Like the look but not sure how to apply a furniture transfer? Rest assured, they are so easy to do and look amazing. I’ve done quite a few pieces with furniture transfers. From chests of drawers to cabinets… and this one is the smallest yet. But the thing they all have in common is that…
Category: Painting
An interesting way to paint a wood stool
If you want to paint a wood stool, you can add a lot of character to it. You might not want original and interesting designs on a whole set of kitchen stools, but a one-off piece can make a statement by itself. The piece A customer bought this quirky stool from another trader at Homemade…
How to paint wood furniture black successfully
To successfully paint wood furniture black is often difficult. Topcoats commonly turn out streaky on top of black paint. Black and white are some of the hardest paint colours to finish well but fortunately, I found a combination that gives a great result. Many thanks to Dixie Belle for sponsoring this post. This post may…
How to make over a small side table with golden glamour
If you’re looking for a project, a small side table is a low-risk way to start upcycling. They’re small so don’t use a lot of paint. Often have straightforward shapes so won’t need fancy tools or brushes. And will hopefully be quick so you can see if you enjoy the process. It’s also possible to…
The best way to paint pine bookshelves
It’s usually easy to create a new look, so let me explain the best way to paint pine bookshelves. Bookshelves are great sellers for me. They’re also a good starting piece for a new upcycler as the shape is quite basic. My recent decoupaged bookshelf sold within a week and another customer asked me to…
How to upcycle a pine chest of drawers
When it’s time for a new look, painting is a great way to upcycle a pine chest of drawers. A pine chest of drawers is a popular piece of furniture. They’re solid, sturdier than MDF but not as expensive as hardwoods. A good mid-budget option that’s often worth saving and upcycling rather than adding to…
How to upcycle a children’s globe in 5 easy steps
This project is how to upcycle a children’s globe, to take it from a toy to a pretty piece of decor, in 5 easy steps. Globes are a lovely thing for kids to have. They’re fun to spin and there’s always somewhere new to discover. But once you get older, a colourful map is not…
How to use white wax on furniture
White wax on furniture creates a faded or whitewashed look over paint or natural wood. It’s a simple process and how dramatic it looks is dependant on how many coats of wax there are. My friend, Katherine, asked if I would like this mirror before she put it on Freecycle. Of course, I said yes…
The secret to simple and mess-free distressed furniture
Distressing furniture is messy. This makeover is how to create mess-free distressed furniture with a simple household item. It’s so easy you’ll be able to do it before you can say ‘shabby chic’. I found this wine cabinet while I was doing a furniture painting course. The one where I painted these blue and copper…
Green update for furniture with simple flower transfer
Something as easy as a simple flower transfer can give a whole new lease of life to furniture. Between that and a coat of paint, this piece was entirely transformed. This fire screen cost £4.25* from a charity shop. I rarely say no to a piece like this. Wood – tick. Ornate details – tick.…