When you’re buying vintage furniture online, the piece in question doesn’t always look as good in person as it did in photos. That was the case for Katrina Taboas, who bought this dresser on OfferUp for just $25—and found when she went to pick it up that it was looking a little less polished than it had seemed.“When I saw it in person it was in worse condition than it looked in the pictures,” Katrina says.
Update all that old ORANGE-Y wood one SIMPLE way!! No sanding, no stripping!!! One product is all you need.
I was amazed at what was underneath all that veneer on this wood dresser. I'll never walk away from veneer damage ever again.
I found a super affordable way of hacking fluted molding which I'm using in this stylish fluted dresser makeover.
In this tutorial I will show you how to mimic the look of the much coveted Anthropologie enchanted dresser. The most it will cost you is a dresser and $50 for t…
There's just something about vintage suitcases that I love. Come see how we transformed a boring chest of drawers into a one of a kind stack of suitcases
We walk you through how to paint wood furniture, including how to sand, prime, and seal it. The process applied to chairs, dressers, desks, and more.
THIS $19.99 THRIFT STORE DRESSER GETS AN AIRY FLORAL MAKEOVER USING MAGNOLIA GARDEN FURNITURE TRANSFER | YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL Hi, creative friends welcome back! Have you ever looked at a price tag and had to take a double take? I found this GORGEOUS dresser selling at the Thrift Store for $19.99 and couldn't believe my
Folding chairs are a lot of things, including functional, practical and convenient. They...
To help your home look exceptionally neat and organized, here's how to hide cords in every room—plus how to hide TV wires on the wall.
One of the first pieces of furniture I painted for my business I used this particular technique. I had no idea if it would work or if it would even look nice bu…
What is Burled Wood? Why is it Special? Should you paint it? Burled wood is that swirly-grained wood that is often used on modern-styled pieces or as an inlay on vintage chests and dressers.
A blog about re-purposing vintage wood furniture, with many tutorials that include tips and tricks how to achieve the look you want in your décor.
Painting Furniture with Prima Artisan Powder | Roadside Dresser Makeover
Reeves wanted to add a touch of visual interest to this vintage dresser that needed a little love. She’s also got a great tip for painting on wood that will prevent color bleeding: From Reeves: I picked up this Dixie dresser from a local furniture sale. While I loved the mid century look and style of the piece, the finish needed some work and I felt that the piece needed a bit of color and a geometric design to add some visual interest.
Paint washing is a very popular refinishing method. After stripping the old finish to raw wood (this one was covered in baby blue paint), dilute the paint with water, brush it on and wipe off the...
It’s quite clear I use a spectrum of shades of pink, yellow and green as staple colors in my designs. But I wanted to throw a new-to-me color in the mix for this home—plum! This purple bathroom has sold me on using deep plum, eggplant and wine tones in future spaces. It feels so rich …
Discover how to fix a missing chunk of wood and repair chewed wood corner caused by pets with this guide on how to fix chipped wood corner.
Everything you need to know for how to prep furniture for painting. Learn from my 7+ years of furniture painting experience. Don't skip these steps!
A complete guide on how to strip furniture with oven cleaner to get a beautiful, raw wood finish! #diyfurniture #woodfurniture #furnituremakeover
I know some of us at Apartment Therapy have strong views on painting wooden furniture, particularly (gasp!) painting it white, but sometimes it’s gotta be done. This bedside table belongs to my flatmate/landlord, left behind by some long-ago tenant. We both agreed that the knotty pine was an eyesore, and that for the benefit of future tenants, giving it a makeover with a lick of white paint was the best thing we could do.
Exuding a calm and meditative ambiance, the Drew & Jonathan Canyon bedroom's natural wood elements and curved design presents a warm sophistication for your personal retreat. Constructed of poplar wood solids with oak veneers, this contemporary room features a smooth panel headboard and footboard with a rounded frame, providing a soft holistic look. The dresser's matching frame and silver metal pulls elevate the zen of the room, creating a harmonious whole. French dovetail construction in the front and English dovetail in the back with full extension ball-bearing glides secure the support and longevity of the drawers. The accompanying mirror's curved and layered design adds the final touch, giving the room a deep, organic vibe. Mattress and foundation (if required) sold separately.
Transform your old wooden furniture into stunning pieces with this simple and affordable homemade refinishing method. Get started today!
