ForHisGlory Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) Just finished these and decided to keep the pieces instead of selling them. Thanks for looking! Paid $25.00 for this old Broyhill dresser. Paid $25 for this headboard as a clearance item at Walmart. I've always hated it, but figured I could, eventually, do something with it. This sewing cabinet was given to me by my FIL. I always thought it looked more like a secretary. Couldn't find a lamp shade, so I made this one.Husband made the bench and I added the zebra print to pull it together. Edited October 9, 2010 by ForHisGlory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deena Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Wow very different. You obviously took a lot of time to do all of that painting. Makes for a very interesting and unique bedroom suite.Love the shade of your curtains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deena Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Now I look again your curtain photos look a brown shade, but with the lamp on they look a purplish shade, which is what I was commenting on by saying I loved the colour.Lol so are they a brown, or purplish shade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Wow very different. You obviously took a lot of time to do all of that painting. Makes for a very interesting and unique bedroom suite.Love the shade of your curtains.Thanks, Deena.Yes, it certainly was some tedious painting, but I knew it was something I would want to keep for a very long time and so I plunged ahead. I toned down the background colors with clear glaze adding in some Burnt Umber. I thought it did well. The curtains are chocolate suede, which I think brings out the chocolate animal print. I was very happy to find them on sale for $10 per panel! Thanks again for your kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bug Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Wow, you've totally remade your bedroom! What a lot of creativity to bring it all together. I bet your husband thinks you are pretty crafty. Good job. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplybeelightful Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Not exactly my style but I like them. I LOVE the headboard! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deena Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Is it possible to have a photo showing the whole room together?Got a bargain on the curtains as well. Did you free hand the prints or use a stencil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Wow, you've totally remade your bedroom! What a lot of creativity to bring it all together. I bet your husband thinks you are pretty crafty. Good job. BethThanks, Lightning Bug. He does think I'm crafty. Only problem - He is color blind, so he doesn't get real excited about stuff like this. LOL! As long as I'm saving money, he's good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Not exactly my style but I like them. I LOVE the headboard! Nice job!Thanks! I had a wild hair - for sure! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Is it possible to have a photo showing the whole room together?Got a bargain on the curtains as well. Did you free hand the prints or use a stencil?The layout of the room makes it impossible to get the whole thing in one shot. I bought three sets of curtains and decided on the suede. I was afraid I wouldn't like the room to be dark, but the walls are light and so it's not too bad. I'm looking for a valance that matches so I can keep the panels open. Haven't had any luck. I'll probably have to run by the fabric store and make my own.I did use some stenciling, but I had to smooth and join some of the prints to make it work. I knew this project would take some time and so I opted for stencils being that I wasn't going to sell the pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Looks great, you did a wonderful job of the painting, good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) Meri, you always do such a wonderful job on refinishing furniture. You are so creative. Great job!! Edited October 10, 2010 by grama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Meri, you always do such a wonderful job on refinishing furniture. You are so creative. Great job!!Thanks, Elaine. I think I need to work on my photography next! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 You should send that in to HGTV... Love your vision, I might be able to copy but the creative gene isn't in me. Great job Great look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 I love it.Thanks!You should send that in to HGTV... Love your vision, I might be able to copy but the creative gene isn't in me. Great job Great lookThanks! I thought about it, just because they like to see "before and after" projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Wow!!! Amazing transformation, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 My daughter would love this for her room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey66 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 There is an upscale place out her in NY that had a little mail table painted like that and they wanted $400.00 for it. I'd say you did very well. I go out there a few times a year, I could print those out and give the owner your info if you wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishsmecca Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 How fun! I love it! Colorful animal prints are awesome Great job!! You're very talented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Very nice! I love older furniture. They don't make furniture like that anymore. My husband keeps nagging me to get rid of our bedroom set and I refuse. It is old as dirt and grey with black details--but I love the curves in it and the design! Gorgeous! You did such a great job repurposing that old furniture, it has new life now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marika Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 fantabulous!!!Mari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 WOW!!!!! you out did yourself. Everything looks awesome. You are very talented and I know this took a lot of time to do.Great job!!:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thanks everyone. I've been so busy, I forgot I posted my pictures here. LOL!Just received a couple of little wooden chairs, leftovers from a church. I'm going to re-do them for my grandson. Excited to get started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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