2018 Furniture Flip Bucket List

The start of the new year usually means one thing around here:

Every January, I like to do something brazen.  I like to issue my declaration of intent for the year - ideas I want to tinker with, projects I want to tackle, personal challenges that make me nervous and excited  all at the same time.  I let it all hang out...

There are some successes:

2017 Flip List

Item No.5: Play with Leather

Some failures:

2016 Flip List

Item No.1: Build a Baker's Rack

Some experiments:

2015 Flip List

Item No.5: Vintage Educational Chart Hacks

Some personal victories:

2016 Flip List

Item No.3: Build a Chandelier

And some redemptions:

2017 Flip List

Item No.7: Build Something (well) 
see 2016 Item No.1

So without further ado, may I present to you the 2018 Furniture Flip Bucket List:

No.1: Miter Corners

This past year I finally figured out how to do a good basic butt joint, this year I'll like to figure out how to miter corners (click for source).

No.2: 3-Tiered Table

I've been eyeing this clover coffee table by West Elm for a while now (click for source).  I'd like to find out if I can actually one of my own.

No.3: Cane Slipper Chairs

I was drawn to these citrine chairs like a sailor to a siren, but the sorry state of the seat fabric means I'm going to have to find new worthy upholstery...

No.4: Stupid (late) Hardware

I ordered some brass hardware for a custom order with a tight timeline, but it arrived two minutes too late.  After I found an unconventional solution that my client loved (click to see what I mean) I still had these pulls to do something epic with...

No.5: Hanging Planter

I'm a sucker for a proper forum to show-off my recovering black thumb like these hanging planters by Sonadora Studio (click for source).  Here's to fashioning my own metal hanging planter!

No.6: Wall Task Lamp

Mod task lamps like this AllModern find are taking the décor world by STORM (click for source).  I'm thinkin' it might be time to Frankenstein some more lamp parts into a chic hack of my own.

No.7: Experiment with Neon

Now I don't know if I'll be experimenting with a neon paint treatment or actual neon lights like this DIY sign (click for source), but either way I'm pumped to play!

I will be tackling these items in no particular order throughout the year so be sure to check back in every once and a while to see where I'm at.  In the meantime, catch up on how 2015, 2016, and 2017 turned out.

Hey!  And if you're also thinking of shaking things up in 2018, we have some good news!  On January 10th, Chelsea is offering design advice over on Room Hints for a fraction of our regular eDesign packages (only $49!).  Simply register here, upload pics of your space with any of your nagging questions (don't worry, they walk you through it) and she'll get back to you with 5 tips, tricks, products, or ideas!  Spaces are limited so don't miss out!