Reupholstering furniture will not only save you money from buying new pieces but will also help save the environment by minimizing waste and adding to the trash in our landfills. And if the furniture pieces are antique or have great

Just imagine what you could do with these nice pieces to bring them a more modern look.

sentimental value, you save yourself from the hard decision of throwing them away. Better yet, you may find one of these antique or ‘pre-shabby-chic’ pieces in a garage or estate sale.

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Pick your Own Color

What’s great about reupholstering furniture is bringing new life to your older pieces.  They say that paint can be a very inexpensive way to give your room a whole new look.  This is just as true about upholstery work.  Sure, it can be a bit more expensive than paint, but the finished product will create lots of wow factor.

You can also choose a color for the fabric to match the overall design and color of the room you are intending to use the furniture in. For instance, you can choose a fabric that is contrasting the color of the walls of the bedroom to make the furniture really pop. You can even choose a fabric color that will contrast with the rest of the room in a modern and trendy way.

Depending on what you are trying to achieve, bold patterns and bright colors can work well together, even if they don’t match in the ‘old-fashioned’ sort of way. You can choose large patterns for big rooms and small patterns for small bedrooms so the furniture will best work with the size of the room. We’ve discussed this in other articles regarding the appropriate proportions and space in a room as well as the topic of upholstered headboards.

Pick your Own Fabric

Depending on how you’ll use the furniture, you can choose a fabric to reupholster it with to get the best use out of it. For instance, you can choose linen or silk if you will use the furniture for a formal room setup. For furniture pieces that will be used every day, great choices include cotton blend, vinyl, nylon, and the like. If there are children and pets at home, you can choose a fabric that is easy to wipe clean, such as microfiber, linen, leather, and cotton.

You’ll find that reupholstery costs are not that high, especially if you are willing and able to do the project yourself. You can find some great ideas on Pinterest and from many home decorating magazines, too. Reupholstering furniture is simply recycling items within your home. In the end, not only is there nothing wrong with reusing and re-purposing your older furniture, it’s actually a very eco-friendly option. Send us a picture when you finish your project and we will post it here for all to marvel!

For instance, one may find a jewelry armoire to store and organize all kinds of jewelry pieces such as necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, watches, cuff links and any other keepsake he or she holds dear. Jewelry armoires may be freestanding on the floor or wall mounted structures. Many also include mirrors on the outside and/or the inside, so one can look himself or herself over when accessorizing. They also tend to be made of beautiful wood such as cherry, mahogany or oak.

Powell “Woodland Oak” Jewelry Armoire Classically shaped freestanding jewelry armoire features oak veneer with “Woodland Oak” finish. There are 3 small curved drawers, 2 large curved drawers, and 1 curved door cabinet that are perfect for storing a variety of jewelry and accessories. The 1st small drawer has 9 squares and all other drawers are opened and fully lined in 100% plush black rayon. The top lid lifts open to reveal a mirror for easy viewing and top compartment for storage rings and other accessories. Four fully lined side doors swing open to reveal a row of hooks for hanging necklaces. Traditional Queen Anne style legs with half column posts on the face of each door. The assembly is unique in that upper drawer section ships k/d inside the lower cabinet. The upper swing doors ship inside the large drawers. Attach the 4 legs with machine screws and washers to the lower cabinet. Place the upper drawer section on top of the lower cabinet. Slide the hinges of the upper doors onto the hinges of the upper drawer section. Tighten the top in place with wood screws.

Armoire Wardrobe

An armoire is probably most commonly used as a wardrobe closet. The hanging space makes it ideal for storing clothing items that should not be folded while drawers can store folded and other items. Armoire wardrobes are usually freestanding, making them somewhat portable.  Older wooden or antique styles of these are made of those heavier woods mentioned above and make moving even an empty one a challenge.  Newer portable wardrobes have wheels and are made of more lightweight materials and fabrics.  Most of the more traditional armoires made of wood can suit any type of bedroom decor or theme.

Ashley Furniture North Shore Armoire A rich traditional design and exquisite details come together to create the ultimate grand style of the “North Shore” bedroom collection. The opulent brown color flows beautifully over the decorative pilasters and ornate detailed appliques to create a rich elegant atmosphere to any home environment. With a serpentine shaped design and inlay stone veneer tops, this furniture collection takes traditional style to the next level. Transform your bedroom with the rich style of the “North Shore” bedroom collection.

Brook Bridge Armoire Two adjustable shelves behind doors. Drawer features metal runners and safety stops. Quick and easy assembly with patented T-slot drawer assembly. Dark Alder finish.

South Shore Furniture Gascony Collection Computer Armoire, Spice Wood and Ebony 7378705 South Shore Computer Armoire, Gascony Collection, Ebony and Spice wood. This charming Gascony collection offers a nice sophisticated look with lots of character. Combining practicality, style, and so much more, this Computer armoire provides you with lots of convenient storage space to keep everything well organized and handy and allowing you to create an office environment anywhere you feel like having it.

Armoires are not only used in bedrooms to store jewelry and clothing. More people are now turning to armoires to add a touch of old style decoration with their modern technology. Armoires for televisions and entertainment centers are very common these days as they not only make the display more beautiful but also securely hold the other devices and necessities one needs for televisions, computers, gaming consoles and other devices one uses in his or her entertainment center.

Coffee-finish Computer Armoire The Home Styles Computer Armoire is thoughtfully designed for individuals who wish for the capacity to conceal computer components when not in use. As attractive as it is practical, this armoire is distinguished by a broad molded crown, framed cabinet doors with nickel knob pulls, and taper-cut hardwood feet. A spacious upper cabinet features a large monitor shelf, upper accessory shelf and a whiteboard and corkboard on the inside of either cabinet door. The lower cabinet features a PC console area, printer tray, an additional utility shelf and door file pockets. A rich coffee finish rounds out the practical and aesthetic appeal of the Home Styles Computer Armoire. Features: Computer Armoire features solid hardwood construction with top-quality wood veneers Coffee finish 2 Cabinet design Upper cabinet with monitor shelf, utility shelf and corkboard , whiteboard Lower cabinet with pull-out keyboard shelf, PC compartment, printer tray, utility shelf and 3 file pockets Specifications: Monitor Area: 19″H x 30″W x 20″D Weight: 202 lbs Overall dimensions: 56.25″ H x 35″ W x 23″ D Printer tray dimensions: 18.75″ W x 12″D x 11.75″ H Assembly required Manufacturer Limited 30-Day Warranty Shipping Dimensions (2 cartons): 37.5″W x 29.5″D x 15.25″H 40.25″W x 29.5″D x 11.5″H Shipping Weight: 91 lbs 111 lbs

There are a variety of different finishes and colors such as black, cherry, coco, espresso, mahogany, merlot, pine and even white. One can select a piece according to a familiar brand name, color, intention of use, whether it is handcrafted or other factors that will help narrow down the choices. Custom pieces can also be made to fit into specific nooks or areas of your home to appear as built-in furniture.  Armoire furniture can be a very practical choice for someone that is looking for both beauty and functionality all in one piece.

Strathwood Folding Canopy Chair, Green with Silver Frame These canopy chairs come in a variety of colors perfect for any decor or occasion. You can match your favorite team colors or select one in a camoflauge pattern.

Sophiste Outdoor Chair A superb, lightweight, honeycombed aluminum design, manufactured from a patented extrusion process, producing the world’s most finest outdoor chair. Winner of the International Good Design award in 2004, the Sophiste features a broad 53cm beam, an amazing 280lb load capacity, a peerless Cordura canopy with swivel-stitched, double-walled construction, & a sturdy snap mechanism for easy of folding. It also includes a handle carry-strap on the armrests, to aid hauling the cloud-like 5lb frame. Combining bright, contemporary colors with engineering from an era where things were built to last, the Sophiste Chair is a 21st Century classic.

Of course, you need not visit the beach in order to enjoy a relaxing time in one of these fine chairs.  You could just as easily use them at the kid’s games or for relaxing in your yard.  A patio is also a great place to use these for extra seating.  These types of folding chairs are perfect for your needs.

This is the perfect chair to use because it is designed with a cover – or canopy – above it that serves as a protection against the direct sun and heat.  During a humid or hot day, it could supply enough shade to avoid sunburn, eye irritation or any other inconveniences that would spoil your outing.  It could help minimize the exposure to U.V. rays, which we all know are dangerous.  On the other hand, when a little drizzle visits, the cover could more or less protect you from directly getting wet.

In the market today, various designs and colors have been offered. Some designs provide additional usefulness, like having an armrest, a glass or cup holder, and others even have pockets or pouches for storage, attached to it. Spending your money for this type of chair is practical, as it is usually made of light yet durable material like fabric, mesh or polyester, which are most of the time waterproof. Aside from its usefulness and durability, it is also handy and can easily be carried anywhere you want it. It can be folded or sometimes has its own backpack bag to make it more portable and convenient to carry.

Indeed, a day by the beach would truly be relaxing if you are seated comfortably. What chair can better give you this kind of comfort, than the beach canopy chair? Sitting on it, you can just let the time pass, while reading a book or by simply enjoying the scenery; and at the end of the day, you need not worry of premature wrinkles or unwanted tan on your body.

There are a host of modern chair varieties from which to choose.

You can also try home stores and super stores for your shopping. Here, you will find a wide variety of chairs at all different price points.  Shopping online, as you’re doing now, is a great way to get a better idea of the range of styles and prices for these types of chairs.

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Local furniture stores are another option, as they will allow you to browse through the chairs, sit in them and get a real feel for their contours and your comfort level.  Leather is a very popular choice of materials.

If you are looking for cheap modern chairs then online shopping is the best choice for you. This will help you to save a lot of money as online retailers and e-commerce sites occasionally give huge discounts for their products. This may even be true of the brick and mortar store with an online presence.  Some offers are made online that they don’t offer in the store itself.  Cheap chairs can also be found at local estate sales and garage sales.  You can often find collectible quality pieces that have been gently used over their decades of life.  Leather chairs as were made popular during the 1950s and ’60s are still classic chairs.  Retro-furniture and vintage chairs like these are making a great comeback.  So, whether you’re interested in modern chairs for daily use or for a room that may only get an occasional body using it, there are certainly many options from which to use.

Baxton Studio Modern Leather Accent Chair, Black and Chrome If you want a unique modern contemporary accent chair for your room, then this chair is one that you will want to consider. The bonded black leather seat, back, and sides that are connected with the chromed steel frame will pique your interest with its unusual design and look.

Many of the current decorating trends feature a variety of retro bedroom ideas as part of their design mix. Whether your decor is modern, contemporary, traditional, or vintage, incorporating retro furniture pieces may be a way to update the appearance of one of the most important rooms in your home. The simple and uncomplicated curves and lines of retro designs may compliment many bedroom settings.

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Whether you shop online or in a retail setting, you will most likely find an abundance of retro bedroom ideas. Ideas from the decade of the 1950s may invoke images that emphasize serene family life. Conversely, the 1960s and 1970s may lead you in the direction of bold colors and designs. Whichever decade of late you prefer, you may find inspiration in terms of updating the look of your bedroom.

Incorporating retro bedroom furniture into your bedroom is a great way to make this much-used living space fresh-looking and attractive. In addition to creating an inviting space, an updated bedroom may also add to the overall value of your home as well. Incorporating retro bedroom ideas along with your particular desires may be an extremely worthwhile endeavor. Whichever previous era you choose as your decorating focus, your options may only be limited by your own imagination.

This same philosophy is true, whether or not you utilize a retro type of design or you go for something with a little more of a contemporary feel.  It just so happens that many vintage furniture pieces are great for small bedroom designs as they were typically a bit smaller in scale than our more current pieces.  Since mid-century modern designs are also back in favor, it is easier to find these types of retro characteristics in other areas of the home.  From retro bar stools to even some kitchen and living room furniture pieces, this trend seems to be sticking around.

If you like these vintage designs, you’ll find that you can mix and match furniture pieces, artwork, lighting and other elements to create a great looking bedroom that is designed to suit your retro lifestyle.

The Fancy Tea Occasion collection has an attractive refrigerator that involves dry-erase, magnetic covering on door fronts. Its surface can be utilized as a bulletin board. It’s as practical as it is beautiful. Freezer and fridge areas supply loads of food storage functions. Ideal spot for those snacks this refrigerator enhances the Tea Party Kitchen which has a detachable sink.

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Kids will definitely enjoy and have fun making hand-crafted meals with their own play meals to serve to dolls and their playmates and friends. Play Kitchens promote and encourage the creativity and imaginations of youngsters and helps to teach them necessary skills of meals preparation, meals nutrition, food etiquette, and most importantly cleaning up.

The Fancy Tea Party Collection involves kid sized furniture, including a chair and table set, bookshelf, rocking chair, garments pole, and even a play kitchen with its own matching refrigerator. The style is ideal for the Little Hostesses. This beautiful Fancy Tea Party Collection from Guidecraft offers saucers, hand carved tea cups, and tea pots which complement every wooden furniture piece. Tea Time together with this cute country style furnishings assortment in wooden material development will certainly bring happiness to any young woman and her visitors. The country model design of Tea Cups, Teapots, and Saucers themed room furniture will bring joy to youngsters and adults alike. The entire colorful items are handmade and hand painted throughout the whole collection set in hand crafted models.

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If there are curves and corners in your living area, these types of sofas are a great option to improving the overall look of the room. Even when the living room area doesn’t have any angled corners, placing curved sectional sofas can still be achieved.

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With a curved leather sectional sofa, you will be able to achieve a semi-formal living area and maintain enough space in the room where the entire family can relax and enjoy. Sofas may even come with an arm rest and other accessories for holding beverages. There are also some sofas that come with a couple of recliners that provide a better positioning for the big game or movie night.

The advantage of having small corner sofas is that they offer you the ability to use them with a variety of decorating styles like country, classic, traditional, modern, retro and contemporary. Despite being called small, these sofas aren’t exactly tiny in size and can be big on comfort. These fit well in large living room spaces and can be purchased in different shapes and sizes.

There are so many things that leather corner sofas offer from different designs and features that offer comfort, entertainment, and style. If interested, you can also have your own corner sofa custom made to match the exact measurements you need for your home.  This type of custom luxury is typically the kind of thing you’d be more likely to find with a leather Chesterfield sofa.  Sofas like these can last a lifetime or more.

Here is an example of a nicely carved headboard design.

Some headboard ideas are made to be statement pieces, among other furniture items.  These were more typical of times past where royalty and other aristocrats had very elaborate carved headboards.  In the current designs of modern homes, there are less ornately carved details in favor of some of the ideas discussed below.

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Contemporary Styles

You can consider a headboard as another piece of custom bedroom furniture in your room.  A contemporary or modern design is simple and sleek. It utilizes lines, geometric shapes, and earth tones. Sometimes brighter colors are included as accents. These rooms have minimal clutter or decoration. Instead of having multiple pictures, prints or cluttered walls and shelves, a contemporary room may have much more clean lines.

The headboard in such a room will also be simple. Black, white, and brown are popular colors. Sometimes a simple rectangular wooden headboard is used. Leather headboards are another popular selection and they can certainly make a statement.  As is often the case, leather makes for a handsome and masculine element to the bedroom. Because of their simplicity, they are not very expensive. South Shore has a selection of sleek headboards with prices ranging from $70-$130.

Country Living

Another popular design is country or Americana. This design features patterns and traditional decor. Bright and cheerful colors are used. These rooms are usually decorated with charming paintings, knick-knacks, and other accessories. Headboards are often intricately carved out of wood. They are high, and can also have shelving and other storage units as part of the design – not unlike a bed with drawers.  The wood can be painted or treated with varnish to give it shine and luster. Because of the extra detailing, these traditional pieces will be more expensive. Standard Furniture has them for $100-$700.

Basic and Neutral Designs

Sometimes people have a combination of styles. If this is the case, then a neutral headboard will be needed. This will also make it easier to switch styles and decors. Some of the best types you’ll find may be upholstered headboards. These are lightweight, affordable, and they go with a variety of styles. They can be found for as little as $60 on some of the larger online marketplace sites, like Amazon.

Finding the right headboards for beds is important. It will help create a unique and personal style. There are a variety of designs and styles to choose from. They can be very simple or elaborately carved. There are also pieces that are neutral in their design to fit a variety of styles.

This is where modern design or technology can help save the day.  With a little bit of work, it is simple to remove the old pie tins and add new ones in.  These new ones could match your old style or be a completely new look.  In many cases, the tin has been replaced with aluminum or copper as the metal of choice.  These are easier to manufacture and also simple to work.  They can also give you an entirely fresh look in your cabinet.

Most pie safe cabinets are made of wood that is of an older stock.  You cannot just replace that look of an old growth tree pattern and grain with newer wood.  However, they can be stained and finished to give you a very handsome piece of furniture.  Oak is a popularly used wood, but mahogany and cherry both make for a very elegant and durable cabinet.  These woods also carry with them an attractive grain pattern.

If your cabinet doesn’t come with pie tins, it may be that wood dowels were used instead.  These dowels can be of a small diameter and spaced just enough apart to allow that air to circulate inside the cabinet.  If you don’t prefer this look and you don’t want to purchase new tins, you can always make your own.  The process is as easy as purchasing the metal, which you can use sheers to cut or have them cut at the location where you purchase the metal in many cases.  Then, you can use a punch tool to create the design that you have drawn or laid out on the metal.  If you or someone in the home is a hobby woodworker, these types of projects can be quite satisfying.

With just a little bit of doing, those pie tins can be easily removed and the new ones can be set in place.  Smaller moulding strips of wood can be used to support or mount the tins in place within the cabinet itself.

Where to Buy New Pie Safe Cabinets

This depends on the quality, size and materials that you are looking for.  There are a some Amish styles you can browse at www.onlineamishfurniture.com.  They range in price from $500-1,000 USD.  There are also Mission styles available to look at.  You can also shop at Ebay, Amazon and local garage and estate sales for finds in your area.  You would also save a considerable amount in terms of shipping costs this way.  Wherever you decide to purchase, pie safes make a great purchase and addition to the look and function of your kitchen.

Fixed Custom Designs

Designs of wardrobes vary from basic to comprehensive. While some do not have a large need for dressing tables, shelving units, cupboards, and drawers, others do. Depending on the amount of space you have available for your walk in wardrobe, you can invest in as little as hanging racks and as much as a fully modular paneling system complete with everything from head to toe. Your budget, preference, and dedicated space will determine what type of modular system you invest in. Because walk in wardrobes are very adaptable to spaces of any size, you can create a finished closet that suits your personal preference and adapts to the amount of space you have available.  Some of these include sliding wardrobe doors for easier access.

The Quality of Materials

When you are comparing wardrobe designs, you will need to choose paneling systems that are complimentary to your interior home decor. Modular systems come in a number of different finishes, and the quality of the materials used will definitely matter. High quality materials will last a long time and will look beautiful even when the pieces age. Look for quality woods with attractive finishes to have a beautiful end product. Also find paneling systems that include shelf support systems and concealed support mechanisms to ensure the wardrobe can carry the weight of your clothing.

Prices of wardrobe paneling systems will vary on the type of applications you choose. Because these systems are quick and easy to install, you may be able to save money by dedicating time to the project and doing it yourself. Some DIY and single wardrobes are less expensive than other larger ones.  Expect to spend between $500 and $5000 for your fitted wardrobe depending on which design and layout you choose.

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