Smelly wood furniture? Should you buy it? I am sure you will come across 1,000 blog posts telling you how to get rid it of it. Look, if you are determined and want advice on “How to Get Rid of Smells” from furniture, there are millions of blog posts from other bloggers showing you how […]
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Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air is the perfect shade of light blue that does not read baby’s room blue. It is a sophisticated, soft blue that is soothing yet refreshing at the same time. Breath of Fresh Air is a calm, cool blue. It is an excellent choice for those seeking to infuse restful,
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Benjamin Moore Chartreuse is a distinct shade of yellow that combines the invigorating qualities of yellow and green. The color radiates energy and captures attention. Chartreuse stands out for its boldness and vibrancy. It is an excellent choice for those seeking to infuse their living spaces with a unique and lively atmosphere. A bold pop
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Nothing can elevate the look and feel of your living spaces. The impact of unique statement pieces can’t be underestimated. One such attention-grabbing furnishing can be making a pink credenza, especially a hot pink credenza. Not only does it serve a functional purpose by providing ample storage, but its vibrant hue also breathes life into
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When buying vintage furniture, online or in person, can be daunting. Vintage was always cool but niche. Pandemic-related supply chain delays elevated the importance of the already made, readily available vintage furniture, and the trend will not slow down any time soon. I buy thousands of pieces of furniture every year, and here are the
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I personally adore the design and aesthetic of Dorothy Draper España’s chests. We have restored many of them over the years. It’s always a pleasure to get to work on them. Here is a blog post about how to identify an authentic España chest. A Little History of the Iconic España Chest The Dorothy Draper
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The most common question about painting laminate and Formica furniture is, “Will the paint stick to it?” I always get this question from prospective buyers, and there is generally a bit of a concerning tone to it. Some people think laminate is an inferior product compared to wood, so they are concerned about the overall
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The authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, the vintage version, is an iconic piece of furniture. The first lady of interior design, Dorothy Draper designed them. The España chest was very popular back in the day, and it resulted in hundreds of “inspired” “copy-cat” “knockoffs” flooding the market seeking to capitalize on the trend. If you
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I have painted almost all the floors on the main floor of my home, and I absolutely love them. It has allowed me to use our money on fun things like couches and chairs, rugs, and custom shades. Had it not been for my decision to paint the floors, I wouldn’t have the funds to
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Paint wood floors. Yikes! What? Why paint wood floors? We moved into our home in April of 2021, and after much debate and waffling, I finally decided to paint our wood floors. Our floors were in decent shape, with some scratches, but overall, they were in good condition. For reasons I can’t comprehend, the previous
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