Capturing liquid splashes and moving water is a skill that's easier said than done. When you see beautiful splashy images on social media, it seems easy enough to capture. Once you actually try to do it though, it's quite a different story! To hone in on my splash skills, I did some practicing in the studio the other day. This was one of the...
Gray is my favorite shade to use when I'm refinishing furniture! It's calming, soothing and matches just about any style of home decor including coastal, transitional, modern farmhouse and contemporary. General Finishes and Miss Mustard Seed have the most beautiful...
I don't know about you, but finding a matching pair of antique or vintage-style nightstands is just as illusive as finding a perfectly fitting pair of jeans! Since these types of nightstands are so hard to come by, I usually make them myself by splitting desks and...
Applying Furniture Wax to an Antique Drop Leaf Table Applying a layer of Furniture Wax is the final step of my Milk Painted Side Table series! If you've missed the first two parts, you can catch up here: Milk Painted Side Table Part 1 Milk Painted Side Table Part 2 In...
When you're decorating your home or refinishing furniture, it's helpful to have a bigger color scheme in mind. How will these pillows, this dresser or these curtains fit in with the room as a whole? If you paint a dresser bright pink, what kind of home decor would that need to compliment? All of the colors in the General Finishes Milk Paint line are beautiful just the way they are, but when you...
Eight Hundred Furniture is Now 100% Online Things have changed here at Eight Hundred Furniture, and I'd like to take some time to update all of you on what's been happening these past few months! Working for Miss Mustard Seed's® Milk Paint One of the changes that I'm the MOST excited about is my new role at Miss Mustard Seed's® Milk Paint! For the past few years, I have been managing their...
So many of us are currently learning and/or working from home at the moment. Just because your desk is your primary work space, it doesn't have to be boring! Consider how beautiful and functional an antique desk can be! Let's take a look at some of the antique desks I've refinished in the past, and hopefully you'll be inspired to either makeover your desk or grab an antique one for your home!...
In my previous post, I detailed how you can install wooden furniture feet to the base of pieces to add height and interest. Once they're on, you have the option to paint or stain them. Staining wooden furniture feet is easy when you use General Finishes Water Based Wood Stains! Let's dive into the process, shall we? Should You Use an Oil or Water-Based Stain? General Finishes makes oil-based gel...
Every now and then, you'll come across a beautiful piece of furniture that needs a little lift off the ground. Take our blanket chest for example. By installing wooden furniture feet, you can lift your flat-bottomed pieces off the ground, or swap out the feet that are already there! Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Osborne Wood Products. Here at Eight Hundred Furniture, I share products and...
Decoupaging sheet music onto dresser drawers is a fun way to infuse character and help smooth over flaws on your furniture makeover projects. Let's dive into all of the different ways you can accent your furniture projects by decoupaging sheet music to the drawers! Step 1 - Pick Your Sheet Music When it comes to choosing sheet music for your furniture project, the possibilities are endless! I...
Painting furniture doesn't have to be complicated! Regardless of what type of paint you use, or your experience level, the furniture painting process can be broken down into 3 easy-to-remember steps: Prep | Paint | Protect Step 1 - Prep Your Furniture This step is the MOST important, which is why it's first! It should never be skipped, regardless of what your can of paint says. Most of the...
Gray is my favorite shade to use when I'm refinishing furniture! It's calming, soothing and matches just about any style of home decor including coastal, transitional, modern farmhouse and contemporary. General Finishes and Miss Mustard Seed have the most beautiful shades of gray paint and stains to choose from. Here are 5 ways you can use their gray paint and stains on your next refinishing...
I don't know about you, but finding a matching pair of antique or vintage-style nightstands is just as illusive as finding a perfectly fitting pair of jeans! Since these types of nightstands are so hard to come by, I usually make them myself by splitting desks and makeup vanities into 2 pieces. The process is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort to get beautiful antique and vintage...
Stripping the original finish from wood surfaces yields the most beautiful results! My favorite chemical stripper is Citristrip. This stripping gel uses the power of oranges to strip multiple layers of paint and varnish. Because it's a gel, it clings well to vertical surfaces and stays active for up to 24 hours. It's safe to use inside and doesn't have any harsh fumes, which is why it's my go-to...
