QUICK FIXES Wanting a project to give a corner of your home a quick facelift? Take a look at these inspiring projects that will give you a boost of accomplishment and creativity. Drab Hutch to Poppin Coffee Bar! Reader Kristina Gentil calls this her quarantine 2020 project. Since March she says she has cleaned out every closet and painted almost every room in her house. Now, with those things done, she still had the itch to start something new. She says she had always wanted a coffee bar and turned her sights to an old, drab hutch. Some
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paint, hardware and the removal of the glass front doors transformed it into a fun and functional piece for their home. Hard Used Dresser to Refined Piece
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Our friend Maria Coleman said when she got this dresser
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it was in pretty bad shape. Instead of just painting it first, she gave it a good sanding from top to bottom. Once ready for paint, she went with a classic cream color but kept the top its natural wood, just staining it to give it a refreshed look. Some old hardware from her stash gave the top drawer some refinement and the rest she left with the original handles.
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The bright shiny colors make me happy. That's pretty much the main reason I collect. I like to surround myself with pretty, colorful things."
Quick Facelifts FOR YOUR HOME
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