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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Artefacts is a line of campaign furniture that was manufactured by Henredon in the 1960s. It incorporates the classic campaign elements of boxy shape and inset hardware. Henredon produced several other campaign-style furniture lines during this period, but Artefacts is unique due to its delicate handle style. To clarify, Henredon was the manufacturer, and Artefacts
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Design an Eclectic Dining Room with Vintage Painted Furniture. Remember your grandma’s home? Have you ever been to an estate sale? The dining room furniture in both cases is usually a “set,” and everything matches. It’s all brown, and it is boring. Well, an eclectic dining room is exactly the opposite of that. It’s not
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Over the last eight years, I have sold thousands of vintage pieces of furniture, and in the past couple of years, we have started manufacturing vintage-inspired new furniture. So I happen to know a little bit about both. Before you start thinking about your dream color, choose whether to select a vintage piece of furniture or
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