Author: quinnfire85

I love this fun little chair! I started with this red thrift store nightstand. I carefully unscrewed the top and removed it. And I actually got all the screws out this time! I removed the front bar and all of the top supports I cut a piece of plywood to fit across the support boards… Continue reading Navy stars nightstand chair

This fun little bench turned out so cute! I started with this bench from the thrift store I took out the top drawer and unscrewed all the screws holding the top on It was glued down so I needed a little help from my hammer to pry the top off Okay, I got most of… Continue reading Dresser bench

This was a fun project! It turned out so pretty! I started with this desk. It's a very solid fun piece I was hoping I would be able to remove the top to make refinishing it easier but I couldn't figure out how to do it. I couldn't find any screws or anything so it… Continue reading Rolltop Desk Refinish

This desk was a quick little project I bought it thinking it was a five drawer vanity. My original plan was to add a mirror and a fun little stool. But unfortunately, it was only 3 drawers and one of them had a divider so I decided to just leave it as a desk. So… Continue reading Brown desk refinish

Isnt this bench beautiful? It didn't start out that way... A woman asked me if I would be willing to turn this into a bench. Looking at her picture, I assumed it was a little dresser. She brought it over, and I began questioning my decision. What had I gotten myself into? This thing looked… Continue reading Refinished Cedar Chest Bench

I think this gradient dresser turned out beautiful! I started with this old dresser. It's not in terrible shape but it did have several dings and scratches. But it is made from solid 1.5" lumber and all the drawers work great! I started by getting it all sanded. Definitely not my favorite step but it… Continue reading Refinished Gradient Dresser

My first upcycle didn't go according to plan. I forgot to ask one very important question. "Is this real wood?" I bought this dresser with happy dreams of turning it into a beautiful bench! Unfortunately, I got it home and realized it was super cheap particle board. This thing was worthless. I may or may… Continue reading My first upcycle was a failure

This bench was nothing but trouble I should have never bought this bed in the first place. Unfortunately, I paid for it before I actually saw it in person and I didn't feel comfortable trying to get my money back. The headboard was super thin and had a chunk missing that affected its structural integrity.… Continue reading Evil jerk bench

I love this beautiful desk and fun chair! I started with this desk. It's pretty beat up and dated. I decided to give it a bright modern makeover! I got a fun surprise when I opened it up! Check out these cool drawers! They are made from one piece of wood that has been bent… Continue reading Refinished desk and new chair

I love this chair and ottoman! I think they turned out super cute! I started with this little nightstand. I got it for $15. I debated leaving one drawer intact or two but I decided on two. I wanted it to be adult height. I began by removing the top. It was attached with several… Continue reading Nightstand chair transformation