DIY PROJECT
Fall in love with your home
–again!
By Keri Johnson, Keri it Home Furniture
Sometimes I feel as though my life mimics
the story of the cobbler whose kids have no
shoes! I spend so much time working on
projects for others, that I often look around
my house and think ‘who lives here?’ It’s
easy to get so caught up in work or family
obligations that you forget to spend a little
time doing things that are important to you.
Earlier in the summer, I came across these two
‘diamonds-in-the-rough’:
The first one was a very '70s end table that
previously belonged to the father of a friend.
For me, it's painting and decorating. After 16
years, there are many areas of my house that
need updates, and I’m determined to add
some new style without breaking the bank.
Last month, I talked about how your home
should be a reflection of your personality.
While I strive to follow that rule, it is not
always in the budget to replace large ticket
items as my tastes change. This is where a
little creativity and a little elbow grease go
a long way. In my business of refinishing
furniture, I’m always on the lookout for pieces
that have great lines or unique details. If you
keep an open mind, you can see that they may
look dated in their current state, but will look
great with a little work.
Keri’s Quick Tip!
If you are looking to purchase
second-hand furniture to upcycle, become
a member of some of the local garage
sale sites on Facebook. Just be sure to
check back often, since items sell superfast.
Also, check out the ‘OfferUp’ App.
This app is great! It’s free to join and allows
you to view items for sale in your area, as
well as post items of your own for sale.
This table was great as-is, but I knew that it
could be even better once I gave it a facelift.
The second piece was a heavy coffee table
that I found on OfferUp. This was a steal,
costing just $30.