#copperaccent

Who says furniture décor has to be drab, conventional, or overly simple?

For hundreds of years, furniture artisans spent hours – sometimes days – crafting ornate, intricate,"for the ages" finishes for their pieces. They elevated furniture design to a high art. Our modern, assembly line world then “de-elevated” furniture design into a kind of commodity.

You can reclaim that fine art and zazz up old furniture (or new pieces) by applying time-tested, metallic makeover processes inspired by the imaginations of America’s most respected decorative artisans. Whether you want to reinvigorate a bland or damaged wooden chair or reimagine the entire architectural landscape of your beachfront home, options abound. You can leverage high fashion metallic makeover techniques – using platinum, copper, gold, and pearlescence – to create intricate designs that add value and a “luxe” feel to furniture ensembles.

Here are two very cool applications:

 1. Create inspired cabinetry.

Home improvement studies suggest that kitchen remodeling is one of the most lucrative (not to mention fun) types of remodeling to do. Boring, “bleah” cabinetry can easily be overlooked. But a brushed metallic finish can rework your cabinetry in thrilling ways. Opt for an Asian inspired minimalist design, or use baroque stenciling to add an air of regality and festivity.

 See how this boring cabinet was transformed by using copper accents.

2. Hone your craftsman skills.

Perhaps you're interested in redesigning and refinishing furniture to sell or give away to friends as gifts. It doesn’t take too much effort to learn basic techniques. With some deliberate practice -- ideally guided by an experienced decorative artisan -- you can master metallic refinishing, stenciling, and other trusted methods to compose beautiful, intriguing works.

Whether you want to hire someone to refinish your furniture or learn the craft yourself, choose the right mentors, materials, media and equipment. There's no need to reinvent the wheel with respect to decorative artisan techniques, many of which have been trusted for centuries.

Connect with us today to explore solutions to your furniture redesign and makeover needs.

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