Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Outdated Loveseat Turned Modern Masterpiece

So maybe the title overstates it a bit.  It might not be a masterpiece, but it's not a bad little makeover if I do say so myself.  I've had this old loveseat for a long time.  I bought it at a yard sale.  It had no cushions, and sadly it had wings.  A wooden wingback loveseat... hmmmm.  On the up side though,  it's solid wood and vintage, two things I love.  But still, what the heck am I gonna do with a wooden winged back loveseat!  Beat the heck out of it with a hammer, that's what!  Here it was,


If you notice it's a different color in the next picture.  It's because I experimented with the color Blue Spruce (Valspar) first... and then came the hammer.


The wings went bye bye!  So did the little spindle arms.  That left big holes, but nothing that a bunch of wood filler couldn't handle!


So, after a little sanding, a new color....and some cushions....









From outdated traditional, to mo-modern!

Smiles!
~Renew Redo~


9 comments:

  1. WOWZA! Your place looks sooo rich. Could not tell they're all thrift finds at all! I recognized those cushions ;) Still love them!

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  2. Oh and I spotted that you rubbed and buffed your beloved mid century modern dresser. It's all so cohesive looking now :) <3 it

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  3. Dang you're good Sandy! lol, you spot everything. Cohesive is exactly what I was going for. You know... right before I change it all again! ; )
    Here is a funny tid-bit. Everything you can see in that entire picture, (excluding a couple of things hanging on the wall) cost less than $300. How is that for a thrifty makeover! And, it's so much more fun than shopping retail! lol.

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  4. well I'll be! How do you DO IT?? That is really amazing! and you seriously are the Rub N Buff Queen!

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    1. All I need is a crown! OOOh I bet Rub n' Buff could make it gold! heehee

      Smiles!

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  5. Seriously gorgeous! Can you please be my neighbor? I would have tons of projects for you! I love this!

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    1. Sure! Are you up for relocating? I think there's a house for sale on my street! ; ) I luvs me some projects! lol

      Smiles!

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  6. wha??? no rub 'n buff???

    still, it's hot.

    and would you mind taking off the word verification from the comment section? it's kind of a hindrance to stalkers.

    gracias.

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