It won't be difficult to find the "hottest" home décor trends out there right now. Sometimes, though, you find yourself financially and stylistically limited. Some of those "in" color schemes or themes may just not appeal to you. Ironically, maybe you can't afford the furnishings you actually want in your home. Actually, wood furniture does not always have to be expensive (or old) for it to play a vital role in the overall feel of your house. You don't always have to go antiquing or spend huge amounts of money just to decorate or furnish your house.
First off, there's always an option to BUY second-hand furniture for home-décor. Purchasing second-hand furniture may present a risk but the benefits far outweigh this. Most of the time, people simply donate their perfectly usable furniture to charities or thrift stores. They even sell them in simple yard or garage sales. Always be on the look-out and you might be surprised if you find a cedar chest that looks exactly the same as the incredibly expensive one you've been salivating over at the magazine you recently read.
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With your purchasing comes your selling. Try to sell furniture that you rarely use anymore or the ones which feel out of place in your house. This serves a double purpose --- more space for new furniture that is more appropriate for your home and more money to buy them! Also, selling might help you create a network of other home décor aficionados who can give you tips in buying and selling furniture and at the same time guide you in figuring out the overall look and feel you want to go for. Just post on your local classifieds or join online forums and you'll be surprised at how much people are willing to help.
Lastly, maybe you can even try to make your own furniture! Of course, this is not an individual job but maybe you can ask help from your children or your husband. It can be a time-consuming project but this is customization at its finest. You get to make furniture that is tailor-fit to your same exact needs. You can have as many drawers as you want on your bedroom dresser and even color it as obnoxiously as you want. What's important is that you're making the furniture that fits well with your intended home décor theme. There are various books on craftsmanship and/or carpentry that can simplify things for you. Don't be afraid to look at home décor magazines, too, for ideas on style and functionality!
As you can see, you don't always have to conform to current home décor trends that are immensely hyped by the media. You can make your own trend that is more tailor fit to your idea of how your home should look like. Who else is the better judge but the individual living in the home, right?
Home Decor - Buy, Sell, and Make!
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