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Coffee Table

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My favorite furniture pieces are those that come from returning clients, as they often carry a special story and connection. Recently, a lovely client reached out to me, recalling a beautiful curio cabinet I refinished for her back in 2017, which you can view at Curio Cabinet. With her recent move to Prescott, she wanted to lighten up the space where the coffee table would be placed, creating an inviting and airy atmosphere in her home. Alongside the coffee table, there is also a stylish TV console featuring a white base and a grey-stained top, and she sought my guidance on what would work best for her updated decor.

After discussing her vision for the space, I suggested going with a white finish and glazing it with grey tones to harmonize with the existing furniture, ensuring a smooth and cohesive transition throughout the area. For this project, I chose to refinish the piece in Sherwin Williams Westhighland White, a classic and fresh color, and then applied a delicate glaze of Dorian Gray to enhance the warmth and depth, achieving an incredible farmhouse chic vibe that perfectly complements her home.

Learning Tower Stool, Childs Table and an Antique Water Fall Dresser

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One of my favorite clients, with whom I have had the pleasure of essentially refinishing every piece of furniture in her home as well as for her family members, recently asked me to add my personal touch to a few new and previously restored pieces. I had finished the kids’ table years ago, and given her expanding childcare business, it was the perfect time to revamp that same table. Both of us were genuinely impressed with how well it had lasted through the years of wear and tear, a testament to the quality of my work and the care she took in maintaining it. In addition to the table, she presented me with a delightful new piece to work on: a Learning Tower kitchen aid stool designed for those cute little helping hands eager to assist in the kitchen. It was a charming addition, perfect for encouraging her children to get involved in cooking and baking. The last piece I tackled was an antique dresser that I had previously refinished for her; this time, she wanted to change the color from a bright finish to a natural look. The original drawers stayed back at her place, as they complemented the stain beautifully.

For the transformations, I opted for Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black, which gave that classic and timeless appearance to both the kids’ table and the KitchenAid stool, while Reposed Grey brought a soft, elegant touch to the dresser, creating a stunning contrast that truly revitalized her space.

Vintage Wardorbe

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Sherwin-Williams color Contented, a subtle yet stunning color, was perfect for giving my clients’ vintage wardrobe cabinet a fresh Second Chance. In choosing this hue, we were able to evoke a sense of tranquility and charm, which beautifully complements the cabinet’s classic design.

Keeping the top a natural wood stain not only highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain but also adds an element of warmth and authenticity to this piece. Revamping the metal extension hanger bar and matching it with the door hinges are fine details that enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of the wardrobe. This careful attention to detail reflects a commitment to preserving the integrity of a family heirloom while ensuring it serves a practical purpose in modern life.

My client is thrilled with her revitalized wardrobe, knowing that it will continue to hold cherished memories and can be used for many years to come, blending the past with the present.

Hutch

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Challenge accepted! My client wanted the outdated spindles removed as well as the bottom piece that connects the top of the hutch to said spindles. This was a significant design choice to modernize the look of the piece, as those spindles had long been out of style and detracted from its overall elegance.

With a little saw action, I carefully cut away the old sections, ensuring not to damage the integrity of the hutch itself. Following this, I used high-quality wood filler to smooth over the gaps left behind, which required a bit of patience and attention to detail. Once the filler dried, I sanded the entire surface to achieve a flawless finish. The result was so seamless that you could never tell such a thing existed before.

The transformation was completed with a stunning new coat of Sherwin-Williams Oakmoss green, a color that adds a touch of modern sophistication while still maintaining a warm, inviting feel. To further elevate the aesthetic, I added new gold handles that not only complement the green finish perfectly but also introduce a touch of elegance and a contemporary flair.

This gorgeous piece is now ready for her modern debut, sure to impress anyone who sees it. With its fresh look and thoughtful updates, this hutch perfectly balances vintage charm with a modern twist, making it a standout addition to my client’s home.

Antique Dining Chairs

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I finally finished up the last two chairs to my clients dining set. A total of six Antique Dining Chairs and I am happy to be finished. They turned out beautiful!

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Software and glazed in Cyberspace. My client picked out a cream and grey damask fabric from Joanns Fabric Store. Finally adding a dark grey cord to match and to finish them off!

What these chairs looked like before (this is a picture of the captain chair)

Wooden Bench

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A handmade wooden bench from New York found his way to Arizona! His owner moved here in the beginning of the year and wanted his front porch bench to have a new look. To help preserve the life of this wooden bench I stripped away the old sealant and stain. Restaining in Minwax Jacobean this NY bench is ready for his debut in Arizona!

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Hutch

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One solid massive piece that I needed help moving around to refinish. Once I took off the doors and removed the shelves it lighten the load a little but still a heavy piece!

My client had her colors picked out when she dropped her hutch off and knew exactly what she wanted. Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Software and glazed in Cyberspace. Original hardware revamped in Black. Simple. Gorgeous.

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Lingerie Cabinet

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Continuing on with my clients bedroom set. This lovely lingerie cabinet is up next. Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Snowbound and lightly glazed in Turkish Coffee. Leaving the top as is, as well as leaving the hardware original. Love how this look just brightens up these pieces!

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Client Photos

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I enjoy the process of refreshing, from start to finish. The prep all the way through to the staging. What really makes my heart skip a beat, is when you send me your client photos!

You can tag me in most media platforms, as well as send me your photos and I can share them here for the world to see! Here are a few, and as I get more I will update them on this post and place this post up top for easy access. Enjoy!

Buffet by Collezione Europa

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Love the curves of this piece! My client liked how it was originally but wanted to get rid of the flowers and have the stain be more of an espresso rather then a light brown.

I got my hands on General Finishes gel stain and knew this product would be my best bet on making this piece look stained without having to sand down the entire piece.

Painting the outside base in Sherwin-Williams Java for a wood color to give my gel stain a base to work with was the first step. I refinished the inside of the unit in Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black per my clients request. Adding multiple layers of General Finishes gel stain in Java, building up layers, creating definition like wood grain was a fun process. Once cured I glazed the entire piece in Sherwin-Williams Tricorn black to darken the stain and to glaze in all of the nooks and crannies to make more of an impact in the lines.

My client is getting new knobs, but in the meantime I revamped the hinges in Black and left the original knobs for my staged photos.

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