Second Hand Furniture With a Past and Unfinished Furniture With a Future
If you’re a do-it-yourself, roll up your sleeves kind of person, then unfinished furniture might be the perfect project for you. You can buy the furniture either fully assembled or awaiting construction, and then paint, stain, stencil, or otherwise finish it as you please. Whether you simply prefer the look of natural wood, are looking for a family crafts project, or are just trying to lower the costs of furnishing your home, buying raw wood furniture and finishing it yourself can be exactly what you’re looking for.
Unfinished bedroom furniture is a great option for a child’s room. Consider including your child in the project. If you are going to paint the furniture, you can either go for a carefully planned out scene from your child’s favorite book or fairy tale, or opt for a fun and free finger painted frenzy. If you choose the first option, you can trace the outline onto the furniture to begin with, and have your child paint in the background colors. Then you can go over it afterward and add in more intricate shading and details.
For a more childish look, give the whole piece of furniture an initial paint job in a solid color. Then you and your child can paint the palms of your hands and then press your hands onto the furniture, creating a hand print. For the best results you will need to have a good contrast, so if you used a dark color for the background, use a light color for the hand printing, and visa versa. You can then add in favorite phrases and quotes for a truly personalized creation.
Of course, unfinished wood furniture doesn’t have to be painted and fun. You can also finish with elegant stains that let the natural beauty of the wood shine through. Whether you are working on a simple step-stool or a full set of a dining room table and chairs, you can be as elegant, frivolous, or original as you want to be. That’s the beauty of this method.
If you’re all gung-ho to get started, then grab your credit card and start surfing. While there are brick and mortar stores that carry unfinished furniture kits, the easiest way to purchase them is online. From Mom and Pop stores, to major retailers like Ikea, you can find exactly what you’re looking for on the internet. Just remember to count in shipping costs, and you’re set!
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Posted in Unfinished Furniture · December 7th, 2009 · Comments (0)