General Finishes - Quesnstown Gray Milk Paint Water Based Pint

Incorporating pieces of the past into this redecorated country home make it a true family treasure. Read how the owner upcycled various items found on the farm to create her version of "farmhouse fabulous."  

Faux finishes are a lot of fun to paint and can be simulated with just a few simple steps. This project features four unique looks, and we’ll show you how to create each one. We used 8" paper-mache letters purchased from Pat Catan’s for this tutorial. The letters H, O, M and E each have a different technique used.

She calls herself “just a country girl with paint in her hair,” but furniture artist Quitta Allen is far from ordinary. Her refurbished china hutch with a stunning blend of gray, silver, gold and linen earned her a 1st place designation in the 2017 General Finishes Design Challenge in the Smashing Shades of Gray category.

For the second year in a row, local “makers” had the opportunity to use their creativity for a good cause – the Mid-Ohio Valley Habitat for Humanity. The ReStore ReDesign Contest encouraged entrants to upcycle furniture pieces for the chance to win more than $700 in prizes and have their project move on to the annual fundraising event, Destination Design.

Gray is here to stay. The popularity of gray home interiors is still going strong because it’s classic, neutral and versatile — what’s not to love? Take a look at the variety of gray paint available at Woodcraft for giving your cabinetry, interior doors or furniture a facelift. 

Furniture painting is anything but boring when you use unique combinations of colors. Blending two or more colors on the same piece can be stunning. Here are a few tips and ideas to get you inspired, including 12 winning color combos. 

Habitat for Humanity ReStores offer a variety of home improvement and upcycling opportunities with the ever-changing variety of items available for sale.  Here are eight unique projects—all created by entrants for the 2019 Mid-Ohio Valley Habitat ReStore ReDesign Contest—using items purchased from the ReStore and “flipped” into something new.