Designers weigh in on this divisive issue: When is it okay to paint wood furniture, and when should you leave it in all its wood glory?

“Painting antique furniture can significantly reduce its value, especially if the piece has historical significance, as collectors often seek out original finishes,” Deborah Meyers, ...

Mike Coleman, a vintage furniture seller and the owner of Big Mike's Vintage in Chicago, said he used to be strongly against painting over pieces, but after meeting skilled dealers who do it well ...

A local vintage shop has been an inspiration for many of Danielle Todesco's DIY projects. For this week's DIY Friday with Danielle, she stopped by the shop and learned a painting technique you can ...

We’ve rounded up six times designers used furniture reupholstery, new hardware, and paint to breathe new life into ... Some of Sarah Storms’s favorite pieces in her home are gifted antiques.

Last year, I picked up a beautiful Georgian chest of drawers with later (probably early 20th-century) blue paint from Gear Antiques on London’s Lillie Road for £500, which has since been joined ...

Painting adds curb appeal. Up there with whether or not to paint antique furniture, the question of painting brick exteriors is one of the most controversial design debates.

To paint or not to paint ... Thinking of painting antique furniture? Our experts have the answers! Beatrice Moore-nöthnagel Comments Gift article. Bookmark. Share your Subscriber Article. You have 5 ...

They can be restored, recovered, repurposed and more. You can also use these techniques to customize new furniture. Reupholstering a vintage chair with a new pattern, like this piece by Double R ...