This buffet project from Kandice at Just the Woods is super inspiring. The ordinary becomes extraordinary with her artistic talent in choosing all the right elements for this buffet. Right down to the glass knobs, Kandice transforms this buffet beautifully. Aside from the fact that the buffet is versatile, you can choose images that makes it … [Read more...]
Beautiful Watercolor Desk Makeover
We see a lot of fabulous furniture makeovers here on Knock Off Decor but this one is truly one of a kind. Stacy from Anastasia Vintage had picked up a free desk from Craigslist and, as free things often do, it sat around waiting to be fixed up for several months. When Stacy decided to makeover the desk, she did it with style! She used a special … [Read more...]
How to Makeover Dark Furniture
A lot of what makes furniture seem dated and ugly is too dark or too orange wood stains. When bringing it up to the current style it can get a little bit tricky to keep the look uniform and neat. Christy from Our Southern Home had an entire bedroom set that was stained a dark color that needed a fresh start with white chalk paint. It is a process … [Read more...]
Simply Wonderful Vanity Makeover
Stacy from Anastasia Vintage shares with us how to get past the ugly, and transform it into something beautiful with her vanity makeover. She admits she was turned off with the vanity when she first came upon it, but with some tough love and elbow grease, it became truly unique. This vanity would be just right for a little girl or young lady … [Read more...]
Country Cottage Charm Washboard Photo Frame
Thank goodness for modern convenience. Imagine how our DIY lifestyle would be altered by having to wash clothes by hand. It consumed so much time for our grandmothers, not to mention what it did to their nails. Horrible! Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shares her flea market vintage washboard transformation. Although it was slightly damaged, … [Read more...]
Escape the Ordinary Plank Table
Have you found a table at a thrift store that had great legs, but the top was in bad shape? This happened to Stacy over at Anastasia Vintage. She found a sturdy table, suitable for everyday use, but the marble top was off of it, and very heavy. She took it home and set to updating the table with paint and stain. She used her jigsaw to make a … [Read more...]
Beautifully Crafted Pallet Ceiling Light
Just when you thought you saw everything made with pallets, the gentleman at DIYPALLETFURNITURE has taken pallet repurposing to a new level. Enhanced with rich and harmonious materials, he replaced his boring florescent kitchen lights with pallet boards to add rustic charm. The result? A happy wife. His well constructed ceiling supports … [Read more...]
Not Just Another Moppe Chest
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is when you have a plain chest and transform it. If it is something unique that you seek, Claire over at Pillar Box Blue has the answer. Furniture wax and wrapping paper makes this Moppe chest a one of a kind furniture piece. Claire provides a supply list, some advice, and step by step … [Read more...]
Space Saving and Functional Wall Locker
Do you have enough storage space? Are you able to stay organized with shoes, coats, and hats? This storage solution problem seems to face many of us. Ashley from Shabby2Chic has shared an amazing wall locker project she made for her sister. A perfect combination of decorative form and function, this wall locker is home next to the garage door in … [Read more...]
Dull Lamp Shade Makeover
Ashley from Seventh House on the Left, shows how a simple furniture piece like a lampshade can change the whole dynamic to a room. Often we fail to look at a lamp shade as a key color focus feature. When in reality, a lampshade can set the mood for a room, by not only the light it produces, but the color on the shade itself. Even more important is … [Read more...]