Have You Thought Of Consignment?

You are planning a whole or partial makeover to your home furnishings or you need to raise some money in this economy, you might consider a consignment shop. Cameron Huddleston at Kiplinger shares what's hot and what's not.

What Sells Best:

• Upholstered items
• Leather furniture
• Wooden furniture
• Dining sets  
• Buffet tables
• Midcentury modern furniture
• Inexpensive, unframed modern art
• Contemporary lamps
• Unique items
• Accessories      

What Not To Sell:

• TV armoires
• China and china cabinets
• Rugs
• Brass items
• Figurines   

Huddleston continues with tips to improve your chances for a sale.