While out and about scouring your local yard sales, estate sales and thrift stores, the choices can be a little overwhelming. It takes some time and practice to really “get your eye in” and be able to sift through the junk to spot your treasure. It takes knowing exactly what your style is – what you will enjoy making over. If you have a vision for it, then it is meant to be yours.
I have learned to look for a piece that speaks to me. When I see it, a vision of what it will be pops into my head and I know it is meant to come home with me. I also look for quality workmanship. I will not purchase a piece if any of the drawers are stuck, if it is missing hardware that will be impossible to replace (the two-hole pulls that are not standard size) or a piece that in any way is not structurally sound. I can take glue and a hammer and fix the small stuff but I know my limitations and there have been quite a few lovely pieces I have left behind for lack of carpentry skills!
I look for curvy lines…
Vintage detail always speaks to me…
As does farmhouse charm…
Find what speaks to you! The hunt is half the fun!
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I agree–the hunt is half (maybe more) of the fun! I look for the same things as you in furniture. I don’t mind doing some repairs but it has to be well made piece that just needs some love. I hope you have a great week!
Darrielle
Great advice! Do you ever paint pieces for clients? I have had some things come across my path that I would never pick out myself which can be challenging.
-Christina
Hi Christina, yes I do paint for clients. I once painted the largest rolltop desk one has ever seen – in white! Multiple coats to cover it. They did pay me well and sometimes you have to bite the bullet and do it so you have money to go purchase the fun pieces to work on!
You do such beautiful work, your pieces are gorgeous after you have worked your magic on them! I always enjoy seeing your before & after pictures for inspiration. Good luck at Lucketts 🙂
You do an amazing job with your furniture pieces. I would love to have every piece you paint in my home….