Refablished

✨ Client Reveal: A 1952 Treasure, Restored✨

Every now and then, a piece comes into the studio that carries so much history it feels like stepping into a time capsule — and this cabinet was exactly that. ❤️

This beautiful vintage piece originally held my client’s very first family TV back in 1952. It has been a part of her home, her childhood, and her family’s memories for generations. I felt truly honored to give it new life while preserving everything that makes it meaningful.

For the transformation, I refinished the exterior in Coal Black by Fusion Mineral Paint, sealing it with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in a semi-gloss for a sleek, durable finish.

Inside, I wanted to create a little moment of luxury — so I lined the interior walls with a floral wallpaper and added black velvet to the base for texture and depth.

The original hardware was too special to replace, so instead I refreshed it from gold to silver using Rub ’n Buff, giving it a soft metallic sheen while keeping its iconic shape and history intact.

Swipe to see the transformation. 🖤
Bringing legacy pieces back to life is why I love what I do.

Mirror Makeover!! ➜➜ Remember my decoupaged Chinese dog statue? (Check out the photo again here!) My client commissioned a matching mirror! I adore decoupaging wood - it turns plain frames into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Clients who want to think outside the box make my job so much fun! Scroll through for a closer look. What piece of furniture could use some TLC at your place??

Another complete! This antique desk came to me with all six legs broken off, so I sourced new ones. The top was badly scratched, but it was a solid wood piece so some good sanding and it looks brand new! Stained in antique walnut and sealed in arm r seal.

The base was painted a custom blend of colors to match my client’s decor, and bronze metallic accents make the details pop! New hardware and beautiful William Morris print wallpaper to line the drawers, and this piece is ready for new life!

Hello, friends and furniture artists! 👋

I want to take a moment to re-introduce myself. My name is Valeria, and I founded Refablished as a side business 10 years ago. It has always been my creative outlet and brought me joy. Over the past year, I stepped away from furniture to explore other artistic paths and learn new skills.

That pause gave me space to recharge, experiment, and reconnect with why I create.

Now, I’m easing back into furniture work — with limited availability.

I am grateful to keep building beauty, piece by piece, and for all of you who have supported me through this journey.

This quote by Nietzsche resonates with me because so much in our external world has been hard to bear this year. It has been a very difficult time for our country and our world. Art and beauty has incredible power to heal, to teach, to comfort and to change. 💫

Stop! Before you get rid of old decor that no longer “works”, consider if it just needs a makeover? 🤔 ⚡️✨

That’s what I did here for a friend who had these old black mirrors, but wanted something lighter after painting her walls a deep blue and updating her furniture. These carved wood mirror frames were a fun project! After stripping them back and painting in an antique white, then distressing for that old world charm, they take on new life. ❤️ Scroll for more photos, including the “before”!

What can you breathe new life into? This is my favorite way to reuse, reduce, recycle!