Erin made the shop counter and shelving from the same recyled wood she used to trim the room box. She matched a piece of purchased furniture to the same stain colors as the wood and adapted the hardware to make it fit the period she is portraying.
Combining Old and New
By Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide
Erin modified the finish and the hardware on these purchased furniture pieces to help them fit into her 1:12 scale tobacco shop roombox.
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