Before & After: A Sturdy Settee Gets a Makeover for a Patio!

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Adrienne BreauxHouse Tour Director at AT Media
Adrienne BreauxHouse Tour Director at AT Media
For more than 10 years, I've led Apartment Therapy's real home content, producing thousands of house tours from around the world. Currently, I live in my maximalist dream home in New Orleans, Louisiana, with my partner, a perfect dog, and a cute cat.
published May 24, 2014
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(Image credit: Tom Monterosso)

On the hunt for something that would fit perfectly in their covered patio area, Lauren found this interesting loveseat on Craigslist for just $30. Sturdy, it had potential, and Lauren took it home to add her own personality to it.

(Image credit: Tom Monterosso)
(Image credit: Tom Monterosso)

From Lauren:

The fellow craigslister that I scored this wonderful settee had intended to refinish it himself, however, never found the time to complete the deconstruction. He had already started to take it apart, which saved me a little time in the demolition process.


The wood on this seat was fully refinished and repaired before it was adorned with this native-inspired wooly fabric. The upper back rest was finished with a soft suede-like fabric and finished off with matching tufted buttons.


The wolf pillows are made from 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottles and the weathered leather wolf appliques were cut from recycled leather scrap. All said and done, I spent under $100 for the chair, fabric and supplies to refinish.