Author: darciulloa

Mid-Century Modern Makeover

Mid-century modern furniture emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to the changing post-war landscape. Influenced by Bauhaus and Scandinavian design, it emphasized simplicity, functionality, and clean lines. Prominent designers like Charles and Ray Eames created iconic pieces using innovative materials like molded plywood and fiberglass. Natural materials like wood, particularly teak…

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ELEVATE!

Dive into the exciting world of dresser legs and discover the options that will make your heart skip a beat!

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From 70’s to Modern: A Stunning Dresser Transformation

Welcome to my latest blog post! I’m excited to share with you the incredible journey of transforming an outdated 70s dresser into a sleek and modern masterpiece. Join me as I take you through the steps of this DIY project that breathed new life into a piece of furniture that was stuck in…

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Expectations vs Reality

Refinishing furniture can be a fun and rewarding project, but it can also be a frustrating and time-consuming one. Many people go into the process with high expectations, only to be met with the reality of the work involved. This can be similar to mental health, where we may have high expectations for…

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Using AI is a game changer

Refinishing furniture can be a fun and rewarding DIY project, but sometimes it can be challenging to come up with new ideas for how to update an old piece. That’s where AI can come in handy. By using machine learning algorithms, AI can analyze images of furniture and suggest new color schemes, finishes,…

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The $20 Goodwill Find: A Drum Table

Finding a hidden gem at a thrift store or Goodwill is always exciting, but when that gem only costs $20, it’s even better. That’s exactly what happened to me when I stumbled upon a drum table at Goodwill. The table had seen better days, but I saw its potential and decided to take…

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The Coffee Table from Hell

I was casually shopping in Goodwill one night with my family not looking for anything in particular and then I turned the corner and did a double take. I saw this table and it was calling my name! The arched bars, the wood top, I was in love! I knew I could do…

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This is Flippin’ Therapy!

I can see it in my husband’s eyes, er, eyerolls; here we go again, another piece of furniture taking up space in the garage, dust getting on the cars, wa wa waaaa. Is it just my husband?? It can’t be! Well, if I have to justify why our garage is filling up then…

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