When I start the design process for my clients I always start with figuring out their personality and style. It is important for your space to represent your personality and since we are all unique, each space should be uniquely ours. Finding a way to repurpose a vintage piece or simply reupholstering a beloved existing piece is a way I like to bring that individuality in. Good design doesn’t mean buying all new. Good design pulls from everywhere to round out a room that becomes special to that particular person. Be brave with your purchases and have vision. You don’t always have to buy expensive to make it a statement piece in your home.
Some of my favorite pieces I have done in clients’ homes have been the “junk” pieces in a flea market that just needed to be brought back to life. Below are a range of projects incorporating flea market pieces, new, completely bad and turning them into that statement piece.
Thinking outside the box can be finding a basket at a flea market and creating a one of a kind light fixture. Almost anything can be made into a light fixture!
Passing by this couch you could easily look past it. What caught my eye was the lines, especially the exposed back. I saw the potential in this becoming a fabulous outdoor sofa.
When starting this project for two teenage girls, they already owned these two chaises. To add a little flair to their rooms I chose hot pink linen to reupholster.
Don’t always rule out a fun find based on it not being the perfect color or finish. To achieve the high lacquer finish we dropped the mirror off at a local auto body shop and they worked their magic. With a little paint and vision we made this mirror a focal point for the Tulip’s renovation.
We all love our HomeGoods and TJ Maxx stores but sometimes you find a piece that you need more of. We ran across this classic style accent chair but needed six for my client. Don’t stop at one but check out multiple stores. We gathered six by visiting three or four in the area. It is a classic shape but needed amping up. Easy solution was to reupholster the backs in a contrasting fabric and incorporate a timeless monogram. Personal and classic without spending thousands of dollars.
These fun character chairs were found at a local flea market. I knew they were the perfect style for Tulips. We upholstered in a hot pink velvet and painted them a high gloss white. So special and bring so much to the store.
This mid-century coffee table was the perfect height to repurpose as a bench. Painted with a custom made cushion completely transformed the piece.
Keep an open mind, take your time and don’t be afraid to take a risk. Those will end up being your favorite pieces.
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