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Keep in mind that it’s easy to upgrade a mediocre chair with great bones.
However, Rath advises to look out for any wobbles since they can be difficult to fix.
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Natalie Papier, the founder ofHome EC., always enjoys looking for secondhand dining tables.
She sourced this burlwood and brass table for a client which adds so much interest to the space.
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Thrift stores and secondhand shops often have various inexpensive hardcover books to choose from, Keyes says.
Generally, Keyes says that she gravitates toward hardcover books with muted colors and a bit of patina.
For example, Harrell will often take the art out of its existing frame to give it a refresh.
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Rath agrees and suggests changing the matting to a colorful one to completely transform the piece.
Harrell likes to purchase art as she sees it so that she always has a stockpile for future spaces.
Keyes often paints over framed canvas prints to make saturated, large-scale pieces.
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“The result is a one-of-a-kind lamp thats cost-comparable or more affordable than a retail piece.”
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Design byKristin Keyes/ Photo byAmy Lamb
