So happy you decided to try and asked Dani to DIY your table instead of getting rid of it! This is such a great lesson in looking at what we have in a new way instead of buying something 💕
Just wow! I’m particularly interested in your black wax and you were right, the hardware that you finally chose is better. I also like the contrast between the wood and the black color.
love how this do-over slipped so seamlessly into their Victorian home. You felt their vibe, the house's vibe, the piece's vibe and brought it all home.
I just found your channel early this month and I’m obsessed. I binged your entire home series and I love your evolving style and aesthetic. I also appreciate how open and transparent you have been about your mental health along the way. I used to love hgtv but got sick of the monotony of it all, all the shows merge into one now. But Danie, you put a new face and breath new life into the home diy genre. You’ve reignited my passion for it also. ❤
You knocked it out of the park, Danie. Go you! Love seeing the incorporation of turned feet, and the stain on the walnut is lovely. Adore seeing the mix of black and brown. Also, enjoyed what appeared to be a violet-toned grey on the tips of your fingers. 🖤🤎🧡🤎🖤
❤❤❤ Holy Toledo Batman! Danie, your creative genius shines today on this furniture transformation! WOOW! That final wax, that vintage hardware, those stunning legs, the coup de gras was the Walnut drawer fronts! BTW, love the tent setup, Kenobi seems to approve 👍 and your haircut is absolutely stunning on you! I do miss your lavender hair from the old days😢 your new table saw has taken you to another level of DIYing!❤❤❤ Congratulations on another successful makeover! Keep on DIYing!
It's gorgeous Danni!!! I love how it goes with the stairs and the existing hall furniture - it has brought everything together. And the colour is so rich...and the hardware...and the feet... Love it!!! ❤️💝👍👏😘
I love it. I used to upcycle furniture regularly years ago but gave it up due to physical health issues - I sold all of my back stock but still have loads of hardware, legs/feet, pulls knobs etc, as well as my tools. We recently renovated our house and I’ve decided to make over some of our existing furniture to better fit our new style. 8 pieces in total, plus a wall length desk to build for my office/craft/sewing room using original pedestal bases from a large vintage desk. I just need to find my mojo - this vid definitely set off some inspiration tingles for me ❤
I haven't watched the video yet but just wanted to say how cute your hair is looking! 😁 You are so creative! How could you be nervous that she wouldn't love it? Perfection!!
OK, a couple of things! (I’m sorry I don’t always comment, so catching up) 1-LOVE your hair! Cut, color, straight or curly…LOVE IT! I did always like the lavender color, but, coming from someone who went all in with my grey, being “all natural” can be very empowering! 2-So excited for your new build! Can’t wait to see the shop and studio come together! 3-This video’s furniture flip is AMAZING! 4-You ALWAYS brighten my Saturdays! Even if you need to “get real with us” about how your feeling, you are still encouraging and hopeful! ❤️❤️❤️
I didn't think I would notice a difference with the black wax but I did! It was exactly what the piece needed and now I'm wanting to use it on my furniture! I maybe should finally paint my kitchen table black and use this wax on it. Gorgeous transformation.
I always like the colors you do your hair but I think this is truly the best one so far. It just makes your face look so fresh and lovely. Love the project to.
I did similar w my melamine kitchen cabinet doors: "cabinet rescue" acrylic paint tinted celery-green with buffed wax finish -- love it, and cleans beautifully with a vinegar/detergent/water spray.
Thanks for that info; been wondering how using a buffed wax finish would work in a kitchen with all the grease, smoke, etc. Would the wax absorb these, along with the splatters and smells? Would it melt/soften from the heat (from stove/oven)? It is a lot of work for this process not work or hold up. Did you use Annie Sloan's wax? I know it is the most popular/known. Meg, I appreciate your input - thanking you in advance. Enjoy your day and have a safe, fun and fan-tab-ulos weekend!!
Glad she (and her daughter) loved it, it is a perfect mix of the different styles shown in the beginning of the video 🤗 (Also Katie really copied her Mama's face 😂)
I am sooo glad you found different pull handles for the draws the ones with the keyhole were just not doing it for me at all. The wax coat made all the difference to the whole unit was not sure but the painted look felt flat but once you put in the wax it was the missing piece to the puzzle.👍🏽👍🏽🤗🤗🤗
Danie, I love your tiny ponytail. That short haircut looks great on you. I love the way this piece turned out. It’s my fav love it or thrift it piece yet.
I do not like shaker doors, but never thought about a tiny trim added. Sweet! I have passed over functional furniture that I could have shifted. Light bulb! I have two dressers in my store room, well built and functional. Duh. Yours turned out perfect for her home!
Your haircut looks amazing! Absolutely love what you did. I would never had known this was a ikea peice in its former life. Drawer hardware, I like the second option but I would have liked a pair on each front.
I love watching this series and seeing your channel evolve. From working in your studio to tackling larger projects like this, the joy and dedication you put into pieces clearly shows. ☺️
Every single time I see someone paint their furniture black, all I can think about is what a pain it would be to strip the paint if the reality didn't match the vision. But I feel that way because people take shortcuts and don't sand or prime, so that's why their piece looks awful and ends up in the dumpster or thrift store. SOOOO happy to see how beautiful your piece turned out, Danie. Your creative instincts were spot on!
You did it again! The furniture designs that you flip used pieces into are great. I flipped pieces when I started my vintage shop about 10 years ago. Still, I learn so much about how to do more. Because of you, I am no longer afraid to build drawers.
Feel like so many people with similar pieces are going to be so inspired by this. Love a good upcycle. Let’s try to love what we have and stop buying new
That little router bit made a huge difference. I absolutely agree with the hardware choice for the drawers. Those are so much easier to grab with your pinky, when you've got keys, or glasses, or your phone in your hand. They look better, too!
Beautiful transformation! You took a piece that looked like it belonged in a cottage and changed it to a beautiful entryway statement. Definitely think the first choice of hardware wasn't "rich" enough for your new cabinet or the mirror above it, but the second set is great. Love that they both loved it and won't be thrifting it. (Has anyone tried to make a profit by selling an origina "DIY Danie" piece?) Love your haircut! So versatile!
