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
I saw potential in these two craftsman style solid wood tables. They where showing their age and the orange finish made them look old but I saw an opportunity to restyle the coffee and sofa tables in Alabaster white and the tops in driftwood gray. I began by giving the tables a good cleaning with TSP to remove the years of built up dirt. Then using my jigsaw I cut … Read More
A friend brought this silverware chest to me with the idea of repurposing it into an Art Supply Organizer. She left the transformation details up to me. This begins the Repurposed Silverware Chest turned Art Supply Organizer. Keeping in mind that this project was for her son I could really see the silverware chest repurposed in a black and metallic pewter paint combination. I knew it would also need a … Read More
This project came to me in need of a complete restoration. After repairs had been made and refinished with a rustic paint technique, the completed Antique Dresser Restoration is ready to wow and be useful again. This dresser was in such bad shape it took a lot of imagination to see what it could be. This project began with repairing many loose joints and drawer runners in the dresser cabinet. … Read More