Our design tip this week is MODIFY. It is so easy to get bored with a piece of furniture or accessory in your home, but before you trash the old and replace with a new piece, modify what you’ve got. This will not only save you money but give you a creative project for a Sunday afternoon.


A fresh coat of paint can make even yard sale furniture look brand new. via http://liagriffith.com

A yard of fabric and a simple stitch can make an inexpensive shower curtain look custom ordered. http://www.anthropologie.com/

Hanging curtains from the ceiling gives the look of a canopy bed, for a fraction of the price. http://houseandhome.com

I like this quote from Mark Twain… it takes time to modify things… rooms, houses or just pieces of furniture. Modify the shape…and the result can be very desirable!