Tag: Distressed finishes

Rhonda Steinmetz has such an incredible talent for picking out colors for her furniture restorations.  As you look through many of her pieces. you will see something different that you won't see on other restored pieces too often.  She highlights the architectural elements.  Sort of like highlights and contouring our faces with makeup- she does that with her furniture.  I...

White is one of the most popular paint choices for painted furniture as it creates an atmosphere that is both soothing and tranquil. In particular, you are seeing a lot of French provincial furniture pieces painted in white. Here is how you can update that second hand find into something amazing.  Create a surface that paint can stick to. Sanding is a...

1950s French Provincial Commode by Cassard Chateau Romano NYC - Quality Is Key On Ebay Vintage French Provincial furniture can look fabulous when it is re-finished.  Chances are you have seen these pieces at thrift stores, garage sales, on craigslist and kijiji that with a little improvement, these pieces can look old and worn to fit into a Provincial decorating theme. Here...