We've all been there—trying to decorate a first apartment or home on a beer budget when you have champagne taste. Hand-me-downs often come easy from parents, older siblings, and other relatives, and free is a beautiful thing. Remember: Pieces that mean something will always be special, even if they're worse for wear or not quite what you had in mind. But that doesn't mean your place has to look like a hodgepodge of random castoffs either. There are ways to be smart about working with inherited goods. In fact, we asked a few designers for tips on how to make it all go together, from grandma's painting to mom's dresser. And guess what? It's easier than you may think.
Leave A Comment