Painting on faux leather furniture is a great way to give old dated pieces a whole new look fast and for very little money! It may sound scary but you CAN paint on faux leather or real leather and get a great, lasting finish. I tested it myself on a faux leather bench – a piece that gets sat on…
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Painting an IKEA dresser like a pro!
We get asked a lot “Can Ikea furniture be painted?” The answer is, of course! Whether it’s wood, veneer or laminate, you can paint Ikea furniture with the right prep work. Painting an Ikea dresser is easy if you follow the steps below! See how we gave this yellow Ikea Hemnes dresser a makeover and a completely different, fresh look…
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How to decoupage furniture with wallpaper easily!
One of my favorite ways to transform old furniture is to add beautiful paper accents. The main reason I love to use wallpaper, tissue paper, wrapping paper or even napkins to decoupage a furniture piece is because it is such an easy and affordable way to add that wow factor. Our secret: Mod Podge! Below we share with you how…
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How to clean brass hardware
Sometimes the best feature of an old piece of furniture is it’s vintage hardware. Brass knobs and pulls are some of our favorite hardware to work with. Usually brass hardware on old furniture is tarnished and covered in years of dirt and grime. The good news is that you can clean brass hardware pretty easily to restore it to its…
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