black is the "distressed" color, but you can also choose to have brown or gray distressed kitchen cabinets. The goal is to let this distress color show in strategic areas so that it looks like the top coat of paint has been worn down over the years from the...
The chalk paint distressed look is utilized to give furniture the appearance of having some wear and tear, or of being aged to look like an antique. This is most commonly achieved by painting the wood furniture with chalk paint for a velvety matte finish, then lightly sanding away some of ...
while wood veneer finishes give them a natural look that can mimic solid wood. Semi-custom options allow homeowners to personalize details like finishes, door styles, and dimensions without the full custom price tag. These cabinets can range from $10,000 to $20,000, depending on the level of...
Paint the entire piece with paint. I usually use a brush (but a small roller could come in hand for some pieces such as cabinets). You’ll find that a little paint goes a long way, and I almost always use two coats of paint. Chalk-type paint dries really fast, but make sure the ...
When all of the wood surfaces in a single space share the same tone, nothing stands out and the room falls flat. However, allowing various dark and light wood finishes to coexist can result in a layered look that lends the right amount of texture and depth. The overall feel is more orga...
It’s not enough to just feel the wood or take a casual look and think “that’s probably good enough.” Sure, pros can sometimes get away with this lackadaisical approach because they have years of experience.But when you’re first starting out, anything that possibly can go wrong pr...
Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything — walls, kitchen cabinets, metal, wood, and even fabric — but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn't a huge learning...
This storage cabinet pictured above might not beantique, but it was certainly the look I was going for when my dad and I built this. Facebook Marketplace and local thrift stores are a treasure trove for old wood furniture and adding one to your spaces is an amazing way to add character...
The shiplap boards formed the door and the plain distressed wood would be the brace piece as well as the door frame. Assembly Time! Once we had the design in place, it was time to cut, sand and attach them together. This was the longest part of the project. ...
I have off white furniture in my French-inspired LR (several pieces have been painted to look aged–not distressed). Currently there is a pale gray on the walls that can, in bright sunlight, appear nearly white. But I long to have my all white room , and hence the desire to paint ov...