When decorating your home with furniture, it’s important to consider your budget. Don’t spend a lot of money on furniture if you don’t have the means to do so. Don’t worry if you have to use cheap furniture. There are many ways to make the cheap furniture you bought look expensive and luxurious. How?

Replacing cheap sofa legs.
You can make an inexpensive sofa look expensive by changing the style of its legs. Ensure the measurements of the sofa legs you have are accurate. This will help ensure the new legs are stable after installation. If your sofa legs can’t be removed, use paint to change their look.

Use metallic paint to make a glass table look better.
Use silver or gold paint to cover the bottom of a glass table. The paint is on the underside, so you don’t have to worry about spills. You can also use gold or silver leaf decorations to make it look more luxurious.

Replace the fabric on cheap furniture with designs that look fancy.
Elegant upholstery can make cheap chairs and sofas look expensive. It’s cheaper to reupholster furniture with higher-quality fabrics than to buy premium furniture. You can add details like tufting or lining to make it look even better.

Replace the handles on the cabinets and drawers to make them look more luxurious. If you can’t afford new furniture, replace your drawer and cabinet handles instead. You can replace the plain handles or pulls with more stylish options that won’t cost as much as a whole new set.

If you have inexpensive furniture, use more expensive accessories to make it stand out. You can make your big, cheap furniture stand out more by pairing it with more expensive pieces from well-known brands. Add nice throw pillows to your sofa or get some decorations to dress up an inexpensive table or shelf.

Use throw pillows to make a worn sofa look better.
One easy way to make a plain sofa look better is to add some nice throw pillows. If you can sew, you can make your own upholstery or cushion covers using nice fabrics.

Add doors to a wooden bookshelf that don’t cost a lot of money. You can make a custom storage unit by adding cabinet doors to an old wooden bookshelf. Make sure to measure everything first, then paint it for a smooth finish. You can also add premium handles to make it look even better.

Give old furniture a new look by painting it.
Your old or cheap furniture might need a new paint job. You can also make old furniture look modern by painting it with shiny paint or varnish.

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