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2022 Home Decor Trends for Furniture Flippers and DIYers
2022 HOME DECOR TRENDS for Furniture Flippers and DIYers
Want to know what trends you should look out for as a furniture flipper, or someone who likes to DIY the latest in home decor? Join me as I take a peek at the wholesale showrooms of the Dallas Market Center. I’ll show you examples of what’s up-and-coming in furniture and decor, then we’ll talk about how to apply this information to your own projects so you can sell your secondhand items for a profit or create a stylish home for a fraction of the cost!
Grab my Furniture Flip Pricing Worksheet here:
Here’s my Wholesale Markets playlist:
These are my favorite showrooms where most of these photos were taken:
- A&B Home
- Creative Co-Op
- Two’s Company
- Kalalou
- Porch View Home
- Market Hill on 6
- Accent Decor
- Park Hill Collection
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How to Paint a Mirror Frame + Furniture Flipping Mirrors
HOW TO PAINT A MIRROR FRAME + Furniture Flipping Mirrors
Today I’ll walk you step-by-step through painting the frame of your mirror without taking it apart. I’ll show you how to use chalk paint to transform the look of an old wall mirror, and I’ll give you tips for using spray paint too. For you furniture flippers, I’ll also address the question: Is it profitable to resell mirrors? (If you aren’t a flipper, you can jump to the tutorial at 5:21.)
If you want to learn how to paint a mirror frame, check out this how-to video!
Here’s my video about flipping smaller items:
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Painted Decor Fashion Inspired: Consuela Bags
PAINTED DECOR FASHION INSPIRED: Consuela Bags
Today’s video is a thrift store flip inspired by the fashion brand Consuela Bags. I’ll show you step-by-step how I transformed an old wooden tool box into a pretty caddy for my kitchen table. I was inspired by one of Consuela’s tote bags called “Bonita”. This DIY painting tutorial will show you that a little paint and creativity can turn trash to treasure!
Video about Paint, Primer, and Bleed-through:
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Can You Paint Upholstery with Chalk Paint? Easy Upholstery Makeover
CAN YOU PAINT UPHOLSTERY WITH CHALK PAINT? Easy Upholstery Makeover
Can you really paint an upholstered piece of furniture? How do you know what it will look like and if you’ll like it? What color of paint should you use? How do you use it? Will it be crunchy and uncomfortable to sit on? Will it stain your clothes? In today’s video I’ll answer these questions. Spoiler alert: yes you CAN paint upholstery, but some projects will look much better than others. I’ll help you assess whether it’s a good idea for your piece of furniture or not. If you follow my guidelines you’ll find a great way to update old furniture and give it a new life!
Here’s a great video about it from @Debi’s Design Diary:
Grab my free Furniture Flip Pricing Worksheet here:
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How to Make Natural Wicker ~ Faux Painted Wicker Project Easy DIY
HOW TO MAKE NATURAL WICKER Faux Painted Wicker Project Easy DIY
Unpainted wicker, rattan, and bamboo furnishings are wildly popular right now! But what if you have a piece that is dark stained or painted white? Can you re-create the look of warm golden natural wicker with paint? Today I’m showing you an easy step-by-step tutorial for faux painting wicker or rattan furniture and decor. This is a great way to update wicker! Thanks to Jamie and Sarah for the initial idea! I added an additional technique to give a more realistic look.
Here’s their original video that mentions what spray paint to use:
Here’s the base coat:
Rust-oleum’s Nutmeg Satin Spray Paint
Highlight paint:
Acrylic craft paint Craft Smart in Fawn
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8 Tips for Selling at Holiday Markets, Craft Shows, & Art Fairs + Vintage Market Days, McKinney Texas
8 TIPS FOR SELLING AT HOLIDAY MARKETS, CRAFT SHOWS & ART FAIRS + Vintage Market Days, McKinney Texas
Today I’m sharing 8 tips for success if you want to have a booth at a holiday market, craft, or art fair. I’m showing examples of some booths at Vintage Market Days (VMD) in McKinney Texas. Follow these steps to create a beautiful booth full of merchandise that sells!
Check these out:
Craft Shows Tips for Beginners
Booth Examples at a Christmas Market
Outdoor Arts
Festival
Here’s my playlist of videos about selling at wholesale markets:
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