I did name this blog because
of my love for working with wood. And
even more I prefer saving
wood furniture from the landfill. Come
and see how I used two roadside finds
to create one fabulous piece of furniture.
Showing posts with label beach handles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beach handles. Show all posts
HOW TO MAKE ROADSIDE FURNITURE FABULOUS - tv cabinet
I did name this blog because
of my love for working with wood. And
even more I prefer saving
wood furniture from the landfill. Come
and see how I used two roadside finds
to create one fabulous piece of furniture.
WHITE VINTAGE STYLED DESK - metal details & rope handles
SHABBY CHIC OFFICE,
here I come!
I overhauled this next project
with different hardware and
paint, I also added some metal
details that you can all get if you
just know where to look.
ROPE HANDLES - tutorial
Time for the tutorial on the big nautical rope handles I used on my beach dresser. They work really well
on these drawers and look incredible. It took some time to find the rope I wanted to use but in the end
I nailed it.
BIG SOFT ROPE HANDLES - nautical beach dresser
I'm over the moon in love with this project. I finally got to create some big fat nautical rope handles on a set of drawers.
SEASIDE BEACH FURNITURE
This dresser is a great example of how you can make a few simple changes to use it
in your new seaside décor.
The original dresser was in great shape just very boring.
To start the seaside theme I cut and added a rope detail on the bottom front.
You see rope everywhere on boats and docks.
Vintage brass is a great feature use on seaside themed furniture. Brass doesn't rust and corrode like
other metal does in the salty air of the coast, so it is used all over marinas. After painting this
dresser in a blue and then a white wash I sanded the lock plates to show them off the brass.
other metal does in the salty air of the coast, so it is used all over marinas. After painting this
dresser in a blue and then a white wash I sanded the lock plates to show them off the brass.
The original dresser came with gold handles but the elaborate vintage brass Chippendales
I chose to use in their place are the perfect touch on these glossy waxed drawers.
The last piece that finished the look is the natural top, clear coated for protection
Hope this helps you with some of your beach decorating.
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Have you stopped into firstfinds hardware store lately?
Here are just some of the items available for your projects.
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HOW TO BUILD A CONSOLE TABLE - using an ammo box
I'm re-sharing this post
with more building details
for others who want to re-
purpose their own ammo
box.
PART II HANDLES, HARDWARE, HINGES, AND HOOKS - furniture accessories
This is another set of photos from my project that
have been greatly enhanced by the right accessories.
Get a little wild inside
Don't be afraid to salvaged handles from other pieces
Brass works well with seaside decor
Think creatively with molded plastic finds
Cut hooks from broken chandelier arms
Use appliques on drawer corners
Practice cutting 45's to trimming drawer faces
Learn how to trim the posts on your glass knobs
Don't rule out anything.
Part I has more ideas and can be found here
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Have you stopped into firstfinds hardware store lately?
Here are just some of the items available for your projects.
click on each photo for more information
click on each photo for more information
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JEWELRY FOR YOUR FURNITURE- hardware
These are some great examples of the statement
the right hardware can make.
Look at the selection of hardware I found at the Hobby Lobby.
If I stamp my feet long enough do you think we could get one here in BC?
Here are just 2 drawers of furniture knobs
and handles I've hoarded over time.
This photo was taken at a Flea market in Florida.
All this lady sold was vintage hardware ..... bestill my heart.
The rustic appeal these large handles added to
this red dresser couldn't be imagined any other way.
This yellow dresser wouldn't be so happy with out
the brilliant punch the french white hardware adds.
The correct vintage feel was found when these
pulls were added to this aqua wash stand.
A reminder of heavy brass fittings on grand ocean liners
of the past made the travel theme of this dresser complete.
What are they called?
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| Bail Pull |
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| Bin Pull |
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| Bow Handle |
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| Drop Pull |
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| Oval Plate Pull |
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| Ring Pull |
A great place to find reproduction hardware here in BC is
You can shop on line or in store.
*** Interested in finding sources for the inspiration photos used in this post,
right click the photo and in google image search use the file name listed under properties to search each pic.
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Have you stopped into firstfinds hardware store lately?
Here are just some of the items available for your projects.
click on each photo for more information
click on each photo for more information
click on each photo for more information
TIL NEXT TIME
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