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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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DIY Projects: Need DIY Headboard idea...

I have a King-sized bed in front of a 4x4-foot window (no where else it can be and want to keep the window) and I don't want to totally block off the window light, but I want privacy and ...»
some sort of head board to keep the pillows on the bed too. Any creative way to do this? I've thought and thought and nothing comes to mind.

Carol Halgrimson
Carol Halgrimson Palisade, MN on May 06, 2013
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    Carol Halgrimson 14 hours ago
    I've so many ideas here to use! Thank you everyone, I love all of the ideas! You are all so ...»
    creative. :)

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Crafts: slip covers for rectangular ottoman and love seat

Has anyone done slipcovers for ottomans and loveseats? Is there a tutorial out there? How to measure to make one from scratch? I sew quite a bit; but slipcovers elude me.
Liliana Wells
Liliana Wells Jackson, GA on Apr 29, 2013
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    Liliana Wells 3 days ago
    Thanks, Evelyn. I'll try that. Liliana
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Repurposing & Upcycling: Wooden Crate Delimma

Everyone was really helpful with my chaise lounge color, I'm hoping to get your creative input for a wooden crate I bought just because it was cool. It appears to be a very sturdy, old ...»
military shipping piece. Medical stuff. It measures 30" x 17 x 15. I thought maybe a table, but I'm not feeling any good ideas yet. Maybe you all could let me know if you have ever done one like or have seen one finished up. Took pics.

Frankie Laney
Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 7 days ago
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    Shabby Paints 5 days ago
    It would come down to what you need because it can be anything. Would look great with ...»
    industrial metal wheels like Sia@South 47th mentioned. Make a padded lid with some of your favorite burlap would give it a triple use, table, storage, and a seat. Win win win! Great bones :)

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Painting: Has anyone tried Annie Sloan "chalk paint" for painting furniture?

It is $35 a quart so before making a purchase I would really like to hear from someone who has tried it.
Ginger H
Ginger H Talladega, AL on Oct 13, 2011
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    Home Rejuvenator 6 days ago
    Yes I have and I love it but there is also a "Plaster Paint" considerably less and works just ...»
    the same. http://www.theplasterpaintco.com

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DIY Projects: I really want an outdoor sofa, but they are sooo expensive.

I would like to build my own, any ideas on how to get started. I bought some high back chair cushions that I really like. I want it to be tall enough to lean back into. We watch tv on our deck.

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Tammy M Winchester, VA on May 13, 2013
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    Tammy M 6 days ago
    Polly, I will be sure to post some photos of mine. I bought some gorgeous cushions at Kmart ...»
    for 160.00 dollars and the material for the sofa cost me about 80.00. My son, is a carpenter, and he is gonna start working on it for me next week. He just became a Dad a few months ago, so it may take a couple of weeks for him to get it done, then I have to paint it! So excited to finally be getting a start on it! Photos to come!

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Refurbish old wicker chairs and tables

Does anyone have an easy way to refurbish older wicker furniture? The legs of our wicker chairs, love seat and table are unraveling as well as they need painting. (will spray painting ...»
do?) How do I fix the unraveling legs? Thanks, hope someone can give me some ideas!!

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Audrey G Utica, NY on May 17, 2013
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    Barbara Thomas 6 days ago
    I found an oval shaped wicker table in a thrift shop that was weathered really badly. The ...»
    colors were a tan and blue, very faded. I paid about $5, spray painted it a high gloss black and it turned out so beautiful I have it in my living room for my coffee table. I put a beautiful gold and black tray(made in Italy) on top, also a thrift store find for $5 on 1/2 price day. It did take 3 coats of paint. I love it!!

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Buying new closets - need advice

We're buying new closets for 2 kids rooms. I'm not sure whether to have them custom made or to buy ready-made from a furniture (or big box) store. ...»

Of course, custom made is more expensive, but there are a number of advantages:

1.maximizes space, both vertically and horizontally, since it's made exactly according to the wall size.

2.We can pick out the Formica, knobs, wood, pattern, etc. to suit our (my wife's) taste.

But... is it worth it?

Does anyone have advice for us? We'd like to make an educated decision.

Yair S
Yair S on Aug 01, 2012
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    Gina Kahlstrom 6 days ago
    TY for your quick reply and the help whereas I'm a newbie..:)
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Gonzales Rustic Furniture Find...but I Want It to Look Antique - Help!

I was lucky enough to find a set of 3 Gonzalez Rustic furniture pieces at auction for only $125! The coffee table alone sells for over $500 online. However, I don't like the natural pine ...»
finish, and want it to have a warm, worn antique look. I've never tried to stain something to look old before and need some advice on prep, colors/mixing of colors, and finish (wax/poly?) to achieve the look of the last picture. Is there a trick to getting the variation of colors within the stain, or will the knots, lines, etc., naturally do that?

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Leslie D Las Vegas, NV on May 16, 2013
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    Leslie D 7 days ago
    Thanks for the tips, ladies! I've stained new wood many times, but just for a basic stain ...»
    look. I'll start with the smallest piece (my least favorite of the 3), and see what I can come up with. I appreciate the help!

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Furniture: Drawer Pulls- 2.5"?? An endangered species..

Is it just me or are 2.5" pulls impossible to find? I've been to all my local hardware stores (Lowes/Home Depot included) and the only option they had in 2.5" were the 'cup' pulls. I want something really unique for a piece I'm working on and need to replace the hardware. I really don't want to putty in the existing holes and drill new ones! HELP! Anyone found some neat ones?! Where?!
Leah Belverd
Leah Belverd Concord, NC on May 16, 2013
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    Sia@South 47th on May 17, 2013
    Leah Belverd Greatest of ...»
    success to you! Please post a pic when of the finished project, can't wait to see how beautiful it is! xo

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Restoring A Wrought Iron Bed

I bought this this head board/foot end at a yard sale that was used outdoors and is very rusty. I don't want it perfectly painted or sandblasted and want to keep the patina but not quite as rusty-looking as I'll be using it indoors as a bed again. Suggestions, please!
Esther Glick
Esther Glick Gap, PA on May 14, 2013
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