Repurpose old furniture

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I strongly believe that people may not want, or may not be able, to start again from scratch, so giving old furniture a new lease of life is at the heart of my philosophy.  
Nina Campbell
                                       
                                    BEFORE:  Side chair that needs plenty of TLC



AFTER


Side chair now has plenty of personality, spray painted with a bold paint color, a patterned cushion and fabric flowers attached to the back. 

Photos Courtesy of :  Better Homes and Gardens


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