I found this hope chest at a thrift store last week.
Isn’t it just dated? This isn’t the original fabric. The saddest part to me is that they didn’t even recover it properly.
Can you see? They just stapled the fabric to that wonderful cedar wood. 🙁 All they needed to do was remove 8 screws and the whole top lifts off to cover over or pull off the old fabric and replace the whole shebang… want to see what I found?
It had been “redone” THREE times improperly and the first time they used upholstery tacks. Nearly broke my heart. Other than some additional holes, the interior was in very good shape. That amazing cedar smell is still there. Once I managed to get all the staples out of the trunk itself and removed the original fabric from the top it was a simple freshening job.
Here’s what she looks like now:
Ready to greet a family when they walk in the door or sit beautifully at the foot of your bed. Much better, don’t you think?
6 Comments
Rebecca @ Shoved to Them
February 6, 2013 at 3:20 PMSo much better! Sometimes I’d like to be insie your head and see things the way you do.
scottiev
February 6, 2013 at 3:25 PM🙂 I think my “favorite” fabric was the original orange and brown tweed. Brain liked the “Holiday Inn curtains” just under the blue and gold brocade.
Joanne
February 6, 2013 at 8:10 PMIt looks so fresh! Love it!
scottiev
February 6, 2013 at 8:29 PMThank you!
coolmama72
February 6, 2013 at 10:22 PMit looks great! we have an old Lane chest, from my MIL. it’s low on my list for refinishing though. 😉
scottiev
February 6, 2013 at 10:51 PMI have one my parents bought me in my bedroom. The leg on one side needs to be glued on so it’s low on the list too. Plus the quilt piece on top is dated and stained and has to go… Abbie likes it though so I’m sure it’ll be hers eventually.