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How to Build a Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench

How to Build a Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench

MODERN SLATTED BENCH Last week I shared how to build a modern dining table inspired by a recent West Elm Collection. After building this beautiful table, I knew I had to build a bench to match its mid century modern style. With two key features for the bench to...

How to Build a Modern Dining Table-Inspired by West Elm

How to Build a Modern Dining Table-Inspired by West Elm

After seeing this modern dining table from West Elm trending all over social media, I knew I had to build one! I absolutely love the straight lines and the solid look of this table. It is exactly the mid century modern design I love! And I can't wait to share this...

A Year in Review-Top Furniture Build Projects 2021

A Year in Review-Top Furniture Build Projects 2021

Furniture Build Projects A little backstory: Repurpose Life started out as a way to tell my story in sharing our lives following my husband's traumatic brain injury from a wakeboarding accident. In addition to this, I shared my new found passion (and therapy for me at...

Easy How to Build a Mid Century Modern Platform Bed

Easy How to Build a Mid Century Modern Platform Bed

MID CENTURY MODERN PLATFORM BED I have built a lot of furniture, but never have I ever, built a bed!! To walk into our newly remodeled master bedroom and know that I have literally built every single thing in there, is an amazing feeling of accomplishment! This...

Easy DIY How to Paint a Fabric Chair

Easy DIY How to Paint a Fabric Chair

Have you ever attempted to paint a fabric chair...on purpose? A couple months ago, I gave my kitchen nook a bit of a makeover. After adding a couple sliding barn doors, shiplap and fresh paint, this chair was in need of a new look too.... I had two options: a.) donate...

How to Build DIY Industrial Hardware for Furniture

How to Build DIY Industrial Hardware for Furniture

Want an inexpensive, easy way to add a little more character to a farmhouse table? Industrial hardware is the answer. Better yet, DIY Industrial Hardware. This is one of my favorite things to do when perusing the aisles of Home Depot (ok, right there you may think I'm...

Quick and Easy Coffee Table Makeover

Quick and Easy Coffee Table Makeover

Coffee Table Makeover...Friends, my poor husband has had to park his car out in the driveway for the last few weeks now. Between my evergrowing collection of tools, irresistible project pieces that I just can't say no to, and furniture that I am building, I have...

How to Restore the Look of an Old Dresser

How to Restore the Look of an Old Dresser

Over the summer my daughter, Lauryn, asked me to do a makeover of her bedroom. Normally, I keep my summers free of more involved projects. However, my kids know my love and passion for building projects and creating new spaces, so she had me at makeover. 🙂 Today I...