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I recently appeared on the TODAY Show With Jenna And Friends, and what an amazing experience it was! If you are looking for more details on the project I shared, you are in the right place. I’ll also share a little more about myself and all that Fresh Take Furnishings has to offer. Welcome!

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Hi, I’m Katy

Fresh Take Furnishings is where timeless design, sustainable choices, and real-world refinishing come together. What started as a creative solution to furnish our first home on a budget has grown into a deeply fulfilling business!

I’ve been refinishing vintage furniture for nearly 20 years (long before “furniture flipping” had a name). I’m based in West Hartford, Connecticut and sell my furniture pieces nationwide. You can shop available pieces via Etsy or reach out for local custom refinishing if you have a piece you’d love to give a second life.

This space is for the design-minded DIYer and the vintage lover who’s tired of fast furniture and vague advice. If that sounds like you, welcome! You’ll find honest tutorials, real product recommendations, and one-of-a-kind vintage furniture that’s been thoughtfully refinished to last.