Most of us have some piece of furniture that has turned old and is no longer wanted. They no longer serve their purpose and sometimes these pieces don't even fetch a good amount in resale. Refurbishing is the best solution in such a scenario. Not only does refurbishing provide you with quirky furniture but also at cheap prices.

Refurbishing is a process where old furniture is converted into useable furniture with a different design using easily available resources. This also saves space at home which you would normally use to store old and unusable furniture items. If you find yourself confused about how to refurbish, then there's no need to worry as social media platforms like YouTube and various listicles have ideas and detailed procedures to help you.

The best part?

Modern day furniture designs are not complex but contemporary, thereby having a minimalistic approach. This style makes it easier to reproduce them at home using minimum resources, which otherwise with a designer studio label would cost you a bounty.

The first thing to keep in mind while refurbishing your home is to decide what needs to be refurbished. Look at the elements of your room and analyse what seems outdated. Once you do that, it's time to consider which new, modern elements to incorporate. Some such elements include,

• Small doses of bold colours
• Wallpaper drawer liners are an unexpected way to add a bit of colour and pattern
• Modern colour palettes - Lots of neutrals, or a blend of rich woods and jewel tones, are great on-trend palettes
• Natural wood elements

Make sure the new style fits in the room. If featuring a bold colour, make sure it matches the space. The best part of 'modern matching' is that it's more about coordinating colours, and less about using the same colour.

Restoring old furniture is a worthwhile process that enhances the sustainability factor and brings a whole new look to your home. It is an environment and pocket friendly approach that one must follow.