At least that's what I think so..this second home project has been in my garage for such a long time that I started believing that I would just chuck it off one day! but yeah, thanks to my husband and also thanks to my restless nature, I somehow finished it. I even got good reviews from friends and relatives (they are all so kind and encouraging)
I am always on lookout for old furniture that can be reused and also something that gives me a chance to take my mind away from the usual boring day and do something creative - few people who don't know me, think I waste my time and also think I am cheap! Well, what I want to say to all those 'designer' people/friends - what you guys don't know is, designer stuff comes from some home too..so, GO TO HELL! (I may sound over reacting but I have one whole post dedicated to all those who think buying designer wear and getting costly designer stuff home, have no clue how it's all being done)
Anyhow, I found this chest in front of a church nearby my home, I immediately inspected it to see that that structure was really good, the drawers were solid, it had light brown Decolam sheets all over. The only thing I thought had to be replaced was the two side and an upper plank, as it had been quite worn out due to being soaked in the rain. Unfortunately I do not have the original picture to share, but this Google d-version chest below is how it looked like before.
I initially wanted to create a chest with mosaic art done all over..BUT due to budget constraints I thought I'll try giving it an antique look. Antique-look furniture has become the most expensive and the most sought after these days. So I thought I should try my hand at trying to create one..
All I had to buy was a Electric Sander, and Electric Chipper for mere $30-$35 each. Electric Chipper had been used to chip of the Decolam from all over the chest. Then I bought some ivory white paint. One can get already used and returned $1 tins and spray paints from any of the big warehouses (You must ask at the store, or else you would never know) . Then I bought some Stain Polish to apply over the extreme sanded areas, but unfortunately, that did not give the look I wanted and made the whole chest look ugly and dull, so I re painted the whole chest and re-sanded. My husband, then gave me an idea to apply basic olive oil just where I need a stained wood look. This is what worked for this chest. I replaced the handles with round hooked ones. Antique looking handles are way cheaper and of trusted quality when bought online. I spent around $9+$7(for postage) on the hooks.
Over all, I think I might have spent around $100-$120 to obtain this worn out antique chest! *feeling great*
Coming soon! My first DIY...till then...
Ta.
I am always on lookout for old furniture that can be reused and also something that gives me a chance to take my mind away from the usual boring day and do something creative - few people who don't know me, think I waste my time and also think I am cheap! Well, what I want to say to all those 'designer' people/friends - what you guys don't know is, designer stuff comes from some home too..so, GO TO HELL! (I may sound over reacting but I have one whole post dedicated to all those who think buying designer wear and getting costly designer stuff home, have no clue how it's all being done)
Anyhow, I found this chest in front of a church nearby my home, I immediately inspected it to see that that structure was really good, the drawers were solid, it had light brown Decolam sheets all over. The only thing I thought had to be replaced was the two side and an upper plank, as it had been quite worn out due to being soaked in the rain. Unfortunately I do not have the original picture to share, but this Google d-version chest below is how it looked like before.
I initially wanted to create a chest with mosaic art done all over..BUT due to budget constraints I thought I'll try giving it an antique look. Antique-look furniture has become the most expensive and the most sought after these days. So I thought I should try my hand at trying to create one..
All I had to buy was a Electric Sander, and Electric Chipper for mere $30-$35 each. Electric Chipper had been used to chip of the Decolam from all over the chest. Then I bought some ivory white paint. One can get already used and returned $1 tins and spray paints from any of the big warehouses (You must ask at the store, or else you would never know) . Then I bought some Stain Polish to apply over the extreme sanded areas, but unfortunately, that did not give the look I wanted and made the whole chest look ugly and dull, so I re painted the whole chest and re-sanded. My husband, then gave me an idea to apply basic olive oil just where I need a stained wood look. This is what worked for this chest. I replaced the handles with round hooked ones. Antique looking handles are way cheaper and of trusted quality when bought online. I spent around $9+$7(for postage) on the hooks.
Over all, I think I might have spent around $100-$120 to obtain this worn out antique chest! *feeling great*
Ta.
