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.
Painting: What paint to use on unfinished pine cabinet for rustic look?
I bought a pre-loved glass & pine china cabinet with a drawer base that had never had a finish and is paint ready, doesn't even need sanding. I want to do a somewhat rustic look in a cream color. I was thinking of a milk or chalk paint so it doesn't end up with a plastic look from todays acrylic latex paints. Can't find online from Home Depot or Michaels. (Anyone know of a store near Spokane, WA?)Where do I find these paints and how to use them? Thanks!
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WARNING mixing Plaster of paris without a mask can scar lungs and cause an asthma attack. Be ...»
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
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It would come down to what you need because it can be anything. Would look great with ...»
Cleaning & Organization: Getting smoke smell off artificial leather
I picked up a 'leather' looking chair someone had put out next to the road. It was beautiful burgundy on rollers. I stopped and loaded it in the back of my truck on my way to work. Didn't
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Again, here I go with Odo-Ban. It can be purchased from WalMart or Sams...or if not there, ...»
Painting: Vintage Chaise What Color to Paint
Should I paint this it's original white? I also have a glass top table to match. In great shape and the chaise has good wheels. Would it be best in a nice white enamel or a color? The ironwork on the arms and foot of the chaise are great.
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What a wonderful piece :) I would go with Color. It is great to have something Pop in your ...»
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
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I found an oval shaped wicker table in a thrift shop that was weathered really badly. The ...»
Cleaning & Organization: Does anyone know how to clean a very dirty "fawn" color leather couch?
When I bought these two couches in 1999, they cost me like $6,000+. The back cushions are not tacked down by anything and they are always getting squished down and well the thing looks
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Try cleaning with a bar of Dove Soap. I cleaned a white leather to new with Dove.
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.
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Yes I have and I love it but there is also a "Plaster Paint" considerably less and works just ...»
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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Polly, I will be sure to post some photos of mine. I bought some gorgeous cushions at Kmart ...»
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
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Thanks for the tips, ladies! I've stained new wood many times, but just for a basic stain ...»
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.
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TY for your quick reply and the help whereas I'm a newbie..:)