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Bella311
Me and my Boys
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Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
We were given a Drexel heritage dining room set from a family member when we moved it, we took it figuring we couldn't really afford a set we really wanted at the time. I know the set actually has good bones and is good quality, I don't particulary like it, its not our style, it's pecan wood. I found some pics of dining room sets re-furbished and was wondering if it would be worthwhile to do it and re-upholshter it. Also anyone have any idea what this cost would entail??
Here's a pic of one that's basically like ours:
Here I found an inspiration pic of what someone DIY'd to a table (chairs are diff) but just an idea of what I'd like to do:  
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Jenn627
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
My mom had her set re-done. Just stripped and stained, she re-upholstered her chairs herself.
I'll find out how much she paid and get back to you...
eta: she spent $2700 - but this was about 12-15 years ago.
Message edited 3/20/2012 4:54:32 PM.
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| Posted 3/20/12 4:04 PM |
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Bella311
Me and my Boys
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
That's quite a bit, I guess it would be worth it if I was in love with the chairs, but I'm not sure if the cane look will be back in style or if I love it that much...thanks for the pricing def gives me an idea.
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| Posted 3/20/12 8:58 PM |
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Jenn627
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
OMG - I love the cane. Love, love, love the cane.
If the cane is in good shape - IMO - it's a classic look. Update the stain color, update the fabric and you're good to go.
Furniture today is CHEAP.
I bought Thomasville furniture and spent an arm and a leg - the back of the buffet is PRESSBOARD.
If it was my set - I'd redo it.
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| Posted 3/20/12 9:23 PM |
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ttcing
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
Yes its worth it imo..you can change the fabric on the seats. I just took a maghony bedroom
Set from my grandma who recently passed away. I used old english polish n brass cleaner for the knobs. It looks great!! You will never find quality like that today!
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| Posted 3/20/12 10:42 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
I think it's worth it. I reupholstered our dining room chairs- super easy. You just need fabric and a staple gun!
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| Posted 3/20/12 11:12 PM |
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lcherian
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
Omg that set is just gorgeous! I would get the chairs refinished like this.
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lcherian
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
Check out this post.
Refinished dining set
Message edited 3/21/2012 5:31:27 AM.
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LotsaLuv
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
I would redo it, like a PP said furniture is made so cheap today. I am pricing out dining sets now, I want Kincaid because I used them for my bedroom and the quality is fantastic.
I am looking at around 7k, I have to shop it down south still......
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| Posted 3/21/12 6:54 AM |
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-Baby-Love-
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
I would definitely redo it. It would be BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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| Posted 3/21/12 7:51 AM |
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Bella311
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
Posted by lcherian
Omg that set is just gorgeous! I would get the chairs refinished like this.
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OMG LOVE these ideas, this is what I had in mind like reclaimed wood look (distressed) thanks for these ideas!!!
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| Posted 3/21/12 10:14 AM |
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Michelle1123
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
I reupholstered my DR set and it was EASY and CHEAP! I plan on getting better fabric next time around, but with kids and never doing it before, I did not want to spend a fortune on high-end fabric yet. I spent about $40 and 2 hours. If you reupholster and then do the distressed pain, the set would look amazing!
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pnbplus1
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Re: Is it worth it? (re: refurbishing a dining room set)
We are in a similar situation. Our neighbors gave us their mother's dining room set before they moved (2 months after we moved in). They said their mother would want it to be with a family (we were expecting our 1st child and had just moved in).
It is a 50+ year old (date stamped on back) Drexel Heritage Set. Table, 6 chairs, china cabinet and buffet. They had a dog who did some damage to the table legs and there is some chipping on the bottom of some other pieces.
I am leaning towards having it refurbished. Furniture today is just not what it used to be. I know this set is solid wood and well-made. The difference though is that I kind of like our set.
But, I haven't looked into it yet and imagine it will be expensive.
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| Posted 3/21/12 2:07 PM |
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