Saturday, May 24, 2008
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An obsession with the thrify
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- Dedicated to all my fellow Craigslist and thrift store addicts who can't help but see endless potential in second hand goods. I live by the mantra: One man's junk is another man's...DIY!
The Breakdown
If you're like me, there is often a large gap between the beautifully designed furnishings that you admire and the amount of funds you have available to purchase these items. I'd like to believe that with a little bit of inspiration, paint and a few how-to guides (and of course the perfect Craigslist find) the gap can be narrowed. I'm addicted to the joy of finding unique pieces for your home and life at fantastically affordable prices. This blog is very timely, as Craigslist finds expire within a week. So come back often, as there are always new items. Even if you aren't in the middle of a low-budget remodel, you'll hopefully enjoy checking-in to see through the lens of poteniality.
Blog Archive
Labels
- accent table (1)
- armoire (1)
- austin (1)
- bench (1)
- bookcase (1)
- books (1)
- bookshelves (1)
- chandelier (2)
- coffee table (1)
- couch (1)
- Denver (1)
- diy (2)
- Domino (2)
- dresser (1)
- fabric (1)
- farm table (1)
- how-to (1)
- hutch (1)
- lighting (1)
- mid-century modern (2)
- orange county (6)
- Outdoor dining (1)
- paint (2)
- patio furniture (1)
- reupholster (3)
- san francisco (1)
- seattle (2)
- side table (1)
- sleigh bed (1)
- tufted (1)
- vintage (1)
- washington (2)
- wingback chair (2)
2 comments:
oh brave one - this is a nonbrave one here - I havent reupholstered a couh - but this is one lovely couch...
Would you consider cost wise taking it to the upholsterer and get him to do a fabulous job ?
Cost-wise, hiring someone to do the job of upholstery can actually make the cost of your couch more expensive than buying a new one. So unless your piece is quite sentimental or valuable because of its pedigree, if you are trying to cut costs, professional re-upholstery doesn't necessarily save money. If I could afford it, I'd always choose that route though so that my furniture can be unique.
Watch for a new post coming soon that will link to DIY re-upholstery sites.
Thanks for the comment!
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