Ombre is all the rage and we've seen it work well using paint in a nursery before. But what about using 3 tones of fabric and some cotton batten?

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When Sausha first encountered this hutch she thought it was too far gone to be worth refinishing. It had been repainted more than ten times and was in need of a major sanding effort, among other things. But instead of trashing it, she took it as a challenge and made plans to repurpose and refinish the piece... More

Jill picked up this old dresser for $25 with the intention of refinishing it as a gift to her brother. In order to match some of the other furnishings her brother already has, Jill decided to go dark with this blond dresser… More

Julius Caesar and his army carted it around on their expeditions. The British Army redesigned it and used it prolifically in the 18th and 19th centuries. Napoleon, too, found it useful. Despite its adventurous and violent history, campaign furniture is now more likely to be found in classically cool homes. More

As far as before-and-afters go, getting that party bumper sticker off this dresser would be satisfying enough. But wait. There's more. More

When picking a paint color, have you ever looked at the paint chip and drooled over the entire range of colors? It's not so much one color that catches your eye, but all the shades of a color together. Who says you have to pick just one? More

We all love the idea of reclaimed wood furniture. It's attractive, with a rustic look that juxtaposes nicely with sleek decor. It's incredibly eco-friendly, repurposing leftover lumber or parts of castaway wooden objects. And lastly, it's very current. What we don't like is that it usually comes with a hefty sticker price! Fortunately for us, the folks at Urban Home has a Reclaimed Wood line that's easy on the wallet. More

I am fairly certain I have passed this dresser by at numerous thrift stores over the years. And I can almost swear I have passed by its ugly cousins as well. This transformation will certainly give me pause in the future. More

I've been feeling a bit Americana lately, so I was delighted to find these nursery collections from Franklin & Ben. Self-billed as "heritage reinterpreted," they combine traditional American furniture forms with modern interpretations that result in beautiful outcomes. More

Every fashion-addict dreams about it: a custom-designed closet, preferably walk-in,
with all your clothing, footwear and accessories in sight and at arms' reach. The kind of space which makes getting dressed in the morning feel like shopping on Madison Avenue. It can be yours with a custom closet, but it doesn't come cheap. If your'e thinking of taking the plunge and going custom, here are some things you might want to keep in mind. More