Decorating Tip: Dress Your Furniture

Do you have a shawl, a scarf or a wrap that you just love, but aren’t wearing because it’s the wrong season? Perhaps you’ve got a similar item that you don’t wear anymore, but still like. You can always repurpose it as a decorative object.

Draped over the back or arm of a chair, arranged on a dresser or table, even thrown over a banister or piano; shawls, scarves and wraps make perfect throws for your home. If you’re out at a vintage shop (or even a thrift shop) and come across something you like that you know you won’t wear, if it’s a good deal, buy it and see what you can do with it.

Adding a different texture can make a room more interesting. Similarly, contrasting a hard surface with something soft like a fabric throw, gives the piece of furniture a more inviting look. Take a look in your wardrobe. You may have just the thing in there to give your room a makeover.