The Chair Seat Fabric Makes Me Do The Happy Dance The chair seat fabric is bold! I asked for advice then didn’t take it. That happens sometimes but not often. I hope everyone who opted for drop cloth seats will forgive me. The chairs with the light paint and the bold fabric are gorgeous. Take… [Read More]
The Sweetest Soft Grey Paint Color For Dining Chairs Makeover
Soft Grey Paint Color – New Favorite Hey Guys! I have a brand new fresh from the workshop painted furniture project today. Finally. You guys know how I love bright bold colors so my new paint color favorite will come as a surprise. The color is Soft Grey. Sweetest Soft Grey Paint Color The grey… [Read More]
Cleaning And Repairing Used Furniture
Refurbishing Used Previously Painted Furniture Repairing used furniture can be time consuming but is a necessary evil. I’ve mentioned numerous times that prepping furniture is the most important part of a furniture makeover. Well, repairs are part of prepping. I talk this a lot because it has to be done. The chest of drawers I have… [Read More]
Distressed Paint Hides Furniture Flaws
Lane Cedar Chest Makeover Do you guys know why I distress so many of my paint projects? It’s because distressed paint hides furniture flaws. The furniture I buy to paint usually is not in the best of shape. There may be missing veneer, dings in the finish, chipped corners, split wood…….just to name a few… [Read More]
Antique Embossed Tin Trunk Painted White And Distressed
Antique Embossed Tin Trunk Painted Again! Have you painted something and you just weren’t happy with the outcome? I think we all have. Sometimes I paint things more than once……or twice. It’s okay to do that. The embossed tin trunk I painted a few years ago is the perfect example. I didn’t like how the… [Read More]
Distressed Layered Latex Paint | Furniture Makeover
Furniture with Distressed Layered Latex Paint in White and Fuchsia The combination of white and fuchsia distressed layered latex paint might be a bit bold for some. No worries. You can use any color combination with this paint technique. I have all the details on how to get the two layer paint look. I also … [Read More]
21 Times Black Was The Perfect Color Choice
21 Furniture Makeovers Where Black Paint Was The Answer Have you given much thought to black paint colors for furniture? When I was putting this post together I goggled black painted furniture and found articles about “true black” paint colors. Never thought about a true black. I don’t have a favorite black paint color as… [Read More]
Three Paint Colors And Many Bad Words Later
Choosing Furniture Paint Colors Is Sometimes A Pain Have you ever selected the wrong paint color? It’s a pain isn’t it. I made a paint mess of this project. Three paint colors later and I finally have one I’m kind-of happy with. What does that tell you. Choosing furniture paint colors can be confusing. You… [Read More]
Paint Office Furniture Glossy White And Add Metallic Copper Hardware
Paint Office Furniture For Your Home Most office furniture is ugly but you can paint office furniture and make it pretty. If you paint the furniture the right color and add metallic hardware it looks like campaign style furniture. I always see these cool pieces of furniture online and think if I ever find a… [Read More]
How To Cover Up Ugly Furniture Scratches And Dings
Cover Up Ugly Furniture Scratches With Stain Markers Do you use touch up stain markers at your house? When I want to cover up ugly furniture scratches I grab the stain markers. They work surprisingly well. There is a little trick I do that helps blend the marker with the original finish. I used a… [Read More]
Eye Popping White Painted Drawers And Well Rounded Legs | Furniture Makeover
White Painted Drawers And Well Rounded Legs Make For Lovely Furniture The white painted drawers of this vintage chest really pop. I was able to just clean and shine the original stained finish on the body of the chest. It was in pretty good shape. The drawer front and the top of the chest not… [Read More]
Guest Room Nightstand With Serving Tray | IKEA Hack
Ikea Hack Bedroom Table If I had to list my favorite DIY projects, the guest room nightstand I just completed would definitely be on the list. The best part of the project? The paint finish. Not because it was super easy (it was) but because the finish combines two of my favorite things, white paint… [Read More]
