Pattern placement during reupholstering is very important. Many patterned fabrics look quite different depending on the way you orient them on your piece of furniture. Some fabrics, like this curlicue print, can be placed randomly. Others require some planning before getting out the staple gun so you don’t waste fabric …
These dining room chairs were oh so vanilla. Vanilla may be the most popular ice cream in terms of sales in the U.S., but it makes for some pretty boring chairs. But for $30 total, this was a deal I couldn’t pass up! In celebration of National Ice Cream Day …
IKEA® furniture is ideal for customizing with a little creativity. My kid was moving into a new apartment and needed a nightstand. With a short time frame, I couldn’t search for an appropriate vintage piece much less complete a makeover. However, IKEA® had a basic nightstand I knew I could …
Refinishing a tabletop is really quite easy. You may have a piece of furniture that, on the whole, is in pretty good condition — except for the top. Scratches, water rings, burn marks, and other nasties can mar the surface of your furniture. It’s not difficult to refinish your top. …
I received this accent chair as a gift to makeover as I pleased. And wow, was I pleased because I’ve been saving a fabric that I love for just the right project. It’s a beautiful, buttery soft canvas from an Etsy seller that shipped all the way from Turkey! And …
A friend generously donated this darling patio bistro set to me for a makeover. I removed the cushions before I realized I should have taken a “before” picture — oops. But the fabric I’d selected was so awesome that I couldn’t wait to get started! Step One: Disassembly Here’s a …
When last we saw these nightstands in progress, they were ready for their glow up. The original desk had been split into two, new tops created for the cabinets, and the gold trim refreshed (Unique Nightstands: From Trouble to Double). Time for the real fun! Step 5: New Feet The …
My client wanted a pair of unique nightstands. After I explained that many desks can be split, removing the center section to create separate cabinets, she dropped this off. This gargantuan piece looked to be handmade and one-of-a-kind. Definitely unique! But it was aged and scarred. The mirrored panels had …
Zibra® was holding an ugly duckling furniture flip challenge, and this cocktail table was perfect. I found this antique on the side of the road marked free. It’s not my style, but I couldn’t bear to see all that carving end up in the trash. So I adopted it, waiting …
This beloved classic wagon was on an epic makeover journey. When we last saw this damaged wagon, the side panels and base had been sanded and painted. Wagon Trek Part 1: From Exhausted to Exciting It was a good start, but there was still so much to do. Step 4: …
