We all have that piece of furniture that no longer quite fits in with the new decor. This Pier One piece is about 20 years old and is Asian inspired. So with a little plywood, paint sticks, paint and hardware, this little beauty got a facelift. Supplies Sherwin Williams Primer Sherwin Williams Naval Paint MinWax...
Category: Furniture Fixes
TV Tray Refresh
Ever find yourself needing extra table space? Take those plain-Jane TV trays and give them some color, fun and function! This DIY was so easy that I made a few pairs of trays and gave them as gifts. SUPPLIES TV Trays (I found mine on Facebook Marketplace, estate sales, Craigslist – average price was $5/tray.)...
Sewing Machine | Refinished
This little beauty was a great $50 find at an estate sale. It was a solid piece and the wood was in good condition. It really just needed a new finish. I just don’t have the heart to paint over pretty wood, especially antiques – so, I stripped and stained it. No new or fancy...
Upscaled Buffet with Paint and Hardware
Paint and hardware can totally transform any piece of furniture. I purchased this buffet at an estate sale for $30. To be honest, it wasn’t a great quality piece of furniture, but it had tons of storage. And, I wanted to experiment with using SW Naval on a piece – so, this was a low...
Mid-Century Modern Buffet Makeover
A project piece with good bones makes for a great makeover! I found this little mid-century beauty on Facebook Marketplace and loved its clean lines and scale. The piece itself was solid, just in need of a little attention. The top had some damage but shaped up with some sanding, stain and polyurethane. I painted...
Vanity Update for Home Resale
It still amazes me the transformation a coat of paint can make. When I was preparing my house for sale, it seemed like I was painting everything (with Sherwin Williams paint, of course) – the main floor and the trim on the exterior as two examples. In addition to that, there was one vanity that...
Refinished Drafting Table Turned Desk
I love the story behind old furniture and frequently think of the original owners while I work on making the piece pretty again. This beautiful find, was sitting in the basement of an estate sale home, under a bunch of pots and pans. The previous owner used this drafting table 50-60 years ago. The top...
Chest | From the Farm to the Foyer
I love bringing old, tired pieces back to life again. My friend, Kathy, asked me to refurbish a chest that had been sitting in a barn for years. It needed lots of cleaning and love to bring it back to life again. But, look at how interesting the piece is! Those curves!!! Materials Ryobi Sander...