It's been a lot of fun (despite the growing stress) getting ready to move into our Logan apartment! We desperately needed some furniture because our last place was already furnished. So, I have been looking around at DI for some good, solid furniture that we can use. I get a kick out of buying things I love for really cheap....clothes, furniture, shoes, anything! The cheaper the better. And it's even more fun for me to re-finish said things!
At DI, I found a nightstand (that is similar to one we already have), and two kitchen chairs....each $10....that are in great condition. I painted the new nightstand white, to match the other one. I am content with the kitchen chair color although it's not preferred......but, I think they will match the wood already existing in the apartment. Oh, the things you do for design! (I did not change the wood, the lighting is just different in the pictures). Last night I attempted to re-cover the chairs with fabric I bought and chose. Of course, Holli and mom helped me! I now have respect for anyone who re-covers furniture by themselves...it is hard work I tell you! But the staple gun is fun :) The new fabric I used for the chairs will also be used for a new couch pillow, to tie the colors together. Okay now I'm sounding really snooty about making everything match. Whatever.
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| ^^Drooling over my new fabric^^ |
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^^preeetty happy with the end result!^^
Grandma Peterson, bless her, is also letting us take one of her old couches. Lighting is bad, but little James is modeling for us :) The blue floral and tan geometric fabric (pictured above) will be perfect for throw pillows! I can't wait to post more pictures of our new apartment after I go crazy decorating it! Excited to start this new chapter in our lives! |
I love it! Reupholstering furniture truly is a lot of work... but it looks like your work really paid off! I can't wait to see pictures of your new apartment. No doubt will be darling, what with your design and artistic skills! Good luck with moving!
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