will i regret this old sofa I thrifted?
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Welcome back to That 70's House, the series where I challenge myself to use all thrifted materials and a love of all things retro to DIY our family home from a Farmhouse to a 70s House! Today I am starting to tackle the dining area that is connected to my kitchen. This obviously is coming as one of the first main projects as it's a spot we will be using several times a day, that will be getting a lot of traffic. What do you think so far?
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0:00 - intro
2:35 - painting the space
4:18 - sourcing furniture for my dining room makeover
12:31 - building a couch stand to raise the height
16:53 - upcycling second hand mid century modern chairs
22:58 - so what's next?
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Would love to see you finish out the gap at the other side of the sofa with the same stained wood! Would make for an awesome very minimal side table like surface, and help to make the whole sofa feel “built in”
Yes! And with a full-height pull-out hidden drawer to surprise guests when they are thirsty ;D
I just commented this before I saw your comment 😂
Yes!!!
That’s what I was thinking! Like a restaurant corner booth.
Totally! she also can put a cool mid century modern / 70s funky table lamp on it! For a nice ambient light!
What i want to see in part two is a built in that fills the little foot n a half of extra room in that corner. Like something that looks like an extension of the base and gives built in vibes but you could put a little plant or light on? Plz!
If you have the space for it, I think it'd be cool to "split" the sofa and fill in the empty space with a corner table or something to make it look built-in. I think it would be even better if the sofa went all the way to the wall and there might be a lot of wasted space in the corner because it would be hard to sit in such a deep corner and eat. Just a suggestion :) I don't even know if its possible, but I saw that it came in two parts, so I thought I'd say it. I love the sofa for your space!
I was just about to say the same thing! Great idea
Good idea!!!
came here to say this too ! it's so cool already, but i think splitting it up and building a block in the corner like you said would really elevate it even more and also maximize the seating!
Absolutely, my vote too is wall to wall couch with a spacer in the couch join.
I think she might even make another pillow for the sofa and use the same fabric as the chair's pillows to look even more like a unit.
I love her videos, always the best ones! ❤️
Love the couch! And I know that old furniture has its own character and history but that peeled off corner on one of the cushions is driving me insane 😭
Litteraly same lol 😥 I kept hoping she would turn it around or switch it for the corner cushion were the edges are hidden, and I'm sure the corner cushion is in better condition on the sides. At least I hope 🙃
Same!!! I love how it's turning out! Those chairs look amazing!!! BUT that angled side cushion on the right needs to be along the angled backside of the couch in a corner! The pillow she laid her head on needs to switch to the one on the right!!
Yes I agree, the couch is beautiful but the cushions need to be switched around so the peeling fabric isn't noticeable. Other than that, I love the way its starting to come together, im very jealous over those fiberglass chairs. I've definitely seen them brand new for thousands of dollars, good find!
It won't be visible with a table imo
Can it be turned around? No? Sharpie it!
unsure about this tbh, but very interested to see how it all turns out in the end! i'm struggling to see the couch as a "built in" right now. it still looks like a sofa on a plywood platform to me, so a bit out of place. but i think that if you put the beadboard/wainscotting along the plywood base and/or add baseboards it would really make it look like it's meant to be there. looking forward to part two!
yes definitly continue the beadboard!
I think it might be so fun to paint the backs of the chairs the same orange as the sofa or another matching colour. Just to make to more dynamic to look at when in the kitchen etc. But I love the whole makeover, looking forward to part 2!!
I absolutely adore this transformation. But I might have an unpopular opinion. I think the sofa has a lot of potential, but maybe reupholstered? I think my only concern is the cleanliness of the couch. Besides that, I heck LOVE the way those chairs compliment the couch. What a fun, chic, and cozy dining area!
This isn't a comment on her cleanliness and its not a judgment of her character in any way- I was like, where's the part where she sanitizes the couch...its coming right? ...right? 🥺
Yeah I feel like a faux leather/ vinyl would also be more practical. Maybe I’m just a messy eater but I feel like I would stain the couch in a heartbeat
@@SarrahJaane Definitely needed some baking soda and a good vacuum. Maybe next part.
Yeah I kinda cringed every time she lay down on it
Yeah, but just have it cleaned!
Maybe she was planning to, because of the sneakers on the seat. 👟👟
Becky, I had doubts but when you built the box and added the chairs, WOW. I hope the couch continues to live a long, happy life in your dining room! You may need art, a table, a new light, and maybe a plant in that empty corner next to the couch, but everything is already so good. I love your dedication to the vision of having a 70s home!
just wait for next week!!! it's gonna be goooood
A carpet too.
Becky, you should have made the base of the couch 3inches inside the couch as a footboard gap, and it would have not made the already bulky sofa more bulky. Also it would have given it a floating effect. Just my opinion as an architect who does a lot of interior design
Anyway, I'm excited to see the whole room together!!
@@manasakanade2136 agreed! Having the base set back is in keeping with that era. It can still easily be accomplished by trimming down the back side of the boxes.
Loving it so far can’t wait to see the finished room… just as a bye I had a round table and 4 chairs exactly the same but they had orange removable seat pads I was a young wife in the early 70’s we loved it my mother thought we’d flipped… happy days
I am D Y I N GGGGG for longer format content like this and idk I’m probably in the minority but like I’d even pay extra to see like 2 hour directors cuts of Becky working on her house 😂💛
Yes, these have been a little short and incomplete. I’d rather see it all finished even if it’s a long video. I’m sure there is some data they are using to gauge how long the videos are but this was not very satisfying.
I also prefer longer TH-cam content from TSG and XO MaCenna. It's so worth watching. I also really dislike "shorts"/content less than 20 minutes. When I want to watch these videos, in trying to both relax and gain inspiration. Not spend additional time scrolling stressfully to find MORE things (usually they're all very low quality these days).
@@sgsge645 yeah, love TSG but halfway through the video all that had been accomplished was purchasing a couch? and 75% of the way thru was....installing said couch
I know you guys have done this a lot, but maybe centering the sofa to the window and building a box for a shelf behind it where extra things like coasters and napkins and things could live on the right side (like a behind the sofa console situation) and building out a small side table on the left side would give it a more built in look, then tambor the built in pieces. I feel like the tambor would give a small detail and make it look more finished!
So much yes to this. Or even a veneer to go over the everything once it's finished and bring it together.
Yes this!!!
I wonder if Becky has too much PTSD from all the tambor she did in the office lol
I love the sofa. But it looks like the fabric needs a little love. Is that my imagination? Also, those chairs were genius. Hard to believe they were living outside.
Even just some fabric dye and a small paint brush
IK!! she def should reupholster it but i get the timeline to get the video out may have stopped that. i just wish she had at least cleaned it tho
Can you imagine finding a true 70s sofa that DOESN’T smell like cigarette smoke.
Considering that it's a 50 year old couch, I'd say the fabric has held up pretty well! I think the worn bits will be hidden by a table. Can't wait to see how it turns out! :)
I was thinking the same thing and really just wanted to reach into the screen and flip the cushion on the left around. Is the backside any better? It looks FAB! I'm excited to see a Saarinen type table or brown smoked glass round table. Very cool.
Add some non-slip shelf liner to the back of your chair cushions so they don't slide off as folks get in and out of the chairs. Your dining nook reminds me of all things '70's when I was growing up. Flashback memories!💚
Not a huge fan of the couch colors but I do think using it as a dining chair situation is really cool and comfy. However, I feel like the furniture is too big for the space. It’s a bit cluttered for my taste but I’m excited to see how it all comes together!
Hey Becky,
Consider moving the couch to the wall with the fridge but still snug in the corner. Visually, I think it would complete the girth/bulk of the fridge and be a nice place for your eye to land after the viewer is finished checking out your great angled ceiling details. Additionally, it would allow you to put the chair backs to the right inner wall and allow for easier movement around the entire table itself. Bonus would be to keep the u open to the kitchen so whomever is cooking can interact or the party can spill into the other room without people feeling like they are being towered/reached over.
If you have the time, would definitely create a full wooden encasement for the couch (on both sides and maybe even the back if there's room to push it forward) so that it fills out the space completely. That would make it feel truly "built in" and could also be a great spot to add additional decor if you wanted
Im so happy you're putting dated couches to use, I personally see a lot of potential in old sofas like that!
same! so stoked for you guys to see the final space all together!
@@TheSorryGirls I’m so stoked for the reveal, you guys are seriously so inspiring! Im an 18 year old, and I have a small furniture flipping business, I love giving old unwanted pieces, new life and a new story!
Hey Becky, a quick...hack? Tip? Whatever for painting edges without using painter's tape is to use a putty knife! I attempted it because I'm a little too lazy to tape up all the places I'm supposed to, and it works fabulously.
You basically place the putty knife against whatever surface you don't want paint on (usually at a 90 degree angle from the surface you're painting), and any paint that would have gotten on the no-paint surface just gets on the knife. 😁 It's great because you can move it along as you paint, you can choose whichever width of putty knife works best for you and your space, and it's reusable between paint jobs!
Suggest a bench scraper….for wider blade.
They make such a product. It’s already large. It’s for painting trim (use to shield the floor). Mine is like 2 ft wide.
@@livelongandprospermary8796 yes, I'm aware. However, for people who don't want to make a trip out to buy a product with a single utility, they can go to their basement or shed or wherever they keep their tools and grab a putty knife. It won't be as wide as the purpose-made tool, but you save gas, time, and money with essentially the same effect.
This might be far fetched but if you decide on keeping the couch (which you should, it’s perfect) I think cutting into the baseboard so that it meets up flush with the wood base of the couch would really polish off the built in look! I can’t wait to see the rest of the vintage finds you bring into the space. It’s going to be so unique and so bold. Obsessed!!! 😍
Becky this is one of my favorite DIYS of all TSG DIYs. I wish you would've fixed up all of the white chairs because you can have them around the house and pull them in when you have a crowd over. The chairs are FANTASTIC! Lucky you for the fun find and great job bringing the design together. Can't wait to see what's next.
I think this is going to come out so good! Excited for part two. I’m also a bit of a textile nerd and my eye just kept getting drawn to that worn piece of velvet and I think if you do some embroidery it can fade in together. Or! Don’t blend it in and go for visible mending/sashiko style. I think it would look amazing on this couch.
For me, a couch at the dining table is like carpet in the bathroom 🤢. Maybe I wouldn't mind it if the room was larger and the couch was.. a different couch 😅 (also only leaving this comment because you asked us to comment what we thought, not trying to put down your taste or anything like that!!) Eager to see how you continue to transform the room 🧡
Agreed, it’s gonna be so dirty
Scotchguard... HEAVILY. It will be fine.
@Sherry Ann Oh I didn't consider that! Good point 🙂
Thank you!!! That's what I'm screaming. I'm just not feeling it for a dining nook and the fact that it's old and crusty on top. No telling who or what's been sitting on it.
I feel the same but at least it was inexpensive so it can be temporary and experimental.
Add matching wall paneling to sofa base to make it look truly built in, and a left corner shelf/cabinet to fill in the gap and store table linens. Looking awesome!!!
okay sorry Becky but I hate the couch, like really hate it. I think it still just looks like a couch you put on a box. The fabric is very worn, I really hope you washed it cuz I cringed every time you touched it! The gap on the left definitely adds to the look of it being just a couch, maybe if you removed the arm rest and extended some sort of built in section it would look more in place.
Also I'm just not sure a couch is the right size, I feel like it would be too deep and far from the table? Maybe this one is ok, but for me I need to be right up on the table with back support.
On a positive note I LOVE the chairs, they're incredible, I hope you kept the others just in case you ever need the extra seating, and also just cuz I love them and would hate for any to be wasted! You did an excellent job restoring them! I agree that the paint job is great and made the wood paneling look much more chique, thank good you didn't have to restain all that.
I know you're not finished yet so I'll keep and open mind and have faith in your considerable styling skills, but you did say bring it on so :)
Watching these videos makes me appreciate my grandparents' house. It was custom 1962 by a famous architect and the finishes basically stayed the same even when updates were made. I always hated it for being tacky and dated. But now I'm like "damn I should have saved those orange corduroy tassel pendant lights when we sold it"
I kinda feel like the couch should sit under the other window to open the space up a bit more. What a great find! And a gorgeous space to work with. Keen to see the next video 😊
This whole space is giving me Sims vibes in the best way! Love the addition of the red/orange cushions on the chairs to tie them in together! Not sure how big your table will end up being, but might be worthwhile to fixup the other two chairs at Austin's cabin and have them as backup seating in case you have extra guests for dinner! Love how it's coming together!
I am so here for this series!! Love seeing Becky remake her spaces with vintage inspo 😍
That 70s House lets goooooo!!
Sameee! I absolutely loved the sofa and the chairs, and can't wait to see how the room turns out when she's done art and decorations and FiNaL tOuChEs! ❤️
Love this so much already, would be really interesting to see the couch positioned with the longer side on the wall that continues on for the kitchen, then you could fill the empty space with more cabinets so it looks completely custom! Can't wait for part 2! :D
Same. There would be a better flow that way I think
I was thinking the same! Both sides of the couch along the window walls
I'd like to see this option, too.
The nook, the couch!! Not even done w the episode and I am obsessed. What a smart way to create a nook.
thank you!! so excited for this one
Omg it's sooo good 👌 Ep 2 should include making it feel even more lika a built in by building in the empty corner, either with storage options or just so you can put a plant there! Maybe even do something to the side of the couch that you see for a even more built in leewk (LOVE this series and looking forward for every room)
I’m obsessed with this couch and the chairs. Great finds! At first the noticeable wear on the couch was distracting but I feel like the table is going to block that! Overall excited for part 2!
yah! super stoked for next week for you guys to see it all put together
@@TheSorryGirls Next week already? Woooohoo!
Also what a coincidence that his parents just had these amazing groovy perfect height chairs! Lucky duck!!
Since it will be at the dining table, I'd recommend giving the sofa a nice, thorough steam-cleaning 💨
To make the couch look more "built in," you could either A) put a matching stained wood box/end table-bit in the gap on the left, or B) separate the two couch halves and put the built-in table-thing in the triangle of corner space, which would also give people sitting in/near the inner corner more comfortable space to sit without having to sit at the corner of the table or knocking knees with each other.
I think that Scandinavian plate/bowl pendant light that Rachel made a while back would look amazing in this space!.. It will go so well with the retro theme and you can customise the colours to fit the couch nicely…
Really love it! But personally i think this space calls for something more moody and inviting, like those cool 70s restaurants! Maybe paint the wall darker colors ( like bronze,dark brown, or even black ) / limewash them? Or even dark textured wallpaper! Also adding some additional ambient lighting with some table lamps with milk glass shade would be nice!
I never thought of raising an actual couch for dining furniture 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 wow!
I was amazed that you managed to find a couch that screamed “Becky”. It looks great!
Absolutely love the couch and this whole idea. So fun! I would build/fill the gap between the couch and the wall on the left side with the same stained wood so that the couch looks even more built in and you get a kinda of side table! you could even continue the wood on the right side too. I would make the right extension much slimmer so that it wouldn't block the flow/ be too hard to get around but you could put plants, a cool lamp, some books etc on the shelf.... if you made the right extension the same height as the couch, you could maybe even figure out a way to put sliding doors so it becomes a kind of sideboard for you to store placemats etc.
Looks so good so far!! You should take some color matched fabric paint to those bald spots on the couch for touch ups! (And maybe start with a layer of white to make it easier)
Another idea would be to reverse the cushion whether by flipping it around or tearing it apart and sewing the back, less worn section, in the front.
acrylic paint mixed with fabric medium = fabric paint (for the most part)
You're single-handedly making the 70s cool again...
Love how you have an eye for bringing completely unimaginable things together and make it very cohesive! 😍
Love this! My suggestion on what you can do is push the couch over so the arm rest side is up against the other wall then you and build a box/table (similar to what you did for the base of the coach) where you can put plants, pictures, whatever you want really. But even if you left the coach where it is, it still looks really good. I LOVE a good breakfast nook. 🥰
Really want to see the part two. Love those white chairs so perfect for 70's style.
I would never have thought to use a couch as a banquet, that is absolutely genius! Looks amazing and can't wait for part two!
A&W Couch !
this makes me love it even more
@@TheSorryGirls Can't wait to see the table !!
It's wild how the small detail of the seat cushions took the whole thing to the next level. Awesome!
Okay but the plate pendant light that Racheal diy’d would look killer in this room!!! Or something that vibe or even the fabric/paper style pendant lights you had around your old home. I’m so invested in this house!!
Awesome! I always look forward to Becky's videos! I love her style and adore the fact that she seems to truly loves what she does!
I feel like if you painted the wood base of the couch with the same colour white as the chairs it would look soooooo satisfying!
Thought you would go for vinyl or leather couch (spill milk on your couch and you'll never get smell out). Total paint back of chairs (orange?)...love the vibe of chairs!❤
Love love love the chairs and I can’t wait to see the couch with the pillows arranged in the correct pattern (that kept throwing me off). I think I will love it more once it’s all put together. Can’t wait to see the table Becky chooses I know it will be amazing!
Love where this is going Becky! Awesome couch. Hey to fix those little threadbare patches you could use fabric paint - if you get primary colours you can mix your own hues to match exactly! I fixed a bashed up part of a Persian rug that way and you’d never even know it. ✨
It's an acquired taste, for sure 🤣 but everyone has their own style
I'd find a way to make it flush to the wall - so it looks like a built-in, plus some side table situation to fill in the gap (stained in the same colour, of course, and done in the same style as the wall).
But be as it may, I can't wait for the next part 😊
If there's space you should see what the couch looks like turned 90 degrees, so the shorter end is on the back wall! That way maybe the chairs can be turned too and the unfinished backside won't be as visible and the cool. Then for the open corner area maybe a tall built-in bookshelf for plants or ✨finishing touches ✨
Since you asked, I think this is a really funny example of how much tastes differ. 70s is not my style at all, but I do realize that you're good at what you're doing and most of the times I can acknowledge your finished projects as very well done or even beautiful (I say the even because it's so far from what I would prefer personally). This one specifically I can't see AT ALL yet, but I'm sure it's going to turn out great, at the very least to your liking since you already really like it and see it coming together. I agree with some others that closing the gap between the sofa and the wall with wood to make it look more inbuilt and less awkward would be a cool idea, and also that the sofa will potentially get very gross from not being easily cleaned :D
Amazing find, both the couch and chairs! The chairs are very Eero Saarinen inspired, a very cool look, and you cleaned them up nicely. Can't wait for part 2!
When I first saw the couch in your car I was like “That’s one ugly striped couch.” But the colors definitely fit your 70’s style. And as you add other elements like the platform and white chairs, then a table, artwork, light fixture, the stripes will fade into the background; and the whole room will be perfect for your home.
Had very similar sofa in brown that I purchased from a yard sale. Great solution to put a platform under it to raise it as super low. My german shepherd ripped the cushions to shreds lol. Love the accent chairs.
I would center the sofa so that the three back cushions line up with the windows and put wood shelves (or planters?) in the gaps on either side at the same height as the top of the back. That way it will look more built-in and customized to the space. Also would love to see a funky chandelier/curtains with an upper sash to balance everything out and complete the lush, luxe, anti-minimal vibe.
Would love to hear your thoughts on cleaning vintage sofas like this one. I would never get something like that because I'd be worried about bedbugs/generally cleaning a completely fabric sofa. What do you do to make sure it's safe before bringing it into your home? I think the same every time I see your chair and foot rest that was in your closet/spare room in your previous house. Any advice?
I’ve heard of people bagging them…waste of plastic but better than the waste generated battling bed bugs or scabies
Maybe swap the bad seat cushion in front with the side one? Just so the cracks are less visible. But anyway great video, as usual😍
I love funky old couches! The weirder the better. And they are always so comfortable!
I love the couch! I think it’s so fun and I can’t wait to see what kind of table you choose for the space. I personally would add a rug, not loving the tiles but I understand that removing/replacing tiles is $$$ so a rug is a perfect fix! Then big plants and a big mirror or wall art 😊
Yes!! I love a Becky video ☺️ the other girls are great too but Becky is my favourite ☺️ I vibe with her style more I think! Sending love to you all at team TSG from the very cold and snowy North East of Scotland ❤🏴
Becky is also my favourite as well!! She is genuinely passionate about everything she does.
wow even if you didn't like the pattern, the shape off the couch is so cool and would look great with a slip too! $50 buck any sectional is insane
ya it was an insane steal, especially with the condition it was in!
What a good dad. He told his baby "once i finish my morning routine THEN go outsode" lmao 🤣
The editing and conversational style of this vid was seamless. Good work! The water filter work in impressed me.
I can't wait to see what you have done in part 2. Although I like the couch, I'm not sure it goes. Having four of those fiberglass chairs with a round table might have also been an option. Love your overall style and fantastic attitude to your DIY's.
Cute idea for a nook, but not really liking having to crawl into and around the table to sit and eat. Plus cleaning the couch when food gets dropped, too much work for just sitting down and eating. ❤
I absolutely love when Becky says “it’s about 18 mins into the video” and it actually was
I can’t get enough of you! As a product of the 60’s, the 70’s holds a lot of memories. In design, music and some of the best movies ever made! My only wish, your show was longer! 😬😁
The couch well it's painful to see 😂✌️ but if u Love it I'll just close my eyes char 😂🤣
Dining room?! It should be a plant sanctuary. The lighting in there looks amazing!
hahah definitely will be adding some plants in for sure!
I see a huge green palm or tree in that corner Gap. The greenery will give 70's sitcom against the colours of the couch
I let an audible "ooh yeah" when I saw the chairs with the cushions, it's that good!
Love it! Fits you so well! Agree that the area where the sofa doesn’t go to the wall needs something. However, the sofa is too high now and blocks the window ledge.
Looks great Becky! I love that couch it’s a great statement piece there. I really thought you were going to get some angled legs to raise that couch up, but I understand the box to have it as a “built-in”. Also I’m just going to take a stab and guess you’re going with a tulip table for that space. (A goldenrod color on the walls could also make it a little more cozy.)
yes! love the sofa, chairs and seat cushions!!! but i agree that the white is a little too cool toned and bright to feel cozy to me. v curious abt a color on the walls!
As a child of the 70s, I have to say that I love this!
Loving the couch and chairs in the space, especially after you added the seat cushions!! I think if you use a wet vacuum on the couch you can bring the colors of the couch out even more.
Cannot wait to see the end product 🎉
Dude! My skepticism was HIGH at the start of this episode! 😅 especially after seeing that sofa in the car!
But, by the end I could see your vision and I get it - almost! Looking forward to seeing the room completed. Major respect for your vision and ability to pull it all together 👏🏾
What are your top tips for cleaning thrifted furniture, especially couches/sofas?
it REALLY depends on the item! when buying second hand furniture, definitely look into the material and how to clean that specific material before doing anything. It really changes depending on what it is!
Love from Pakistan❤️
I love that the nook and sofa idea creates a multifunctional space for dining and lounging all in one! So clever! Plus that sofa was a steal!!!!! Snaps for Becky!!
Actual audible gasp at the fabric reveal of the couch, so perfect. Building some depth to the sides of the couch with extra boxing to make that unit fit the whole width of the wall, and then covering that boxing with the same moulding that's on the lower wall in the rest of the room, and the same skirting board, would make it look so perfectly built in! (And also give you some extra plant/decor ledge) Love love love this idea immediate pin for my imaginary house I'll one day own 😅
Not a fan, to much and to bulky for that little corner. I don’t like it
Gotta say I adore those Eero Saarinen-inspired chairs! He designed the iconic Tulip Chair in 1955-56, and since then pedestal chairs like yours have been the mark of elegant hip-ness.
Becky! You are a bright light! Thank you for the creativity and positivity!! This makeover is fantastic. Those chairs! I am looking forward to the funky light you will find or DIY and the rest.
this looks SO GOOD!!! i think you should add a little side table made of the same stained wood to the side of the couch where there’s a gap!! it would look so built in and perfect. also, i know you’re already planning on putting up a new pendant light but i feel like it would be so fun to also hand a bunch of disco balls above the table!! make it a little statement area ✨
The lawn chairs in the dining room is too real lol I love Becky!
I'd love to see the little void next to the couch filled with maybe shelves or a mini fridge or something. If you find you need some extra storage you could add some drawers into that under platform. I really love the idea of using a couch for dining seating. And those chairs you were able to refresh are just so fun. Keep following your muse you are creating magic!!!
Perfect!!! The thifting fary lives in your garden! Wow!
I love a dining nook so much! I would’ve probably put legs instead of a platform looking at it in the end because it feels very dense and heavy but maybe if you change the stain that might also make it better, I just think legs would make the space feel lighter
Legs the length that she needed to make the couch table height would have made the couch top heavy and incredibly sketchy for sitting on safely.
The thrift gods literally blessed you with this couch... Becky you are a master manifestor
The seat cushions totally MADE the space you were so right! Can’t wait to see the table you pick 👀
Becky, You have a curated the perfect vib for your dining room. Two things could be done to elevate what you have so far. 1. a bit of fabric paint to fix the damage on the far left cushion. Some reason it stands out. 2. Add a bit of brownish toned stain to the wood platform will take away the orangish look, However I think it looks perfect the way it is. For the lighting there's 3 options my favorite would be the giant arched floor lamp with the 5 lights. It would be the most dramatic. 2nd do a extra large wicker style light centered over the table. 3rd choice would be a grouping of 3 to 5 hanging 60's or 70's vintage different colored glass lamps. It's a bit hard to see the room size. Cheers
You inspire me to use Facebook marketplace and fill my home with fun and funky finds. I love the blend of the couch and the chairs!
I’m literally so obsessed with Becky’s house. OBSESSED
Oh gods, Becky, I Love Your House!! If I had the space, I would love to make my space mid centuray marvelous like you.
I was so relieved to see your inspo photos included round tables. They really are ideal for square dining spaces. (My grandparents always had a round table in the square 1950's dining space.) L-shape will work so much better than a U-shape, so those retro fab chairs will sit so nicely next to the couch.
Also, genius move adding a platform base to the sofa. Groovy.
I would love a video or shirt from the girls giving their tips on cleaning and sanitizing thrift/marketplace finds with all kinds of materials! 🧼
Loving the dining room!! You make me want a retro/ groovy room in my house so bad ❤️❤️
🌞🌞🌞🇨🇦🇨🇦MCM is my vibe 100%🌞🌞🌞🌞🇨🇦I once built a nook dinning area like that with a couch. It looked very similar to yours but longer in each direction. I made the base 2.5-3 inches set in from the front edge of the couch. then placed a 3/4 inch plywood that was the same size as the base of the couch to give it support and an overhang. then attached a wood edge around edge of the plywood to frame the couch. I added a led strip light along the bottom edge of the couch as well. Hopefully you can visualize what im saying. Basically like the toe kick on a kitchen cabinet. I'm jealous, those chairs are so cool. 😁 Thanks for sharing. I love seeing MCM design getting the love it deserves. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦