Ever see a great piece of solid wood furniture and want to paint it? It is easy and you can turn an old yucky peice into something wonderful for almost no money. The top photo is a table I painted and stenciled just for fun. I donated it to a charity auction thinking a child would love it!
The bottom photo is an old maple buffet that had a huge scratch on the top. I crackle painted it and added some stenciling to give it some flair. I used this peice in my living room as an entertainment center for years. The drawers hold all kinds of stuff, who doesn't need more storage?
I love to shop for old unique furniture at St. Vincent De Paul stores. Don't be put off by a bad finish or ugly scratches, you can make those go away. Do look for solid wood pieces that are in good working condition; ie drawers that slide well and are not broken, hinges that work correctly, you get the idea.
When shopping, make sure the peice will fit the area you have in mind before you bring it home. Things you buy from non-profits like St Vincent are not returnable, so measure your space and measure the piece in the store.
Decide what you want your furniture piece to look like. Sleek and modern? Country Crackle? Old World? So many choices, so little time....
Check out this link for some inspiration http://www.mulberrytreefurniture.co.uk/
There are plenty of options if you search around a bit.
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