I wanted to share my own personal makeovers with you , show you how some paint and imagination can help you to create a new and one of a kind piece to treasure and to add style to your home.
This Ikea shelf was changed by priming and painting it and adding little pieces of half round pine , it now has a new beachy look.
I found this little table on a want ads site , it had a very grandma vibe , it was also a bit wobbly , so a few screws were tightened , after a light sanding I primed and painted it , it is now something I will treasure forever.
This very ugly mahogany coffee table was obviously made for an office , I liked it clean solid lines and knew instantly it would make a perfect ottoman , I used a drop cloth for the fabric and easily transformed it into an ottoman , the table cost me $25.00
Adding simple MDF pieces to the wall created this panel detail which changed the whole look of the house.
Although I had added trim and painted and glazed these cupboards when we moved in, it was dark and drab , a fresh coat of white brought the kitchen to life , I also added a subway tile backsplash , new lighting ,new appliances, and a custom range covers and then built a custom island in place of a table tripling the storage space in this kitchen of mine.
I often find just what I am looking for on Craigslist , I found this chair for a song and re-designed it , it was well worth the effort .
I had been given this frame which was a mirror many years ago , I decided to take the mirror out and use the backing which was Masonite and I painted it with flat black paint creating a charming chalkboard.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself when looking at garage sales , flea markets , and Craigslist and other sites like it ,
This Ikea shelf was changed by priming and painting it and adding little pieces of half round pine , it now has a new beachy look.
I found this little table on a want ads site , it had a very grandma vibe , it was also a bit wobbly , so a few screws were tightened , after a light sanding I primed and painted it , it is now something I will treasure forever.
This very ugly mahogany coffee table was obviously made for an office , I liked it clean solid lines and knew instantly it would make a perfect ottoman , I used a drop cloth for the fabric and easily transformed it into an ottoman , the table cost me $25.00
Adding simple MDF pieces to the wall created this panel detail which changed the whole look of the house.
Although I had added trim and painted and glazed these cupboards when we moved in, it was dark and drab , a fresh coat of white brought the kitchen to life , I also added a subway tile backsplash , new lighting ,new appliances, and a custom range covers and then built a custom island in place of a table tripling the storage space in this kitchen of mine.
I often find just what I am looking for on Craigslist , I found this chair for a song and re-designed it , it was well worth the effort .
I had been given this frame which was a mirror many years ago , I decided to take the mirror out and use the backing which was Masonite and I painted it with flat black paint creating a charming chalkboard.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself when looking at garage sales , flea markets , and Craigslist and other sites like it ,
1. Is it in good shape ?
2. Is the overall shape appealing to you ?
3. What would it look like painted ?or recovered?
4. If it is the wrong color , can it be changed to a color I like?
5. What else can I turn it into { a frame into a mirror , or memo board or chalkboard}?
If any of these questions is answered with yes , you should strongly consider buying a piece.
Happy hunting .
