(Thanks to Joi for first finding this piece on one of her weekly Craigslist searches.)
When I originally contacted the seller, I thought I was getting a pretty good deal. Then, she informed me that I would also be picking up a faux bamboo nightstand, desk and hutch--all for the original $100. (Lucky for me, she was desperate to get it out of her garage. Now, it proudly sits in mine.)
The only surprise when we got it home were the white laminate tops that I didn't notice in the pictures. My original thought was to just paint the pieces white and then you wouldn't really notice it. After looking at it more, I'm not sure it really bothers me if I do decide leave it as is.
Although the dresser is the only piece I have a definite plan for at the moment, I'm considering my options for fun colors to paint the other pieces.
DecorPad
Elements of Style blog
Elle Decor
Simply Seleta via DecorPad
This cute nightstand makeover is courtesy of Kerrisdale Design. She painted it black and then distressed it.
Although this picture is poor quality, I really like the bright yellow paint on this one.
Makeover via High Street Market blog
Flickr via Maison21
Love, love, love it all! You scored big time and I especially love the color of the yellow dresser you posted. I'm thinking the same color for my campaign dresser. Do you know if you can just paint over the laminate tops? Can't wait to see what you do with it all!!!!
ReplyDeleteFUN! Looks like you really scored here! I love the black painted bamboo...and of course that red bamboo chair, the first picture!
ReplyDeleteHave fun, and can't wait to see the finished product!
You lucky girl you! I'm sure that you will give them your special touch. Can't wait to see what you do.
ReplyDeleteI've never thought of Craigslist for furniture. You've inspired me to go on a little hunt!
ReplyDeleteOMG what a steal, I want them! I love the pic of the yellow color used. I found a fantastic yellow that I am using to spray paint a patio set, its called Krylon Bauhaus gold!
ReplyDeleteOh such finds!! You are the craigslist queen...i swear! I actually don't mind the white tops? Especially on the desk. You could always pop them out and put in mirror. Or just wallpaper over them. How fun would that be?! And maybe even wallpaper the sides if there is an inset or pattern. Oooohhh. Have fun with this one!
ReplyDeleteMarija
What a DEAL!!! I am obsessed with the chair in the first picture!! Cannot wait to see the finished products!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! You find the best stuff on craigslist. So much you can do with bamboo. Can't wait to see all your projects. Hope your having a great day! xoxo
ReplyDeletehow lucky!! and how pretty! I love the idea of painting something red!
ReplyDeleteWow! did you get a deal or what!
ReplyDeleteAs for the tops, you could glue a smooth burlap over it, then paint and seal it. The paint takes what's left of the burlap and smooths it out so you could use the desk to write on (though I like lovely desk pads for that). It's a gorgeous look that dovetails with the bamboo look. I just saw a dresser done up that way (they said it was linen. they lied :-) for nearly $3K!
xo
Love it. I just passed on a bamboo bench and now I'm having major remorse. It was in need of paint and reupholstering but at $175, it was a steal. I've seen similar benches for $600+.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Seriously, I need someone to shop for me on craigslist, I see 10 horrible things and give up!! Great find! Janell
ReplyDeletegood score! can't wait to see what you do with them.
ReplyDeleteNice finds! I love faux bamboo too! I wish I had more space in my house for a great find like that!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous of that amazing deal. I regularly type "bamboo" into my craigslist and nothing, or almost nothing. It's usually crazy expensive. Can't wait to see what you do!
ReplyDeleteAlaina
lucky girl...love it when that happens...love faux bamboo.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! So jealous!! Can't wait to see how they all turn out. Hope you go bold with color on some of the pcs!
ReplyDeleteI love faux bamboo! I have a matching credenza/china cabinet in my house and if I could pull it off, I'd add more!
ReplyDeleteEmily, these pieces are fabulous and I can't wait to see how you transform them! Thanks for including the picture of my son's bedside table :)
ReplyDeleteKarla
blog.kerrisdaledesign.com
you can do great things with those pieces! great buy. bamboo. bamboo. oh-how i love bamboo!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky duck! Now, that was a deal!
ReplyDeleteDayka found a really nice bamboo mirror. Now I want me some bamboo too;-)
I love this! Where do you live girl, our CraigsList never has anything good.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you do with the new pieces!
if i didnt love your blog SO much and think you were uber incredibly talented and sweet...i would totally hate you. ;) jk
ReplyDeleteThat is AMAZING! what a score. and now i will live vicariously through you...you must show pics of what you do with the stuff.
awesome job emily! you found the find of the year i think!!!!
score! most of the ones i've seen have laminate tops, but they're easy to paint, as long as you use super fine sandpaper for a bit of tooth. can't wait to see what you do--lucky lady!
ReplyDeletewhat a score. I too love bamboo. Can't wait to see what you do with it!
ReplyDeletegotta love craigslist!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful piece. I love fixing up furniture and finding new handles and pulls is one of my favorite things:)
Good luck!
I'm so happy that you were able to score one of my finds!!!! Yay for you, E! Can't wait to see its transformation! : )
ReplyDeleteYou seem to find the best stuff on craigslist! This stuff is great and I can't wait to see how you transform it!
ReplyDeletewhat a deal! definitely dare to paint one of the pieces red — i'm obsessed with that first chair!
ReplyDeletetotal score! I can't wait to see what you do with them...and I love all the inspiration photographs.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of bamboo too! Can't wait to see what you do with it!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous! I'm always checking our CL for faux bamboo but never come up with anything. You've given me hope though! Can't wait to see what you do with yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a steal of a deal, I am so impressed! I cannot wait to see what you do with it, no doubt it will be GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteHey girl! I wanted to tell you that the image with the red bamboo chair was designed by....well I forgot his name, but he was a speaker at SCAD Style seminar on Friday night. Girl, the seminar was about "the Rise of the Blog" and he did not like it (blogging) at all! He was selling his book ($50) after the event and Erika and I were flipping through it and I saw that image! I immediately thought of you and I badly wanted to say 'oh, my blog friend has this image on her site!". He would have flipped! It's funny how he do not like the idea of blogs, but yet if you would not have shown this image on your blog, his book really would not have mattered to me.
ReplyDeleteI know that was a lot, but I had to tell you! take care hun!
What a great steal - I love bamboo furniture! Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteCan I tell you how many times I've come to this post over the past month as I've been working on my own faux bamboo piece? Maybe I am a blog stalker after all. Why is it that I can't get enough faux bamboo right now???
ReplyDeleteI love these painted bamboo pieces. Great post!
ReplyDeleteOooo fabulous post - and some lovely bamboo pieces! I've got this linked to my bamboo post too today, for inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great deal!! I have been looking for a faux bamboo desk for a while now!
ReplyDeletei had the bright yellow dresser as a kid, actually the whole set with nightstand and bed with head and foot rails that felt like prison bars! when I got older I hated the color and had my mom paint it a creamy off white. its looked so good!
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