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Mismatched House

post #1 of 11
Thread Starter 
Is anyone else' house a horrible mismatch? Some days I can't stand that my furniture doesn't match. Every piece is a different color of wood, my blue carpet doesn't go with the furniture, and my coffee table is way too small for my giant ugly couch. It is so depressing.

I would love to have the money to junk everything I own and start over...except my entertainment center. I like that piece.
post #2 of 11
I finally have all mine matching. But for a while I was buying one peice at a time, and it looked kind of funny, lol.
post #3 of 11
It doesn't bother me most days probably because I'm here at work most of the day, but there are some days that I just want to throw everything out and start over. The living room is really the only room that everything doesn't match but that's the main one everyone sees.

When I win the lottery, I'll share it with you Elaine!!
post #4 of 11
Well my parents gave me their old furniture when I moved to Gulfport. It wasn't old but after 3 moves it is looking old But fortunatly it matches. I think most of it matches even my bedroom

But I would LOVE new furniture. I keep thinking SOMEDAY!!
post #5 of 11
Thread Starter 
Thanks Lisa! Lol!

I don't even have a bedroom set.
post #6 of 11
Me eaither Elaine. Thats next on my list.
post #7 of 11
Wow I am right there with you Elaine. It is so depressing looking at this place and thinking about what I would love to do but just can't afford.
post #8 of 11
Elaine, if you aren't really attached to your furniture, there are things that you can do to help make them match.

1. Stain. Sand it all down and restain it so it all matches. This can be time consuming, but if you like the look of wood, it's the best way to go. And it will look like new when you are done. If you do this, it won't really matter if the wood is different styles. None of my tables match, but they are the same cherry wood color so they still look ok together. (I would say they look great except they are over 40 years old and very scratched up.)

2. Paint. Painting you furniture and then sealing it can also make it match. It's also a great way to bring some color into a room. An inexpensive way to do this is to check at your local home store for "odds and ends" paint. This is paint that people had mixed and then didn't like. The home store will sell it really cheap to get rid of it since they can't do anything else with it.

3. Slipcovers. While they can be expensive, they are infinitely cheaper than buying new furniture. And they will give your couch and other pieces a whole new look. And if you can sew, you can buy patterns and make them yourself.

4. Throws. This is what I use since I can't afford slipcovers just yet. Get some larger throws in a color you like. Drape them over the back of the furniture to trail down the front and over the seating cushions. While it won't hide everything, it will help to tie pieces together. You can get them in just about any color these days, too. And when you finally can get rid of your old stuff, you will have some great throws to use!

Just a few ideas. Hope this helps!
post #9 of 11
My living room stuff matches good now. My bedroom set matches.
I cant wait to have a dining room with a matching table and cabinet!
post #10 of 11
Brenda had some great ideas! I took notes!
post #11 of 11
Thread Starter 
Those are great ideas Brenda!

We can't get slip covers very cheap because we have a
GIANT old wingback couch and chair, so I am going to try to find a couple big throws and pillows to atleast camo them a little. They are hideous but were free when we needed them.
I can't wait to get a new set.
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