The transformation collection
Past projects, rescued finds and furniture with a fresh point of view. Use these as inspiration for a similar look or a custom idea of your own.
Past projects are shown for inspiration and are not advertised as available. A similar look can be a starting point for your own project.
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AfterBefore
The same china cabinet, before and after a pale distressed finish. Original photos show different views.
The same china cabinet, before and after a pale distressed finish. Original photos show different views.
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AfterBefore
A past customer commission: a brown wooden dresser becomes blue with white rope style knobs and a wood top.
A past customer commission: a brown wooden dresser becomes blue with white rope style knobs and a wood top.
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AfterBefore
Before the new finish and after: a white body, dark top and a chicken wire door. The before photo shows the piece already being prepared.
Before the new finish and after: a white body, dark top and a chicken wire door. The before photo shows the piece already being prepared.
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AfterBefore
A Singer sewing machine table, before and after its revival as a vanity. The original before collage and finished photo show different views.
A Singer sewing machine table, before and after its revival as a vanity. The original before collage and finished photo show different views.
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A gray and white finish gives this oak dining set a fresh look. Past project.
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Another view of the finished dining set and painted chairs. Past project.
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A damaged china cabinet revived with a pale gray finish and wire doors. Past project.
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A dining table brought back to life for its family. Past commissioned project.
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Stars, stripes and gold detail on a past furniture painting project.
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A restored steamer trunk styled for the holidays. Past project.
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A finished floral jewelry armoire from Melissa’s past work.
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A sewing machine table reworked as a vanity. Past commissioned project.
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The finished vanity with its mirror open.
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A closer look at the restored vanity drawers and hardware.
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Patterned lining inside the converted vanity.
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A closer view of the blue top and decorative details.
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Patriotic painted cabinet. Past project.
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A closer look
Silent photo slideshows made from Melissa’s original past project photos. Press play to take a closer look.
A closer look at one past Singer sewing machine vanity project, from the original before collage to finished views and details.
A closer look at the finished front and top of a past red, white and blue painted cabinet.
A closer look at three verified before and after project pairs: a distressed china cabinet, a nautical dresser, and a Broyhill end table. The Broyhill before photograph shows the piece already prepared for refinishing. All are past projects, not current inventory.
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