Makeovers

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

Custom Built

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
Makeovers

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

Makeovers

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

End table, light and dark gray with bicycle image, before and after
Makeovers

End Table Transforms from Formal to Freewheeling

Yes, I crack myself up with the puns!  Freewheeling…bicycle…get it??!! Anyway, I had this end table that I received in trade.  It had some cosmetic damage to the top in the way of scratches, and parts of the decorative legs were missing on 3 sides.  Luckily, the missing parts were saved inside one of the… Continue reading End Table Transforms from Formal to Freewheeling

White 4 drawer dresser before and after with floral accents
Makeovers

Floral Accent Dresser

As is common with older furniture, this dresser is very well made.  The only repairs that were necessary were cosmetic from years of use.   I started by filling in deep scratches and giving it a good sanding.  Since I knew I wanted to paint the dresser white, I sealed the entire piece to keep… Continue reading Floral Accent Dresser

Ironing board cabinet with mirror
Custom Built

Ironing Board Cabinet

I hate to iron.  Seriously.   I avoid purchasing items that require ironing.   And if I do happen to  purchase something that I later discover it does require ironing, I won’t wear it because, let’s face it, once I do I will just have to wash it and iron it all over again.  It… Continue reading Ironing Board Cabinet

Potting bench before and after
Makeovers

Rustic Inheritance Turns Functional for the Kitchen

This piece belonged my my client’s mother in law.  We are unsure if it originally functioned as a dry sink or a potting bench, but either way, it is a great sentimental piece that she wanted to use in her kitchen. She chose a silvery-gray color to blend with her kitchen counters.  After completing the… Continue reading Rustic Inheritance Turns Functional for the Kitchen

Bookcase with storage before and after
Makeovers

Whimsical Book Case

This bookcase was a roadside find of my friend Tom.  He is an excellent scout of cool, quality furniture that just has some aesthetic issues.  This bookcase didn’t disappoint.  It is well constructed and has sliding doors at the bottom for storage.  It is also a hideous shade of green-gold.  It actually looked kinda like… Continue reading Whimsical Book Case