Funkiture: What a Cool Concept in Furniture Upholstering and Re-purposing: Not Your Usual Fare

From the Funkiture website, I could not have said it better myself: 

"The basic concept behind "Funkiture” is recycle, renew, and reuse. We take a piece that's forgotten and old, yet made better than most new pieces today, and give it a new lease on life. From a traditional design with a twist to the intricately painted conversation piece, each item is reworked to bring out its once overlooked beauty. "

 And how! This recycled and renewed collection is so incredibly rock star cool.

 "Skull and Bones"

 'Victorian Zebra"

"Iguana Vinyl"

"Carvings and Terracotta"

"Magenta Carvings"

Pillows

I think Sharon and Ozzy would be a huge fan. But seriously, who doesn't love the idea of taking something old and worn out and restoring it to something even beyond its original beauty and/or purpose. I live for this kind of design. The creator, Caitlin Conlow, takes special orders, per her website: funkiturebrooklyn.com 

Funkiture Website

94 South 1st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
347.400.3172

info@funkiturebrooklyn.com

photos: funkiturebrooklyn.com

Table Makeover: Amazing what you can find on Craigslist

I can't believe I've been living with this table in my house and I forgot to post it on my blog. Back in August, we were in need of a dining/kitchen table because my dear sweet husband dropped my most favorite farm table off the back of the pick up truck when were moving out of our house in MA. To say I was devastated by the loss goes without saying, however, I have since found love again with my new $35 Craiglist find. Remember, anything that looks ugly because you don't like the color, can always be repainted. White or black paint are usually good bets to make any piece of wood furniture look better depending on what type of look you are going for. White for a shabby chic look or black for a more sophisticated look. My find was ugly brown veneer before I painted it white.