We were given a daybed from my sister right after we moved out of our first teenie one-bedroom apartment. She wasn't the first owner but beggars can't be choosers and I am grateful to have a spare bed for guests. I have to admit that I haven't loved it since we were given it and have spent the last seven years looking for a replacement that I can afford. I finally realized that I can't afford what I want (I know, sometimes I struggle) so before we move I decided to refinish the daybed and hopefully make it look better. (I know you are all saying, "But Jessica, the tacky 80's brass is so attractive!") I took off the really tacky large broken round brass knobs (think Bedknobs and Broomsticks on steroids) before I remembered to take the before photo. With a little bit of sanding, filling in the knob holes, and several layers of paint it looks like a completely new bed.
Of course, no project that I ever undertake ever goes as easily as I anticipate. After getting it all painted, Colby and I started to put it back together and left a black mark on the wall. This required another trip to Home Depot and a lacquer layer but I am very pleased with how good it looks. This was my first refinishing project.
We were given a daybed from my sister right after we moved out of our first teenie one-bedroom apartment. She wasn't the first owner but beggars can't be choosers and I am grateful to have a spare bed for guests. I have to admit that I haven't loved it since we were given it and have spent the last seven years looking for a replacement that I can afford. I finally realized that I can't afford what I want (I know, sometimes I struggle) so before we move I decided to refinish the daybed and hopefully make it look better. (I know you are all saying, "But Jessica, the tacky 80's brass is so attractive!") I took off the really tacky large broken round brass knobs (think Bedknobs and Broomsticks on steroids) before I remembered to take the before photo. With a little bit of sanding, filling in the knob holes, and several layers of paint it looks like a completely new bed.
Of course, no project that I ever undertake ever goes as easily as I anticipate. After getting it all painted, Colby and I started to put it back together and left a black mark on the wall. This required another trip to Home Depot and a lacquer layer but I am very pleased with how good it looks. This was my first refinishing project.
6 comments:
It's beautiful!
Wow - it looks amazing! Great work!
Looks great!! I love turning old things new!
It looks really nice!
It's actually quite beautiful. Wanna help me with my kitchen table and chairs?
It does look good! Good job!
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