We are entering the last week of the year!
2011 has been an incredible season of my life and I am so grateful that I got to share it with you through my blog.
During this week I am going to feature here at The 36th Avenue some of the favorite projects that I got to work on during 2011
and of course some of the most amazing projects you shared with me and my readers during the Share Your Awesomeness Link Parties!
I hope these 30 Up-cycle Furniture Makoevers inspires you to look around your home during 2012 and transform your own ordinary furniture into some EXTRAORDINARY pieces!
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Our New Custom Old Table.
Here is our dining table… you have to see how it used to look.
We love it… I hope you do too!
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I purchased this desk for $9.99… of course that was before it looked like this!
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One of my favorite yard sale finds!
The Redlicous Desk!
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The Little Numbered Benches!
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My Mimi’s Curio Makeover!
…She loves pink!
6
This bookcase was made by Too Much Time On My Hands
from a bunch of pallets.
AWESOME!
7
Ella Boo & Co. created perhaps one of the coolest buffets EVER from an old dresser!
8
Sometimes you don’t need a huge project you just need a huge personality 😉
Sisters of the Wild West added a lot of it with this gorgeous green paint!
9
2011 was officially the Year of Blue…
Here you have it by The Modern Cottage Company.
tutorial
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Salvage Savvy gave us an example of how fabulous
modern, clean and sharp can look… Love it!
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This makeover by 551 East was a costly mistake…
but sometimes by mistake we make the coolest creations!
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Here is a perfect example of character and putting your own touch in your work by
She Mod Podged her desk!
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Who needs a hutch when you can have a fabulous bed springs?
I love how unique this desk by Shabby Love is.
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If you love shabby chic as much as I do you’ll love this timeless chair and dresser by Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy.
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Now here is an amazing chair makeover if you feel adventureous by The Whimsical Wife.
She teaches us how to make our own chair slipcover.
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Turn your dresser into Subway Art with Lindauer Designs.
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Is this AMAZING or WHAT?!
I LOVE THIS buffet by Corner House !
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So Classic and Shabby!
Check out Fox Hollow Cottage‘s Queen Anne Side Table Makeover.
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Make your old dining table set look even older… in a good way!
Amazing transformation by Johnny in a Dress.
20
Numbered Table by Midwestern Sewing Girl.
Simple Perfection!
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Make it Bright with La Famille!
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You won’t believe your eyes when you see how this little rocking chair used to look.
Unbelievable job by Domestic Imperfection.
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This next night stand makeover by Cheeky Din Heels is super sweet!
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What an incredible piece of art by It’s Just Me.
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Oh THE dresser by Jilly and Mia !
I adore the rope idea for the handles and the casters on the bottom of the dresser…
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Another one from Crafty Scrappy Happy for her “out-of-words” fireplace makeover.
An old small armoire was turned into this…
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Here you have pure cuteness by Meg from Meg and Mums.
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Check out Ella Booa and Company floating day bed…
WOW!
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I am finishing with this side table that
Remade Simple linked up this week to the Share Your Awesomeness Link Party!
I really want to use the same technique that she applied to achieve such an amazing color.
And this is it!
My 30 picks for 2011 furniture makeover…
Come back tomorrow for a new list of my best of the year!
Besos!
me 😉
Desiree,
Great ideas – especially love the fabric desk! Also, your coffee table with the Churros & Chocolcate! Two of my favorite things – have you had them in Spain? Once I tasted them, I didn’t want to leave! Have a fab New Year!
Kelly
Kelly,
I am from Spain! They are so good!
Thank you for stopping by my love and Happy New Year to you too!
My dads family is from the Basque region of Spain and he was born in Cuba. Hewent to school with Castro! Went to Spain on my honeymoon. Love it!
Kelly
Really?
If you are ever in Southern Utah send me an email and I make you a Paella Española!
I was so thrilled to be featured on your gorgeous blog Desiree’, even more so to be included in this post!! Merry, Mery Christmastime to you and a Happy New Year too! Shannon
Beautiful each and every one! I’m now a follower! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
Thank You Lorrie and WELCOME to The 36th AVENUE!
Everything is so inspirational! I love it all!!!
Okay, I was already wanting to spray paint something today, and after reading this, I feel like dragging all my furniture in the yard, buying lots of different spray paints, and painting EVERYTHING! LOL. Thanks for the awesome inspiration! 🙂
I’m so glad to have stumbled across your blog…the projects are just delightful. Such fresh, clean, crisp images! chat soon! xoxo
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Each and every one is a piece of art! Love them all!
What a fantastic roundup! I’ve added a few of these amazing gals to my reader already!
Hello Desirée,
Happy Holidays! Thanks for sharing all of these amazing furniture makeovers.
Smiles, Paula
morning!!! feeling inspired all ready by looking at these incredible furniture make-overs!!!! thanks for sharing : ) hugs…