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Painted Furniture

Painted Furniture ideas, and tips with toms of painted furniture before and after pictures!

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Wooden Patio Furniture Makeover

ByKim Pepper April 27, 2024April 27, 2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like spring and summer, which means more outdoor time! I was in desperate need of a wooden patio furniture makeover and luckily this update is affordable and easy to do in a day. I’d like to thank Rust-Oleum for sponsoring this makeover! I have a short attention span for…

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How to update an Ikea Tarver Dresser. This quick and easy Ikea dresser hack will get you an updated, modern look that blends with your vintage style. The perfect paint for an Ikea makeover makes this budget-friendly furniture flip a breeze! Check out my supply list for a fast Ikea update! #ikeatarver #ikeapaintjob #budgetfurniture #budgetstorage
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Ikea Tarva Dresser Makeover

ByKim Pepper October 3, 2023October 2, 2023

I recently moved, and with that came a smaller bathroom. No biggie, but I did need to find a creative storage solution in my budget, and that would match my style. The Ikea Tarva dresser was the obvious choice since it’s got plenty of storage AND it serves as a wonderful base for a little…

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See how to make a DIY embossed leather look to add to walls, craft projects or furniture for a beautoful and unique makeover technique. Use Modern Masters tintable glaze to achieve a deep, rustic, worn leather look on textured wallpaper! #leatherlook #furnituremakeover #garagesalemakeover #Modernmasters
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Embossed Leather Look

ByKim Pepper August 4, 2022October 1, 2022

This DIY embossed leather look is an exciting way to change up your furniture and craft makeovers. It’s a new take on an old art that you can add to your DIY arsenal! I want to thank Modern Masters for sponsoring this makeover, all ideas and opinions are my own.  The whole embossed leather look…

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The Best Paint for Your RV plus RV Reveal!
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The Best Paint for Your RV plus RV Reveal!

ByKim Pepper July 13, 2022October 1, 2022

I’m over the moon to share the best paint for your RV PLUS my RV reveal! This project has been a long time coming and I’m here to answer all your questions about painting you camper! I hope this makeover inspires you, it certainly has been a special project for me and my family! I…

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Found this vintage buffet side board at a garage sale and am sharing how to makeover a buffet! There are a few furniture painting tips along with some how to styling tips and inspiration for you here! ENjoy. #thriftedfurniture #paintedfurniture #vintagestyle #vignettestyling #painting tips #decortips
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Buffet Makeover and Reveal

ByKim Pepper November 8, 2021October 1, 2022

EEEEK! I am so excited to share this buffet makeover and reveal with you! I am in LOVE! If you are part of The Salvaged Society, you saw when I found this old buffet for a song. You never know what you will come across while out junkin’ and while I wasn’t even looking for…

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Found this shelf at a garage sale and turned it into a stunning plant shelf for my bathroom. This thrifted shelf makeover is proof good bones are all you need to turn trash to treasure! #paintedfurniture #thriftedmakeover #plantstand #plantlady
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Thrifted Shelf For Decor

ByKim Pepper October 12, 2021October 1, 2022

I picked up this thrifted shelf decor piece at a garage sale. If you are part of The Salvaged Society with me(and if not you should be!), you saw when I got this rickety old shelf and what it looked like when I got it. It was a bright submarine yellow color that was very…

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Antique Cabinet Makeover with Spray Paint

ByKim Pepper August 21, 2021August 30, 2021

I just did this beautiful antique cabinet makeover with chalk finish spray paint and it couldn’t have been easier! You guys know I’ve been making a lot of changes around here lately and this sweet little piece of furniture needed a pick me up. It happens to the best of us. 😉 Thanks to Rust-Oleum…

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Learn how to paint rattan furniture for a quick and easy makeover. You can redo a room in an afternoon and this inspirational DIY rattan makeover will give you the tips and encouragement to make it happen! Grab your mismatched furniture and use paint to bring it all together! #furniturepainting #paintingtips #wickermakeover #rattanfurniture
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Rattan Furniture Makeover

ByKim Pepper January 13, 2020October 1, 2022

Do you need to add a breath of fresh air to your home? Can I show you how EASY it is to do? Honestly, if you have some furniture you love or find for cheap that needs a little redo, then paint is your best friend ever. Watch how much difference a little paint made…

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DIY hairpin legs table made from thrifted metal and wood. If you are a junk lover this is a great idea to turm your junk finds into DIY furniture. Adding hairpin legs to your vintage finds is an easy DIY furniture projrct you can complete in an afternoon. Source guide included! #handmadefurniture #thriftedfurniture #sidetable #DIYtableidea
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Wood and Metal DIY Hairpin Legs Table Idea

ByKim Pepper January 10, 2020October 1, 2022

Sometimes junk just jumps at you. Sometimes it begs you to sit up and take notice. It demands to be made new. At least it does this to me. Am I alone?  This metal box had my name written all over it, kinda literally. It says Junker on the side. I knew it would make…

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Think upcycle when it comes to adding a medicine cabinet to your bathroom decor. I updated this thrift store cabinet into an update medicine cabinet with my Wagner paint sprayer for a professional paint finish. Extra storage with a vintage vibe is always a fun addition to your home decor. #upcycle #furnitureupdate #medicinechest #bathroomstorage #thriftstoreproject #storageidea #bathroomdecor #vintagebathroom
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Medicine Cabinet Makeover

ByKim Pepper December 9, 2019December 10, 2019

I have never been a fan of the standard medicine cabinet. I don’t really know why, but they just seem kind of plain to me. Do you feel the same? Our new house doesn’t even have medicine cabinets so a medicine cabinet makeover was in order! This idea should inspire you to be on the…

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How to dress up your painted furniture with florals. Floral furniture is a beautiful trend right now and this DIY floral application is quick and easy. I'll walk you through how to update your own vintage furniture with a fun floral accent. This craft cart is sure to give you inspiration. #diypaintedfurniture #floralfurniture #beforeandafter #updatefurnitureideas #paintsprayer #paintsprayerprojects
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Floral Painted Furniture Tutorial

ByKim Pepper August 12, 2019November 1, 2019

I can’t believe this craft cart looks so good. You are going to want one. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! I’ve painted a lot of furniture in my day, but this one. This one turned out different. It turned out dreamy and like something I bought for a million bucks. And I’m gonna show…

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Learn how to spray stain on wood along with tips on how to clean your srpayer when you spray an oil based stain. HINT: it is so much easier than you think! This DIY raised garden bed got a spray stain that will help the wood look good and last longer and it only took minutes to do,. #wagnerspraytech #spraystain #oilbasedstain #paintcleanup #sprayertips #stainedwood #flowergarden #vegetablegarden #raisedbed #landscapedecor #fencestain #diyfencestain
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How to Spray Stain on Wood

ByKim Pepper July 8, 2019November 1, 2019

We built a precious raised garden bed that we need to protect, it needed a stain finish. I’ve sprayed a lot of paint in my day, but I hadn’t sprayed stain yet and I was a little nervous! I wasn’t sure I knew how to spray stain on wood, but it was SO MUCH easier…

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Here are some easy tips for porch decorating on a budget. You will gets great ideas for your patio decor plus some tips on how to use a paint sprayer on your patio furniture. #porchdecor #budgetdecorating #patiofurnituremakeover #garageslaemakeover #garagesalefinds #repurpose #howtopaintfurniture #wagnersprayer
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Porch Decorating On a Budget

ByKim Pepper June 10, 2019November 1, 2019

Here are a few tips for porch decorating on a budget. This time of year has me wanting to beautify our outdoor living space with all the gorgeous plants and comfy patio furniture I can find, however, we live in the real world and budgets exist! I’m going to share a few ideas on how…

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How to build a stylish stairway gate to keep pets or kids out! This easy DIY gate tutorial will look great and blend with your traditional decor. We keep our dog off the carpet with this pet gate. #petgate #stairgate #childproof #DIYpet #cleancarpet #doggate #petgatediy #petgateforstairs
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How to Build An Easy Stairway Gate

ByKim Pepper May 13, 2019November 1, 2019

Houston, we have a problem. Our little problem comes packed in a 15 pound tiny terror of a dog named Oliver. Friend, I am gonna tell you how to build an easy stairway gate in case you struggle with the same pet problem as me. This crazy pint sized pee pup is ruining our upstairs…

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Watch this family heirloom porch swing get a makeover using a paint sprayer. I have some tips for using a paint sprayer that will help you paint your outdoor furniture like a pro! #paintsprayer #goodtips #outdoordecor #paintedfurniture #furniturepainting #porchswing #paintedporchswing #paintliekapro
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Swing Makeover: Paint Sprayer Tips

ByKim Pepper April 25, 2019November 1, 2019

Oh friend. This swing. This swing was a wedding gift, lovingly made by a dear family friend. Since we have been married 19 years this year, the swing is definitely in need of a face lift. I’m going to share a few paint sprayer tips in this video and show you how easy it was…

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