I had a pair of these smaller dressers. They had a hard
glossy white finish that was in pretty good shape that I was going to work with. The drawers however had gold detailing around the edge that I was going to change.
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Showing posts with label adding legs. Show all posts
BIG LEGS ADDED TO A SIDEBOARD - woodworking
While working outside in the warmth of the summer's sun I took several photos to show how a frame would need to be built to install a set of legs on a buffet. I had imagined these big carved legs added to this cabinet, just like the picture. I had the legs in a crate in my back room but I would need to see how the cabinet was built before I knew if I could make it a reality.
HOW I USED ANNIE SLOAN OLD WHITE - a cabinet rescue
I remember that morning, we were running late because someone slept in. It was one of those Saturdays I enjoy so much, spending time with George, getting out to all the yard sales and finding other people's junk I can re-purpose into something new and wonderful.
RECYCLING DINING CHAIR LEGS - shabby chic bedside tables
There are so many unused and unwanted
dining chairs out there. Every thrift store
and charity shop I go to have a selection.
Most people have a chair or two in their
garage. There are some great up-cycle
projects out there already on Pinterest
and I would like to add one more to the
list with the help of Annie Sloan Chalk
Paint.
Paint.
FIXING DRAWERS THAT FALL DOWN - Ridgid Driver and Before & After
I've used a lot of power drivers in my time
but the one I use now has been my favorite
for years. I first saw it in the hands of an
electrician and immediately asked about it.
A STENCIL, PAINT, DARK WAX, AND NEW LEGS - paris dresser
I made this dresser look
unique by using dark wax
only in certain places. In this
article I have explained how I
did it and included many other
resources to create this look.
ADDING LONG LEGS - white annie sloan chest
Somewhere along the way I lost interest in finishing the makeover on this little two drawer chest. I know it looks like three drawers but the bottom drawer is double deep. To add to the unfortunate situation, the cost of it was high when I first bought it.
ADDING LEGS TO A BUFFET - building up the frame work
I imagined these heavy duty set of carved legs added to this cabinet, just like the picture. I even had the perfect set sitting in a crate in my back room. First I would need to see how the original cabinet was built. While working it outside in the warmth of the summer's sun I took several photos to show how the frame needed to be built and what I did to install a set of legs.
PHARMACY CABINET - build with an old window
TIME TO CALL THE PHARMACIST.
I'm calling this one My Pharmacy Cabinet. It was made with several different vintage pieces including an old window.
ADDING LEGS TO A CORNER CABINET
Once upon a time I used living room side table legs to make a short corner shelf much taller.
On the left you can see the outline of the original piece in amongst the details I added.
MINI CLOSET REVEAL - graphic transfer
Our good friends at Brick and Mortar Living asked if I wanted to try using their butcher paper for a graphic transfer project. I was happy to try it out.
HOW TO MAKE A DRESSER 2ft TALLER - cottage country cabinet
knew I wanted to recreate it so it went on the TO DO
list. One night late last year I started to tear several
pieces of furniture apart, 5 days later this is what
I had created.
FRENCH BLUE CHALK PAINT - diy painted dresser
CHANGING GEARS
I tried a different look at first with this dresser but it just wasn't my style or for that matter the dresser's style. I had to rethink my plans right in the middle but it was definitely for the best. Come take a look at how my French Blue dresser came to be.
I tried a different look at first with this dresser but it just wasn't my style or for that matter the dresser's style. I had to rethink my plans right in the middle but it was definitely for the best. Come take a look at how my French Blue dresser came to be.
CREATING HIS AND HERS BEDSIDE TABLES - using appliques
I wanted to share the secret of how I brought two different pieces of furniture together to feel like the same style using embellishments.
PART II A LEG UP - adding legs to furniture
In an earlier article I shared several tips to adding legs to furniture projects, now I am share some of the different styles and types of legs I have used.
PART I A LEG UP - adding legs to furniture
A very popular question I get asked about is the legs I add to many of my furniture pieces. So I thought I would share some project photos and information to show how dramatic and fun it can be.
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