Comments on: Alternative Furnishings: Strange Ways to Save Money

By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:42:00 +0000

Not only did my husband make our bed frame when we got married, he made it specifically to where my knees come to the top of the mattress so getting in and out of bed has been easy even with my artificial knees as many beds are too low to the ground. Not only did he make the king size frame and headboard, it is a foundation bed with 8 full size drawers underneath for storage and no need for a mattress foundation. Lots of storage and a perfect fit. He also has made and or refinished several chairs and made ottomans, also to size, for where I sit so I can keep my legs proped up in comfort. The refinished chairs upholstered in fabric that we picked up at a yard sale for $5!

By: Monica Clark

Monica Clark — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:55:26 +0000

Jennifer,
I couldn’t agree more with your ideas for re-purposing and up-cycling furniture. Not only is is cost effective, but a great way to express one’s individuality, and avoid the “cookie cutter” decor look. There are plenty of ideas and tutorials on the web for easy projects, and usually a coat of paint will do the trick. Besides saving money, you are also preventing more stuff from ending up in the landfill, so its good all around.

By: Livia

Livia — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:57:51 +0000

Alternatives to furniture like those presented here may also work in the business sector. I work in a small company and my desk is the result of a DIY action. In fact all the other desks in the company are the same. It was way cheaper than the cheapest desk on the market and it is certainly more qualitative.
A very good idea to save money!