I get a lot of feedback in my day to day conversations about why people are hesitant to have their furniture refinished or painted. Some people strongly believe that you should never paint “good wood”. Others think that a particular piece is too damaged to be salvaged. Still, others are just creatively stuck. They are… Continue reading Combining Paint and Stain on a Single Piece of Furniture Opens Endless Possibilities
I was reviewing some pieces that I refinished a few years back, and this sideboard always remains one of my favorites. My client is an author and photographer with an eye for art and design. Her choice of color for this sideboard was both bold and perfect! The sideboard was a piece that had been… Continue reading Adding Style and Sophistication with a Bold Paint Color
I've been experimenting with unconventional use of stain on furniture. A few weeks ago I posted a blog called Pent Up Creativity about a table that I had done to resemble a seascape. This time I decided to play with a combination of stain and paint. When I first saw this table, I was drawn… Continue reading Playing around with stain
We needed a sofa table to go in our newly refinished basement. But what do you do when shopping is not an option? You build from scraps! Sure, you could order online, but with furniture that gets dicey. Plus, this way you get EXACTLY what you want. Size, color, finish...all custom made. I do have to… Continue reading These Days, Necessity Truly Is the Mother of Invention
I want to share a recent project that I completed for a local business (before the shut down). It is a round table used in an office during consultations. The table fits the needs of the office well, and as it does not have individual legs, it works well for sitting side by side during… Continue reading A table makeover to distract you from coronavirus
As I recently covered in a blog post, custom-built furniture is the perfect way to get EXACTLY what you want. Don't let big box stores dictate your options. This week's post illustrates design and finish options of the same basic table build. The possibilities are limited only to your imagination.… Continue reading Farm Tables Any Way You Like
One of the great benefits of having furniture custom-built is that you can solve tricky problems in your home by specifying dimensions, colors, and finishes. My client was looking for a TV console with specific dimensions for her living room. She sent me a photo from Remodelaholic.com of what she was looking for, and the link… Continue reading Custom-built lets you choose the details
My client contacted me about refinishing some tables that they had had for a number of years. These tables were well worn and in need of refinishing. They were, however, some of the coolest designed tables I have ever worked on. The doors on the front open and can be used as display space or… Continue reading Coffee and End Tables Get a Second Life
Not all upcycled furniture starts out in bad shape. These nightstands are the perfect example. They are traditional in design and finish, with modern hardware. The client was moving to a new home and wanted to update the look. The nightstands were solid and in excellent condition--they just didn't fit the new decor. The… Continue reading Changing the Style of Furniture
Although most of my work (and the majority of my posts) focus on rehabbing furniture, upcycling encompasses so much more. For instance, leftover wood and hardware can be repurposed in many ways. (You should see my scrap wood pile!) I was asked by a friend to create a 30-inch wall clock with a rustic/industrial theme. I… Continue reading Custom Clock
