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Quick and easy update for a half moon table makeover

Quick and easy update for a half moon table makeover

In need of a half moon table makeover? Here’s a quick and easy way to modernise an entryway table to make it a feature of your hallway. A table of many names. Half moon, demilune, entryway or hallway table. Lots of names for a small table which fits against a wall in a narrow area….

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Is furniture flipping worth the effort? Time and money?

Is furniture flipping worth the effort? Time and money?

Is furniture flipping worth the effort? You can get cheap furniture that has been painted. The downside is that it will be more work for you. If you’re really lucky you can find bargains that haven’t been painted. If you’re starting from natural wood then you don’t have to undo the work of other people….

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5 unique ways to paint a bookshelf

5 unique ways to paint a bookshelf

Have a bookshelf and want to see how it will look in different styles? Here’s some inspiration for 5 unique ways to paint a bookshelf… I love a good bookshelf makeover. They’re often affordable to pick up, a simple shape to paint, and a useful piece of furniture. All good reasons to give painting one…

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How to give painted shelves a new look

How to give painted shelves a new look

Want to give previously painted shelves a new look? Here’s how I gave a makeover to shelves I painted and decoupaged years ago. Tastes change. Fashions change. The beauty of paint is that it’s so flexible. No longer like the colour? Paint it. Furniture a bit boring? Add a transfer. The possibilities are endless. Which…

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How to make an on-trend painted and wood dresser

How to make an on-trend painted and wood dresser

Have an old dresser you want to update? Here’s how to create the current trend of the painted and wood dresser look. If you like the modern style. Or your furniture demands a specific makeover to mask its imperfections. Here’s how… This post includes gifted products and affiliate links so you can easily find the…

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Create a beautiful textured look with clay paint

Create a beautiful textured look with clay paint

Can you paint furniture with clay paint? Absolutely! Here’s how to create a beautiful textured look with clay paint. I have an exciting post today as Dixie Belle has just launched a new range of clay-based paint. Not just new colours but a whole new range. To join their chalk paint and (my favourite), their…

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How to make over a bookshelf for a tweenager bedroom

How to make over a bookshelf for a tweenager bedroom

Doing a makeover on a bookshelf for a tweenager bedroom? The skill is in designing it for a child while it lasts them for years to come. A tweenager is the years before becoming a teenager. A child of about 8-12 or so. They want to be grown-up but still like a bit of the…

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New look for a space-saving table and chairs

New look for a space-saving table and chairs

Have a space-saving table and chairs that needs a new look? Here’s a hideaway table and chairs that gets a modern makeover. I got this table and set of stools for free from a neighbour having a garage sale. They’re a nice quirky set as the stools fold up under the table for storage. Check…

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How to paint mismatched furniture to look cohesive

How to paint mismatched furniture to look cohesive

Want to paint mismatched furniture to make it look like a set? Here are the key elements to create a balanced and cohesive look. Not as many people have a classic set of bedroom furniture these days. Pieces are acquired over time, bought separately or received as hand-me-downs. Which means that they don’t always look…

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How to upcycle an old wooden chest with chalk paint

How to upcycle an old wooden chest with chalk paint

Do you have old furniture in need of a makeover? Here’s how to upcycle an old wooden chest with chalk paint. This chest would have taken a lot of time to restore. So, I chose to have some fun with this makeover. Instead of using wood filler to smooth out the dents, I covered them…

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