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How to Give Old Furniture New Life — No DIY Required!

From: HGTV Magazine

October 03, 2019

Shocker: You can refresh vintage pieces without a single DIY, and HGTV Magazine is here to show you how.

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A console table only a great aunt could love, until now.

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From: HGTV Magazine

An Old Console Table Before

A console table only a great aunt could love, until now.

The best way to make an ornate heirloom not stodgy: Bring in finds with modern shapes and textures, like this funky mirror, geo lamp, and mixed-materials chair. Boom! That ancient table is entryway-worthy.

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Photo: Cory Dawson/Studio D. From: HGTV Magazine.

An Old Console Table Brought to Life

The best way to make an ornate heirloom not stodgy: Bring in finds with modern shapes and textures, like this funky mirror, geo lamp and mixed-materials chair. Boom! That ancient table is entryway-worthy.

Shopping Inspiration

Geometric Lamo

Available at Shades of Light

Porcupine Quill Mirror

Available at Seek Highland

Aubrey Armchair

Available at Rove Concepts

Avocado green: great on toast, but...help!

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Photo: Cory Dawson/Studio D. From: HGTV Magazine.

An Old Side Chair Before

Avocado green: great on toast, but...help!

Next to a slew of punchy pinks, the chair’s original green velvet looks fresh and fun. (Pillows and a rug alone can do the trick if you’re not in the market for a new sofa.) Black-and-white accents add polish but let the colors do their thing.

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Photo: Cory Dawson/Studio D. From: HGTV Magazine.

An Old Side Chair Brought to Life

Next to a slew of punchy pinks, the chair’s original green velvet looks fresh and fun. (Pillows and a rug alone can do the trick if you’re not in the market for a new sofa.) Black-and-white accents add polish but let the colors do their thing.