This makeover project conducted by my friends Christelle. She purchased this outdated round coffee table for a bargain on the Facebook Marketplace. It was made of solid old oak wood. It was sturdy and had nice curved legs. But this dark brown color, Yeks! It deserved better. The table top was made with thick oak …
Today’s project is a makeover carried out by my friend Christelle. According to Christelle, this makeover is easy and takes very little time. The result was nevertheless amazing. Here is how the nightstand looked when it reached Christelle’s workshop. The piece was originally painted in blue. Traces of white paint can also be seen. It …
Let’s say you just found a lovely piece of furniture in your favorite thrift store or you perhaps even inherited a new sofa or chair from a relative with deep sentimental value. But unfortunately, the smell of smoke emanating from the new piece of furniture is going to ruin this amazing addition to your home. …
That’s another question I’ve been asked a lot. And my answer is yes, you can sand veneer. You just need to be careful when sanding veneer because it is much more fragile than solid wood. Depending on its thickness, you can indeed easily sand through the underlying core of the specific piece you’re sanding. Read …
When you refinish an old piece of wood furniture, it’s important to know the type of wood you’re working with. Identifying wood types in furniture will help you choose the right paint or stain, since different types of wood absorb paint and finish differently. Different wood types require different types of finishes, too. For example, …
How to identify wood types in furniture – A complete guide with pictures Discover »
Can I paint over stained wood? That’s a question I get asked a lot. And the answer is yes, you can definitely paint over stained wood. In fact, painting over stain is not that tricky. However it requires additional work compared to painting raw, unstained wood. There are a few simple – but essential – …
Just this once, a tutorial that does not involve paint! Yep, I can do that as well. Today, we will learn how to turn a demijohn glass bottle into a lamp. It’s a pretty easy DIY, it does not involve any special tool and will not generate dust in your living room. Step 1- Find …
Today, I would like to share with you Sophie’s work. Sophie is a very talented French furniture flipper and she is happy to share her tips for painting a pair of lovely nightstands in two shades of grey. First of all, I will let Sophie introduce herself. My name is Sophie. I’m a French furniture …
Lovely Nightstands Makeover: Painted Grey and Glazed Discover »
See how I upcycled this mini dresser using homemade mustard yellow chalk paint and wood stain. This makeover is a perfect project for beginners. I found this small chest of drawers on the Facebook Marketplace. The seller was located in the neighboring village and the selling price was cheap (€ 10 )! I immediately decided …
How to paint and upgrade your baby changing table. Make your IKEA furniture unique! I’m so excited to share with you this IKEA changing table makeover. This piece of Ikea furniture went from boring to stylish. It would be the perfect addition to a gender-neutral or baby boy nursery. When scrolling through Facebook marketplace, I …
