Friday, July 10, 2009

Makeovers




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 ,


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 .


7 comments:

StylishHeather said...

Looks great! You've inspired me to get back to some of the projects I've been neglecting around here!

Unknown said...

You're so clever and creative! Great tips to keeping it all real. Ya know I love me some cheap furniture redos, and you are such great inspiration for keeping things fresh & on budget.

hjn said...

Great work,,,,very inspiring to all of us in Blogland! Thank you,
Mama Holli

prashant said...

Looks great!

Work from home India

Kelly said...

I love the MDF you added to the wall. I think that added soo much to your house. Excellent idea! Added you to my fav blog list on my blog! http://prospectdrive.blogspot.com/

Muddaritaville said...

I recently picked up a used square coffee table, I might use your idea to redo it. I'll let you know if I do.

Jo

Anonymous said...

You are so creative! It's your gift/talent, for sure! I love the before and afters.

"your home should be your haven, a place of refuge that speaks to who you are "