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Furniture

Furniture

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Furniture makes the room! Have you ever wondered how to best place the furniture in your house, or which style of furniture would work best in your design scheme? When you're looking for furniture inspiration, browse photos posted by Hometalk members of their furniture successes, and, well, furniture purchases that didn't work so well. From repairing furniture to buying new furniture, and even building your own furniture, Hometalk is the first and only stop when it comes to talking about furniture.



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  • Here's the "before" table - I found it by the side of the road, in a neighbor's trash pile.
  • After sanding and painting the table, I added a rag rug to the top, attached with a staple gun and glue on the edges.
  • Rug attached. Hank approved.
  • Using the "rags" from the rug for trim.
  • Glued the trim over the staples to hide them.
  • Trim glued in place. I used a hot glue gun.
  • Finished! It just needs a glass top. The rug top is too flexible to be a table top.
  • Another view of the finished table.
  • The table in its new home.
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Curbside Castoff to Cute Side Table

I found this table by the side of the road. With some TLC, I transformed it into a cute little side table. And it cost me nothing! I had the rag rug for the top and trim and the table had ...»
been thrown out by one of my neighbors! #trashtotreasure

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Karen Cooper @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza
Karen Cooper @ Dogs Don't... Decatur, GA 6 hours ago
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    Dermot McGingty 8 minutes ago
    What about me? Thank me for my honesty!!
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  • I used paint that I used in my dining room - BM Edgecomb Gray with inside door panels in BM Revere Pewter.
  • I chose not to paint the shelves.
  • All ready for summer in fresh yellow and white.
  • Basket of faux forsythia and wildflowers hanging on the door.
  • Original hardware intact.
  • Here's a pic of the before from last spring when my walls were yellow.
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Deciding to Paint a Family Heirloom

My Grandma's corner cupboard is a very old piece and one item that I have been pressured not to paint (even though in her day it was painted). I finally decided that Grandma certainly ...»
wouldn't care if I painted it - so I went for it! Here are the results.

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Doreen Cagno Lititz, PA 5 hours ago
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    Dria @ Dio 9 minutes ago
    That's beautiful!!
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  • Plain white junior chair from IKEA
  • You need: patterned napkins
pva glue/ decoupage glue, scissors, soft brush, varnish
  • lightly sand and wash the chair. cut your napkin into small squares....paint a thin layer of PVA onto chair...let dry until tacky..
  • apply the napkin squares using a brush with decoupage glue.....overlap slightly...concentrate on one section at the time...
  • When covered, let dry then first varnish using decoupage sealant, then a layer of spray varnish...
  • from plain to fun in one day....
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IKEA Hack: Update a Plain Plastic Junior Chair With a Fun Pattern

I decided to give Miss Moo's junior chair the decoupage treatment to transform it from plain and functional to patterned and fun.... Visit my blog for full tutorial..
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  • The inspiration palette, The before, and The after
  • The gem amongst the rubble. The before...
  • The inspiration palette
  • Up close and personal. : )
  • The details
  • The finished project. The gem.
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Thrifted Dresser Turned Shabby Chic

I'm an avid thrifter. I go out about 3 times a week in search of the gem among the rubble. I've been looking for a dresser for a while now and on my 3rd jaunt to one of my favorite Thrift ...»
Stores last week I found this antique dresser, all wood, and dovetailed. The only flaws were the "dents" the employee said. If he only new......The roughness of the piece adds character. I took it home got immediate color inspiration from a flowered water color like print from a new throw pillow. I decided on doing two tones on the dresser and am thrilled how it all turned out.

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1. Miniwax Water-Based Wood Stain in Green Tea

2. Pantone Paint in the color Nude with a Satin finish

3. Knobs- Hobby Lobby 50% off.

To see the process, my color inspiration and a funny little story about my missing knobs check out my blog http://quirkycool.blogspot.com/2013/05/thrif...

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Kimberly Noelle Cheyenne, WY 4 hours ago
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    Miriam I 3 hours ago
    Great job, Kimberly! I love the green.
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  • The end result. A durable chair seat fabric created with leftover paint and white cotton duck fabric.
  • Mixing colors to coordinate with your decor is easy and fun!
  • A tiny bit of paint goes a long way. The results are so quick and easy, and the project dries quickly.

Stencil Upholstery Fabric With Chalk Paint®!

Have you often searched in vain for the perfect fabric color and pattern for a project, and just wished you could create your own? Now you can and it's so simple, you'll be amazed. ...»
Creating your own custom colors to coordinate with your decor is easy too! Just follow these simple steps to success. (After you try this easy project, I will feature a gorgeous, multi-color Moroccan pattern shower curtain idea soon).

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Annie Sloan Unfolded Kenner, LA Yesterday
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    Helen Brown 3 hours ago
    The chair cover is beautiful. I love the stencil pattern. Did you order it online or were you ...»
    able to purchase it at a craft/home improvement store?

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  • By the Sea~

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  • Williams-Sonoma Poisson Pasta Serve Bowl
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  • An Evening in Paris~

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  • Delicious Salad Plates
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Seasonal Update:Turn Your Tablescape Into A Table Escape

Tablescape~ A tablescape can easily become a themed table escape. No frequent flyer miles required, no security checks, and no pain whatsoever at the pump for this escape. Tablescape ...»
tranquility awaits as "travelers" feast their eyes on the destination display. Let me show you a few stylish and affordable ideas for destination themed tablescapes.

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Darleen L~ Places In The ... Alexandria, LA 4 hours ago
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  • Honor the fallen.
  • A nice blue with clear and dark wax.
  • The flag is made from pallet wood scraps.
  • This is Jimmy's final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery. The image I used was taken by a photographer on Memorial Day 2007. The heartbroken women was Jimmy's fiance.
  • Star Knobs that look like the stars from an American Flag.
  • Me and Jimmy, Afghanistan 2005
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Memorial Day!! Honor the Fallen. In Memory of Sgt. Jimmy Regan

I redid this dresser to pay tribute to my Ranger buddy Jimmy who was KIA Feb 2007 in Iraq. Read about him here: http://www.leadthewayfund.org/sgt-james-j-re...
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BeachBumLivin Sarasota, FL 2 days ago
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    CAROL 5 hours ago
    Amazing piece- Amazing story- such a loving tribute to a friend- it warmed my heart!
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  • This is the dresser. I have had it more than 20 years. I have a matching taller one, but I want to use that for something else.

Painting: Can I use wall paint on old, finished wooden furniture?

I have an old laquered dresser and an old wooden twin bed that I want to repaint for my son's 3rd birthday.

I bought some teal and lime paint from the mis-tint rack at Lowe's, intending on using it on the walls. I also wanted to use it on the furniture so it all matches, but I want to make sure that it is going to stick. I have read about sanding and priming it first, but I would love to know if there is any way I can get around this step without buying any other special paint? ...»

I will try to post a pic later when I get home of the bed. I dont have one right now.

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Becci Birtles Brewster Dewitt, MI Yesterday
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    Becci Birtles Brewster 7 hours ago
    Thank you everyone for your tips! I will post a pic of the final product! :)
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16 Creative Stencil Projects

I really enjoy working with stencils so I put together a roundup of 16 creative stencil ideas. You can check out all 16 by visiting my blog in the link below :)
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Katie Murphy Alpharetta, GA 8 hours ago
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Sewing Machine Table

I spent hours and hours planning and thinking through every aspect of my craft room. I thought through where to put my iron, how to store my paint, what color scheme I wanted, how to ...»
organize everything, where the kids would create, and most importantly... what would function best for our family.

Beckie @ Infarrantly Creative
Beckie @ Infarrantly Crea... Greenwood, IN 20 hours ago
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