Even though this mess of mismatched dining room furniture was in a world of hurt, Better After reader Sara couldn’t ignore its siren cry. “Take me home,” it whispered.
“But I’ve never done a makeover this big in my life!” Sara replied.
“I will be amazing, just wait and see,” it lured.
“I don’t know …” she hestitated.
“MAKE MAGIC TO ME!”
And so she gave in, paid $150 total for the whole thing, and yes, magic was made.
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21 Comments
livingsimplyfree
December 7, 2012 at 12:38 AMThat is an amazing transformation. I love the color, it’s something I would have picked for my own home.
Anonymous
December 7, 2012 at 1:20 AMI’m sorry but to do that to Duncan Phyfe is a tragedy in itself. Some other furniture yes, not DF.
Anonymous
December 7, 2012 at 2:46 AMI think it is amazing!!! LOVE IT! Sorry “Anonymous”….
milag64
December 6, 2012 at 9:37 PMThat looks fantastic – just a poster child for furniture makeovers
Kristy Creighton
December 6, 2012 at 9:44 PMOK, that’s fanflippintastic!!! I like it better than I would have when it was new, I bet!
Kristy @ Shona Skye Creations
Sass - aka - Kathy
December 6, 2012 at 10:03 PMThat hurts just a little. Looks a bit like Duncan Phyfe. *whimper*
But it is pretty….!
RoinLA
December 6, 2012 at 10:43 PMWow….just wow!!! Loving the chevron seats, great color combo!
Alicia
December 7, 2012 at 3:42 AMNever would’ave seen that coming! I love it!
Kathy@ Gone North
December 7, 2012 at 5:18 AMFun, Whimsical… would be perfect in my home…
LOVE it!! DF or not
Better / After !!!!
Anonymous
December 7, 2012 at 1:29 PMLove this. It looks so cozy & classy & the same time!
sandpaperandglue
December 7, 2012 at 1:49 PMholy makeover batman! that looks amazing 🙂
Anonymous
December 7, 2012 at 1:53 PMBetter a painted and loved DF than a neglected unused pile of clutter taking up space in someone’s garage!
Anonymous
December 7, 2012 at 8:11 PMWow – the after was totally not what I was expecting but I love it!
LouAnn
December 7, 2012 at 2:16 PMWOW! That is a FANTASTIC Make-over! Kudos to her!!!
Angiescraps
December 7, 2012 at 2:54 PMHoly Cow! I think this is my FAVORITE makeover to date that I’ve seen on this blog. I absolutely LOVE this!!! Great job to you!
Angiescraps
December 7, 2012 at 2:55 PMHoly Cow! I think this is my FAVORITE makeover to date that I’ve seen on this blog. I absolutely LOVE this!!! Great job to you!
Kim
December 7, 2012 at 8:55 PMLLLUUUHHHVVVEEE it!!! Do you know what paint she used (possibly Annie Sloan Chalk Paint)? I just love those colors. I’m getting ready to re-do a bedroom suite (7 pieces)with ASCP and her finished pieces just gave me even more inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
sara
December 8, 2012 at 2:46 AMHey all – Sara here, thanks for the love! When I brought this home, my husband thought I was insane, haha.
Paint is simply Krylon Spray Paint (Home Depot) in Spa Blue. Got the fabric from fabric.com, which was my first time using that site. The fabric was a lot cheaper there than at the fabric store.
Whitney
December 14, 2012 at 3:21 AMI have to agree with the others. She scored an AMAZING deal on a Duncan Phyfe and then PAINTED it!!!!! She could have resorted it and sold it for a fortune!! Sooooo heartbreaking. 🙁 (and I am normally sooooo on board with painting furniture. But this makes me a little ill. 🙁
Whitney
December 14, 2012 at 3:22 AMI meant RESTORED it and old it or kept it. Obviously those who “love” this aren’t aware of the rarity and value of a DF set.
Anonymous
January 5, 2013 at 11:13 PMLove it! It is just a touch of Dr. Seuss whimsy but with an all grown-up look!