Disguising Ugly Furniture
We've all been there. You have a furniture-related need, but you simply can't afford to fill it, or you can't find the perfect piece you want. For me, that dilemma was over two nightstands. I searched, literally, for years, and still couldn't find a set I liked enough to purchase. So in the meantime, I used two perfectly sturdy, functional nightstands I'd had for years. There was just one problem: they were U-G-L-Y.
Since they were made of wood, I was able to solve my problem easily. I simply painted both nightstands the same color as the wall they were up against. Painting less-than-beautiful wood furniture the same color as the walls of your room makes they blend in with the room. (If they are located against, or very near, a wall, that is.) The pieces can serve their purpose quietly, rather than screaming "Look at me! I'm hideously ugly!" to everyone who sees them.
