Then roll or brush on two coats of latex paint. Thin coats. Let each coat dry before applying the next. If the piece is going to see some action or for table tops – protect the finish with non- yellowing polyurethane – 1 – 2 light coats. I painted thedresser in my guest roomfol...
I am first and foremost a die hard “wood lover.” Older pieces that are constructed of wood we just don’t see much any more in new, affordable furniture…walnut, cherry, mahogany, teak, rosewood deserve to show off their wooden beauty. However, I’ve also painted many, many pieces. ...
The instant adhesive creates a quick strong bond while the wood glue works to create an even more durable bond. To make a sliding shelf, I first cut the bottom from 3/4″ plywood. The depth is equal to the measurement from the back wall to the inner part of the face frame (in my ...
If you’re looking for a specific pattern or other design elements in your wood storage, you can always paint or stain the pieces. In fact, if the dresser or nightstand you have is not in great condition, a sanding and fresh coat of paint or varnish can breathe new life into your pie...
Since this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get, I’d like to share with you my tips and steps on how to paint cabinets with a paint brush and get a near-perfect finish. It sounds like a lot of work (and perhaps it is), but ask yourself this: How often ...
The room is a literal box. I’m not kidding . The furniture really had to be kept to a minimum if we were going to have space to even breathe in here. So there’s a cot, a really compact IKEA one, a dresser (this one I upcycled a few years ago) with a hanging DIY rail made...
To prevent your room from looking lopsided, balance different wood finishes throughout your space. Here, the dark-stained floating shelves ground the room, allowing the whitewashed elements to have a greater contrast for an airy effect.
I added a newOutlet Platethat was a bit more rustic than your typical white plastic cover. The rosy dresser really stands out against the neutral walls. Ahh I want to just keep posting all of these pictures. Okay, just one more…
Terrifying, right? But it’s an old table that we have shoved in a corner so with fingers crossed, I decided to take the chance and give it a try. Success! How I Removed Heat Stains From Wood Furniture I outlined the steps below in case you’d like to give this a shot too. It’...
big stores like West Elm or CB2. But you might have to be open to a little DIY project like swapping mismatched knobs or touching up chipped paint. Pro tip: The FB Market is also a great place to look forclassic IKEA pieceslike the Tarva dresser or Billy bookcases that you can ...