That’s a Wrap
Embellish a plain glass vase with rope. Simply coil rope around the vase and secure it in place with glue.
Give It the Slip
Don’t spend money on an expensive new ottoman. Instead, give an old one new life with a simple slipcover. Most slipcovers are machine-washable, and they can easily be switched out as decorating tastes change. Topped with a wooden tray, this ottoman doubles as a coffee table.
Go Bright
Grab a quart of paint in a color you’d never dream of putting on your walls and paint just the back of a bookcase. The pop of color will do wonders for any room.
Cut to Size
Have a dining table, but need a coffee table? Cut the legs down to the right height and your living room has a brand new piece of furniture.
Bench Update
Soften a bench with a blanket and some belts and get a completely different piece of furniture. Fold the blanket so it is the width of the seat. Drape over the bench and cinch in place with belts. Place the belts wide enough apart so that nobody has to sit on a belt.
