June 6th, 2006
retro fit
Did you inherit mom and dad's teak dining set and bar but find your style is more French Country than mid-century modern? You poor thing, you.
But here's a fabulous way to flip it fast.
Fullhouse Furniture and Décor, a massive new consignment store off Granville Street, specializes in high quality, pre-'70s and contemporary furnishings.
The warehouse-like space is configured into mock rooms, so you can envision your living room done in 1950s wenge and chrome with modular light fixtures. Or your office, kitted out in refurbished vintage stainless steel.
There are hundreds of excellent quality items, all displayed to advantage, like 1960s teak-and-glass wall units and a massive, vintage chandelier that was once the prize possession of an Italian home.
The well-organized system bans the dorm-room look meaning no particleboard (i.e. IKEA,) no overstuffed chairs, no black lacquer, no acrylic rugs and no futons (sorry if we brought back repressed memories from college roommate hell).
But if it's well-priced, high-quality, chic decor you're after, well, you'll be right at home.
Fullhouse Furniture and Décor, 1445 Eighth Ave., 604-733-7789. For more information and consignment guidelines, visit www.fullhouseconsign.com
