5 Tips for Thrifting Furniture
I am a collector of many, many things. I have a penchant for rescuing old, beat up, second-third-or-fourth hand furniture. It has gotten to a point where my husband has declared a moratorium on new "treasures." Because if you noticed, I said I rescue...and sometimes it takes awhile for me to get around to fixing up the old furniture I find. Sometimes I just know I have to have a piece...even if I am not sure what I am going to do with it or where I will find a home for it. Sometimes I just cannot let a good piece of furniture go to waste. And sometimes I actually own the piece for months (and I admit years) before I determine how I am going to transform the piece.
When I bring home these treasures, I have every intention of restoring some of their former glory and making them beautiful again, with my own special twist. I have some rules when I go shopping. They keep me on track and hopefully they will help you too.
Tip Look for well made pieces.Good quality furniture is worth the time it takes to paint/stain/refurbish.
Keep you skill set in mind when you purchase. I like to practice colors and different paints, stain, and other techniques on small wooden (cheap) items I find, like this knick-knack shelf. For the OTHER TIPS...Hop on over to 504 Main http://www.504main.com/2016/01/5-tips-for-thrifting-furniture.html
Sometimes the pieces take on a life of themselves. This purple dresser had about 8 layers of paint and was not as sturdy as I thought when I purchased it. I rethought my original plans, gave it a coat of paint (instead of stripping it) and added some great drawer pulls. I ended up loving the final result. Be flexible and have fun.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?