6 Ways to Reimagine Outdated Furniture (Instead of Tossing It Out)

Give your furniture another chance before you get rid of it.

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Furniture trends come and go and personal taste evolves over time.

This means that you might fall out of love with your favorite accent chair you bought several years back.

Contemporary lounge / living room with chair in front of large window with curtains

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However, replacing all your furniture the moment you grow tired of it isn’t the most sustainable option.

A simple coat of paint or stain is so much cheaper than buying entirely new furniture.

Reupholster

Any furniture with fabric on it is a potential candidate for reupholstering.

So, don’t give up on those chairs you’ve had forever just because the fabric looks dated.

There’s nothing better than a cool mid-century chair decked out in a show stopping pattern.

Have five minutes to spare?

Then you might tackle this furniture swap no problem.

Think of hardware like jewelry; even the smallest sparkly upgrade can make a piece feel brand new.

Our biggest bit of advice?

Never take a piece of old furniture at face value.

Just because somethingpresentsas a dresser doesnt mean it needs to serve that purpose in your home!