Making a beautiful wood sign without the use of a stencil or a cut machine might seem like an impossible task, but it’s very much achievable and requires only a handful of supplies. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to make your own wood sign with ease...
A lot of old finishes were applied with a “multi-layer” process or were sprayed on with the stain mixed in with the finish. This process was used to give the piece a more “uniform” look and hide the “variations” in the wood grain, especially with oak it seems. If you like a ...
For furniture designers who do not plan to make the furniture themselves, look for a trusted manufacturer. “The closer you are to your production and your supply chain, especially in the beginning,” says Dexter, “the easier it will be to build and forge partnerships with whoever’s making...
Then they try to make their home look like an Instagrammer’s house they like.They go out and buy paint, a new rug, and some pillows. Maybe a new lamp or two for good measure. But when they get them home those things just don’t look right. Maybe they go out looking for pieces ...
“Rather than fighting it, make the most of it. Use dark colors, mood lighting and darker furnishings to create a loungy, smoking-room ambience,” Chan says, noting that colors such as charcoals, dark blues and dark greens will lend themselves perfectly to this moody look. ...
Lastly, if you prefer traditional or farmhouse furniture, chairs with button tufting or nailhead trim go perfectly with the antique look. 8 different types of accent chairs and where to style them When searching for arm chairs and accent chairs, knowing the different style names will help imme...
Chalk paint is one of the fastest and easiest ways to creating a DIY antique furniture look. It’s easy to use,easy to buyand even make your own, including your own colors by adding chalk paint powders to latex paints. The best thing is you don’t have to sand your piece, just pain...
This is one clear, tangible example of how the materials used to make rugs have a tremendous impact on the overall look and feel of the finished piece. Techniques & Construction of Rug Weaving and Woven Carpets Perhaps the most important way to identify the quality of a rug is not through...
The“No Stripping Stain Method” is my go-to method for most of my furniture makeovers. Take a look at these furniture makeovers, all have been finished with paint and the “No Stripping Stain Method.” this project Custom blue Eastlake dresser makeover Mint green antique dresser makeove...
Some experiments are testing other ice-preventing solutions, including those that contain sugars instead of or in addition to salts. Another approach relies more heavily on sand, which can mechanically make roads safer....