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Free Furniture Makeover: From Worn and weathered to GORGEOUS! - Project 401

  • Writer: Charene | Olive Street Designs
    Charene | Olive Street Designs
  • 18 hours ago
  • 2 min read

I just can’t say no to free furniture, but if it’s free, it usually comes with a lot more work.



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This cabinet was gifted to me, and while it had great storage and a practical layout, the original finish was worn, scratched, and tired. It was one of those pieces that did not look like much at first, but the bones were still good. That is usually what I look for when deciding whether a piece is worth saving.


For this makeover, I kept the design simple and classic. The piece was cleaned, repaired, prepped, painted in a deep blue finish, and updated with simple brass knobs. The goal was not to make it trendy or overdone, but to give it a cleaner, more timeless look that would work in a lot of different homes.


The center cabinet door and six drawers make this piece really practical for storage, and the new finish helped bring the whole design back to life. Free furniture is not always worth taking home, but when the shape, function, and structure are right, it can absolutely be worth the work.


This makeover is a good reminder that refinishing furniture is not just about paint. It starts with seeing potential, understanding the prep work, and choosing a finish that makes sense for the piece.


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Products

Painted in a custom blend of Farmhouse Evolution Midnight Navy and Converted Navy 1:1

https://farmhousepaint.rfrl.co/oqzxr Use code olivestreet10 and save 10%!

 

Cleaner

Bondo

Spot Putty

Sandpaper

Sanding Sponge

Primer

Topcoat

Microfiber towels

Knobs

Gold spray Paint

 

Equipment

Cordless Screwdriver

Surfprep Detail Sander

My favorite detail sander Use the link or code OLIVEST for a discount https://surfprepsanding.com/product/3x4-electric-ray-sanders?aff=181

Surfprep Orbital Sander

Paint Sprayer

Spray Tent

Furniture Dollies


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