Great pointers, Amalia. Over the years we’ve bought most of our own furniture used (used to get great antiques that way), so it won’t bother me to do that while furnishing our new short term rentals. Still, those are really good prices you got for heavy furniture like that, and I’ll bet much of what you buy are antiques (?)
I appreciate the chalk paint idea, too. I’ve done my share of refinishing furniture in my younger days, and absolutely hate it, but with a husband who knows what he’s doing, I’d say you’re blessed. Recovering some furniture doesn’t bother me, though. It helps to have a good heavy duty sewing machine, especially for leather. But I’ve never tried chalk painting before. Sounds like a kinda shabby chic look? Plus, I never thought of looking on Facebook for sales. Have used C.L. a lot before, but how do you find things on F.B.?
Thanks for the ideas; much appreciated! 