Christina, you are a very gifted painter and furniture refinisher! (as if you didn't already know that :) Really nice job. The burgundy color is very warm and unique. Thanks for sharing
Looks great! I love that you have people another option to repurpose this vintage desk/vanity if that piece of furniture no longer fits their needs. You can still maintain the sentiment and value of the furniture with a function that fits your needs. Awesome job! Love the color, and you did an excellent job with the router.
I did the same thing with a desk that had two sets of drawers like your piece, but I used them as the end supports for a large piece of laminate countertop which then made a long desk at my office!
I love using power tools. That looked like so much fun. My grandma used to have bedroom furniture something like that. Those turned out so nice. Now I want to start painting everything in my house. I do have a cedar chest, that I use as a coffee table. And a round table that I would love to be a different color. I’m not that ambitious. But it just looks fun.
Wow, you are so talented. I wish there had been videos back when I was younger because I was always asking my dad to teach me about building but he said it was man’s work and not girls. Then when I went into high school I wanted to take wood shot and was informed that wood shop was for the boys and I had to take home education. I’m 80 now and so disappointed that I didn’t have the opportunity to do this kind of stuff while I still could. I do, however, have a scroll saw that is easy for me to cut out small projects for my tole painting.
Oh Christina. I can’t believe you filled in that wonderful detail! To each her own I guess. Yes, this was a vanity and would have had a bench to match. My mom had one. I’m old and I guess I just like old things.
Been using Multi-purpose Bondo for some of my projects and here are a couple of tips- When the bondo is drying but still soft, you can carve the bigger chunks off or shape it; also, the more you shape the bondo or scrape it with a putty knife when you apply it, the easier and faster it is to sand down the excess. Really helps when using on flat surfaces.
Just watched your video turning this little desk into two end tables, fabulous ! so impressed, doing at saving these old pieces ! I’ve been refinishing furniture for 50 years, and I still felt like I learned some things from you. I must say in the use of Bondo, I also use the regular & wood filler, when applying it I use the plastic Bondo tool, it makes the filled surfaces so smooth, very little sanding, unless the repair area is a strange shaped surface. Not trying to be critical at all. I love what you’re doing just a tip in case you didn’t realize that. Thanks again I’ve subscribed and really enjoyed watching your project.!
That same trick you used to make a straight cut with your circular saw can be used to make a straight line with your router. Just clamp a ruler or level onto the top of the nightstand as a guide for your router to follow.
The packaging looks a little different for the General Finishes Milk Paint I've used before. Maybe because they are the custom colors. General Finishes Milk paint is the first paint I ever used for spraying. It kinda spoiled me because you really don't need to water it down and it sprays beautifully. Their black is AMAZING!!! Great products. These nightstands turned out amazing. I love the color. And I love how you repurposed that old desk.
I'll be honest, it seemed like your paint was already thinned. And your container looks totally different than the standard general finishes cam. I use general finishes milk paint often and its always pretty thick. Great video!
You did a beautiful job of changing this piece to something else and your instructions are always clear, understandable and educational, thank you. I do have a question and I know you say things don’t have to be perfect but as you were showing the final result the decorative lines you didn’t care for around the drawers that you filled in were still noticeable maybe due to thinning the paint since I don’t remember noticing other repairs in the past any ideas for a solution maybe another coat of paint or? just curious.
New time viewer to your channel and beginning furniture flipper here. Your videos have been a huge help. Question for you about spraying. If my paint isn't coming out smooth, is my air flow too high?
You just have to practice. I've had some paint sag on me before. That is why I always practice on a board before to get my settings just right for the paint I'm working with. You can do it!
You're correct, Cynthia. This set (the desk and the vanity) was willed to my wife by her grandmother. We have both upstairs a spare bedroom. They are in perfect condition. I guess when we die, some wild and crazy furniture flipper will cut them up and paint them purple. It makes me shudder to think about that! Thanks for the video.
Of course, you're correct, remya. One of the things that I am trying to conquer in my later life is the attachment to things that I seem to have. I find that I'm especially tied to things that used to belong to my dear relatives. After a while, these old possessions become clutter and dominate your life and rather own you. I'm working on it. @@remya4000
@@remya4000 its a matter of sentimental value.. I have a Duncan Phifer mahogany table which i cant remember a day without it and I'm in my mid 60s.. I recently found a photo of my mom standing in front of the table and she was pregnant with me.
Nicely done! I love them! I do have a question and I hesitate to ask because I don’t want to offend by any means. Where you put the bonds on the details on the front, you can still see that through the paint. Is there a way to avoid that? Would priming first help, or more layers of paint? I truly love your channel and your work, so please believe me when I ask this it’s not me trying to insult your work by any means. ❤❤❤I learn so much from you and you inspire me.
Great question. You would need to grain fill the drawer fronts (basically spread filler all across the drawer and sand and then prime. I knew the design and wood grain would still show up, I like that character, but can understand not everyone would like that look.
@@ChristinaMuscari I still love it! I was just curious because I have a piece I need to fill where I don’t want that to show and so I thought I’d ask, but I was scared it would come across as a negative view on the nightstands, because I think they are stunning!
It was a vanity. you would just set a bench in front of it to do your makeup years ago. I was given 2 side tables I used by my bed. Some of the vanity's had a mirror attached in the middle. Joyce
Hi. I have a raw wood hutch and I want to paint white and distress the edges to look worn. . It will be farmhouse style. I want the distressing to be black. Do I distress certain areas black first or do the black after I paint it white. Thank you.
QUESTION: I see a lot of beautiful furniture from the 20s and 30s that's solid wood with veneer. For the most part there's too much damage to try repairing the veneer. I'd like to remove it completely and wonder what you would use for the glue residue that's sometimes left.
The original desk was beautiful. All it needed was some tlc and it could have been restored to something akin of it's original state. I really hate to see classic pieces modernized to the point that they lose their original splendor.
It is really a vanity, not a desk. A stool was used with the vanity which was lower than a chair. I had one, but I called it a dresser. We are talking 1960's.
I understand the transformation but i really dislike the colour. Also by using the bondi to cover the detailing, all the interesting features were lost. I think if you were going the modern route, you should've changed the legs .
A girl after my own heart! 😍 RYOBI !!!
Thanks for showing this! I'll be spraying a buffet next week with milk paint I got from Jennifer too! Love her stuff. Great job!
The pulls go wonderfully with that color. A+ job.
Thanks for showing the tools you use! A great help.
So, so pretty, esp with those beautiful knobs!
Watching this again. WOW. I really love this color. I got a new sprayer this past week. Can’t wait to get back into spraying.
The nightstands turned out gorgeous! Love the color and the pulls just add to them! Awesome job! 😊
Christina, you are a very gifted painter and furniture refinisher! (as if you didn't already know that :) Really nice job. The burgundy color is very warm and unique. Thanks for sharing
I remember using burgundy in the 90s.... happy to see it return. Great bedside tables!!
Thanks so much!
What a fun makeover! We love the new set! Another stunning transformation with your Wagner tools
Thank you 🤗
I love that color,,,and the new nightstands
I love them. I live in Tennessee and I do DIYs. I will be trying this paint.
Looks great! I love that you have people another option to repurpose this vintage desk/vanity if that piece of furniture no longer fits their needs. You can still maintain the sentiment and value of the furniture with a function that fits your needs. Awesome job! Love the color, and you did an excellent job with the router.
Yes! Thank you!
It also stops it from going into a landfill which is always a plus!
Gorgeous! Will look great on a grey wall.
Definitely!!
I did the same thing with a desk that had two sets of drawers like your piece, but I used them as the end supports for a large piece of laminate countertop which then made a long desk at my office!
I love using power tools. That looked like so much fun. My grandma used to have bedroom furniture something like that. Those turned out so nice. Now I want to start painting everything in my house. I do have a cedar chest, that I use as a coffee table. And a round table that I would love to be a different color. I’m not that ambitious. But it just looks fun.
Great job, Christina! I love that color! I think its neutral enough to blend in with a variety of decor styles! ❤
Wow, you are so talented. I wish there had been videos back when I was younger because I was always asking my dad to teach me about building but he said it was man’s work and not girls. Then when I went into high school I wanted to take wood shot and was informed that wood shop was for the boys and I had to take home education. I’m 80 now and so disappointed that I didn’t have the opportunity to do this kind of stuff while I still could. I do, however, have a scroll saw that is easy for me to cut out small projects for my tole painting.
Oh Christina. I can’t believe you filled in that wonderful detail! To each her own I guess. Yes, this was a vanity and would have had a bench to match. My mom had one. I’m old and I guess I just like old things.
Sorry. 😬 I wanted it to still look vintage but just a tad bit more modern.
I love that we can have our own style that works for us. Your style is uniquely you! ❤️
Lovely !! Love the color and knobs !!
Thanks so much!
Great job! I'm always a little nervous with the circular saw but practice builds confidence! Good work on the router too! Love the result!
Thanks so much! Safety is so important with tools. I learn something new everytime.
Been using Multi-purpose Bondo for some of my projects and here are a couple of tips- When the bondo is drying but still soft, you can carve the bigger chunks off or shape it; also, the more you shape the bondo or scrape it with a putty knife when you apply it, the easier and faster it is to sand down the excess. Really helps when using on flat surfaces.
Just watched your video turning this little desk into two end tables, fabulous ! so impressed, doing at saving these old pieces ! I’ve been refinishing furniture for 50 years, and I still felt like I learned some things from you. I must say in the use of Bondo, I also use the regular & wood filler, when applying it I use the plastic Bondo tool, it makes the filled surfaces so smooth, very little sanding, unless the repair area is a strange shaped surface. Not trying to be critical at all. I love what you’re doing just a tip in case you didn’t realize that. Thanks again I’ve subscribed and really enjoyed watching your project.!
I hate sanding Bondo so I appreciate the tip. I'll have to try their spreaders.
Love your excitement after getting that perfect cut! These look great!
Nothing like seeing it in your head and then it actually working out! Thanks, friend.
The vision, the execution, the color! Perfection 😍✨
Thank you so much!!
Gorgeous color! Beautiful job.
What a beautiful job, Christina! You looked extra pretty in your Reveal Segment!
Thank you. Well aren't you so kind. 😊
Absolutely the coolest, you ROCK!!! 💚💚💚
Thank you!
I love these! The color is awesome.
Glad you like them!
Once I started treating sanding as meditation (🥰🤣) it made a world if difference for overall experience. 🥰‼
Wow 🎉 fabulous and the color is so good! ❤
Very pretty! I love that color.
Thank you! 😊
Love that color. Well done Kristina. Look forward to next video.
Thank you so much!
That same trick you used to make a straight cut with your circular saw can be used to make a straight line with your router. Just clamp a ruler or level onto the top of the nightstand as a guide for your router to follow.
Beautiful !
You inspire me to get my furniture projects done!!!
Yes! That is what I'm here for.
The packaging looks a little different for the General Finishes Milk Paint I've used before. Maybe because they are the custom colors. General Finishes Milk paint is the first paint I ever used for spraying. It kinda spoiled me because you really don't need to water it down and it sprays beautifully. Their black is AMAZING!!! Great products.
These nightstands turned out amazing. I love the color. And I love how you repurposed that old desk.
They are beautiful!
Thank you!
I'll be honest, it seemed like your paint was already thinned. And your container looks totally different than the standard general finishes cam. I use general finishes milk paint often and its always pretty thick. Great video!
Those are beautiful!
Thank you so much!
You did a beautiful job of changing this piece to something else and your instructions are always clear, understandable and educational, thank you. I do have a question and I know you say things don’t have to be perfect but as you were showing the final result the decorative lines you didn’t care for around the drawers that you filled in were still noticeable maybe due to thinning the paint since I don’t remember noticing other repairs in the past any ideas for a solution maybe another coat of paint or? just curious.
I noticed that as well as the old hardware holes. Curious… Love the color though!
I love it
Mmmm 🤔 it real wood... Somi would of left the fronts wood then wax like you did that beautiful green dresser.. it truly would of been a true treasure!
Without a mirror I'm also saying it was a desk, who cares anyway I'm just shocked at how good it looks, well done.
New time viewer to your channel and beginning furniture flipper here. Your videos have been a huge help. Question for you about spraying. If my paint isn't coming out smooth, is my air flow too high?
looks good.
Thank you!
You are right; I am intimidated to use my sprayer. The first sprayer I got can’t work with thick paint so I diluted it too much & it was runny. Ugg.
You just have to practice. I've had some paint sag on me before. That is why I always practice on a board before to get my settings just right for the paint I'm working with. You can do it!
It originally was a vanity not a desk though often used as a desk.. and yes most women were shorter back then
Oh, yes. That makes more sense. So it was specifically for a woman. Makes sense why it is so small then.
You're correct, Cynthia. This set (the desk and the vanity) was willed to my wife by her grandmother.
We have both upstairs a spare bedroom. They are in perfect condition. I guess when we die, some wild and crazy furniture flipper will cut them up and paint them purple. It makes me shudder to think about that!
Thanks for the video.
We all came empty handed and we all go empty handed. Why worry about what people would do with the stuff we used to own 😊
Of course, you're correct, remya.
One of the things that I am trying to conquer in my later life is the attachment to things that I seem to have. I find that I'm especially tied to things that used to belong to my dear relatives. After a while, these old possessions become clutter and dominate your life and rather own you. I'm working on it. @@remya4000
@@remya4000 its a matter of sentimental value.. I have a Duncan Phifer mahogany table which i cant remember a day without it and I'm in my mid 60s.. I recently found a photo of my mom standing in front of the table and she was pregnant with me.
Nicely done! I love them! I do have a question and I hesitate to ask because I don’t want to offend by any means. Where you put the bonds on the details on the front, you can still see that through the paint. Is there a way to avoid that? Would priming first help, or more layers of paint? I truly love your channel and your work, so please believe me when I ask this it’s not me trying to insult your work by any means. ❤❤❤I learn so much from you and you inspire me.
Great question. You would need to grain fill the drawer fronts (basically spread filler all across the drawer and sand and then prime. I knew the design and wood grain would still show up, I like that character, but can understand not everyone would like that look.
@@ChristinaMuscari I still love it! I was just curious because I have a piece I need to fill where I don’t want that to show and so I thought I’d ask, but I was scared it would come across as a negative view on the nightstands, because I think they are stunning!
I was going to ask the same. But it looks like you can only see it in certain light.
It was a vanity. you would just set a bench in front of it to do your makeup years ago. I was given 2 side tables I used by my bed. Some of the vanity's had a mirror attached in the middle. Joyce
You are the second person to point this out! Makes so much more sense.
I don't think it was a desk. I think it was a vanity. I love the way you repurpose these old pieces!
I'm pretty sure it's a desk. Vanities are low in between the drawers..plus no mirrors.
Love your videos! Which sander do you use in this video? Do you still recommend it?
Hi. I have a raw wood hutch and I want to paint white and distress the edges to look worn.
. It will be farmhouse style. I want the distressing to be black. Do I distress certain areas black first or do the black after I paint it white. Thank you.
QUESTION: I see a lot of beautiful furniture from the 20s and 30s that's solid wood with veneer. For the most part there's too much damage to try repairing the veneer. I'd like to remove it completely and wonder what you would use for the glue residue that's sometimes left.
I have a video on that: th-cam.com/video/-ttXq3Y8lG4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WIJoW8k_gInSJv8V
Burgundy is not a color I will ever like, but other than that, awesome job on these!❤
Fair enough!
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Curious why you didn’t prime first??
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I was so glad you filled in the drawer details. I cringe whenever I see them on furniture.
The original desk was beautiful. All it needed was some tlc and it could have been restored to something akin of it's original state. I really hate to see classic pieces modernized to the point that they lose their original splendor.
It is really a vanity, not a desk. A stool was used with the vanity which was lower than a chair. I had one, but I called it a dresser. We are talking 1960's.
I think it's a vanity, and meant to sit low.
What's the point with the spoilers?
Thanks for watching.
Not a fan of the color AT ALL, but otherwise nightstands seem much more useful than a tiny desk.
It was never a desk. Vanity. Vanities were not meant to be tall nor large.
Lesson learned! That makes more sense. 😊
@ChristinaMuscari I've turned a few of these into nightstands and they work so well for smaller rooms. My last few projects have also been burgundy!
You do a really good job on your pieces but videos would be much better without so much talking imo.
Just hit the mute button then 🙄
She is teaching as she talks. Extremely helpful! Don’t change a thing!
I understand the transformation but i really dislike the colour. Also by using the bondi to cover the detailing, all the interesting features were lost. I think if you were going the modern route, you should've changed the legs .
Thanks for watching.
Beautiful!!
Thank you! 😊