These Common Thrift Store Finds Can Be Worth a TON of Money

The more antique, ornate, and old world, the better, Lange says. Her best tip: Look beyond the tacky art in the frame.“A lot of times people can’t see past the faded, dated, and out-of-style artwork within the frame,” Lange says. “Try to completely block that out instead focus on the frame details, interior mat, and overall construction of the piece.”

Also, remember that you can paint anything. Look for pattern and texture, not finish. You can always change the surface color.

Then, when it comes to styling, check out a site like Etsy, which has an incredible resource of digital download artwork that can be purchased for as little as $1 to $5 per piece and printed at a local printer in a size that fits your frame.