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.
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
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What about me? Thank me for my honesty!!
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
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That's beautiful!!
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..
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
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Great job, Kimberly! I love the green.
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.
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1 Hour 10 Easy
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The chair cover is beautiful. I love the stencil pattern. Did you order it online or were you ...»
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
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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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Amazing piece- Amazing story- such a loving tribute to a friend- it warmed my heart!
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? ...»
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Thank you everyone for your tips! I will post a pic of the final product! :)
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 :)
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
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