50 Times Someone Ruined An Item And People In This Online Group Restored It To Its “Original Glory”
Over the past years, more and more tasteless DIY'ers have been ruining perfectly fine coffee tables, dressers, and other pieces with lousy paint jobs.
However, there's now a counter-movement, dedicated to fighting their crimes. And many of them can be seen on the subreddit 'Reverse Pinterest.'
According to its 'About' page, this online community is dedicated to "showcasing handcrafted wood pieces that have been rescued from Pinterest-paint hell and restored to their original glory."
Maybe it's not the biggest subreddit, but its 24K members provide a steady stream of content (much of which is produced by their own effort), so continue scrolling and check out their most popular posts.
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Restored This Beauty To Original Glory. $20 Goodwill Cedar Chest Returned From Crackled Paint Torture
Perhaps it was not varnished and it acquired marks, scratches and stains, which the restorer would have had to sandpaper and then varnish.
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I get frustrated when I watch DIYers paint over furniture that has a beautiful grain and great color.
This chest is in the same design as my mom’s. The only thing different is that it has a lock latch instead of a long handle. This style was produced by a company located in Quebec Canada called Victoriaville. I’m looking to get hers restored after the many many moves it has accompanied us on over 70 years. But at no time did or would I contemplate painting over this basic beauty.
Lane cedar chest 40-60s era. I have it's twin!!!!! Mad69McQueen@gmail.com if need photo proof ask
I have one too and I had no idea how old it was. My husband's parents were just going to throw it away after his gramma gave it to them. The paint on the one above is almost the same as what's on the one I have. I'm kind of shocked to be honest.
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This is a Waterfall design hope chest, built in the lat 1920s to mid 1930s. They were not the most expensive pieces if furniture at the time, but the veneers they used are a combination of walnut, mahogany, and teak. They were varnished when they came out of the factory, but that varnished tended to yellow with age, so even if someone hadn't painted it, it would have needed a light sanding and a new coat of varnish. Restored in this condition with a cedar lining (that would probably have to be replaced too, but it's easy), these sell for up to $1500.00 to $2500.00.
That price sounds about right. We have a Waterfall style dining room set - cost $450 to buy, $400 to ship, and $2,000 to restore. Worth every penny.
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somebody should flog without mercy whoever painted this in the first place
I have that same chest! Had to stain it again but it looks like it did when I was a kid.
The before on this one hurts my heart. Beautiful shine on the after shows off those amazing tiger stripes.
Pretty sure the restored Version looks way better than the before painted version due to its age.
So glad you found it and saved it. Don't know how people can paint over a chest like that!
I don't understand why someone would paint something that beautiful
I have had an old sideboard with exactly same type of wood. In the olden days they used fabulous wood but the style the was to paint over it.
Why would someone do that to such a beautiful piece! Thank you for restoring it!
Great restoration! Hidden treasures can be found at garage sales, thrift stores, and near trash bins.
Looks a lot like mine that I inherited. It’s untouched! Burn holes and all.
My Mom, she had one just like !! Our house burned, and we lost it. I forgot just how beautiful it was...
Oh my! That's exactly like my mom's cedar chest. It's a beautiful piece.
50 times someone ruined an item? Why is everyone so obsessed with throwing negativity at someone else’s expression? It’s rude and mean spirited and why some people don’t grow and expand in their work, there’s no longer constructive criticism… I don’t personally like the crackled paint, but I’m also not writing an article in the tone of ‘mean girl’ to get people to read my work while young artists potentially see it and maybe think they shouldn’t share their stuff because it might end up here someday. Because mean is popular and I don’t share anything I make or write, there’s too much encouragement on the internet to dump on others to make yourself feel good. Animal photos get nice comments, but we can’t be nice to other humans that actually understand what we are saying about them. 🤦🏻♀️ Before and after photos without the meanness would have held my interest. I thought this was going to be genuinely damaged items that were repaired. BOOOOOOOO to negativity clickbait
Why do people insist on painting wood? Cedar and Walnut are especially beautiful.
My Mom had one exactly like that. I think my brother took it. Same original wood too!
The wall, the floor, and the cedar chest all compliment each other perfectly.
I have my mother's cedar chest that dad bought her the Christmas prior to their wedding in 1951. It is simple but beautiful.
Someone should restore the Democrat party away from harrasing and blaming people for their many failures to what it was years ago
Ooooo. Oooooo ooooo, i have one of these very similar I found in a thrft store years ago. It was painted this horrific baby poo brown. Hubby and son thought it was a hunk of junk when I brought home. They helped me strip the paint off and were astounded at its timeless beauty. It has an upper shallow segmented chamber and a lower chamber. The upper chamber is lifted up on brass hinges opening up to the much larger lower chamber. The aroma of cedar when I open the top is heavenly. It now resides at the foot of my bed is one of our most prized possessions. Love the waterfall edge and intricate veneers. Stunning. PS. Found it's sister chiffirobe a few years later. Now home to our leather coats.
THEY PAINTED OVER ZEBRA WOOD?! ZEBRA?! That human should be in wood jail.
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I Don't Know If I Can Top This One! Fully Restored Brasilia II Petite Buffet
Second-hand furniture can add a unique edge to a home and is often easier on your wallet. According to interior designer Deirdre O'Connell, there are things you can do to better your chances of coming across a great find.
"Scouring for second-hand furniture isn't for everyone, but its advantages have never been so great," she said.
"There is the obvious, generally large, financial saving, all the while doing your major bit for climate change, but with global material shortages and long, changeable, shipping delays, wait time for decent furniture can now regularly be 25, 30, even 40 weeks."
Behold, The Most Satisfying Reverse Pinterest Of 2021
Painted Antique Mantle Restoration Transformation
Something I Did A Few Weeks Ago. :)
For this variety of reasons, more and more people are turning to local vintage, antique, and “pre-loved” finds to furnish their homes, and with a little thought, they can achieve a gorgeous look too.
"As a designer, I avoid anything too perfect, or anything too dated and fussy," O'Connell said. "I like contemporary schemes, of bright rooms with charming furniture and interesting touches. I love the mix of the old and the new."
Heard You Guys Like A Good Before And After
Lane Acclaim Side Table Hidden Under Pea Green Paint!
Thinking My Recent Rehab Of This Pre-Pinterest Paint Job Would Be Enjoyed Here
Not mad at the original colors, honestly, but it could have been done better. Restore is stunning!
Thought Y’all Might Appreciate My Efforts
To find old treasures, she has made a list of the places where she can source a range of furniture, collectibles, homewares, and bric-a-brac.
In the country she's living, Ireland, there are plenty of wonderful, second-hand marketplaces online, like Done Deal, Adverts.ie, and Gumtree, which are free to sell on and easy to navigate.
Find out what alternatives the internet has to offer for your area, and in the search bars, use brand names or shops like Neptune, Bo Concept, Casey’s Furniture, or Ventura to discover any items from valued furniture names.
Vintage Console I Stripped A While Ago
The Abuse Is Finally Over
I Put Two Months Of My Time On Weekends And After Work To Remove The Awful Paint From This Gorgeous Danish Teak Desk With Floating Legs!
Shouldn't that be floating drawers rather than legs? Doesn't matter I know, but I was just curious 🤷
Was Told To Post Here. Before And After De-Pinteresting
1st Dibs, for example, is a world-class platform, full of vintage designer listings and is regularly used by interior designers for antique and modern furniture.
You’ll see its name regularly in the sourcebooks of design magazines. However, remember that even vintage designer furniture often doesn’t come cheap, so it might be a good idea to start your searches from "Price Low To High" if you're looking to save an extra dollar.
A Ridiculous Amount Of Love, Patience, And Skill Went Into Reversing These Mid-Century Modern Pieces! I Restore For A Living, And Although I Really Hate Dealing With Painted Stuff, It Makes Me That Much Prouder Of My Craft
Under 3 Coats Of White Paint And 1 Coat Of Green, Was This Beautiful Rimu Timber
Before And After
Such beautiful wood panelling - why on earth do people want to hide this under layers of paint?
Restauration Process, Finished!
Then there are charity shops, antique shops, markets, and salvage yards. Again, do your research and find out where they are located around you. Even if you don't find anything visiting these places, your time won't be wasted.
"There is a great sub-culture to the second-hand furniture world," O'Connell said. "In my experience, things tend to be memorable; you'll have a funny story to tell, you’ll encounter hilarious characters, or you’ll learn the hard way about measuring up!"
Thonet Dining Chairs, Redeemed
Stripping Paint Is The Absolute Worst. Three Weeks After Staring I’ve Finally Made It, Boys. Just Picked Up Another Similar Dresser Painted Brown. Why Do I Do This To Myself
Because you’re a good person who rescues abused furniture and rehomes it to someone who will cherish it in its intended form.
Before And After
American Of Martinsville Dresser That I Tried My Best To Restore
However, as you can see from the pics, some things look better if you withhold from painting them. Interior designer Kelli Ellis thinks you should not pick up a brush just for the sake of doing it.
"Slapping any old paint on the furniture can turn into a disaster. Take time to consider what your best paint options are, or leave the furniture as it is," Ellis said.
My First Furniture Unflip
That is absolutely beautiful! To look at it makes my heart sing I want to just sit by that beautiful piece of furniture and its sunny glowing finish that is like summertime it is fantastic
I Saw This Desk On Cl For $50 And Drove From San Antonio To College Station To Pick It Up. Restored It In American Oak And Black Lacquer
I'm in awe of how people see the beauty underneath the abuse. I mean, they must envision how good it could look after restoration, and that kind of ability is underappreciated!
60s/70s Wine Bar Restoration
The ‘Distressed’ Console That Caused Me Such Distress
Distress? Poor thing looks like it was in agony! Much better now, beautiful wood.
"Painting furniture is a skill that takes time to master. It is a bad idea to simply attack a piece of wood ... with a paintbrush or spray can."
"Although you can find videos on YouTube, you truly need more than a three-minute explanation of how to do it," the interior designer highlighted. "People who rely on the Internet to help them paint furniture almost always end up with furniture they do not want to keep."
I Bought This Coffee Table In 2018 For $15 At A Flea Market Because It Was Cheap And I Needed Something For My Living Room. Finally Got Around To Stripping It This Weekend
The before picture looked alright, but I'm so glad you removed the paint
Pair Of Lane Acclaim Round Tables
Facebook Marketplace Makeover
Final Update On My Mcm Nightstands! Before, Fully Stripped, And After! They Are My Pride And Joy
Ellis said that even though it is currently trendy to paint furniture, trends tend to change with the wind.
"Something that seems to look good now can easily seem dated in a few years. At that point, you are either stuck with your 'handy work' or in for a huge refinishing job."
Johnson Carper Ronda Saved From Teal Spray Paint
Forgot To Take A Pic Of The Finished Product Without Stuff On It But! My First Reverse Pintrest On This $10 Genuine Mahogany Dresser That Had Been Spray Painted
Reverse Pinterest That A Friend Did
Beautiful Restoration Job
It Had To Be Done. I Hope You'll Enjoy The Result
Reversed This $10 Fb Marketplace Kroehler Side Table
Stripped And Sanded This Mission Oak Coffee Table. Happy To See The Tiger Oak Back Out In The Open
Some people just don’t know what they have when they paint over such beautiful wood.
Restored This Johnson Carper Fashion Trend Desk. This Paint Did Not Want To Come Off
I Found This Painted Broyhill Brasilia On Craigslist And My Husband Fixed It
Stripped The Paint And Transformed It Into A Tilt Out Storage Cabinet
My Refinished Bassett Dresser, It Was Pink!
Lane Acclaim End Table For $50 On Facebook Marketplace, Before And After
Why anyone would paint a flat color over such beautifully patterned wood is beyond me. I much prefer the contrasting colors of wood used in the inlay to the dull flat blue—-even though blue is a favorite color of mine.
I Was In Desperate Need Of A Dresser And Bought This Cheap. 7 Layers Of Paint Later I Found This Beautiful Wood Underneath
Why! Just why would you think that paint job made it better. Thank you for sharing your skill at restoring amazing furniture
First Time Rehabbing A Piece. Broyhill Sculptra Dresser. Few Mistakes With The Finish Due To Impatience. But I’m Happy With It For A $30 Thrift! All Thanks To Dashner Restoration Youtube Channel
Stanley Furniture “Linear Precision” Credenza
Solid Brazilian rosewood, which is now banned. $20,000.00 to $35,000.00, depending on condition. Hard to say without seeing the interior.
Beautiful Wood Grain Revealed
My Crusade Upon Painted Antique Furniture
Painting over such pretty wood grain should be a crime punishable by being painted the same color and not allowed to wash it off.
Thrift Store "Rescue"
FAKE! You can tell it's not the same clock because they are showing a different time!
Reversed It
Looks so much better in its intended form—-the mosaic even looks better contrasted with the wood rather than the white paint.
I Wish I Could Pay $170 To Purchase This Piece Off Of Fb Marketplace And Restore It...literally Should Be A Crime To Do This
Is it just me or is anyone else sick of inspirational quotes on everything? I'm not inspired by them at all.
First Major Restoration
Was this actually a restoration? People forget that plenty of mid-century furniture was painted from new and this piece looks like one of them. I used to have a sideboard that was in a milky speckled finish that was definitely original. An aunt of mine had a bedroom set that was the same way.
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Mixed feelings. Some pieces of furniture look better with natural wood, some look too old and outdated and benefit greatly from a paint makeover (if done correctly)
Yes, if the people who painted them had the time and skills to sand, varnish, fill, and finish these (possibly very unfashionable items, at the time) I'm sure they would have.
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I used to paint furniture as a teen. It was cheap, easy, something I could do. These are all stained beautifully but the stuff I picked up? Well, wasn't. It was usually nasty, banged up c**p. Painting was a near-free way to make something presentable again.
Those look extra nice because they've been sanded and newly varnished, if they're left without cleaning and polishing it'll look c**p again in 10 years and then it's much easier to just paint it over than remove the old varnish. Plus as you said, fashion. Brown furniture was a crime against fashion for quite a few years!
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These all look really nice but reality is that the market for all the brown wood furniture is small. Most people are ok with a few pieces but don’t want their entire house it in. So the pieces either get painted or thrown out. I have some painted pieces and I like them a lot.
Some of the ‘Before’ photos were better. Sometimes it all comes down to style and know-how. Just because you can paint something, doesn’t mean you should. Likewise, if painting something keeps it around for another generation, then do it. The point here is that most things can be undone, so whatever works for you. As we’ve seen, you can always paint something or strip and restain.
Because so many people ask 'Why would anybody paint over xyz???' Because you have a ton of dark wood furniture in your house and you want a lighter room. We have one midecentury piece at home, nowadays, among lots of lighter funriture. Our parents an grandparents had ONLY dark wood furniture and sometimes just wanted a change. (Disclaimer: I have never painted an old piece of furniture. I live among many of them, though, and especially in winter, the brown does get on my nerves, occasionally)
My brother is guilty of all the atrocities in the 'before' photos. In the late 1970's, he painted all his wood furniture, including his kitchen cabinets, a bland white. Even though I was very young at the time, I didn't understand why he would cover up something natural looking. Times change. Tastes change, and he probably regrets it now.
manual polishing and special chemical solutions can get rid of almost anything as I've learned recently. It is a lot of hard work though and if you want to have your furniture restored by someone who knows what they are doing it's going to cost a lot (and I mean a lot) of money
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Back in the early 1990s I was given a painted dresser by someone down the street who had been unable to sell it after two days of garage sale. I stripped it and discovered it was mostly oak with 11 different types of wood veneers and solid cedar drawers. I didn't take any pre- pictures of it (because in those days we didn't have cameras in our pockets) but it's the nicest piece of furniture I own.
For everyone constantly asking Why would someone do that? Well the answer is simple. If it was scratched or damaged and they didn't know how to restore wood it is much easier / simpler to paint over it. Not saying it's right or whatever, but I get it. Restoring wood is not easy, quick nor cheap. There's a lot of sanding, staining, oiling what not. When you can take some paint and make it yours. Done deal. Plus some people don't like the look of certain woods. I for one do not like light woods. Give me a beautiful Cherry Oak or Mahogany any day.
I'll also bet all the drawers and doors open smoothly without built-up paint on slides and hinges! Good to know so many people can "see" the artisan work underneath.
Considering that I have seen many of these pieces in high-end antique centers, antique auctions and even museums, I would really hurt someone's feelings if I saw someone even considering painting one of these.
Per appraisers I've heard from in the last year, brown, aka wood, furniture is currently out of fashion for collectors. That tells me it's time to buy, buy, buy. What goes around, comes around.
So many people virtue signalling like they have any right to tell others what to do with their own furniture just because it's old and wooden. Reminds me of people who always make sure that everyone knows how much they love and revere books, to a degree most often reserved for religious symbols, as if it's not the words and ideas that are important but the stack of paper on which they are printed. Just let others enjoy their own things the way they like them, and we'll consider ourselves informed how classy you are.
This has been such a cathartic post. Each Pinterest picture gave me anxiety and the finished product of rejuvenation brought me such a relief.
These are amazing, how do you spot such finds, I’m sure if I tried to do the same, everything I picked would only be MDF or something cheap from ikea hidden under the paint!
I wish I had the before and after but my Mom had a chest covered in cracked, padded yellow vinyl. It ripped so she took the baby poop colored vinyl and padding off and it was heavy wood chest. She refinished it and it is amazing!
so many of these beautiful pieces of furniture were ruined by the "upcycle" I'm glad people restored them to their former beauty. I have a lovely old dark wood bureau that I've often seen similar advertised as "for upcycling" when they're perfect as they are.
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How come people find so many beautiful pieces of real wood furniture to be restored in junk shops? All I ever see are 1970s chipboard rubbish, or 80s MDF
Decades ago, I found a nightstand with three coasts of paint, Stripped the nightstand, stained it so the wood grain shows off. The waterfall stand is sturdy. There is a couple of nicks at the bottom of the wood on the sides. The front is good looking.
I will say that everyone who redid those pieces of furniture and restored them to their former glory should be prepared to get offers for those pieces of furniture and commissions to restore other pieces of furniture.
So a thought, what if they actually came colored? Painted wood is a thing, right? Obviously some if these are tacky diys, particularly if there is very deliberate wood art underneath. I prefer stained wood to paint, but not everyone does..... what if some of these were bought that way, and aren't being restored at all? How does one tell these things?
Some of the old vintage stuff really looks nice in original state. I used to paint my share of crappy thriftshop furniture when i moved in my first apartement, because i didnt wanna have all kind of different wooden things that didnt fit together. Also not all wood is automatically nice. Also everyones taste is different. Also: 80's pine anyone? Bwark!
I always like the original wood finish. But, it does have to be taken care!
There's a lady in my town who takes furniture and PAINTS it to sell. Makes me wonder what is under all the furniture she "restores."
Painting wooden furniture is the modern equivalent of covering wooden floors with linoleum!
The restorations all look great because they are well done, freshly done and because there has been work done. Good jobs and lovely results. But to the people complaining how people would paint the before‘s in such an „ugly“ manner. You can tell that most of the furniture has been used for a long time and the paint is already destroyed. I‘m pretty sure some of the befores used to be nice when they where newly painted. Tastes are different and that is ok.
It does get repetitious after the first dozen of pictures, and some pieces are really old and bland, so this refurbishment doesn't really make them better.
They were probably already old and worn, and very unfashionable. Paint is quick and easy, and takes no skills. Who really has time and space and money and skills, (and the right property where a dark wood item will not look out of place) to sort out these things.
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maybe I'm weird, but I've never liked natural wood furniture. To me it's almost equivalent to animal print, just tacky and outdated. Not only brown is such an ugly color that is hard to combine with, at least my favorite colors, but just the random patterns always have given me a weird feeling. I've painted most of my furniture with solid colors, and I don't even use pinterest lol I just like to see solid colors.
I love painted wood!!! I've been guilty of painting some stuff I suppose I shouldn't have! I had a hot pink dresser too!!!
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Most of these posting show that buying a can of paint should be like buying a gun. A background check should be done in both cases.
Mixed feelings. Some pieces of furniture look better with natural wood, some look too old and outdated and benefit greatly from a paint makeover (if done correctly)
Yes, if the people who painted them had the time and skills to sand, varnish, fill, and finish these (possibly very unfashionable items, at the time) I'm sure they would have.
Load More Replies... I used to paint furniture as a teen. It was cheap, easy, something I could do. These are all stained beautifully but the stuff I picked up? Well, wasn't. It was usually nasty, banged up c**p. Painting was a near-free way to make something presentable again.
Those look extra nice because they've been sanded and newly varnished, if they're left without cleaning and polishing it'll look c**p again in 10 years and then it's much easier to just paint it over than remove the old varnish. Plus as you said, fashion. Brown furniture was a crime against fashion for quite a few years!
Load More Replies... These all look really nice but reality is that the market for all the brown wood furniture is small. Most people are ok with a few pieces but don’t want their entire house it in. So the pieces either get painted or thrown out. I have some painted pieces and I like them a lot.
Some of the ‘Before’ photos were better. Sometimes it all comes down to style and know-how. Just because you can paint something, doesn’t mean you should. Likewise, if painting something keeps it around for another generation, then do it. The point here is that most things can be undone, so whatever works for you. As we’ve seen, you can always paint something or strip and restain.
Because so many people ask 'Why would anybody paint over xyz???' Because you have a ton of dark wood furniture in your house and you want a lighter room. We have one midecentury piece at home, nowadays, among lots of lighter funriture. Our parents an grandparents had ONLY dark wood furniture and sometimes just wanted a change. (Disclaimer: I have never painted an old piece of furniture. I live among many of them, though, and especially in winter, the brown does get on my nerves, occasionally)
My brother is guilty of all the atrocities in the 'before' photos. In the late 1970's, he painted all his wood furniture, including his kitchen cabinets, a bland white. Even though I was very young at the time, I didn't understand why he would cover up something natural looking. Times change. Tastes change, and he probably regrets it now.
manual polishing and special chemical solutions can get rid of almost anything as I've learned recently. It is a lot of hard work though and if you want to have your furniture restored by someone who knows what they are doing it's going to cost a lot (and I mean a lot) of money
Load More Replies... Back in the early 1990s I was given a painted dresser by someone down the street who had been unable to sell it after two days of garage sale. I stripped it and discovered it was mostly oak with 11 different types of wood veneers and solid cedar drawers. I didn't take any pre- pictures of it (because in those days we didn't have cameras in our pockets) but it's the nicest piece of furniture I own.
For everyone constantly asking Why would someone do that? Well the answer is simple. If it was scratched or damaged and they didn't know how to restore wood it is much easier / simpler to paint over it. Not saying it's right or whatever, but I get it. Restoring wood is not easy, quick nor cheap. There's a lot of sanding, staining, oiling what not. When you can take some paint and make it yours. Done deal. Plus some people don't like the look of certain woods. I for one do not like light woods. Give me a beautiful Cherry Oak or Mahogany any day.
I'll also bet all the drawers and doors open smoothly without built-up paint on slides and hinges! Good to know so many people can "see" the artisan work underneath.
Considering that I have seen many of these pieces in high-end antique centers, antique auctions and even museums, I would really hurt someone's feelings if I saw someone even considering painting one of these.
Per appraisers I've heard from in the last year, brown, aka wood, furniture is currently out of fashion for collectors. That tells me it's time to buy, buy, buy. What goes around, comes around.
So many people virtue signalling like they have any right to tell others what to do with their own furniture just because it's old and wooden. Reminds me of people who always make sure that everyone knows how much they love and revere books, to a degree most often reserved for religious symbols, as if it's not the words and ideas that are important but the stack of paper on which they are printed. Just let others enjoy their own things the way they like them, and we'll consider ourselves informed how classy you are.
This has been such a cathartic post. Each Pinterest picture gave me anxiety and the finished product of rejuvenation brought me such a relief.
These are amazing, how do you spot such finds, I’m sure if I tried to do the same, everything I picked would only be MDF or something cheap from ikea hidden under the paint!
I wish I had the before and after but my Mom had a chest covered in cracked, padded yellow vinyl. It ripped so she took the baby poop colored vinyl and padding off and it was heavy wood chest. She refinished it and it is amazing!
so many of these beautiful pieces of furniture were ruined by the "upcycle" I'm glad people restored them to their former beauty. I have a lovely old dark wood bureau that I've often seen similar advertised as "for upcycling" when they're perfect as they are.
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How come people find so many beautiful pieces of real wood furniture to be restored in junk shops? All I ever see are 1970s chipboard rubbish, or 80s MDF
Decades ago, I found a nightstand with three coasts of paint, Stripped the nightstand, stained it so the wood grain shows off. The waterfall stand is sturdy. There is a couple of nicks at the bottom of the wood on the sides. The front is good looking.
I will say that everyone who redid those pieces of furniture and restored them to their former glory should be prepared to get offers for those pieces of furniture and commissions to restore other pieces of furniture.
So a thought, what if they actually came colored? Painted wood is a thing, right? Obviously some if these are tacky diys, particularly if there is very deliberate wood art underneath. I prefer stained wood to paint, but not everyone does..... what if some of these were bought that way, and aren't being restored at all? How does one tell these things?
Some of the old vintage stuff really looks nice in original state. I used to paint my share of crappy thriftshop furniture when i moved in my first apartement, because i didnt wanna have all kind of different wooden things that didnt fit together. Also not all wood is automatically nice. Also everyones taste is different. Also: 80's pine anyone? Bwark!
I always like the original wood finish. But, it does have to be taken care!
There's a lady in my town who takes furniture and PAINTS it to sell. Makes me wonder what is under all the furniture she "restores."
Painting wooden furniture is the modern equivalent of covering wooden floors with linoleum!
The restorations all look great because they are well done, freshly done and because there has been work done. Good jobs and lovely results. But to the people complaining how people would paint the before‘s in such an „ugly“ manner. You can tell that most of the furniture has been used for a long time and the paint is already destroyed. I‘m pretty sure some of the befores used to be nice when they where newly painted. Tastes are different and that is ok.
It does get repetitious after the first dozen of pictures, and some pieces are really old and bland, so this refurbishment doesn't really make them better.
They were probably already old and worn, and very unfashionable. Paint is quick and easy, and takes no skills. Who really has time and space and money and skills, (and the right property where a dark wood item will not look out of place) to sort out these things.
Load More Replies... maybe I'm weird, but I've never liked natural wood furniture. To me it's almost equivalent to animal print, just tacky and outdated. Not only brown is such an ugly color that is hard to combine with, at least my favorite colors, but just the random patterns always have given me a weird feeling. I've painted most of my furniture with solid colors, and I don't even use pinterest lol I just like to see solid colors.
I love painted wood!!! I've been guilty of painting some stuff I suppose I shouldn't have! I had a hot pink dresser too!!!
Load More Replies... Most of these posting show that buying a can of paint should be like buying a gun. A background check should be done in both cases.
