Bargains Part 1

I know it’s fashionable now to recycle and reuse but my husband and I grew up in families that already did these things in addition to general bargain hunting and skip diving.

1) Second hand kitchen from eBay for £1,600.
This includes white gloss doors, black granite work tops, various appliances including slimline dishwasher and extras such as automatic drawer closures.

2) 1930s dressing table with ‘cloud’ shaped mirror cost £45 from local charity furniture warehouse.

1930s dressing table with 'cloud' mirror

3) Washstand remade from a dressing table bought for £10 (from same place).
Removed mirror (which will be used elsewhere), removed veneer from drawers, sanded whole piece, then primed and painted it to match woodwork in the bathroom. The top of the unit has been replaced with plywood and covered in tiles to match those in the bathroom, and the handles have been removed and replaced with door knobs. Photos to follow.

4) 1920s ‘Mah Jong’ enameled wood burning stove, c£360 from eBay.

I can’t wait to go round some more junk shops to find things for the house.

03/01/2011 | Categories: Bargains, Bathroom, Colours, House, Interior design, Kitchen, Renovation, Research | Tags: 1920s, 1930s, bargain hunting, bargains, dressing table, eBay, House renovation, paint, Renovation, washstand, wood burning stove | Leave a comment