Inspiring Before & After Furniture Photos

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Check out this story about inspiring furniture makeovers from our friends at CasaSugar!




Earth Day is April 22, and in anticipation I wanted to inspire you with some eco-decorating ideas. Going green in your home doesn't just mean using biodegradable cleaners and CFL bulbs; it also means choosing your furniture and accents with some eco factors in mind. One of the most green ways you can go when it comes to furniture is to buy a vintage piece and have it reupholstered -- or try your hand at reupholstering things yourself.

Check out a few projects that may just inspire you to try this green decorating technique at your home.

1. Sofa Makeover

BEFORE: Community member DIYwithADD inherited this sofa from her father. She writes, "The base was sagging and the slipcover was threadbare, but there was no mistaking the quality in this family donation."

AFTER: What an improvement (below)! Read more about the change here.





2. Accent Chair Before & After

BEFORE: The chair was sad and tired until this DIYer got their hands on it.

AFTER: A vibrant print and contrast piping modernizes the chair and shows off its shape. Read more about it here.



3. A Flea Market Find

BEFORE: Emily Henderson found this Milo Baughman at the Rose Bowl Flea Market, but its upholstery was ratty.

AFTER: Emily writes, "I had it reupholstered in grey linen (the linen was $6/yard from Grey Lines in New York and reupholstering it was $250). "




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