Repurposed Furniture

This floating desk hangs in my daughters room. Her vintage four poster bed from our previous home didn't fit well into this space. It had a lot of sentimental value to both of us as it was a gift from her Grandparents. We couldn't get rid of it so we re-purposed it into this desk.

First, the four posts were removed (and saved for another project). Then, we took the headboard and the foot board and screwed them together on a 90 degree angle. Then came little caulk in the seam, a little putty over the nail holes, and a coat of white paint. I picked up two large white brackets from Home Depot and mounted the desk into the studs.

Her room is tight on space so a floating desk was a great design solution.

Sofa makeover

(After)

( Before)

This makeover was so easy and so cost effective! It was time for a new look in the family room. I decided to start with the sofa and loveseat. The flowers had to go.

I decided to recover them. I like sewing about as much as I like going to the dentist. I tried a few different ready-made slipcovers from Potterybarn. They were nice but they looked funny from the back.

I ended up purchasing two white SureFit slipcovers from an Ebay shop for $35 each. I was able to alter them a little to fit nice and tight. I left the two back cushions out and used them as a template to make separate slipcovers out of a Black Damask fabric. I used Velcro to close the back cushions and throw pillows for a quick change if the mood strikes.

The new look cost $170. Much less than purchasing a new set!

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