Recycling Furniture

When I need a piece of furniture, I ask myself the reason why I want it: do I really need it, or just want it to create a beautiful space in a room? Have I seen it somewhere? Am I set on a particular item? Once the idea is well-defined, I start exploring options including, styles, color scheme, maximum price willing to pay, etc. I, must confess, focus on flexibility and functionality of furniture, rarely on specific item. 


I start by searching the internet, to narrow-down styles that fit concept and price range, then go to local stores to physically see it. The last step is a trip to high quality furniture consignment stores; every city has them, you just have to look for it. I rather have a high quality piece of furniture than a new, cheaply made. Plus, I love bargain hunting in consignment stores.

I learned this trick long ago, when in charge of production at a local television station, in South Florida. With limited budget and several weekly shows to produce, the thrift store was our best option, and through the years I acquired an amazing collection of designer furniture and high quality ornamental pieces.  

I needed a table for our foyer, the new ones priced over $300.00 were unimpressive. I visited the consignment store and found this piece with two seats for $100.00, I offered $80.00. The rose color cover was outdated, but I knew I could easily redo it. I purchased a piece of upholstery fabric, on clearance, for $7.00.

Unscrewed the cushions
 
Cut fabric to size and using a staple gun, affixed to board, starting on oposite sides, stretching fabric as you go.

Replace cushions

The entire project took about thirty minutes

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