desk repurposed as vanity by Amy's Upcycles
Makeovers

So Many Ways to Repurpose a Desk!

I was talking on the phone to a potential client the other day about a desk he has that is a sentimental family piece, but is simply not functional.  The place where your knees are supposed to go is so small that only a child could fit.  I have not seen the desk or even… Continue reading So Many Ways to Repurpose a Desk!

Amy's Upcycles, Pottstown PA, upcycle, refinish, restore, painted furniture
Makeovers

Mid-Century Modern Refresh

I LOVE a good restoration challenge.  When my client originally contacted me, she was interested in having the tops of her bedroom set (two dressers and a nightstand) refinished.  She had originally purchased this Heywood-Wakefield set from her grandfather's furniture store, so they hold sentimental value.  They had significant wear, but not uncommon for pieces… Continue reading Mid-Century Modern Refresh

amy's upcycles, painted furniture, furniture, makeover, before and after, nightstands
Makeovers

Changing the Style of Furniture

Not all upcycled furniture starts out in bad shape.  These nightstands are the perfect example.  They are traditional in design and finish, with modern hardware.  The client was moving to a new home and wanted to update the look.  The nightstands were solid and in excellent condition--they just didn't fit the new decor.   The… Continue reading Changing the Style of Furniture

Makeovers

A Challenging Little Bugger

I had in my mind that this dresser/nightstand combo would be a pretty simple makeover.  Shame on me for making that assumption!  I knew that the leg on the dresser was broken, but I wasn't concerned because I fix that kind of thing all the time. When I started in on the repairs for the… Continue reading A Challenging Little Bugger