How can I get my husband on board with bedroom furniture redo???
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Kathy Fowler
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I've had my Basset set for 30 years. I desperately want to redo it, but can't seen to get the hubby on board. I show him fabulous pics of dresser/chest of drawers redos you all post and still he thinks it's not necessary. I'm redoing them anyway, but it would be great if he was slightly interested and supportive on this. I'm tempted to paint them bright orange and say, "Well, I asked for your opinion my Dear!" Any tips on this would be fantastic! I'm really not into orange wood furniture! ☺
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Yup, know the type. My hubby admired everyone elses's home and handiwork, but when it came to our home, forget it. Too expensive, too much work, yet was not willing to spend a dime to hire anyone. Start on your own. Teach yourself, get help from family or friends and push forward. Do be budget minded, but not for the sake of safety. Talk to people in home improvement stores, read, gain knowledge. Start with painting the room. Then do each piece at a time. He will either come around and help you or loosen the purse strings. Good luck!
Go to a used furniture store, buy a small piece and repaint or refinish it yourself. When he sees what can be done (for cheap) he may come around.
I researched and studied but what helped me the most is that I took my husband to a store specializing in repainted furniture (they happened to sell Fusion Mineral Paint) and they had classes. Once he saw how nice it could look and that I could get some help. he was on board. Plus, the store owner was super supportive. Maybe there is something similar in your area?
I know what you mean...My bedroom set is a Broyhill circa 1970. Very Spanish looking. this furniture is made like iron! the wood finish is still in great shape. I don't want to paint the entire dresser, so my plan is to remove the swirly stuff and stencil or transfer art to the front of the drawers and doors. This is my idea but you might think along those lines.
Do what you want to do he probably could care less about furniture as long as it's comfortable...at least that is the way my husband has always been in our 60 years of marriage.