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Mind Blowing Desk Makeover with a Modern Vibe

Who says a desk has to be boring? You can create a stunning desk makeover with just a few simple changes. It's week 4 of the One Room Challenge and we've made over a desk I picked up for free on Facebook Marketplace. When I first started making my design plan for Steve's home office I came across the Dolores cane desk at Pottery Barn. And I was in love!!! But not with the price. So I started looking at the possibility of building a desk. But I soon realized due to the high price of hardwood these days, it would…

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October 18, 2022

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Painting Furniture the Easy Way with a Wagner Sprayer

Does the thought of painting furniture seem overwhelming? Over the years we’ve painted over 100 pieces of furniture and learned a few tips and tricks along the way. Since we started using the Wagner sprayer we felt like we’ve died and gone to painter’s heaven. In fact, using a paint sprayer is so much easier than you think! We’ve shared how quickly we were able to paint all of the interior doors in Steph’s house with the Wagner sprayer. While today we’d like to share how to use the detailed spray nozzle to get a beautiful smooth finish while painting furniture. You’ll also find tips for prepping the…

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January 30, 2021

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Amazing Before and After Heirloom Piano Makeover

A while back, I received a phone call from my mother-in-law. A piano, which has been in her family since the 1880’s was returned to her. As a result of some neglect, the piano was badly damaged. Despite this, she was hoping that I could somehow perform a miracle and repair the piano. I believe that we did achieve this. See this amazing before and after family heirloom piano makeover. Over the years, this piano has seen many homes and moving it is no easy feat. In fact, an old upright piano can weigh more than 800 pounds. So you can…

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January 20, 2021

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How to Makeover a Bar Stool with a Farmhouse Style

Are you looking for some ideas to makeover a farmhouse bar stool? This easy DIY tutorial using chalk paint, white wax and upholstery transformed these thrift store finds. We found three worn wooden and cane farmhouse style bar stools begging for a makeover! The bar stools looked really rough at first, but we could see their hidden potential. Scroll down to see the before and after photos. Clearly the transformation is amazing! See how you can get professional results with our ideas and tips using paint, wax and recovering the upholstery. Sunny Side Design is a participant in the Amazon Services…

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April 13, 2020