Sunday, August 12, 2012

{Antique} Settee Makeover

Hey guys - Well today I'm back with another ::Before & After:: post for y'all! This is really one of my favorites, so I sure hope you enjoy:)




A few months ago I found a beautiful settee at a local antique store and just had to have it! For a while now, I had been looking for a small settee for the end of our bed in our master bedroom. I knew this would work perfectly and at only $100, it was too hard to pass up. The cushion needed to be replaced {or removed} and I also had some plans to paint the piece as well. Here it is sitting in the antique store before I bought it.



I ended up not using the settee in our master bedroom like I had originally planned. It sat in there for a while, but I eventually found a new home for it. I have recently been working on making over our formal living room {this post will be coming soon} and needed more furniture for the space. As much as I loved the settee in our bedroom, I knew it would fit better in the formal living area. Below is the process of what I went through when making over the settee.


Here are a few of my ::inspirations:: for the piece:





Here is my ::before & after:: for the piece:

 { Before }

 
 { Process }


 { After }


















So what do you think?? I am still considering adding a new cushion, but that will come in time. I have brainstormed a few ideas on how I could do it myself, but we shall see... I'm also very excited to show y'all our formal living room makeover as well! More of that to come:) Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.



30 comments:

  1. Oh Amy, it is wonderful!

    I love that settee!!!! Well done!

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  2. It looks fabulous! Come on over and help me, ok? I'm redoing my bedroom and my craft/office room.

    Pat

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  3. What a bargain! It looks fantastic! I love how you mix modern accessories with it to give it that extra oomph!

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    1. Love lovely and p.s. love the new picture! You look.great with brown hair!

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  4. It looks great! Love how it turned out!

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  5. it looks really good!
    keya

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  6. Love the settee, it is beautiful and the details are to die for.. What a score! - Susan

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  7. Just loving' it. Glad you were able to grab it up.

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  8. I love the details inlaid in the piece, but I really love the fur throw on the seat. I wouldn't add a cushion unless you really need this as seating. What kind of paint did you use? Just curious because I love the color!

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  9. Very pretty makeover I just love the color. i can't wait to see the rest of the living room.

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  10. OMgoodness it turned out so great! wow love it.....im your newest follower too......love your blog.........hugs kat =^.^=

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  11. Sighing! I love it! She's such a pretty thing now. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from French Country. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-10.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  12. Your settee is gorgeous with all its lovely details. I really like how you've styled it without the cushion. What a great find. I'm happy to be a new follower and hope you'll stop by when you get a chance. Mary Alice

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  13. wow. I love, love your settee.
    very nice

    Julie x

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  14. oooh i am turning green with envy over here! that is stunning!

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  15. You really freshened her up and your photographic styling is stunning!

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  16. looks fabulous. found you via MMS's party where i'm partying too. would love to have you as a follower.

    smiles and happy weekend.

    michele

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  17. This is really spectacular - brilliant make over!
    Your newest follower - would love to have you come by
    and follow back when you can!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  18. Came over from Feathered Nest. Those pillows are to die for! The transformation is really hard to believe. so beautiful!

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  19. Beautiful job (as usual), Amy! You had a great vision and the result is amazing! LOVE it!

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  20. Hi Amy, What an amazing before and after. I especially love how you styled it with the fur throw. I love your blog and will be sure to follow.

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  21. Your settee is just beautiful! And I love the pillows too!

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  22. Well hello gorgeous!!! I saw you featured at DIY Showoff and immediately ran over. I have a similar settee I have been wanting to give the same finish too. Yours is absolutely stunning. I'm off to pin it right now!

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  23. I LOVE painted cane! I dream of finding something like this one day. You did a great job. I have some cane dining room chairs I need to paint. What color paint did you use? Thanks!

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  24. Absolutely LOVE it! What an amazing piece~ you did a fantastic job! Sharing at the party tonight- thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  25. Thanks everyone for the sweet comments! I know I've gotten a few questions about the paint color but it's actually about four different colors mixed into one. I also painted many layers of different colors as well and then sanded certain areas to have certain colors come through. I was originally going to write a step by step post, but there were far too many steps! Sorry guys!!!!

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