Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Learning how to paint your own furniture opens up a world of opportunities, allowing you to create custom pieces while saving money. In addition, thrifting and upcycling your home decor can benefit ...

Did you know that when it comes to painting furniture, one of the most important elements in the quest to achieve the perfect, professional finish happens before you even pick up a paintbrush?

From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls. Painting an old chair: harder than it looks. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan ...

One of the easiest ways to give an old piece of furniture a fresh new look is by painting it. But if you’re not a painting professional or are new to the challenging world of DIY, painting furniture ...

Learn how to paint old furniture like a pro with Chalk Paint in four easy steps. The hardest part is choosing which beautiful color to use! I am a sloppy painter and an impatient one, too. What I love ...