Decorating : Easy-to-Make Furniture : Home & Garden Television

Many of the antique furniture pieces you buy today were originally built out of need. Today, you can continue that tradition and create your own simple-to-make furnishings. Christy Crafton with Country Sampler Decorating Ideas magazine says it's easier than you might think.

Coat Rack
Fashion a base out of ready-made shelf brackets attached upside-down to a piece of stock lumber. Next, attach iron coat hooks and top with a fence-post finial for a finishing touch.

Coffee Table Turned Ottoman
Turn a large coffee table into a cushioned ottoman. Trim off the legs, if needed, and cut a piece of plywood to fit the tabletop. Add a piece of foam (trim the sharp corners and top edges with an electric bread knife). Staple batting and fabric to the underside of the plywood and place on the tabletop.

Entertainment Center
Transform discarded furniture into a useful piece to suit your needs. This entertainment center was previously a dresser missing its drawers. Simply add shelving where needed and paint.

Guests
Christy Crafton
Senior Designer, Country Sampler Group,Country Sampler Decorating Ideas magazine Website: www.sampler.com
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•	Country Modern Kitchen
•	Indestructible Bath
•	Outdoor Living
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