"It depends on the quality of the piece and of the painting," says Sophie Williamson. Practically speaking, this may be most significant if you're thinking you might offload the piece down the line.

From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls.

One of the simplest ways to give your antique furniture a more modern feel is to pair it with contemporary decor. 'Tension is ...

Antique furniture can be delicate, so handle it carefully, especially if it's a family heirloom. For staining, prep work is ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Chris Wakefield When approaching a renovation project, or even just refreshing a room, it ...

Depending what type of material you’re painting and how it will be used, a surface like Arborite or melamine on a counter or ...

In her light-filled, gallerylike space, owner Elizabeth Wainstein specializes in very fine American and English furniture from the Federal and Regency periods, late 18th and early 19th century. She ...