not just fun but also triggers your creative juices to give yourself the space you will love and be proud of.
Good luck on your furniture-flipping journey!