Looking for inspiring furniture makeovers? Here’s a chalk paint furniture before and after. Plus how to achieve this beautiful new look. Painting furniture pieces doesn’t always go to plan. And sometimes despite my best efforts, I have to reevaluate. This is one of those DIY projects. This bookshelf makeover actually started a long time ago….
Have a plain cork bulletin board that you’d like to make more decorative? Here’s how to DIY cork board ideas for your home office. The best bulletin boards can be both pretty and functional. This is a beautiful, simple way to add character to your pin boards. A great addition, whether that’s for your home…
Have an old bookcase in need of a makeover? Here’s how to give it a new life in a nature-inspired transformation. Plain solid wood bookshelves can be beautiful when the condition is perfect. But once there’s wear and tear, a splash of paint can go a long way. I like to mix up the projects…
Like to give your furniture a clean, fresh look? Here’s how with pastel colours and a floral transfer in this Spring furniture painting makeover. Just in time for spring, it’s no surprise that florals and pretty colours are right up my alley. It’s probably my signature style. But I love it and the result turned…
Want to know how to decorate a wall clock with decoupage to make it more your style of home decor? Here’s how to, plus the mistake I made. I got this French bistro-themed clock for £5 from a charity shop. It had a bit of character even though it wasn’t my typical style. There was…
Looking for unusual DIY decor ideas? How about how to repurpose a CD rack into something useful? Or how to use a ladder as a coat rack? As technology moves on, things like CD racks are more often in charity shops than on a living room wall. But what if you repurpose the wood into…
WELCOME Refinishing. Repurposing. Restoring. Upcycling. For all kinds of furniture makeover, you’ll find tutorials and project inspiration here. There are lots of overlaps but they are all different too. Here you’ll find all of my painted furniture makeovers. You’ll find a wide range of tutorials and projects covering furniture pieces such as bookshelves, tables and…
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…
There are many options for how to remove paint from furniture without chemicals. Here are 5 tools and the advantages of each to effectively remove paint without chemicals. With the proper tools and knowledge, any of these methods can be used to effectively remove paint without chemicals on small or large projects. And if you…
From makeovers to great tools and repurposing ideas. Here are the top 10, most-read posts on the blog in 2022. 2022 has been an exciting year for this blog. I’ve done collaborations with brilliant DIYers. Had guest posts from extraordinary people. And met industry giants, such as Annie Sloan. Here are the most popular 10…