furniture recycling

1.       Recycled wood – In order to live “green”, many folks are using recycled wood in their home furnishings.  Try furnishing your home this year with an Amish TV Lift Cabinet made with recycled wood.  Using recycled wood is a great way to reduce carbon footprints.

2.       Oui la France! - French influences are gaining momentum this year. Expect to see The Old World romance of vintage French pieces from the 1930s and 1940s. French motifs such as fleur de lys and quatrefoils add excellent soft features to any room.

3.       Metallic and copper accents – Can we say bling?  People want luxury! Shiny metallic and copper finishes achieve this glamorous look on a relatively affordable budget.

4.       Patterns, patterns, patterns – people will always love patterns.  This year expect to see bolder, more colorful patterns with more African tribal and Mexican influences.

5.       Color me gray – This year gray is the new neutral.  Keep a lookout for washed out purple grays

It's Earth Day and that means that it's time to start considering what you can do to help Mother Nature. If you're looking to get a new TV lift cabinet or if you just want to switch from a TV cabinet or stand to a wall mount, then don't just focus on what's new. You can be helping the environment by taking a look at what's old and on its way out. Instead of just tossing your old TV cabinet to the curb for trash day, consider some of these easy ideas for recycling your furniture.

First and foremost, look into ways to donate your furniture. You'll get a tax write off and you'll be able to help a shelter, charity, or other organization that's in need of furniture to furnish a home, office, or other facility. Look for options in your community or coordinate with local charities to find the best way to donate your furniture.

Or, you can also consider repurposing or refinishing your TV lift cabinet as a unique table in a foyer or office space. Play around with different finishing treatments,