I was offered this cabinet by a friend of a friend, and for some reason, I was just drawn to it. Upon closer inspection, the entire cabinet is handmade! Even the decorative carvings around the glass in the doors are done by hand. I guess that explains my interest in it. But let’s be honest…this… Continue reading Handmade Cabinet—Before and …During
This trestle desk has a fabulous design, plenty of workspace, and tons of storage. The finish and hardware, however, were making it look dated. But when the bones are this great, you know it can be something really special. I had visions of this desk sitting by an open window with a soft breeze… Continue reading Trestle Desk Makeover
Yes, I crack myself up with the puns! Freewheeling…bicycle…get it??!! Anyway, I had this end table that I received in trade. It had some cosmetic damage to the top in the way of scratches, and parts of the decorative legs were missing on 3 sides. Luckily, the missing parts were saved inside one of the… Continue reading End Table Transforms from Formal to Freewheeling
As is common with older furniture, this dresser is very well made. The only repairs that were necessary were cosmetic from years of use. I started by filling in deep scratches and giving it a good sanding. Since I knew I wanted to paint the dresser white, I sealed the entire piece to keep… Continue reading Floral Accent Dresser
This piece belonged my my client’s mother in law. We are unsure if it originally functioned as a dry sink or a potting bench, but either way, it is a great sentimental piece that she wanted to use in her kitchen. She chose a silvery-gray color to blend with her kitchen counters. After completing the… Continue reading Rustic Inheritance Turns Functional for the Kitchen
This bookcase was a roadside find of my friend Tom. He is an excellent scout of cool, quality furniture that just has some aesthetic issues. This bookcase didn’t disappoint. It is well constructed and has sliding doors at the bottom for storage. It is also a hideous shade of green-gold. It actually looked kinda like… Continue reading Whimsical Book Case
It’s not often I get to work on bathroom vanities. While I don’t do work on-site, I was able to refinish this vanity for my client because they removed it during demo of their bathroom and will reinstall it once I’m finished. The cabinet (pictured here on its back in the workshop) is oak and… Continue reading Bathroom Vanity Makeover
Not all makeovers need to be drastic to be effective. When my client sent me a photo of this pew, I thought it was gorgeous. I mean, it has tons of character, it’s 8 feet long and it has been lovingly worn over the years. My client was looking to “crisp it up” for a… Continue reading Pew Gets a Fresh Makeover
My client originally contacted me to build storage cabinets to flank her distressed black buffet and hutch. She does not have enough storage for pantry items and needed a solution. We discussed options back and forth and never really could come up with an option that would give her what she needed without taking away… Continue reading Creative Storage Solution
This little cutie was saved from a dumpster by the keen eye of one of my clients. It is the bottom half of a Hoosier cabinet (the top was no longer with it), but my client's vision was to use it in her laundry room. The enamel top and plentiful storage lend themselves perfectly to… Continue reading Half of a Hoosier Cabinet for the Laundry Room
