Nadine Eschmann with Chalk Paint and Cupcakes is a regular shopper at the Habitat ReStores. She looks for furniture upcycling finds, and loves transforming old furniture into new and glamorous pieces. Nadine recently purchased a mediocre chair for $30 at the Habitat Aurora ReStore, and transformed it into an attention grabber. Nadine is an avid […]
Want to see some furniture magic? See how one ReStore customer took an old dresser and turned it into an updated piece! Follow along, and you can make your own furniture magic too. Getting Started! The dresser was solid wood, with beautiful burled veneer. The client for this piece decided to do some restoration on […]
To DIYers and upcycling enthusiasts, places like Habitat ReStores are full of potential treasures and ideas. With some creativity and a little work, you can take used furniture items and turn them into something new and stylish that fits in any cool, eclectic home. Looking for some inspiration from items you can regularly find in […]
6 tips for buying used furniture Some people tend to shy away from used furniture because of the “what ifs.” What if this pattern won’t work with my current decor? What if the previous owner had pets that loved this piece of furniture a little too much? What if this sofa has bed bugs? Luckily, these “what […]
