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CHALK PAINT FURNITURE BEFORE AND AFTER

2020-03-05T00:32:00.002-07:00

We've got one heck of a chalk paint furniture before and after makeover to show you! Keep reading and we'll share with you how easy it is to use chalk paint to update your own furniture!

Who doesn't LOVE a good Before & After furniture makeover, right? Furniture transformations are my absolute favorite!

Seriously. I mean in less than 60 seconds you can look at two distinct pictures side by side- the old yucky one and the new updated one and instantly see the change!

Sometimes those changes are subtle but sometimes they are magical, dramatic and stunning!

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The Best Way To Get Cheap Rustic Furniture

2018-09-06T05:28:00.001-07:00

Do you love the look of rustic furniture? I do too! There are a few different ways to get cheap rustic furniture.

And for the record, I'm using the adjective "cheap" as a synonym for inexpensive, not quality. ;)

In this post, I'll share a few different options for getting inexpensive rustic furniture so you can turn your home or vacation home into the charming rustic space you've been dreaming of!

With these tips and tricks, you won't need a huge budget or a professional interior decorator to get the rustic chic style you want!

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This Wet Distress Painted Furniture Technique Is So Easy!

2018-07-05T05:00:00.001-07:00

This wet distress painted furniture technique is FABULOUS! Distressing furniture with this method leaves your painted and distressed furniture looking authentically worn BUT without the messy clean up!

One of my favorite things about this no-mess distressing furniture method is that it allows you to conveniently paint and distress your furniture while you're in the comfort of your home!

The beauty of this no-mess distressing furniture technique is that it doesn't use an ounce of sandpaper!

Which means we get all the benefits of a beautifully worn finish without any of the gritty sandpaper/paint residue!

Wet distressing chalk paint checks off all the boxes...

- It's easy!
- It's quick!
- And, there's nothing to sweep or dust or vacuum up afterwards!!

If you are a lazy DIY-er like me then you're going to enjoy this furniture distressing tutorial!

Plus, I'm going to let you in on a little secret...

The distressing marks you'll get when you wet distress look so much better than when you use sandpaper to distress your furniture. ;) Wet distressing really does give you the BEST distressed look for your antique furniture.

How To Get The Rustic Furniture Look For Cheap!

2018-04-05T05:00:00.003-07:00

Do you love the rustic farmhouse look? We're sharing our top 3 tips for creating rustic furniture so you can get your own farmhouse style without breaking the bank!

I think you'll probably agree.

Joanna Gaines has made rustic furniture and farmhouse home decor look BOTH comfy and elegant.

Man can she stage the patooties out of a house!

Sometimes, it's not easy to replicate a trend, but over the last few years I've seen thousands of people successfully DIY-ing their homes to incorporate that farmhouse style.

Shiplap walls, Boxwood wreaths, Barn doors, Reclaimed wood signs ...the list of DIY rustic touches goes on and on.

If you're still a big fan of the rustic farmhouse look, I'm going to show you some inexpensive DIY furniture options that blends both rustic charm with farmhouse style.

These inexpensive tips and tricks can help you turn regular old furniture into rustic farmhouse furniture. Expensive furniture stores, eat your heart out!

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How To Distress Furniture With Vaseline

2018-04-02T21:00:00.002-07:00

Learn how to distress furniture with Vaseline. This no mess distressing furniture option leaves your furniture perfectly chippy and aged. See all 7 of our Distressed Furniture Techniques and determine which distressing method will work best for you!

No Candy Easter Egg Filler Ideas For Kids!

2018-03-28T17:40:00.005-07:00

If you're looking for some awesome non-candy Easter egg filler ideas for your family, we have some "egg-cellent" creative and sugarless options for you! These easter basket gift ideas are perfect for toddlers, kids, teens and boys and girls!

These no candy egg stuffers are a great alternative to the sugary chocolate and jelly bean treats that so often find our way into our Easter baskets.

Scale back on the amount of candy your family eats this Easter and fill your colorful plastic eggs with these non-candy Easter egg fillers instead!

In fact, these alternative Easter egg ideas are so SWEET, your kids probably won't even miss the candy!

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Easy Furniture Makeover You Can Complete In A Weekend

2017-10-11T05:57:00.004-07:00

Here's an easy furniture makeover that you can do in a weekend! Learn how to turn your old furniture into swoon-worthy statement pieces and get some wonderful furniture makeover ideas along the way!

Thrift stores and garage sales offer amazing budget-friendly deals on second hand furniture, but often times the used furniture pieces need a compelling DIY furniture renovation before you'd ever consider bringing them into your home.

Painting your furniture is easier than you think! So if you're looking to decorate your home on a budget, refinishing used furniture is a thrifty and inexpensive way to go!

Some furniture makeovers can take longer than others depending on the size and scope of the makeover. But today, I want to show you an easy furniture makeover that you can complete in a weekend!

How To Paint Wood Furniture With Pure & Original Paint

2017-09-21T11:46:00.001-07:00

Painting wood furniture will breathe new life into your furniture! Painting wood furniture with Pure & Original paint will give your newly refinished furniture a lovely buttery smooth finish. It's so gorgeous and I'm going to show you why!

You've decided to paint an old piece of furniture.

You know exactly which piece of furniture you'd like to revamp but you're not exactly sure how to paint your furniture?

Or maybe you're searching the internet or browsing Pinterest to get some advice on the best places to find used furniture and gather some furniture painting inspiration before you get started.

Whatever the reason, we're sure glad that you're here! This painting furniture tutorial will hopefully answer some of your questions and inspire YOU to try something new!

5 Fantastic Ways To Transform Your Old China Hutch

2017-08-08T04:05:00.007-07:00

Do you have an old china cabinet or hutch that's in need of a major revamp? We're sharing FIVE fantastic and creative ways to transform your old china hutch! These painted china cabinet ideas will get you excited to redo an old china cabinet...

If your stuck in a rut and can't get over the "I'm not sure exactly how to refinish it" hurdle, you're in luck!

We're sharing some incredible china cabinet makeover ideas that might just help!

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One of the reasons people put off refinishing their china cabinets is because they lack a plan or vision for their furniture makeover.

Planning a china hutch makeover is no small feat. There are so many amazing paint colors and style directions that you could go in- it's no wonder that we struggle to make some of those decisions!

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22 Black and White Home Decor Pieces You'll Love!

2017-07-31T06:13:00.001-07:00

I love the look of black and white together! Do you swoon over it as much as I do? All black and white home decor- patterns, stripes, and accessories in stark contrasting colors always catches my eye!

In this post, you will find 22 beautiful AND budget friendly Black and White Decor Accent Pieces that you can mix and match to add some pizazz and style to YOUR own home!

How To Apply A Paint Color Wash On Furniture!

2017-06-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

Spruce up your furniture using a twist on a classic furniture painting technique. We're going to show YOU how to apply a paint color wash on your furniture! Color washing furniture is a great way to imitate the look of a stain. It's also a great technique for layering paint! Learn how to create a paint color wash on your furniture, and pin this tutorial so you can reference it again later!

Thank you for all of the lovely compliments on our recent nightstands makeover project! I'm so glad you loved the color as much as we did!

We're stepping away from color on this next makeover to share a new spin on a classic color washing furniture technique!

PAINTING FURNITURE WITH A COLOR WASH

17 Furniture Refinishing Tips From Expert Furniture Paint Bloggers!

2017-06-04T22:02:00.001-07:00

Are you interested in learning how to refinish or paint furniture but you aren't sure how to start? Get some of the BEST furniture refinishing advice from 17 expert furniture paint bloggers!

I've invited some of the best furniture refinishers and asked them to give YOU their best advice and tips on refinishing furniture.

If you are new to painting or refinishing furniture or if you've been eyeing an outdated piece of furniture and have grand plans to refinish it don't you dare put it off any longer!

This is the post for YOU!

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Refinishing Furniture With Pure & Original Paint

2017-05-25T02:35:00.002-07:00

Pure & Original offers a beautiful color palette & high-quality furniture paint products to help DIY-ers achieve a high-end finish to their furniture projects and home. I'm convinced that you'll be blown away by their paint color choices-including a few new ones that they have recently added! Today, we're sharing a pretty furniture makeover using Pure and Original in Black Hills Classico Paint.

I love the color green! In fact, I painted this repurposed hutch, a vintage highboy dresser and the upholstery on this settee using green paint. But, this is the first time that I've used such a rich green hue on furniture and I absolutely love it!

How To Transform Second Hand Furniture Easily

2017-05-09T03:00:00.000-07:00

Transforming second hand furniture is an easy and economical way to re-do your space! In this post, you'll discover where the best places to find second-hand furniture are along with our BEST tips for what to look for when you're buying used furniture.

Then, we'll provide you with step by step instructions on how to paint second hand furniture properly so YOU can have beautiful looking furniture and save some money while you're doing it!

Once you're finished go to our furniture refinishing resource page to see our most popular thrift store furniture makeovers and get some more inspiration!

21 Remarkable Tips To Make Simple Spaces Exciting and Interesting

2017-04-17T15:15:00.002-07:00

Learn some surprisingly simple ways to spice up and update a room without breaking the bank! These tried and true easy methods will leave you saying, "I need to try that!"

Who doesn't love to look at beautiful DIY projects? Especially when you discover that these do-it-yourself projects are not only easy and affordable to implement but they also make an incredible statement and impact in a room! If you're struggling to come up with ideas to update up your own space, keep reading! The following 21+ DIY Interior Design Ideas will help you take your snoozer of a space and turn it into an exciting and interesting one without breaking your bank account!

Grab your favorite snack or drink and get inspired with these 21+ Remarkable DIY Decor Projects that will leave you saying, "Wow!"

Dry Brush Painting Technique That Makes Furniture Look Like Art!

2017-04-11T04:49:00.000-07:00

Dry brush painting furniture is a fun and simple furniture painting technique that adds dimension, color and interest to your furniture! By layering paint vertically we transformed an old desk into an amazing piece of art!

In this tutorial, you'll learn a variety of layering and dry brushing paint techniques so you can tap into your creativity and imagine up your own works of furniture art!

WHAT IS DRY BRUSHING WITH PAINT?

In short, dry brushing is a painting technique that uses such a small amount of paint on your paint brush that it feels almost "dry" to the touch.

When you use minimal paint on your brush and apply light pressure, the dry brush effect leaves a light and scratchy brush stroke that resembles texture.

Dry brush painting is a furniture painting technique that you typically apply right before you seal your project.

Dry brushing adds interest and highlights the gorgeous details of a piece.

The reason I LOVE dry brushing the most is because the process goes so quickly! But be prepared. Your friends and family are going to think it took you hours to create your finish!

Do you tell them or keep that to yourself, ... that's up to you! ;)

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19 Colorful Bohemian Throw Pillows That Will Make You Say, "Wow!"

2017-04-02T19:14:00.002-07:00

These bohemian throw pillows and bedding ideas are not only budget friendly, they are boho chic! Add bohemian style to your home with these boho throw pillow ideas!

I confess. I love a mis-matched room full of colorful patterns, textures and white walls. Are you just as intrigued by Bohemian design as I am?

Boho styled decor looks effortless and creative and has a sense of sophisticated whimsy. It's like you can throw all kinds of mismatched textures and patterns up in the air and let them fall and they somehow work!

If you're wanting to incorporate more Bohemian style into your bedroom or home, throw pillows are an easy and inexpensive way to play around with colors.

If you're new to mixing prints, Domino's Best Bohemian Decorating Ideas suggests starting small as you build up your boho home decor.

Use different printed accessories like rugs, throw pillows and hanging tapestry. This allows you to mix colors and patterns without giving in to a hard design commitment.

Painting Furniture with General Finishes Milk Paint

2017-03-13T22:23:00.001-07:00

Painting furniture with General Finishes Milk Paint is a cinch! Learn how to prep and paint your old furniture easily with General Finishes Milk Paint!

I love a beautiful white painted piece of furniture!

White furniture always looks so fresh and clean, doesn't it?

I shared this White Painted Buffet Makeover and these Vintage White Painted Nightstands several months ago. I even painted a piano with white chalk paint®. That was a FUN project!

PAINTING FURNITURE WITH GENERAL FINISHES MILK PAINT

I love painting furniture with General Finishes for two reasons.

1. General Finishes paint is durable.

2. Their paint also gives amazing coverage! Unless you are painting over a light finish, you usually need a few extra coats when you're painting furniture white. However, I need fewer coats when I'm working with General Finishes Milk Paint!

Affordable Furniture Makeover Inspired by Scandinavian Design

2017-02-14T04:30:00.003-07:00

Affordable furniture is easy to find if you know what to look for! Learn how to transform tired old furniture inspired by Scandinaivia.

What are you going to do with your old and outdated bedroom furniture?

A. Live with it?
B. Sell it/get rid of it & buy new furniture?
C. Save your money and transform your old furniture into something you love!

If you've have visited a retail furniture store or shopped for furniture online his past year, then you know just how expensive it is to purchase new furniture.

Rather then spend several thousand dollars on a new bedroom set, I'm giving YOU a challenge!

Return that tax return refund $$$ back to your bank and save your money for something more important!

Choose option C and try your hand at updating your existing furniture with some fresh paint and new hardware.

Not only will it give your old furniture a fresh new look, it will truly save you hundreds and hundreds of dollars in the process!

Balayage Painted Furniture Technique You Have To See!

2017-02-03T10:46:00.001-07:00

This Balayage Painted Furniture Technique was inspired after hair! We went from full paint coverage and gradually distressed this converted media console for a unique rustic paint finish! Learn our painting technique with this easy DIY furniture tutorial!

I'm WAY overdue for a hair style change so I've been looking at different women's hair styles lately and I'm finding myself gravitating more and more towards getting some blended balayage coloring. "Why, you've already got chalk paint in your pony?" Ha! You're so funny... ;)

While I'm busy finding a really great hair stylist I thought I'd try my own hand at a little balayage furniture painting. ;)

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Blue Painted Buffet Makeover

2017-02-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

Are you thinking about refinishing or painting an old buffet or china cabinet? Maybe you're considering painting it blue? Come see how we tackled our DIY Blue Painted Buffet and learn some tricks along the way!

Hi Friends! I hope you're having a great week! I'm right smack in the middle of compiling a Painting Furniture Idea resource guide that will give people a chance to see what their furniture could look like in a particular color family.

If you struggle with visualizing paint colors and the potential of your furniture painted, I hope this will help you. Stay tuned... I can't wait!

Here's a sneak peak at our blue painted buffet from our painted furniture makeover series.

How To Quickly Remove Wood Veneer With A Heat Gun

2017-01-24T20:45:00.000-07:00

Learn how to remove wood veneer the easy way! This is the BEST way to remove veneer from your furniture!

Okay, I'll admit... this is not the prettiest post. But, I'm excited to share this secret with you! It's a quick and easy way to remove wood veneer from your furniture.

In this post, you'll receive step-by-step instructions AND a video demonstration on How to Quickly Remove Wood Veneer with a Heat Gun.

Fixing chipped veneer with a heat gun is a knock out game changer! There aren't any harmful chemicals involved in this process and you won't break a sweat trying to restore your furniture!

Not to mention this method of removing veneer from wood furniture is going to save you so much time!

30 Painted Furniture DIY Projects

2017-01-17T10:30:00.000-07:00

Can you believe the month of January is already half way over? To celebrate the upcoming month of February, we've pulled together a collection of thirty of some of prettiest Painted Furniture DIY Projects from some of the most talented DIY-ers in a variety of pink, coral and white paint colors. There are SO MANY FABULOUS DIY Painted Furniture Makeovers to drool over!...

Favorite Furniture Painting Supplies For Refinishing Furniture!

2017-01-14T14:14:00.003-07:00

We're sharing our very favorite furniture painting supplies and tools for refinishing furniture!

Over the years I have been asked a lot of questions about painting furniture.

Many of those questions are usually centered around what's the best paint brands are or products are for painting furniture.

These were a few questions I got asked just last week-

"What paint brands do you recommend?"

"What brand of primer should I use?"

"What should I use to seal and protect my furniture after I've painted them?"

"What kind of paint brushes are the best?"

For those of you that are learning how to paint furniture, you've asked some great questions!

I've put together a comprehensive category list containing my Top 10 Favorite Furniture Painting Supplies that I like to use to prep furniture, paint furniture and protect furniture and I'm excited to share them with you!

(Mostly because now that it's written down I can just direct those curious folks to this link! ;) I'm teasing... Keep those questions coming, I love it!

Easy Distressing Furniture Technique For A Natural Look!

2017-01-09T18:53:00.003-07:00

Learn how to give furniture a natural worn and distressed look without using any sandpaper! This easy and quick method for distressing furniture works every time!

Check out all 7 of our distressed furniture techniques here! Enjoy learning about our natural furniture distressing technique, it's one of the most popular questions that we get asked!

I love a good furniture makeover. It's one of my favorite things. Today, I'm kicking off the first of the year with this classy rustic black painted nightstand makeover that was painted and distressed without using ANY sandpaper!

This natural furniture distressing technique is one of my FAVORITE go-to methods to give a piece a naturally aged and worn look! This technique doesn't leave a messy sandpaper residue, it doesn't require wax or vaseline or wire brushes.

It's an easy and quick distressing technique that leaves furniture looking naturally distressed each and every time!