Home Redecorating Story by Bailey Hemphill • Photos by minorwhitestudios.com Andrea Tonniges, owner of The Humble Home; 5022 Leavenworth Street.
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veryone wants a spectacular home with the latest interior design, but not everyone can afford an interior designer; and purchasing new furniture and home accessories can cost thousands that many budgets don’t include. Fortunately, there is a way to update your home’s interior without breaking the bank. Forget about new and look to renew. For people looking to spend little to no money with a do-it-yourself project, decorating can be as simple as repurposing the furniture you already have. For example, stacking old photo boxes or suitcases to make an end or coffee table. But for those willing to go the extra mile, it’s all about refurbishing your home! Penny-pinchers, beginner homeowners, and antique lovers alike will love this strategy because it’s cost-effective and will give a home a fresh, personalized vibe. Two Omaha businesses, both owned by women, are perfect outlets for those wanting to refurbish their homes—The Humble Home and A&A Textiles.
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Her Living • October/November 2011
The Humble Home Andrea Tonniges, owner of The Humble Home, grew up around antiques. Her father owned a salvage yard for more than 40 years, so she learned the detailing that goes into refurbished pieces. After being overwhelmed with compliments on her refurbished work, she and her husband, Kyle, started The Humble Home. The Humble Home offers refurbishing services to anyone looking to update their current furniture into new pieces. The retail shop even sells repurposed items, unusual things, and mid-century modern pieces. In other words, if you’re looking for eclectic pieces to spice up your home décor, The Humble Home is a great place to start. The items in the shop are one-of-a-kind pieces that Tonniges finds interesting—items such as a 1949 General Electric refrigerator, and a funky golden lamp with the light inside of a flower, which Tonniges has nicknamed the ‘Liberace Lamp.’ She laughs, “Where are you going to find something like this? It’s gaudy!”- but in a good sense! As its diverse clientele indicates, The Humble Home has something for every design style. The Humble Home • 5022 Leavenworth St. • 402-502-4860
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