Occasionally, you might find yourself standing in your wooden living room furniture suddenly bored with your decor and inspired to make some changes. Fortunately, thanks to local thrift stores, refreshing your living room is easy and won't break your bank account.
Elegant frame
Thrift stores are the ideal place to source photo frames of all shapes and sizes for your wooden living room furniture. An elegant vintage photo frame with a little bit of copper rust can enhance your family photos or beloved artwork. "At one point, I saw a series of mismatched gold frames arranged in a gallery style that gave the area an exquisite impression that had accumulated over time," says Elisa Hall, principal designer at Awning.co.
Ceramic lamp
Lighting is an often overlooked element of home decor, but the right lights can elevate a coffee table or end table in a wooden living room furniture. "Beautiful ceramic lamps are usually fairly inexpensive and are mini works of art," says interior designer and stylist Eliza Grann. Before you buy a used lamp, make sure it works. Change into your old favorite lampshade and suddenly your new lamp is the star of your living room.
candlestick
Making your wooden living room furniture look new is all about small details, like decorative candle holders, which instantly add charm and personality to the space. "One of my clients found a pair of medieval candlesticks that wiggled so brightly at night they almost became low-light art," Hall says. . Look for materials like brass or carved wood and put them on your mantel, desk, or bookcase.
bench
As you peruse your local thrift store, look for well-made benches, both painted and unpainted. "They can be placed anywhere in the room, such as behind a sofa with pillows, plants, a stack of books or folded blankets on top, and can be used as extra seating," says Grann. If you can't find the right color or trim for your living room, you can sand it down and repaint it with a color you like, or let its natural texture shine.
Unique mirror
Mirrors are not only visually beautiful, but they can also reflect light, brighten up your space, and make your wooden living room furniture look bigger than it is. "A well-placed mirror may trick the eye into thinking you've added a window," Hall says. Look for mirrors with gorgeous unique frames to add effect.
Area rug
It's not every day you find a unique vintage rug in perfect condition at your local thrift store, so if you stumble upon one that's perfect for your space, pick it up right away. A beautiful rug can instantly make your wooden living room furniture more comfortable and cohesive. Even if you need professional cleaning, Grann says it's worth it because of the effect a one-of-a-kind vintage rug can give your space.
Antique case
Antique suitcases add a lot of character to the wooden living room furniture and provide you with a convenient place to store pillows, blankets, or games. Hall says you can even swap out the end table for a suitcase to make the most of your space. Look for interesting hardware or pieces that mimic old wood to add richness and texture.
basket
You can never have too many baskets, especially those charming old-fashioned ones from thrift stores. Use large baskets for items such as blankets, firewood, or children's toys, and smaller baskets for items normally found on consoles and coffee tables, such as keys and purses. Placing items in baskets can make your space feel warm, inviting, and inviting.
artwork
Thrift stores are a treasure trove of gorgeous artwork, perfect for decorating your wooden living room furniture walls. Hanging old paintings, prints and even tapestries can add depth and historical appeal to the space, Hall says. Look for pieces that catch your eye and excite you - it's not how much the artwork is worth, it's how it makes you feel and how well it fits into your space.
Decorative vase
It's easy to find decorative vases in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials at thrift stores. "Whether it's full of flowers or branches or empty, thrift stores have a lot of beautiful, handmade, unique vases," says Grann. You can even choose several mismatched vases, following a similar color palette or style. Put them on a coffee or coffee table to give your wooden living room furniture a new look.