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Thrift FlipWingback Chair Thrift Flip with Modern Plaid UpholsterySpotted at a driveway garage sale, this bulky 1990s wingback chair was structurally solid but ruined by heavy stains. We stripped the dated microfiber and dark cherry finish, replacing them with graphic black-and-white windowpane plaid and raw wood legs. Assessing the Garage Sale Find Spotted at the end of a suburban driveway, this bulky 1990s traditional wingback accent chair featured a tall winged backrest profile, fixed rolled…

Thrift FlipPlastic Wall Mirror Transformation: A Modern Color Block FinishThis heavy 1990s mirror was sitting on the bottom shelf of a neighborhood swap shelf with a handwritten free label. The dated faux-oak plastic received a modern asymmetrical color block transformation using matte terracotta and cream paint. Step 1: Assess the Swap Shelf Find Thorough degreasing prevents the new primer from peeling later. Evaluating this rectangular mirror revealed a deeply contoured four-inch wide frame made from…