Most of you guys know we moved here almost a year ago. What you may not know is how empty my house still seems! I feel like I have NO furniture!
We did buy some new pieces when we first moved here, mostly so the house wouldn't echo like a cave. I would love to just go out and furnish every room today - but I can't.
Part of the reason I can't is because I don't really know what I want! I don't really know my style or what I want each room to look like, so I hate to pay all that money and commit.
What if I hate it next month?!
So I thought maybe I'd find pieces here and there that I like and add them in.
Sometimes that means finding the potential in something and making it work.
Do you guys know about Altar'd? Well, you should!!! Mandie does amazing, beautiful work. I'm always so inspired by how she transforms furniture from something old and forgotten to something absolutely fabulous! She also has 2 great DIY guides that can teach you some techniques to do the same - I HIGHLY recommend them!
Now, I'm never going to be the artist that Mandie is - or so many others that can refinish furniture.
But, I'm very proud of the little makeovers I just did on two recent finds!
A little sanding, ok - a lot of sanding, some paint, and I'm a happy girl!
Here are the before pictures:
The table smelled like it'd been in a musty basement for years. It was so dusty and dirty.
But, it was very sturdy, and the glass was in perfect shape. I thought it had potential.
I saw this mirror and immediately loved it! Not the gold, but the detail!
And judging by the original tags, I'm guessing it's kind of old.
And very heavy!
Now, I could have gotten by with just cleaning up the table, I suppose. But that wood stain color doesn't go with anything I already own. And honestly, I kind of thought it was ugly as-is.
The gold mirror frame would look amazing in some houses, with some decor.
And I was tempted to leave it.
But I knew I wouldn't LOVE it.
And I really wanted the guts to paint it an amazing color - like turquoise. Or red.
But I didn't. Maybe another time.
Here are the after pictures:
I had to do a lot of sanding on the table, and then three coats of paint.
I love this table, now! I think it looks much more modern.
I took the mirror apart and just sprayed it with a glossy black enamel.
It covered great in two coats and I LOVE the shine.
I think it helps bring out the detail.
I'll be honest - I'm not in love with the way I've accessorized the table.
But I'll keep working on that until I do love it!
*Oh, in case you are wondering: both were found at the local Salvation Army store.
The table was $35 and the mirror was $20!*
3 comments:
Wow, that looks awesome!! It's hard to look at old furniture and see the possibilities. Love it girl!! You did an awesome job!
Looks great! I love furniture makeovers!
They look fabulous!!! Great job :)
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