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Friday, October 3, 2014

Friday Five: Fabulous Furniture Features No. 2

Welcome to my second week in the series:

This is where I share my five favorites that I discovered on the web this week. In no particular order, please enjoy these fabulous works.

Pedestal Medallion Table

by Marie at

Round pedestal medallion table makeover After

Pedestal table painted with Paris Grey and Pure White chalk paint

Round pedestal table After with painted medallion graphic

The two tone grey and the designed table top gave this worn table a beautiful new life. Using shades of grey is a unique color combination. To view Marie's tutorial and her other fabulous works, go to The Interior Frugalista.

An Antique Desk Makeover

by Larissa at

An Antique Desk Makeover by Prodigal Pieces via http://www.prodigalpieces.com

Amazing transformation. A wood tone and paint combination is a style that I personally admire. These choices were put together especially well. Check out the before of this desk set and other work by Larissa at Prodigal Pieces.

A Warm Yellow Cupboard

by Kate at

Yellow is another uncommon furniture color, and here it's used with so much warmth. When Kate added the baskets, it completed this gorgeous makeover. See the before of this and her other work at Heir and Space.

Old Chairs Spring to Life with Birdwatcher Fabric

by Deb at

My jaw dropped over these chairs. The bird printed fabric was incredibly beautiful added to the seats. But Deb's woodwork addition to the backrests are show stoppers. Look for Deb's before photos and the detailed tutorial along with many other amazing work at Lake Girl Paints.

My Dream Bed

By Victoria at

You must see the before of this headboard and footboard. Victoria did this ornate detailed bed and other beautiful work at Trois Petites Filles.

These fabulous pieces of furniture are very inspiring. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Vanity and Bench Makeover

How lucky I was to get my hands on this gorgeous Leo Jiranek Designer vanity and bench seat!

Unfortunately, it was brush painted; and the upholstered bench pad and mirror were missing.

But missing parts weren't a problem. I made the set complete after all. A thrift store mirror worked itself into the set.

With a trial run for the look, I went with it.

I started with the bench seat. I sanded down the top to raw wood. Then painted the legs. I also removed the drawers from the vanity. Then cleaned the vanity and painted it. (I'm missing those vanity painting photos, being busy with 15 projects going on.)

Then using newspaper, I made a pattern to cut a piece of plywood for an upholstered seat pad.

The pattern was large enough to cut the curves with the band saw.

I wanted to maintain the original design of the seat for the upholstered piece, yet allow about 1.5" of the designer's wood top to show.

Then I stained the wood. Then coated with polyurethane.

It was doing what I planned. I loved it.

I used memory foam for the padded seat. Cutting it to fit over the plywood piece.

I used this fine wale corduroy fabric to match the vanity color.

I put the padded piece aside while working on the mirror.

I cleaned the mirror, then taped it off for painting.

I painted the mirror frame and the swivel attachment. When dried, I measured to center it onto the vanity.

I drilled pilot holes through the swivel frame into the vanity top. Then secured it with wood screws.

Then put the mirror back in its place.

It took a few days and many hours to remove the thick white paint job from the drawers.

But it was so worth it. The wood is beautiful.

I stained the drawers to match the bench seat.

I took out of storage, these square wooden knobs given to me from my mother, who had them from one of her projects. I cleaned them up and painted them to match the vanity.

Measuring to center the knobs, I drilled holes through the drawers and added them. I purposely wanted the knobs to appear diamond shape rather than square for a design statement.

With the vanity now complete,

I attached the upholstered pad with screws through the bottom of the bench seat.

I really adore the contrast while maintaining the original vintage style.

So well constructed; this vanity should last a century or much longer with proper use.

It's a very heavy and solid piece. No repairs were needed. No major modifications. Just a couple of additions and a makeover to bring it back to life.