Sunday 23 September 2012

Upcycling my junk shop furniture

Over the years I have bought lots of junk shop or antique furniture.
I come from a thrifty family who if you needed a chair, a wardrobe etc, you didn't go any buy new, you went to an auction house. And I spent many an hour watching my dad or my beloved uncle Arthur woodworking on such project in their workshops/garage.

I have purchased a few pieces over the last few years/months that I didn't find the time to renovate but it's one hobby I love-so I'm setting aside a few hours a week to re-new something old and beautiful.

I bought a chair from a junk shop the other day, Georgian I've been told with a beautiful bow back. It it's now stripped down and very naked all ready for me to cut the wooden supports next weekend.
And of course it will need upholstering, well a friend recently gave me some stunning curtain fabric that was left over-so I'll be using that! Sustainability in the making!

3 comments:

  1. Looking forward to the end result! I love nothing better than finding something that offers lots of creative possibilities.

    Wendy

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  2. And the possibilities are endless. I too can't wait to see it in my house all lovely and bright and new

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