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Before & After: Well-Loved IKEA Stool Gets a Fresh Look
The omnipresent IKEA BEKVÄM step can quickly add a touch of Scandi style to any home. But what happens when it’s been loved too much, used in too many ways, and become more eye-sore than icon? The clean design and crisp untreated wood can make an impact immediately after you’ve assembled the flat pack wonder step. But after a few years of being used a night stand, dining chair, stepladder, painting stool, saw horse and door stop, it was time for a refresh.
David Telford
Oct 20, 2014
Before & After: Chris’ Childhood Dresser Gets a Makeunder
Even though he’d already gotten plenty of use out of this dilapidated dresser (he’s had it since high school), Chris knew this baby had some life left. He says, “it was just asking to be redone.” From Chris: It’s a pretty heavy dresser so getting it out of the house was its own project. I bought some paint stripper, a scraper, sand paper and some Golden Oak wood stain. It was surprisingly easy to strip and I was amazed at the quality of the wood.
Jennifer Hunter
Oct 20, 2014
Isabelle & Nick’s Refurbished Warehouse
Name: Isabelle and Nick Robertson Location: Ballard; Seattle, Washington Size: 1,700 square feet Years lived in: 7 years; Rented When Isabelle and Nick moved to Seattle from Brooklyn seven years ago, they moved into an empty warehouse owned by their in-laws. Previously occupied by a business, the space had no kitchen, no windows and only a urinal in the bathroom!
Andie Powers
Oct 20, 2014
The Perfect Fall Tool You Need Now
(Image credit: Christine Gallary) From The Kitchn → The Best Tool for Removing Pumpkin and Squash Seeds
Apartment Therapy
Oct 20, 2014
A Colorful IKEA Kitchen Remodel
From Apartment Therapy → Before & After: A “Cozy Modern” IKEA Kitchen Remodel Moving the cooktop and adding splashes of color brightened and opened up this modern kitchen!
The Kitchn
Oct 20, 2014
Sasha’s Silver Lake Bohemian Bungalow
Name: Sasha Darling Location: Silver Lake; Los Angeles, California Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented I was first wowed by Sasha’s impressive style when I happened to wander into her gorgeous San Francisco boutique, Belljar. From the clothing, to the housewares, to the eye-popping jewelry, Belljar is impeccably curated. And I knew that whoever owned such a cool shop, had to have an equally impressive home.
Bridget Pizzo
Oct 20, 2014
30 Easy Halloween Decorations to Make from Everyday Items
The Kitchn Editors
Oct 20, 2014