I found this very simple cabinet and wanted to make it into a small coffee bar/buffet but it was too short. The shorter height made it look and feel like it was missing feet. For this project I turned the cabinet upside down to work on adding an additional base to it. So in the pictures to follow remember that you are looking at the cabinet upside down. You can … Read More
This double stacked dresser was definitely showing its age and to be usable again it would need some repairs done on the drawers and the missing hardware replaced. I decided to match the original hardware style of Hepplewhite pulls in bright brass and this became my inspiration to paint it navy. I like to keep some natural wood on a piece when possible for interest and to show some ‘history’ … Read More
I couldn’t pass up this pair of classic styled walnut wood tables and I thought they were the perfect pieces for a Natural Sanded Finish. Although they were pretty, the dark stained wood was scratched and had water damage on the tops. My plan was to uncover the beauty in the natural wood tops by careful sanding to reveal the wood grain and to paint the bases in a complimentary … Read More
This well built oak buffet was dated but with a few simple updates and a change of color it would get a whole new life. For this update the two main changes I will be making are to refinish the top in Antique Walnut and remove the center door to make an open shelf space. Supplies Used TSP General Finishes Gel Stain Antique WalnutFusion Mineral Paint Bayberry Fusion Antiquing Glaze … Read More
This project is a simple repaint and stain that will give this buffet a classy and current style. It is a perfect piece for this update as its smaller size is very versatile in todays decorating. Prep work for this included washing with TSP and scuff sanding with 220 grit before painting with General Finishes Alabaster Milk paint. If I do this again I will prime with BIN first to … Read More
I was commissioned to make two matching end tables for my previous project, Bleached Oak Coffee Table. This was a finish technique that I developed for that project and fortunately kept good records of the process. For this project I will be using the two remaining leaves from the original oak table to make two Bleached Oak End Tables with the same finish treatment. The picture above shows how different … Read More
I was told this table was at least 60 years old and possibly an antique. The condition of the table was heavily worn and stained but I saw in the old oak grain the possibility it could be a beautiful table again. I completely took the table top and pedestal apart to wash all the pieces with TSP. It’s always a good practice to pay special attention to the table … Read More
General Finishes, Blue Moon paint, paired with a lighter stain make a big change from the dated original dark oak finish in this Table and Chairs Makeover. This table came to me in need of refinishing. The finish on the table top and chair seats was worn. My plan was to strip, sand and refinish the table top and chair seats in a lighter stain and paint the rest with … Read More
This is a nice solid oak table with an 18″ leaf that was in need of refinishing. The clear finish on the table top had worn through from years of use. It did not come with any chairs so my plan is to paint it in a clean white to make it as neutral as possible. I am getting better at remembering to take before pictures but I did not … Read More
I’m so excited to share this Bow Front Dresser Rescue with you. This dresser came to me through a friend of a friend, literally on its way to the dump. Honestly, when I first saw it that was my thought too. Here it is on the day I brought it home to my studio. The sides looked like they had been used for writing practice, a dog had chewed away … Read More