Crazy Chifforobe Makeover | Elegant Upgrades | Decoupage, Stamps, Bleached Wood Look
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- I hope you all love this one! I’m sorry if it takes ma a bit to respond to comments this week as I’m in California and in a location with limited reception.
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Taryn, this is worth every minute you spent fixing things! What a beautiful piece. The wash turned out seamless, you'd never know it was done with multiple techniques. Love that paper too, it's perfect for this subtle glam you've got going on. She's a beauty!
Thanks, Jenn! I agree, she was definitely worth it. I can’t wait to get home and get her all set up.
so glad your keeping something for yourself that will bring such joy. 😊
Me tooooooo!!!! I’m so looking forward to putting all my things in it 🥰
I’m so excited about it, Laura! I can’t wait to put all my things in it!
I love this! So beautiful! I really like the tip on using a stain first to marry different types of wood. Thanks!
Thanks, Moranda! Glad you found a tip in there!
Thanks for your instruction because of you I have created some beautiful pieces from my living room!
That makes me so happy, Lori! Thank you for that!
Before I get further than 1:08 into the video, I’ve gotta say that im super excited. I’ve got one of these in my bedroom UNTOUCHED by paint. It’s currently holding towels, blankets, rags, etc…And mine is about 7 ft tall. It came out of an old farmhouse in LaGrange, TX and the home was FILLED with antiques that would make your mouth water (it did mine). The piece I have is my favorite of all the things I was able to pick through and claim. It’s from the late 1800’s/early 1900’s. Still has the original hardware and casters. Wish I could post a pic of it on here! It’s super cool. Anyways, back to the video. Can’t wait to see what you did with yours. Love your work! ❤️
That sounds incredible, Jennifer!!! I would have been salivating as well- old furniture has that effect 😂 Thank you so much for sharing about yours, I love hearing all the stories. I wish I could see a picture as well.
Just seeing this now. Quite the transformation! I like your attention to detail and how you desire to teach your viewers. Love it!! Your little guy there is adorable!💐💐💐💐
Thank you, Sally! And thanks for all the comments, I’ve been seeing your name pop up quite a bit and its fun recognizing people!
I live the old ladiness. Makes it unique and very special ❤️
I’m glad I’m not the only one 😂 Thank you, Julianne!
You and your work are pure joy . Keep up the good work. Your informative , creative and naturally entertaining. Thank you for a great channel.
Thank you so much, Patricia! You have just made my day 🥰
From one "old lady", to another, I think it turned out lovely! The paper is very pretty! Nicely done!
Haha! Thanks, Siobhan! I’m so glad I’m not the only “old lady”.
Don't apologize. We are learning from your expertise. Even if some don't like the end result we all take something away from your videos.😄👍
I really hope everyone can take a little something! Thank you for your kind words, Karen.
Love how you were able to get the different types of wood to blend together using various dilutions of stain. I have a music cabinet that has at least two types of wood so that method may come in handy. I love the soft ,sort of lacey finish you have achieved. It makes the piece less heavy looking and I love the wallpaper too. The wallpaper helps make the piece feel more feminine and graceful. Again making it feel less heavy and clunky. Wonderful job on this chifferobe!!!
Thank you so much, Caroline! I’m glad you like the staining technique, I hope it works well for your piece!
They still need a WOW button! Amazing!
Haha! You’re the best, Charisse! Thank you.
Stunning piece!!! And the wall paper is not old lady!!! It's beautiful!!
Thank you, Traci!!!!
I never knew I wanted a Chifforobe but I guess now I do. I don't want one, I now need one! I just love this and I do have the perfect place to fit one. The hunt is on!
Haha!!!! You crack me up. I hope you find a good one!
I too have one just like yours. It belonged to my maternal grandparents. There’s no mirror on the wardrobe side but the little one is still perfect. My grandfather put in some shelves and we use it in the kitchen as a pantry. The drawers separate out my tools for easy access. My collection of blue and white sets on top for me to enjoy from my chair
That sounds amazing, Lynn!!! I think shelves is a brilliant addition.
You are Dainty...not "old lady"...you have this whimsical way that makes you special and make your art even more special !
Juanita, thank you for your lovely comments and taking the time to leave them. I really appreciate you making the rounds on my videos.
Another amazing restoration!!! I love the confidence you have in your vision and just set to it!! I find it encouraging that I too can get confidence in my skills with practice!! This piece takes my breath away!
I love your comment so very much! Yes, confidence comes with every piece we do. Another skill is added to our repertoire. Also, I’ve seen your name pop up a few times now and I just want to say thank you for taking the time to watch and leave such lovely comments. If you don’t mind, I’d love to know your first name so I can address you as such in the future. But please don’t feel like you have to!
Taryn just like every show the piece is loved well, you and big boy Lucas are just stunning as well. Until next time.
You’re always so kind, Caroline. Thank you!
@@elegantupgrades that’s sweet of you to say but I’m speaking the truth. I wait for you, Sarah@445 and k Scott
I have a kids size wardrobe like this that I'm going to redo for my granddaughter. I'm so excited about it. This is beautiful! Thanks for your videos.
I love that she’s going to have something you created for her! I’m sure she will treasure it for a lifetime. Thank you for sharing!
You did such an amazing job on this! In blue and white it looked a bit clumsy and now it looks so delicate and absolutely stunning and the lovely form of the legs comes out so well. I absolutely love it! ❤️
Thank you, Karin! I’m pretty smitten with it!
It's so beautiful. I'm glad you did something for yourself. Have a wonderful vacation.
Thank you, Nichele! It’s off to a good start!
This is gorgeous. And I know it will make you happy. It's romantic shabby chic French country cottage
You totally got my vibes for this one! Yes, all those descriptors!!! Thank you!
WOW! That was a lot of work. It sort of looks like white lace appliques.. I love that wall paper too.
Yes!!! I’m glad you thought of lace as well, that’s what I kept seeing as I was going. Thank you, Rebecca!
Yes love the wood grain it turned out beautiful 💕🤗
Thank you! I couldn’t bare to cover it, but I had to add a bit of myself to it as well 😂
Love how this came out; love the stencil. Happy vacation.
Thanks so much, Barbara! It should be a good time.
In England there are no built in closets. We use wardrobes and there are some beautiful ones to be had. The one in my bedroom is 400 years old. These small wardrobes, or chifforobes, are almost exclusively used for babies/small children (they are actually just a little smaller than this one). The chifforobe I had as a child belonged to my great, great grandmother and then was handed down through the generations to my mother, then to me and now to my son. I really like what you did with this one. You did a wonderful job.
So much history!!!! I love that. Yeah, we have so many newer houses that wardrobes have become almost obsolete. It makes me so sad because they really are beautiful. You can’t even count a room in a house a ‘bedroom’ here if it doesn’t have a closet, it has to be called an office. So bizarre. And we have a ton of the little Chifforobes here for children. I had been dying to find a large one like this - just for myself 🥰
Oh Taryn it's fabulous. You did such a great job on it. I love the colour and the paper and just love it all. I want it for my son's bedroom. Gonna have to go on the lookout for one. Lucas is getting so big and tall.
Thanks, Emer!!! I have a smaller one for Lucas! It’s perfect for all of his things so I highly recommend. And yes, he just keeps growing 😭🥹
Girl that is so awesome, add a little tassel to your key or knob and it will be stunning like all of your work 😊
No kidding- I am getting a tassel for it! Great minds and all that!
It looks wonderful. I like your idea with the wax and stamps.
Thank you so much, Cindy!
This piece is absolutely stunning 🤩. Love ❤️ love ❤️ it 👍🤗🤩💕💗♥️🇨🇦
Thank you, Diane! It’s one of my favorites!
In your video you say that was a long rambling thing to just say but to me I think I was enjoying listening to that information and watching your skills and hearing what you have to say is what makes your channel great keep up on sharing the repair process along with the end product that's what us views are looking for
Good to know, Amy! Thank you!
So wonderful! I love how excited you are.
Haha! I’m glad it comes through, Joyce! I absolutely LOVE working on these pieces.
So beautiful, inside and out! Great repair tips❣️
Thank you, LaVonne!
BEAUTIFUL JOB! So elegant!
Thank you! 😊
Fantastic! I always learn tips and tricks from you. Fabulous job!
I’m so glad, Shannon! Thank you for sharing that. I really do try to put some helpful tidbits in the videos.
At first when you started white washing I was not sure. But as you kept going I could see it. It turned out great. I love it. Have a good visit in California on your "vacation". Can't wait for the next video. Lucas you da man.
Thank you, Cheryl! It’s been a good time so far- just so HOT 🥵.
I'm working on something while I'm taking breaks watching your lovely video ...how beautiful this chifforobe .....Your face just lights up when you're talking about it ...You finally Have you Chifforobe... YEAH...You definitely Had to work for this old gal...As always honey you always inspiring me...Stay blessed 🥰❣️👍
Thank you, Debra! And yes- FINALLY! I have one! I’m so excited. I can’t wait to get back home to use it. But until then, I’ll be enjoying my family.
@@elegantupgrades yes enjoy Your family honey and have Fun❣️❣️
Absolutely beautiful
Thank you so much, Jeannie!
Anyways, moving onto your piece!!! I Love it❤️🌸❤️ I’ve been waiting for you to do!!! I’m an Old Lady-57 about to be 58-I Love flowers and lace all my life!!! I think you are an Olde World soul!!! A Heart just Loves what it Loves!!! Your piece looks similar to mine. Mine has a rectangular mirror on right and an oval mirror on left top. Both mirrors intact with Berle looking wood-and even the backing!!!-with the same tacks in yours!!!! I think these particular pieces are called Gentleman’s Armoire. Mine still has the original “hanger” that pulls out-rolls out. Mine doesn’t have the delicate legs like yours. Mine is built onto a cabinet at the bottom that extends about 4 inches and houses a long curved drawer!!! I Live this piece. I agree with you, the piece speaks to you as you do all the repairs!!!!! My plan with mine is to re-stain with peek-a-boo paper inside and 2 shelves where the pull out hanger is. Right now mine is holding my diff tools. I want this piece in my bedroom!!! And make mine as Elegant as yours!!!
Yours sounds awesome, Cathy! I love oval mirrors! I wish this one had that. And my hanger doesn’t slide out, I was hoping that it would when I initially found it. And girl, you are nowhere near old. But I am making an “old lady” club for us not so old ladies who love old lady things 😂
You’re gonna have to keep me posted on how yours turns out.
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you, Eljay!
Stunning! Just like you!wow! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh thank you so much, Melinda 🥰
Thank You For this adventure you took us on. I learned ALOT and hope to use some of your tips soon. Great job. I’m personally in search for a Hoosier Cabinet and I’ll hang in there until I find one.
I’m so glad you learned something!!! I LOVE Hoosiers! I hope you find one- they almost never pop up over here.
Lovely piece. I prefer a natural stain with poly on top, but your ideas were charming.
Thank you, Norma!
Beautiful Piece for You to Enjoy🥰
I’m so excited about it! Can’t wait to fill it full of clothes!
lovely outcome
Thank you, Nina!
It’s really lovely❣️ NOT OLD LADY - I’d say, modern cottage or boho. Great video
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Thank you, Candace! I appreciate that - and agree 😂. But if people want to call it old lady, that’s fine, too. I’m still gonna love it.
Oh my! That turned out so lovely. I have a similar one - been in my shop a little too long🙄- this is a great idea. I like the monotone look. Nicely done! Glad you get to keep it.
Oh Judie, I feel ya! I have a few pieces in my shop that I’m at a loss for currently 😂 One day I’ll have an idea for them. One day…
It’s beautiful dear! I’m a old lady at heart too! I was also born in the wrong century!
Thank you, Susan! We need an old lady club!
Lots of great ideas and I love the wallpaper 😍
I’m so glad you love the wallpaper! Thanks, Julia!
Absolutely gorgeous Taryn 🥰 When you were putting the stencil on I thought that it looked like lace. Just stunning! Some amount of work in this one girl 😳 But I'm so glad you're keeping it for yourself 👍
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Thank you!!! Yes, this one is definitely a keeper!
Love, love, love it...
Thank you!
Beautiful piece 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you, Barb!
Beautiful piece!
Thank you, Polly!
I love this piece
Thank you!
So So Lovely!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Nancy!
You are so creative! I love your many projects😉❤️
Thank you, Sherry!
I love these cabinets I’m here for this!!! Can’t wait to see what you do 😍
Me too!!! They are so cool! I was so happy when I found this one.
So beautiful.
Thank you!
Love it ! It’s Beautiful..
Thank you, Tamny!
So beautiful. I love it
Thank you so much!
This is why I love this channel...you tackle the pieces others won't!😍❤
Well, I don’t know if others wouldn’t have tried their hand at this one. It was a pretty awesome piece. I’m just happy I was the one who got to scoop it up!!! And I’m so glad you like my channel! Thank you!
Beautiful!
Thank you, Carol-Ann!
It looks very nice.
Thank you!
This is beautiful
Thank you so much, Kathleen!
OMGoodness Taryn🌸✨🌸 I have sooo many comments about this piece!!! No 1 I Hope y’all have a Wonderful vaca in Ca with your parents!!!! 🌼🌺🌼 Don’t work so hard while enjoying Family✨💫✨just had a surprise visit from my youngest son Geoff for 2 and 1/2 days-but he came to help me with things I couldn’t do and didn’t even take pix!!! All working in the heat of Georgia-high 90’s-destroying my deck!!! Moms Love seeing and having all kids back no matter how old!!! Take time to take pix!!!!
Oh! I’m so glad you got to have time with one of your babies! And that’s great advice, I always forget to get pictures. But if I’m being honest, I know my mom loves my visits, but it’s because I being Lucas with me 🤣 But I’m fine with it.
You did a fantastic job ☺️. But where are you going to put it? In your bedroom? I really love what you did and I'm looking forward to seeing what other beautiful thing you're going to show us 💓
Thank you, Lorraine! Yes, I want it in my bedroom for now. I’m guessing that won’t always be the case, but I’ve been wanting to thin out my wardrobe and I think this will be a great way to do that. If it doesn’t fit in this, I don’t get to keep it.
Looks so good 😊
Thank you, Liliana!
GORGEOUS ❤
Thank you so much, Kimberly!
Perfection!
Thank you!
I like old lady too!!
Haha! YES! Old Lady for the win.
Very beautiful
Thank you!
I love how you transformed it! You are so inspiring and I love watching your videos.💕
You’re so great, thank you!!!! I’m so glad you are getting a little inspo.
Andersonville, Tennessee here!
Lovely
Thank you
Gorgeous I am a floral old lady too lol !
YES! Love us floral ladies!
Just love it
I’m so glad! Thank you!
Well damn, guess I’m an old lady too cuz I loooove that wallpaper! The lacy effect you made on the outside is perfect too. I’m kinda jelly now and want a chifforobe for myself!😭
Congrats on coming out of the closet btw!😜 Haha!!
Bahahaha!! The secret is out!!! 🤣
Love this! I’m looking for something like this to take the place of a closet in vintage little cabin I am remodeling. Nice job with the repairs. You never cease to inspire, Taryn!
That sounds like so much fun, Gale! Now I want to remodel a little vintage cabin!
This is delightful! The wallpaper is so pretty on the insides and that stamp is gorgeous! Have safe travels to California and have a wonderful week!🌸
Thanks so much, Deborah! I’m glad you liked it! And thanks for the well wishes on my trip, it’s greatly appreciated.
I always tell people, if you are going to paint a piece of wood furniture, use some kind of wood sealer. Spray on poly or something similar. It will keep paint out of the wood grain and make it a lot easier to strip it if you change your mind.
Yes, that’s a very good tip! Thanks, Wanda. I think this will be the last round of anything on those drawer fronts. I imagine I’ll just replace it when I go to change it up next time since it was so brittle. But I just thought it was still so beautiful I wanted to keep it a little longer.
Some trivia: Chifforobe is the combination of two words, Chiffonier and wardrobe. It was made up by Sears and Roebuck in the early 1900's. I enjoy these episodes so much. I missed the live session this week. But I'll be sure and be there for the next one.
Oh! Fun facts, I love it. Thanks, Richard. And you didn’t miss the live, I was driving to CA when this one published and the next won’t be live either. I’m in the mountains and the only reception I get is when I go to town 😂
I love it! And btw, nothing you ever do to me is boring. I have learned so much from you. And the "old lady" paper is also one of my favs! Have fun with your family in CA!!
I’m so glad, Tracy! Thank you so much! It’s always a fun time here- just a bit hot 🥵
Maybe it's more vintage, I think it's lovely.
Thank you, Ellen!
Taryn it is gorgeous! Enjoy your time with your family! I was wondering how long you’ve been doing this…your stuff is too elegant to call it furniture flipping. 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you, Kim! Yes, sometimes they take a hot minute. Usually I can get something done it a week, but this one was too big of a project piece. So I’ve had it going for several.
Your wallpaper is not old lady! Great job!
Thanks, Jessica! I don’t think so either, but even if it was- I LOVE IT 😂
Thank you for panning the finished chifforobe at the end of your video. And also for showing it with the door open. One thing I find frustrating on a lot of the furniture refinishing videos is that they show the work up close almost the whole time without stepping back to show a long shot of the item and the progress. You did that in this video. It was helpful. Sometimes it is so close you can't get a sense of proportion to how it fits into the overall piece. So you have to wait until the very end to see the whole thing. I am an artist and I don't like that. I wouldn't show my artwork that way. Also, I think people want to have a look at the piece again so they don't forget the goal. Another frustration is when some only scan it for a few seconds at the end of the video with mostly close up shots. That doesn't give a sense of the piece like you did in this video. I really like before and after sequences at the end too. I have unsubscribed from some channels for not showing enough of the journey. The changes. For keeping it all close up. I want to enjoy how pretty it is. But some people just give a few seconds and then it's over. I think that's really terrible. You want your audience to enjoy the end result. And reward them for watching the whole process. I really appreciate how you filmed the finished piece.
I just want to say thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment. It’s great to hear the things you like to see in the videos. I do try to make sure I get enough shots to show the overall look. Sometimes I do better than others, but I’m glad this one gave you a sense of completeness in the piece. Thank you!
I use Durams Water Putty for raised stencils. I am afraid of plaster chipping off during use.
I love Durhams Putty for all sorts of things! But I do use joint compound for my raised stencils. I’ve never had any issues with it coming off, but I do make sure the prep really well.
you know the square shelf with the mirror is for hats....my grandma had a cabinet like that one, she kept her sunday hats in there....I used it when she died...but sad to say I lost it when the house it was in burned down, still sad about it....
Ugh! Mary, that just makes me so sad with you! I’m so sorry about the fire. I know what a treasure that must have been to you. Family heirlooms hold so many memories.
@@elegantupgrades oh yes and a 1901 huge empire (I think) style buffet, with the mirror intact....I regret to this day that when I moved out I didn't take those two pieces of furniture..
This was so inspiring! Love love love your videos. I binge watch them all of the time. Quick question, what is the product you used with the Q-tips to test for lead before paint removal? I know 3M makes sets for this put they are pricey at $30+ for 3 swabs. Was wondering if there is a more economical alternative to be safe for those of us refinishing antiques frequently. Thanks!
Oh thank you! And yes, those ones are pricey. The ones I used here are these:
amzn.to/3An5qOz
When I looked it said they were sold out, but there are other sellers if you don’t want to wait for a restock.
@@elegantupgrades thank you so much!!
You’re welcome!
Very charming,,,,,romantic
Oh, I love the romantic descriptor! Thanks, Dodd!
I really love this. Was the white wax rustoleum? Or chalk mountain? I'm sorry I missed this point... rustoleum metallic was what is on large jar
White wax is from Chalk Mountain. And yes, the metallic is from Rustoleum. I just mixed a little of that in with the paint for the stamp.
Love the wallpaper inside . Looks it was a hard project. Would like to offer some pointers on your presentation. While I enjoy the backstory it would be nice to have you move the piece over so we can view it while you talk. There was a lot of room to the side of where you were sitting that we could have seen the piece . I’ve noticed this in many of your videos . I wait to see it at the end and then we don’t get a good long look at it. Just an opinion. You are very good at repairs and not a lot of furniture painters are . ✌️
Thanks, Deb! I probably won’t change that particular aspect of my videos. That’s why I put all the photos afterwards. That way folks can skip over or pause what they want to see. I do appreciate your feedback, though! Thank you for taking the time to let me know your thoughts.
If you want natural, try QCS. Ok I don't know how natural anything that will strip paint can be, but it's supposed to be a lot safer. QCS stands for quick, clean, safe.
Oh, I’ll have to check that one out! Thanks, Rhiannon!
@@elegantupgrades Happy to help! They have a UA-cam channel where you can watch the stripper work, and they talk about what it is.
I don't think watching or talking about repairs is boring actually I would be more interested watching your channel if it had more about the whole process
What's the make of your scraper? I always see really narrow scrapers but that's a good wide one.
It’s a Red Devil. I ordered it from Amazon.
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@@elegantupgrades thank you 😀
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I like your work, I think it would be better for us to see the final results if we could see il finish and that you are not in front of it , thank you
Thanks, Denise. I put several photos at the end of each video of the finished piece for that reason. Thanks for watching.
What kind of glue did you say you used on this?
It’s called Hide Glue. There are several great brands, but I like the Tite Bond because you don’t need to heat it.
It’s called Hide Glue. There are several great brands, but I like the Tite Bond because you don’t need to heat it.
GORGEOUS ❤️
Thank you so much, Kathleen!