I want to lighten the look without sacrificing character | Art Deco Buffet Restoration

This Beautility buffet had serious potential buried under a dark, heavy finish — and I knew I could bring it back to life without losing the vintage charm that made it special in the first place. This is a full furniture refinishing walkthrough from start to finish: stripping, wood bleaching, sealing, white staining, toning, glazing, and hardware transformation. It's a lot of steps — but that's exactly what gives it that beautiful layered look. Here's what I tackle in this video: ✔ How to strip and sand old furniture without damaging the wood ✔ Using wood bleach to lighten the base ✔ Why I added a green tint to my sealer (and why it works) ✔ Applying white stain + how to test before committing ✔ Toning with a tan wash to even out undertones ✔ Glazing for warmth and depth ✔ How to make hardware look antique with gold + black wax Whether you're flipping furniture for fun or profit, this technique gives you a soft, natural, layered finish that reads light and bright — without looking painted. ────────────────────────── I am a #lowespartner  ⁨@lowes⁩  and part of the #amazoninfluencerprogram. If you make a purchase from one of these affiliate links below, I am paid a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! Amazon Storefront US: https://amzlink.to/az0MozphsSRfm Lowes Storefront: https://shoplowes.me/3IdsJ3G 📋 PRODUCTS USED STRIPPING SUPPLIES Green ez stripper: https://amzlink.to/az0Gz9UI9V94d Drywall knife: https://amzlink.to/az0yJEM7kF68V Hychika electric screwdriver: https://amzlink.to/az0oaACPJM9Js Acetone: https://amzlink.to/az0cqIYA9x5eb Steel Wool: #00: https://amzlink.to/az0eQS5RyODfL #0000: https://amzlink.to/az0sUClpxN0Qn Brass brush: https://amzlink.to/az0XzMBZIoXIh Finish cleaner: https://amzlink.to/az0cqFYUrKM32 Sanding supplies: https://amzlink.to/az05a8Eb7JLoE Oxalic wood bleach: https://amzlink.to/az0jbDHptn9nq FINISHING SUPPLIES Behr matte polyurethane: https://go.sylikes.com/eYEAt86vC5tM Green transtint: https://amzlink.to/az0Pg5T4kqiwP Behr white stain: https://go.sylikes.com/faN46bhZSChy Valspar paint in Safari Beige for tan wash: https://shoplowes.me/4wYiJie Purdy wide brush: https://shoplowes.me/3RtD4gs General Finishes Van Dyke Brown Glaze: https://amzlink.to/az05bSOQ23ki5 Pueblo Empire Gold Wax: https://amzlink.to/az09n1Wv7loBY Osmo Cognac Hard Wax Oil: https://amzlink.to/az0s05DM2tcS8 FILIMING EQUIPMENT IPhone 17 Pro Max: https://amzlink.to/az0BsptKfTfUJ DJI Mic: https://amzlink.to/az0ObbUi3Q7K3 Rode Shotgun mic: https://amzlink.to/az0yUhkYDhg5w Magnetic Phone Tripod Mount: https://amzlink.to/az0jV0arivxLS Eucos 62 Phone Tripod: https://amzlink.to/az0zJ2BXCRLKB Flexible Phone Tripod: https://amzlink.to/az0z5FOUU0Cj7 The course that has helped me with YouTube: https://thinkmedia.samcart.com/referr... SOCIALS: YouTube:    / @ivylane-home   Instagram:   / ivylane.home   Facebook:   / ivylanehomellc   TikTok:   / ivylanehome   Etsy: https://creatoriq.cc/4fC1xHk Pinterest:   / ivylanehomellc   Please send Partnership Inquiries to [email protected] ────────────────────────────── ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Before & Intro 0:54 Stripping the finish 3:12 Sanding 4:10 Wood bleach with oxalic acid 4:23 Testing finishes 5:22 Sealing 5:48 Applying white stain 7:25 Applying an tan wash 8:53 Applying brown glaze 11:02 Sealing and toning with glaze in my topcoat 12:10 Polish hardware and reseal interior 13:03 Final Reveal 14:19 Next Project ────────────────────────────── 💬 Drop your questions below — I answer every one! 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the next flip:    / @ivylane-home   ────────────────────────────── #furniturefinishing #buffetmakeover #furnitureflip #diy #furnituremakeover #howtorefinishfurniture #whitestain #vintagefurniture #furniturerestoration