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If you have a functional but outdated piece of furniture such as a night table or desk that you don't want to throw out consider revamping it with paint and fabric. Sometimes we tend to overlook certain vintage furnishings because they are no longer aesthetically pleasing and store them in the garage or guest room. That outdated piece of furniture can be brought back to life with the right paint color and decorative fabric. Below is a step-by-step guide to transform an outdated console table, desk or cabinet: Supplies: sandpaper, primer, paint, fabric, scissors, paintbrush, white glue, white paper, cardboard, razor knife, acrylic medium. Step 1: Sand the desired furniture, apply primer and sand again. Then apply paint color and let it dry. Sand and paint one more time. Cut the fabric (with scissors) along the outline of the design and brush a coat of white glue onto the reverse side of cut fabric. Step 2: Place the cut fabric onto the white paper (glue side down) an...

        Wallpaper has been around since Renaissance Europe used by the rich and upper class to add color to their surroundings and to retain heat inside their rooms by adding an insulating layer between the stone walls and the room. Nothing changes the look of a drab and boring wall than wallpaper. Wallpaper adds texture, and creates a dramatic feeling to any room.  Whether you need to enhance your living room, kitchen or bedroom, give wallpaper a try.   You can transform an entire room or just an accent wall, the choice is yours. There are so many contemporary wallpaper designs to choose from that are stylish, and funky or you can stick with traditional or vintage whichever suits your home's decorating style. Types of Wallpaper: Fabric Printed Embossed Vinyl-coated Clever Ways To Use Wallpaper: Behind a bookshelf On the ceiling to add drama To disguise an ugly wall Change the look of a coffee table Wallpaper Tips: Purchase an extra ...