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5 Minute DIY Facelift | An Easy Furniture UpStyle

August 14, 2018

Never in a million years would I classify myself as a master DIY’er. I do love to make things by hand, enjoy crafting and do take on a DIY project every now and then. My favorite DIY projects are the ones that can be completed in a flash and don’t take a lot of manual labor.

The last few weekends I’ve tackled a few DIY projects around the house and all of them took about 5 minutes or less to complete. I’m sharing one of the makeovers with you today.

This project was the transformation of a bench for the foot of the bed in our guest bedroom. I bought this bench at one of my favorite flea markets about two months ago. It’s been sitting in the bedroom ever since just waiting for a new look. Upon inspection, the bench had a sturdy frame, classic lines and was priced right at less than $60. The fabric was the only negative. It was soiled and worn in a few areas, and the color looked something like split pea soup. I knew that all it would take to give the bench a facelift was new fabric and some minor touch-ups to the stain finish.

Here’s the before….

And here’s the after!

I purchased this fabric from my friend and upholsterer Julie, before she moved to Florida. At the time I didn’t know what I was going to use it for, I just loved the design and the color. I mean after all, red is my favorite color!

One day I was in the guest bedroom and looked at the bench and something dawned on me. My red chinoiserie floral fabric would be perfect!!! I already has a couple of red elements in the room and the blue in the floral pattern worked great with the blue bedding. I’m not sure who makes this fabric or what the design is called. If anyone knows the manufacturer or fabric name let me know and I’ll update the post. I also found a similar fabric here.

Once the old fabric was striped off, I gave the foam a spritz of Febreze and then re-upholstered the top with my new fabric. It literally took me 5 minutes and the bench had a fabulous new look. Isn’t she pretty? I just love the way the bench looks now. It’s the punch of personality the room needed.

I’ll be sharing the full guest bedroom soon but have a few more finishing touches to add. Stay tuned!

Decorating with Corbels–Add this to your DIY List

May 14, 2014

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When it comes to design, I love a good architectural detail. Details that have a sense of style and history to them and that add character to a home. Corbels are one of my favorite architectural accents. Do you know what a corbel is? Basically it is a structural piece of stone, wood or metal that juts out from a wall and is meant to hold-up or carry weight.

Corbels have been used for centuries in building construction and over the years have become a decorative element that people are adding to the interior decor of their homes.

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A Collection of Creative Ideas

April 11, 2014

There is so much more to creative design than how the furniture is arranged or what type of artwork you have on the wall.

Creative design comes in all forms…

The next time you are at the thrift store, don’t overlook those old kids chairs. A little diy and you can turn them into stylish dog bowl holders that will feel apart of your décor.

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There are so many unique uses for old ladders but I’m loving the idea of using one as a jewelry holder. Just add a mesh screen and you’re done.

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If you don’t want to spend a ton of money on flowers but still want a designer look with your flower arrangements, try adding fruit. Sliced fruit will fill the vase so less flowers are needed and the look will be fresh and modern.