DIY THRIFT FLIP Home Decor // Furniture Makeover Before and After!

[@jet7865]

Wow , I’m blown away

[@mochagrl78]

Your style is so calm and cozy. You make everything seem so easy. Makes me want to try it.

[@mariacasella979]

Your content,personality,how calm the video is your will no doubt surpass into the millions in time

[@ValerieAguiar]

That is the sweetest! I try to capture that peaceful feeling when creating. There’s nothing like it!😉❤️ So happy you noticed and thankful you shared that with me! Take care!

[@annamarbellaofficial]

You are nailing it with all of your projects. I love your taste and your execution is spot on! 👌

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you so much Anna! That means the world!🥰 So glad you’re loving the new content! Take care! ❤️

[@angelbadkins1]

What an awesome find! You did a beautiful job with it!

[@rxgaribay]

I love everything you do!! You are so talented Valerie!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Aw, thanks so much Patty! I appreciate you! 💕

[@cathyknapp9360]

So glad I found your Channel this piece is absolutely gorgeous and what you did with it it's so beautiful thank you for sharing cannot wait for your next DIY have a great day God bless you and thanks again for sharing

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Cathy! Thanks so much for the comment! My next DIY is coming out tomorrow, so be on the look out! 💕

[@b.walker5955]

I think my mom may have a piece very similar in her home! She will refer to it as her hard rock maple hutch. It has that purposeful dented edges like yours, and the bottle bottom glass door! Love how you "quieted" the color as well as the decade it was from. You still have a vintage look, yet it appears current and CALM! Well done VA! PS. I bought my hubby thread checkers from amazon. It is a long wire that contains individual gauges that feature a male threaded stud on one end and a female threaded hole on the other/26 sizes I think. Enabling you to take your bolt, screw or nut and find the size. It also helps you determine the thread count (coarse or fine) and whether it is SAE or metric. It takes up no space really, suspended on a wire about 26 gauges hang from it. He said it has been the best time saving tool he owns. You might look them up on Amazon and see if you could benefit. It will tell you what size drill bit to use/when you learn the gauge size. (nothing wrong with your method...it works right?) CKE nut and Bolt Thread Checker about $25.

[@ValerieAguiar]

"Hard rock maple hutch!" I love it! 😀 I knew there had to be an easier way with the drill bits! 😄 You guys always have the best help! Thank you so much for sharing, I will definitely look into that for future projects, sounds like a great tool to have around!

[@mrs.morgan]

New subscriber here, love this! Love your channel, your voice is so calming and you have a beautiful style. God bless!

[@ValerieAguiar]

You are the sweetest! Thank you so much for being here! I appreciate all of the support and your kindness so very much! Blessings, friend!

[@user-iv6ty3cd5i]

So glad I clicked on your video. I’m in the process of sanding down some oak dining chairs that resemble pottery barns reed dining chairs. It’s been in the back of mind that sealing was going to be a problem since I didn’t want the darker or “wet” look. Off to Home Depot I go!

[@TarraLHudson7]

Everything you touch turns to gold! So good

[@ValerieAguiar]

So so sweet! Thank you Tarra! 🥰❤️

[@angelinewu6009]

Wow!!! Gorgeous!!! I love all your decorations!! 🥰🥰

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! 🤗

[@kbarnes1927]

Beautiful redo! You are talented! I thought the glass door on the hutch was so retro and cool! I hope you saved it for another project to share with us in a future video. 😊

[@ValerieAguiar]

I thought the exact same thing! Really unique!😉

[@grby8678]

RE the correct drill bit size for your drawer pulls: one easy way is to grab a bit that looks right and hold it directly behind and against the threads of the threaded connector on the back of your drawer pull. If you can't see the threads, you know the diameter of your bit is bigger than the diameter of the connectors, and the hole you drill will allow some clearance for them. Now, obviously you don't want the bit to be a whole lot bigger than the connector-that could cause problems like looseness, etc- so now you reverse the positions of the bit and the connector so that the connector is in front of the bit, again held tightly against it. Now you can see exactly how much bigger the bit is and proceed accordingly. Ideally, just a little bit bigger works fine. I learned this during my years of installing kitchens. It's an on-the-job time saver this way, and saving time means getting the job done sooner and increasing both efficiency and profit. Not such a bad thing. BTW, your thrift flip looks great! Nice job!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Wow! What a wealth of GOOD information! Thank you so much for sharing!! 😊

[@margaretzackery1619]

Such a beautiful 😍 Transformation! You did an awesome job 👏🏽

[@ValerieAguiar]

Aw, thanks Margaret! This was a fun project!

[@erinlee7216]

Gorgeous! You did a wonderful job!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Erin! 💕

[@nataliemartellaro9560]

Wow it comes out amazing. You did a great job on that nice so nice piece of furniture. 👍

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Natalie! it was a fun project! 💕

[@lubblyjubblyfurniture]

I love hutches like this, beautiful solid wood. Great transformation

[@ValerieAguiar]

Yes, such great quality back then. It is not light either, a nice sturdy piece!

[@winnielaugesen3583]

You Are so talented Valerie 🥰

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Winnie! 💕

[@luciannedemarco6296]

Such an informative video! Thank you! Can you please explain the use of the wax? Is that in place of a stain? Also, did you not stain nor seal your cabinet?

[@selenastyledesigns]

Beautiful transformation and adore the styling at the end

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! The styling is my favorite part too! Ps. I love your videos! Beautiful transformations!!😉💕

[@annieoli28]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Ann!

[@iloveulta2]

I LOVE it...so pretty. You gave it a new life.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Yes! Totally repurposed! ☺️

[@jennyk3632]

Gorgeous. I absolutely love it! Nice job Valerie. 😊

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Jenny! 💕

[@ceciliagarza21]

Thank you so much for the white wax by Behr recommendation!🌟💓 My furniture piece came out amazing!!!!! How is your piece holding up?

[@Feequilts]

To get the right size drill bit, place the screw behind the drill bit and all that should be showing either side of the bit is the thread of the screw. Works every time. Not sure if it’s the same for bolts (like your handles and pulls) as they have a different thread and function.

[@Musiclover69]

Jaw dropping....what a transformation!...So funny you uploaded today....I made the quartz picture and distressed vintage looking box today from your past videos....needless to say they turned out great...I ended up using a round box and put a little handle on top as it didnt have hinges. You definitely inspire!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you so much Denise! I’m so glad you enjoy the content! Friends like you are the reason I enjoy creating content! Wishing you all the best! Take care!🥰❤️

[@christinawilliams9057]

I’m so loving this look in furniture redos! You did a beautiful job! Love your style!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Aw, thanks Christina! 😊

[@ginamaria2579]

Turned out beautiful 🤗

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Gina!😉

[@sharib5922]

You are so inspiring! I just bought a piece similar to yours and am getting started! 👍🏻❤️

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Shari!! That sounds amazing... let me know how it goes! 💕

[@joymcbroom1865]

Love this so much!!!

[@joannefarish7766]

Absolutely love it 👍

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Joanne! 💕

[@rebeccalucero8690]

It’s PERFECT! Such a great job! I love the hardware.

[@ValerieAguiar]

The hardware is my favorite part too! 😉💕

[@marisascott4788]

Beautiful job Valerie! 👌🏼💯

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you Marisa!💕

[@carrlinewhitfield5282]

BEAUTIFUL

[@jackielucchesi6654]

Looks beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Jackie! Hope you are doing amazing! Thank you so much, friend! Take care! 💕

[@jackielucchesi6654]

@@ValerieAguiar Val I am well hope you are also!!! Yvw and ttys my friend!!!!!

[@TheMyra0306]

Beautiful transformation!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Myra! 💕

[@herbie140582]

That's an amazing transformation!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you!😉

[@freedomfairie775]

You are one talented lady 🤩

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks girl! 💕

[@yahmein]

So pretty! ❤️

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Kawehi!

[@DYLUV1]

You should do a home tour I love you style by the way it came out really nice

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! 😊

[@tunacangirl5140]

Gorgeous, you did such an amazing job! 💖💖💖

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! Have a beautiful Sunday!😉💕

[@heathermelanson5492]

What a beautiful piece! Nice work. Your taste is so much like mine!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Heather! 😊 I love the vintage pieces, so much character and history makes it fun to have in a home! 😊

[@joansmall9019]

I love the cabinet, I'm looking for something that size to make a towel cabinet for a 2nd bath. I always love your style. ❤

[@ValerieAguiar]

Aw, thanks Joan!

[@mariacasella979]

Gorgeous!!!!absolutely ❤️it👍🏻

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you, friend! 💕

[@WalkawayyyRenee]

How did those ring spots come out on the top? I have that problem with a couple of my dressers and want to refinish in some way. Beautiful piece in this video, what a great job you did!

[@teresabarkley2656]

Great job!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Teresa! 😊

[@nancyrotondi2517]

I love this I will keep the small doors and do something whit it

[@ValerieAguiar]

Totally agree! I loved it too!😊

[@madonnahughey3056]

I'm so happy you didn't paint it!! I love it - so beautiful and the little bit of dark wax adds the perfect touch, thanks for the tip. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed your video 🙂❤️

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Madonna! I love the natural look! Thanks for watching! 💕

[@deborahjohnstone1688]

Beautiful!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Deborah!💕

[@amandarolle8176]

Gorgeous

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you!😉

[@melaniemiller5126]

I am not all the way thru watching your video. I love the piece you are working on! I heard you say you couldnt sand out that water spot...I worked on a piece that had a similar challenge. I used Bar Keepers Friend to remove the water spot. It worked sooo good!! There are so many good websites to visit and videos showing different techniques using bar keepers friend to remove water stains. Sooo for next time you may want to give it a try....now more to watch!😉😁

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi Melanie! Oh my gosh... how awesome! I've never heard of it! I'll have to keep this in mind next time I run into a wood stain that won't come out! 💕

[@lorraineyanez4301]

Beautiful

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you!

[@fiordilotto]

Valerie te quedó precioso!!!

[@ValerieAguiar]

¡gracias amiga! ¡Feliz domingo! 🥰❤️

[@sylviebris9984]

Très jolie j’adore

[@allisong2159]

Where do you think I could find a door like the one on the top half of the piece? It reminds me sooooo much of a piece of decor/blind type of thing my grandma had in her home. Gives me very good memories as her place is where I feel my true home is!

[@melbelle2049]

That door was my favorite part of the piece!

[@ValerieAguiar]

Try ebay or etsy. A viewer said it was a "bottle bottom glass door" My guess on era is 70's. Very unique!!😍

[@allisong2159]

I will do that! Thank you!

[@suzannewaldner2074]

I love how this piece turned out! I just bought a 25 year old oak table, which the previous owners kept in amazing condition. The lady I bought it from said exactly what you said, they don't make them like they used to. The chairs are solid oak as well, but they need to be refinished - which is something I've never done before. I like the look of how your clutch turned out. Do you think that same kind of style/idea would work with the oak chairs? Don't know if you have any experience with oak, but I wonder if I could take off the old stain and sand them and then apply the same waxes that you used here? If you could share any feedback on that idea it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!

[@lollylolly8186]

It should, but until youvstrip or sand there really is no telling. A good white wax or liming wax should help. Perhaps try under the seat til you are happy with the look. Sanding chairs is very time consuming. If they have spindles either hand sand or get some stripper. Use mineral spirits and wire wool to get off any excess goop left on. To save time you could paint the legs or whitewash perhaps? Good luck, they’ll be beautiful.

[@ValerieAguiar]

I agree with Lolly (above) Sanding in between chairs might be a pain. I've heard of a great citrus strip as well. Sometimes the spindle chairs look really neat black too! I have seen a lot of black spindle type chairs trending. Maybe take a peek on Pinterest for some different ideas. Sometimes oak can pull a red color it isn't a white oak, but I've also heard of bleaching it to tone down the red (if you have red oak) Hope this helps! Lolly has some great tips (above) too! 😉

[@suzannewaldner2074]

@@lollylolly8186 Thanks so much Lolly! I will look into the things you suggested! It's all new to me, but I'm excited to learn. :)

[@suzannewaldner2074]

@@ValerieAguiar Thanks for your feedback Valerie! I'll look into the citrus strip and the other things you mentioned. That's a good idea to check out Pinterest too, I haven't done that yet! I need some inspiration from others :)

[@mariannedressler6784]

Nice glow up!

[@ValerieAguiar]

😊!!

[@DYLUV1]

I found a hutch just like yours same detail just a little wider but I’m sure it’s from the same brand cause it has all the details yours has even the glass

[@ValerieAguiar]

Oh, wow... really? Grab it and make it over! 💕

[@mschenandlerbong8539]

The second you panned the camera across those knobs at Hobby Lobby, I was like “OOOH!!”. Glad you picked them. So pretty.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Aren't they gorgeous? They had a great selection!

[@tls0501]

Beautiful job! I love the vision you had for this piece. I would have passed right over it. I wish I had your ability to see what an ugly piece of furniture could be.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! It all starts with a vision. 🙂 All projects do! You totally can! Just a little imagination! 😊💕

[@sandrarodriguez8119]

Excelente 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks Sandra!😊

[@reederbunch]

Home Depot sells that original knob.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Do they?? Good to know! I'll definitely save it for a future project! I thought it was cute!

[@kellensimonedossantos8442]

M A R A V I L H O S O amei 🇧🇷❤

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you!! 💕

[@sarahhansen762]

I love this piece. I wonder if a little bleach would have lightened the dark area on the top.

[@ValerieAguiar]

Ahh!!! I didn't try bleach!! That's a really great idea! Thank you for sharing Sarah!😉💕

[@carlajimenezg3014]

hello beautiful from CHILE

[@ValerieAguiar]

Hi there! 👋 Thank you for watching! Sending love and hugs! 💕

[@winnielaugesen3583]

😍

[@Elin.Noller]

You can pull on the knob, just pull at an angle instead of straight out.

[@ValerieAguiar]

👍👍

[@cathywatwood2750]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ValerieAguiar]

❤️☺️

[@elizabethviscusi923]

tfs

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thanks!! 💕

[@janf5193]

Very nice job overall. I like your hardware selection, except for those hinges... just not my taste.😊

[@ValerieAguiar]

Thank you! The hinges I had to keep on for a little bit longer. I hope to find a replacement. There weren’t a ton of options in store or online that would fit that style cabinet. But there was a pair I could work with! 😉💕

[@janf5193]

@@ValerieAguiar haha...I think I knew better that you wouldn't stick with those!

[@elsazapien4284]

Beautiful