A few months ago, I had to let go of some furniture that had been in our family for decades. I posted the pieces online and waited to see if anyone was interested. Among the items were the mid-century ...

HOUSTON — Interior designer, Amitha Verma, demonstrates the power of combining upholstery with chalk finish paint makeovers.

What is it about DIY furniture makeovers that seem so intimidating? You've been meaning to dress up that old dresser, wooden chair, or boring bar stool for a while now, but you're not even sure where ...

Decorating diva Annie Sloan has been in the interiors business since the 1980s and started her career painting frescos in the homes of London’s rich and famous. She’s been at the forefront of many a ...

Chalky paint is a hit with DIYers and people who refurbish and refinish old furniture. Not sure if your dresser has an oil- or latex-based finish? Don't know if it's stain, lacquer, shellac or ...

Is your furniture looking a little worse for wear? Instead of throwing old items out, give them a new lease of life with a quick and creative makeover. A lick of paint, a strip of wallpaper or even a ...

SHAKER HEIGHTS -- You spent a week carefully sanding, priming and painting that cute chest of drawers you rescued from your aunt's attic. But your best friend is bragging on Facebook about how she ...