Tips, tricks, and ideas on updating dated, secondhand and inexpensive furniture into expensive one-of-a-kind pieces! Whether you want to update a piece of furniture you already own or you're in search of affordable furniture that you can transform into a beautiful customized piece. These tips and ideas will help you save money and turn ordinary inexpensive furniture into expensive-looking one-of-a-kind pieces of art. EIGHT WAYS TO UPDATE FURNITURE FOR THE PERFECT HIGH-END LOOK! 1. REMOVE DATED STAIN AND FINISHES You know what kind of stain I'm talking about. The orangy color that's often flyspecked and sealed with glossy shellac or varnish. This finish tends to instantly date furniture and make you think of the 1970s-1980s The good news is, these dated furniture pieces are typically very well-built and made of solid wood. This means they can easily be transformed and given a high-end makeover by sanding and creating a raw wood look, refinishing, or painting. T...
