Well that doesn’t look too good!
Nothing a little sanding and paint can’t fix!
Check out the shelves – that could use a lot of sanding and paint!
I took this picture with the intention of saying, “looks like someone had a few too many of these.” However, it looks like I did too, because I forgot to take a full “before” shot of this bookshelf.
I didn’t want to spend too much time on something that just needed a little freshening up to be sold, so I grabbed some leftover paint and covered the tops and the back of the bookshelf.
I was hoping I could come up with a better way to cover this top. It would have been nice to cover the front edge, but I found it was more important to do the whole top, including the top of the side pieces, because there was some damage there. This left me without a natural point to stop the paint. Oh well…
Not a bad update after all was said and done. I love the mint color and everything was free.
Now we have to decide what to price these babies at to make a little profit. Any suggestions? I’m awful at that… $5.00 a piece? Is that too low? Too high for a garage sale?
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A little change makes a big difference. I think, it depends on where you live but I would charge at least $10 a piece (but leave it negotiable)
Thanks Lena! I think that would be good too – that way we could discount a little if bought as a pair or the next day if they don’t sell!
Thanks!
Kristin
They look great – beer looks yummy too!
Sam
http://cooksandcreates.blogspot.com/
I haven’t craved a beer often since having two kiddos in under two years, bit this project just called for one! 🙂
Awe! They look so nice now! I am sure they will find a home with that little revamp! Visiting from the party at Nap Time Creations!
Shelley
http://www.piggyinpolkadots.com
Thanks!
Hi! Visiting from Naptime Creations – fixing up furniture is one of my absolute favourite things to do. Isn’t it fun? Great job:)
Krista
So much fun! I have big aspirations, but this was a good way to get my feet wet – can’t wait to do more!
Kristin
http://Www.exploringdomesticity.blogspot.com
Great work! Even with the beer. 😉
Haha! Thanks!
If they are sturdy, I think $5 ea is too inexpensive. I would start higher, as you can always come down. People are always looking for functional, clean furniture.
Thanks! I think I will start higher now that I think of it. Thanks for the input!
WOW, no matter what you charge you are going to make a profit. I think $15 for the pair is the lowest you should go.
I love thrifty home decor! Great job.
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Oh, how nice! Thank you!
At the garage sales in my town, I would start out at $15 each. Maybe $25 if someone bought both. The only way they would get a better deal is to find there own for free. New would be double that!
Great update! I love the change a little paint can make!
~Abby =)