Take this Salvation Army chair for instance:
before
after
And this desk:
before
after
I have many more pieces that I've redone but I need to scrounge up the before's!
Anyway, I've decided now that I work from home I have time to start doing more of these projects. Yesterday I picked up this amazing settee:
It is in perfect shape, amazingly comfortable and the perfect size for a round dining room table or an entryway.
I really don't know what I'm going to do with it just yet (obviously reupholster and paint), but once I'm finished with it, it will be for sale! I'm excited to flex my creative muscles in this new way.
If you might be interested, feel free to email me. Especially now that I haven't done anything with it... we could work together to make something fit for your home.
Nice job! I have a Masters Degree in Sustainabiliby and LOVE to see people really using their creativity and keeping stuff out of landfills! *Amy
ReplyDeleteI really wish I had more time to do this kind of stuff. But it's fun to see other people doing it! Thanks. Can't wait to see what happens with that settee.
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micaela
Nice finds! I'm sure that settee is going to be lovely! Can't wait for the after pics.
ReplyDeleteI'm dying over the settee, and wish, wish, WISH I had a spot for it!
ReplyDeleteBryn, question for you...
ReplyDeleteDo you do your own upholstery? If so, how did you learn? I really want to figure out how to do this myself. A local community college was offering classes before but they discontinued them this year.
Furniture looks great!
Honestly - I really like the upholstery. I think it just needs to be painted white and distressed and it would be beautiful! Very shabby chic.
ReplyDeleteOh I wish I was in Charlotte to pick up that piece from you! Have been looking for a settee for our dining room table. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIs this from the Salvation Army over on Central?
ReplyDeleteKim - Nope, it's from Craigslist. I didn't realize there was a Salvation Army in Charlotte?
ReplyDeleteLove it! I wish I had a place for it.
ReplyDeleteif you were still in CA, i would snap that settee up in an instant. it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I love breathing new life into pieces - in they Settee will be even more fab once you re-do it!
ReplyDeletegorgeous blog... will be following. :)
ReplyDeleteOh I wish I was just a touch closer to you.. I would snap that settee up in a sec! Gorgeous blog, it was fun visiting! xo
ReplyDeleteThat settee is fabulous, I can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteboth the desk and chair look awesome - can't wait to see what you do with that seat!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly the type of thing I have been looking for to use in the sitting area of our suite! Love it!
ReplyDeletelove that piece!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love everything you've done! That settee is amazing. Wish I had a place to put it!
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a large Salvation Army store on Central Ave. I think it is still there but I haven't been in a while. They used to have an annual spring sale where they put all of the furniture out in the parking lot - quite the bonanza. The Habitat for Humanity store over on Wendover has also been a really good source...especially for old headboards and footboards that just need some TLC and paint.
ReplyDeleteI really like what you did with the chair. You have really transformed these pieces of furniture. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome find. The settee will look great with a makeover.
ReplyDeleteBlack and white is my favorite color scheme. Where did you find such a rich fabric from for this chair?
ReplyDeleteGreat Great chair!!!
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
http://g-w-hunting.blogspot.com
This chair is GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a nice week.
xoxo,
Raru
I really like what you did with the chair. You have really transformed these pieces of furniture. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love everything you've done! That settee is amazing. Wish I had a place to put it!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I love breathing new life into pieces - in they Settee will be even more fab once you re-do it!
ReplyDeleteHonestly - I really like the upholstery. I think it just needs to be painted white and distressed and it would be beautiful! Very shabby chic.
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