Upcycled Furniture
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Danish Cord Chair Makeover
The DIY Project: Creating new woven Danish cord seats Why I Loved It I had been looking for reasonably priced but sturdy and beautiful chairs when I came across a set of four chairs and table on Craigslist for $200. They were a beautiful aged teak with glowing grain and beautiful construction details, truly timeless items! The Plan The wood of the table and chairs didn’t require any refinishing however the paper Danish cord seats were stained and smelled of smoke. I priced out professional replacement of the seats and it came out to about $1,200 for the set – more than the whole set was worth. After watching a few…
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Project DIY: Dated Wooden Cabinet
The DIY Project: Updating this dated wooden cabinet with a surprise detail inside Why I Love It This wooden cabinet was such a versatile size, I could see the potential the moment I noticed it. It could easily fit as an entry table, living room side table, or a bedside table. The cupboard space allowed for a decent amount of storage as well. While the details looked dated in the dark brown colour of the wood, I was confident they would be a highlight once painted. The Plan My plan was to paint the cabinet a solid colour using chalk paint and then seal it with wax. I planned to…
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Project DIY: Chalkboard Frenzy
We love a good DIY project! Not only is it fun to give new life to old things, it is a great way to keep items out of the landfill. Part of a sustainability mindset is finding ways to use what we already have and therefore purchase less. The DIY Project: Transforming old, beat up picture frames into stylish, new chalkboards Why I Love It It was a match made in heaven–chalkboard paint on clearance and a load of picture frames found on Craigslist. I loved that each of these frames had their own style and character to them–from a solid, chunky wooden frame to an intricately detailed molded one.…
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Project DIY: Glass Bottle Project
We love a good DIY project! Not only is it fun to give new life to old things, it is a great way to keep items out of the landfill. Part of a sustainability mindset is finding ways to use what we already have and therefore purchase less. The DIY Project: Transforming plain glass bottles into home decor items Why I Love It I loved the shape and colour of these bottles. I found them for free at a salvaged yard and took them to challenge myself to get creative. I didn’t have a plan when I took them, but they were such substantial, solid pieces that I was confident…
