FREE furniture is usually a lot more work - but many times those are the best makeovers!

In this free furniture makeover, I’m taking a worn and tired cabinet and turning it into a clean, classic painted furniture piece with a deep blue finish and brass hardware. I just can’t say no to free furniture, but if it’s free, it usually comes with a lot more work. This piece was gifted to me, and while it had great storage, a good shape, and plenty of potential, it definitely needed help. The original finish was worn, scratched, and tired, but the bones were still there. That is always what I look for when deciding whether a piece is worth saving. In this DIY furniture flip, I’ll walk through the process as I clean it, prep it, make the necessary repairs, paint it, and update the hardware. This furniture refinishing project is a great example of how even free furniture can become something beautiful when the structure is right and the prep work is done properly. Not every free piece is worth taking home, but this cabinet had enough going for it that I knew it deserved a second chance. If you are learning how to refinish furniture, I have step-by-step furniture refinishing guides available on my website to help you through every stage of the process. My best-selling Beginner’s Guide is a great place to start! And if you are ready to turn your refinishing skills into a profitable business, my Amazon best-selling book, Refinish & Profit, is available now. Resources, guides, and books are available at Olive Street Designs. https://www.olivestreetdesigns.com/eb... Products Painted in a custom blend of Farmhouse Evolution Midnight Navy and Converted Navy 1:1 https://farmhousepaint.rfrl.co/oqzxr Use code olivestreet10 and save 10%! Cleaner https://amzn.to/3FVMcEM Bondo https://amzn.to/43nrdCl Spot Putty https://amzn.to/44yavSQ Sandpaper https://amzn.to/3MTAlum Sanding Sponge https://amzn.to/49icwSQ Primer https://amzn.to/3zt3kP0 Topcoat https://amzn.to/3UAckrW Microfiber towels https://amzn.to/4rJpTUs Knobs https://amzn.to/4uiEDvQ Gold spray Paint https://amzn.to/4dQW8wr Equipment Cordless Screwdriver https://amzn.to/4bhW495 Surfprep Detail Sander My favorite detail sander Use the link or code OLIVEST for a discount https://surfprepsanding.com/product/3... Surfprep Orbital Sander https://surfprepsanding.com/products/... Paint Sprayer https://amzn.to/3LFFVzN Spray Tent https://amzn.to/4sCM6nJ Furniture Dollies https://amzn.to/4oDKybh