Posts Tagged ‘before and afters’
Before and Afters: Back to School 2014 Edition
Why is this year going so fast??? Stop it!!! After a long summer, it’s time again to send the kiddos off to class and for parents to get back to those around-the-house projects. You know who you are! Moms and Dads of Austin and surrounding areas — it’s time you all do the same! Students,…
Read MoreSpring Before and Afters at Spruce!
Hello, hello! We’d love to show you some neat pieces that we’ve completed of late! Want to see? Scroll away! We recently worked with a favorite Austin designer on her client’s project. The frame was requested to be stripped, painted, and some clever additions and subtractions were made to the sofa! See it below in its…
Read MoreBefore and Afters: Beating the Winter Blues
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Is spring coming soon, puh-lease???!!! Clar here, bringing you some of the best of our recent winter flips! Grab some hot tea and a blanket, turn on your fireplace TV and scroll through these handsome pieces of furniture, before and after. Meanwhile, imagine your room full of…
Read MoreTiny Chair Transformation
When I became an upholsterer, my family thought that they had hit the jackpot. But they soon realized their vision of having their own personal upholsterer was just a pipe dream. After three years at Spruce, I have finally completed an upholstery project for a loved one. I found this adorable vintage rocker at Vintage Tobacco…
Read MoreInspired Before and Afters!
Christmas is near! Christmas is here! We’re almost there everyone! One of my favorite things in (blog) life are our “before and after” posts. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a round of makeovers from Spruce, no? In the spirit of unwrapping all your favorite gifts on Christmas, unwrap these lovelies with your eyes…
Read MoreSpruce Upholstery Tip: Attaching Double Welt
When upholstering furniture that has an exposed staple line, double welt can be a handy helper. Of course, there are a couple of other options such as decorative nailheads or gimp, but if double welt cord is what you choose, then please allow me to give you a few pointers to make it look as…
Read MoreBefore and Afters
Awww, before and afters…who doesn’t love instant gratification? One of the perks of my job is completing and sharing some of our satisfying before and after shots. I’m so happy to be in the business of turning struggling furniture into upholstery eye candy. Allow me to treat you with some of our recent transformations we…
Read MoreSpruce’s Latest Before and Afters!
I’m a sucker for a makeover sequence in movies and TV, and in my favorite design magazines. Enjoy some of our latest and greatest before and afters coming from the workroom! This little sofa became a knockout in Skinny LaMinx’s Duikers print. The client made a bold move with this clever and sweet print from…
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