I know, most of my blog posts are about painting furniture… but sometimes that old piece of furniture you just found at the thrift store is covered with so many layers of paints that you need to remove paint from the wood before painting again. Or let’s say you just want to go back to …
Do you know somebody who likes sanding? Because I don’t. For a lot of people, sanding means hours of tedious work through the various grits surrounded by noise and dust. Let us face it, sanding is a tiresome and messy job. Unfortunately, it’s a job that cannot be skipped when refinishing furniture. Having the right …
After looking unsuccessfully for an elegant shoe cabinet for months, I finally decided to buy a regular sideboard and use it as a shoe cabinet. After a couple of weeks, I found the perfect piece at my local thrift store. Size was just perfect to fit the corner of my entry hall and I loved …
Carved Sideboard Makeover : Painted white + Wallpapered Discover »
Do you love colors but you don’t know how to combine them for a good furniture makeover project? Stripes may be the answer. Stripes can add a pop of color and make shine even the more basic piece of furniture. Now on to the DIY Striped Coffee Table. This is another project realized by my …
This small coffee table was salvaged by my friend Chrystele at a flea market. Asking price was 10 € (roughly 10 $) so she did not hesitate for one second. In less than 5 minutes, the coffee table was loaded in her trunk! Chrystele loved the shape of this coffee table, especially its beautiful curvy …
Stylish Coffee Table Makeover With Gold Stenciled Design Discover »
You’ll know I love a good repurposed project. Thus it is no surprise that I really love how my friend Chrystele gave these 2 nightstands an entirely different look and use. These pine wood nightstands were in good condition but without particular charm. They were made of solid wood and sturdy but this honey color… …
If you’re a fan of vintage style china cabinet, you’ve come to the right place. Today I take you to my friend Bruno’s workshop. Bruno has always been fascinated by vintage furniture and antique decoration items. In this post, he will share with us this vintage china cabinet makeover in matte black and raw wood. …
Vintage China Cabinet Makeover: Matte Black and Natural Wood Discover »
Another project conducted by my friend Chrystele: this old metal workbench was turned into an industrial style console table. This a solid workbench with a thick wooden top and 4 casters attached to end of long metal feet. This workbench design is quite strange, especially the casters’ position. May be it allows a studier workbench. …
Old Metal Workbench Repurposed into an Industrial Style Console Table Discover »
This is the story of a dark brown massive dresser. The piece was really big, without particular charm but it was sturdy and in good shape. This dresser was a perfect candidate for a makeover. This makeover was carried out by Chrystele. She needed a dresser for her bedroom and saw the potential of this …
Today, I will share a makeover carried out a long time ago by my friend Chrystele: the Two Tone Dining Table. Many years later, I’m still a huge fan of this makeover. In my opinion, this project is the very essence of furniture upcycling. You find a piece that nobody wants and upgrade it to …
