I’m a vintage reseller, I would rather see something painted and loved longer, than leave it natural wood and go in a landfill. It’s not really worth anything then, is it? You do beautiful work, and I personally love the “sagey green” it suited that piece perfectly.
Perfectly said. So many people seem to criticise furniture flippers for painting and paint washing furniture but you are so right, much better than landfill.
I think you gave that piece a new lease on life. The paint actually improved the quality of the piece. When someone takes a very good quality piece of wood furniture, in perfect condition, then paints it, now that bothers me. But I’ve never seen you do that. You always do a great job!
Really depends. I heard one interior designer interviewed on TV years ago say “just because it’s wood doesn’t mean it’s wood”. This is true. I love wood, but some pieces do not age well. Color is also beautiful.
I don't prefer to paint wood most times, but sometimes, it's necessary. Especially if it's not great quality wood due to the type of wood or the damage it's received. Better to paint than to destroy it
It always depends on the piece. Sometimes the intricate details are best seen when it’s painted. My favorite is painted on the bottom (depending), and natural or stained wood on top. You get the best of both. 😊
I'm for whatever sells and gives the piece a home. Selling is difficult. I'd buy any of your painted or unpainted pieces if I had room and lived in your area!
I'm not a fan of painted wood but some pieces there's no other way to save them. I really loved the leafy strips, it's a shame, but you could see they weren't in good condition. You did a great job on such a battered piece and gave it new life! I really love it!
Hey....gotta do what you gotta do sometimes!!! It's revamped for a whole new life...I absolutely love the color and the added detail to fix the drawer fronts. If furniture could talk I'd definitely listen because some pieces like this have seen some stuff!!! 😅
I think that’s well done. Yes, there are “those women” that paint furniture that really don’t have an eye for furniture design, color, or future purpose of the piece. This example, however, is a quality refresh of a dresser that would likely get chucked in a few years due to its condition. You saved it and made it whole again. You also made it lovely and modern while not taking away from its original aesthetic.
I am all for painting over wood if it brings it back to life, but I love a good piece of dark wood in the right room. I have a media room and my dark wood looks great in there.
Personally, I prefer the wood surface, IF it's a decent wood with a nice grain, undamaged an so forth We know not all furniture was created with fine wood, so painting to create a beautiful & functional piece is a win-win. And so was this one!
I usually am in the boat of, “How could you?! It would’ve been so beautiful refinished with a stain!” But I have to say this looks good- the original piece was in such bad shape, I agree that covering the old carving was a good idea.
Lol I just got a couple of living room tables and was thinking about whether or not to do this. If it has damage, a heavy grain and they're wanting something more dressed up or it doesn't fit their cooler toned vision I can see why they would. I like the french country/cottage/girly girl airiness so I would do it for darker stuff.
Sometimes you have no choice. Would be very difficult to make it structurally sound and not paint it. Your efforts describe a business approach, not a museum. Sturdy and painted is tons better than in the landfill.
Very French country. And yeah, though I prefer stain or natural, Im definitely getting a pumpkin spice vibe from the haters. There is a very simple phrase I would like y'all to practice, "It's not my cup of tea."
Recently came across your channel. Awesome with so much info. Thank you. Question Katie. Which gravity fed sprayer do you like to use with a compressor? I will be redoing two or three pieces of furniture then tackling all the kitchen cupboard doors and drawer fronts. I painted them using a small roller about 4 years ago but we want to change the colour and would love an easier solution. We have a lot of doors and drawers! Thank you in advance. Cheers 🇨🇦🏴
Hi Iam Nana from Malaysia.. I love the way u refurnish the furniture.. I would love to try it but my husband didnt trust me to do it😅😅😅any advise.. you make it look so much fun
Omg!! Love the green color. I was at an auction and bid a dollar to start the crowd on a dresser to get it going but I ended up with it. I still haven't done anything with it yet but I do like the green color, us my bedroom is green. Plus that is my favorite color.❤
I prefer natural wood, but this piece was already so destroyed it needed the paint. If leaving the top stained would have looked good, i would have done that, but with the filled in nails, it was definitely better to just cover all that up
It's wood. If someone wants painted wood, why is it anyone's business? This dresser turned out fabulously. It would have been thrown in the trash by anyone with less talent.
I mean, if a wooden piece has low or no real damage or a really pretty wood grain. I lean toward stain. But if, like this little cutie, it needs a "facelift" so that it gets a second life instead of being tossed?? Heck yeah paint it! This turned out great!
I dont remember if you do that, but I've seen DIYers first applying a clear coat, so that the paint can be easily removed if one wishes to do so. My favorite DIYs are 80s ugly dressers painted and looking fabulous.
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I’m a vintage reseller, I would rather see something painted and loved longer, than leave it natural wood and go in a landfill. It’s not really worth anything then, is it? You do beautiful work, and I personally love the “sagey green” it suited that piece perfectly.
Perfectly said. So many people seem to criticise furniture flippers for painting and paint washing furniture but you are so right, much better than landfill.
I would say it would depend on the piece of furniture. Normally I like natural wood but some of the pieces that you have painted are beautiful.
I agree with this. Some like this one just wouldn't look right stained.
You're right , I agree .this one is lovely ..@@amiegamble1678
She also does some natural wood if you look higher in her profile. But i am late to this comment so idk
Coming from a family of carpenters, I hate that you painted it. But seeing the finished piece makes me take it all back! That is beautiful!
I love natural wood, but this one called for paint. Very pretty! ♥️
I’m “for” whatever the heck you feel like doing since you’re the one who bought the piece and is going to put in all the effort!!!! ❤
I think you gave that piece a new lease on life. The paint actually improved the quality of the piece. When someone takes a very good quality piece of wood furniture, in perfect condition, then paints it, now that bothers me. But I’ve never seen you do that. You always do a great job!
Really depends. I heard one interior designer interviewed on TV years ago say “just because it’s wood doesn’t mean it’s wood”. This is true. I love wood, but some pieces do not age well. Color is also beautiful.
Gotta do what is necessary to keep stuff loved and out of the landfill.
Well she certainly made sure this is ready for the land fill!
I say the person who owns it gets to decide and everyone else needs to mind their business! Your stuff is always gorgeous!
If you’re gonna paint it, THIS is how to do it!! Looks LOVELY! 💕❤💕 Beautiful job!
bringing old furniture back to life is awesome, they don't make furniture like they used to, Love these videos!
I don't prefer to paint wood most times, but sometimes, it's necessary. Especially if it's not great quality wood due to the type of wood or the damage it's received. Better to paint than to destroy it
I think you're a pretty good judge of whether or not to paint.
It always depends on the piece.
Sometimes the intricate details are best seen when it’s painted.
My favorite is painted on the bottom (depending), and natural or stained wood on top.
You get the best of both. 😊
That color is absolutely beautiful! I'm in love with it. 😍😍😍
Absolutely beautiful Katie! You gave this piece a new life!!! 😉
I'm for whatever sells and gives the piece a home. Selling is difficult.
I'd buy any of your painted or unpainted pieces if I had room and lived in your area!
Breathtakingly beautifully historical
Personally, I love the look of natural wood.
I'm not a fan of painted wood but some pieces there's no other way to save them. I really loved the leafy strips, it's a shame, but you could see they weren't in good condition. You did a great job on such a battered piece and gave it new life! I really love it!
I wish I was as patient and talented as you are and those people that make someone's trash into treasure ❤
If it's MCM or a beautiful quarter sawn antique it can be upsetting. However saving it from the Landfill is always good.
I would love that. It came out beautiful.
Turned out beautifully
Wow, Katie! Gorgeous, you go girl! Love the finish.
I love the design detail that was covered up. It's what makes me buy a piece. Next! True, I'm moving on.
As you say, some pieces are so wrecked and may not have lovely wood anyway... what you've done is so beautiful.
I love your site!! You’re so talented ❤🎉
Não canso de assistir seus vídeos, só lamentos pois não entendo sua língua. Mas presto bastante atenção para entender seu trabalho maravilhoso.
Love this! Beautiful as always
That’s lovely! Even better than what was there before. You’re innovative and stylish. Yay!
Hey....gotta do what you gotta do sometimes!!! It's revamped for a whole new life...I absolutely love the color and the added detail to fix the drawer fronts. If furniture could talk I'd definitely listen because some pieces like this have seen some stuff!!! 😅
It looks stunning.
That turned out so beautifully! I would love to learn how to do this!❤
I think that’s well done. Yes, there are “those women” that paint furniture that really don’t have an eye for furniture design, color, or future purpose of the piece.
This example, however, is a quality refresh of a dresser that would likely get chucked in a few years due to its condition. You saved it and made it whole again. You also made it lovely and modern while not taking away from its original aesthetic.
Generally I prefer natural wood. But only if it is in good enough condition. This dresser wasn’t. You’ve made it stylish and elegant. Perfect job!
This turned out so beautiful ❤
I am all for painting over wood if it brings it back to life, but I love a good piece of dark wood in the right room. I have a media room and my dark wood looks great in there.
That dresser looks good in...sagey green...🤩🤩🤩
Love it, Katie! Pretty color, too. ❤
Everything that makes our furniture looks better!!!!yes!!!
I love your thoughtful decision on this.
Loved the leaf design trim. Not liking the strips you put on to hide them.
Personally, I prefer the wood surface, IF it's a decent wood with a nice grain, undamaged an so forth We know not all furniture was created with fine wood, so painting to create a beautiful & functional piece is a win-win. And so was this one!
Love the results.
Oh my, that wobble 😳
Beautiful finish.
Generally I much prefer a restoration to the original wood but I get why you did this and think you did a lovely job
You did a fantastic job on this piece. I watched the video ♥️😊👍
Looks amazing look the green!
It's beautiful again. Good job.
THIS IS LITERAL PERFECTION, I AM FAN GIRLING
Brilliant work!
I usually am in the boat of, “How could you?! It would’ve been so beautiful refinished with a stain!” But I have to say this looks good- the original piece was in such bad shape, I agree that covering the old carving was a good idea.
I’m not a fan of painted furniture. But sometimes we have no choice and then it should be painted as beautifully as you did this one
It's beautiful Kate! Love it
It is gorgeous! ❤❤
It's really lovely!
I love your approach to furniture restoration. Great video as always ❤
It depends on the piece and the wood. The one you show hete is great and needed painting!😊
It looks much better after all your good work!
Reusing furniture is awesome. Paint if you love color. ❤️
That is stunning.
Beautiful!!
I’d say as it’s your piece it’s your choice, simple 😊
I love 😍 that color, very beautiful job! Congratulation...You always do great job
Looks so much better. I love it ❤
All FOR it !! For me it gives the piece new life ! Love your work !!
I love your sense of style
You did an excellent job!! ❤️
Lol I just got a couple of living room tables and was thinking about whether or not to do this. If it has damage, a heavy grain and they're wanting something more dressed up or it doesn't fit their cooler toned vision I can see why they would. I like the french country/cottage/girly girl airiness so I would do it for darker stuff.
Beautiful!
Very elegant ❤
Really Gorgeous ❤❤❤!!!
Sometimes you have no choice. Would be very difficult to make it structurally sound and not paint it. Your efforts describe a business approach, not a museum. Sturdy and painted is tons better than in the landfill.
Wow, what a transformation !!!
It looks great!!
That’s a piece of art.
This looks so good and I love how you covered the middle sections & the colour is perfect! What paint & colour did you use please?
I like it another. I have painted wood before and also striped and refinished. I really this piece painted
You are so good at what you do, if you think a piece should be painted? Do it.
Very French country. And yeah, though I prefer stain or natural, Im definitely getting a pumpkin spice vibe from the haters. There is a very simple phrase I would like y'all to practice, "It's not my cup of tea."
What you decide to do with your stuff is up to you, surely? It looks gorgeous when you finish, that's what counts 💯💯
Yeah...great. job. Beautiful dresser.
Recently came across your channel. Awesome with so much info. Thank you. Question Katie. Which gravity fed sprayer do you like to use with a compressor? I will be redoing two or three pieces of furniture then tackling all the kitchen cupboard doors and drawer fronts. I painted them using a small roller about 4 years ago but we want to change the colour and would love an easier solution. We have a lot of doors and drawers! Thank you in advance. Cheers 🇨🇦🏴
Hi Iam Nana from Malaysia.. I love the way u refurnish the furniture.. I would love to try it but my husband didnt trust me to do it😅😅😅any advise.. you make it look so much fun
Depends on the condition of the piece
BEAUTIFUL 😊😊😊!!!!
Omg!! Love the green color. I was at an auction and bid a dollar to start the crowd on a dresser to get it going but I ended up with it. I still haven't done anything with it yet but I do like the green color, us my bedroom is green. Plus that is my favorite color.❤
I prefer natural wood, but this piece was already so destroyed it needed the paint. If leaving the top stained would have looked good, i would have done that, but with the filled in nails, it was definitely better to just cover all that up
It's wood. If someone wants painted wood, why is it anyone's business? This dresser turned out fabulously. It would have been thrown in the trash by anyone with less talent.
Love!
i loooove the colour
Most of the time I like natural wood, but there is definitely a place for painted furniture.
Love the color
I mean, if a wooden piece has low or no real damage or a really pretty wood grain. I lean toward stain. But if, like this little cutie, it needs a "facelift" so that it gets a second life instead of being tossed?? Heck yeah paint it! This turned out great!
Gorgeous 😍
Excellent! 🎉
I dont remember if you do that, but I've seen DIYers first applying a clear coat, so that the paint can be easily removed if one wishes to do so. My favorite DIYs are 80s ugly dressers painted and looking fabulous.
It looks beautiful’❤❤❤