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Sunny Little Dresser Makeover

What is better than a gorgeous dresser makeover?  A dresser makeover in a sunny yellow tone!  My client salvaged this dresser and will be using it in her foyer. She wanted a pop of color to break up an otherwise neutral palette.  I love the color she selected–it is a gorgeous, buttery yellow. This dresser… Continue reading Sunny Little Dresser Makeover

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Finally–An Entryway Solution!

Does it look like this around your front and back doors? We don't wear shoes in the house, and as a result, our front and back doors were always piled with shoes.  Lots and lots of shoes.  It made me crazy and always made the house look messy.  I researched ideas for all different kinds… Continue reading Finally–An Entryway Solution!

Hoosier Cabinet, Amy's Upcycles, upcycles, refinish, repurpose, customize, painted furniture, Pottstown, PA, TCACC
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A Stroll Down Memory Lane

I was recently reviewing some photos of my work over the past several years, and this Hoosier Cabinet jumped out as one of the most fun--and most gratifying! My client was given this cabinet and it was in pretty rough condition.  Although the flour bin and sifter were in great shape, it was missing the roll-down… Continue reading A Stroll Down Memory Lane

buffet repurposed to wine bar
Makeovers

Reinventing An Inherited Buffet

One of my most recent projects was repurposing a buffet that had been passed down from my client's grandmother. Structurally, the buffet was in excellent condition, but showed some wear and tear on the finish.  She had seen one of my previous projects and wanted to convert this buffet into a wine bar.  After discussing… Continue reading Reinventing An Inherited Buffet

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Made-Over Stool Gets Passed Down in the Family

Our family lost our matriarch (my mother-in-law) in February of this year.  In the time since the family has gone through the process of sorting through her belongings and selling her home of 50+ years.  It is an emotional and difficult process, as many of you know.  The photos and sentimental items are distributed throughout… Continue reading Made-Over Stool Gets Passed Down in the Family

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Stacked Dresser Goes Coastal

I love the shape of this dresser with its stacked design, but it looked dated as a result of the drawer pulls and the scrollwork at the base. The dresser had some minor scratches and damage, so I started with repairs.  I filled the damaged areas, removed the drawer pulls and recut the scrollwork on… Continue reading Stacked Dresser Goes Coastal

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Sophisticated Secretary Refresh

A client recently contacted me to refinish her secretary desk.  It was a used desk that she had picked up and it was in really good condition.  It was just very “orange” for her decor and had some cosmetic wear and tear. She wanted a combination of paint and a stain with gray-brown undertones that… Continue reading Sophisticated Secretary Refresh

Dresser makeover, before and after
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Modern Makeover of a Dated Dresser

I love a good dresser makeover.  They are such blank canvases that can go in almost any direction.  This dresser is simple and very well made, but had some features that dated it.   The first thing I needed to address was the scrolls on the bottom.  I was looking for a clean, modern look,… Continue reading Modern Makeover of a Dated Dresser