White wash

Let’s say that you have a piece of furniture that is not only functional but has a good story to tell, but it lacks charm. …

Katie from Upcycled Treasures had a DIY dining table on her to-do list for months. After coming across the West Elm Wooden Truss dining table {and the projects plans via Design Confidential} Katie was instantly inspired. She says, “I always enjoy working in the garage with my husband, and we now have a beautiful dining table that only cost us $75!”

If you love that light and airy whitewashed finish that you often see in catalogs and magazines, the good news is that you can achieve the same look without paying big bucks!  Desiree of Camelot Art Creations completely changed the look of a honey-colored wood table by layering watered down grey and white paint. Desiree says the beauty of the technique is that she can simply wipe off the paint if she doesn’t get the results she’s after.

Amanda from Amanda Carol at Home was overjoyed to find a Bassett dresser for $50.00 at Goodwill. She gave it a weathered look by applying …

Meesh from imeeshu.com found a Duncan Phyfe table on Craigslist for $30.  She writes, “It was an interesting shape and I figured would be a …