Want to know how to paint wood to look like metal? Here’s how with a simple tool and paint with a metallic finish. This piece goes through quite the transformation. From an outdated, brown media unit to an industrial cubby. There is a whole process of changing the style of the TV unit. From structural…
Ever wanted to apply furniture transfers but were unsure of the steps? There are only three! Here’s what you need to know. The three steps to apply furniture transfers are cleaning, applying it and sealing. Furniture transfers are easiest to apply to flat surfaces such as a chest of drawers. I am going to use…
How to paint wooden chairs with a blended finish? Clay paint gives you the flexibility to get creative when painting furniture, with stunning results. Clay paint is similar to chalk paint because it’s great for blending. So you can make all sorts of beautiful colour blends. It is different to chalk paint because it is…
What’s the artisanal answer to a furniture transfer? A Paint Inlay! See how to use a paint inlay in action on this beautiful furniture flip. The words game changer are often overused. But in this case, it might actually be true. A Paint Inlay is a product that has been around for about a year….
Have glass bottles that you want to reuse or repurpose? Here’s how to decorate glass bottles with paint to make beautiful home decor. Empty glass bottles and glass jars have so much potential as DIY projects. So here are projects 5-7. A great way to try glass bottle painting in a creative way. Check out…
Want to reuse or repurpose old glass bottles? Here are 7 ways to paint glass bottles to make beautiful home decor. A classic way to reuse an old glass bottle is to place fairy lights in an empty wine bottle. And a great way to repurpose old jars could be a soap dispenser, candle holder…
Have laminate furniture or chest of drawers in need of a makeover? Here’s how to paint IKEA dresser so that it lasts. Normally when I start a makeover of an upcycled piece of furniture. It’s someone else’s. But this time it’s an update of my own dresser. Thanks to Dixie Belle for sponsoring this post….
Have a coffee table in need of a refresh? Here’s how to give it a beautiful update with a chalk paint coffee table makeover. A coffee table is a good choice for a simple upcycling project. They often have easy-to-paint, flat surfaces. And can make a dramatic difference to the look of a space. Thank…
In need of a half moon table makeover? Here’s a quick and easy way to modernise an entryway table to make it a feature of your hallway. A table of many names. Half moon, demilune, entryway or hallway table. Lots of names for a small table which fits against a wall in a narrow area….
Want to give previously painted shelves a new look? Here’s how I gave a makeover to shelves I painted and decoupaged years ago. Tastes change. Fashions change. The beauty of paint is that it’s so flexible. No longer like the colour? Paint it. Furniture a bit boring? Add a transfer. The possibilities are endless. Which…