Lustre & Grain Co.

You’d never guess this isn’t a real wood inlay.

This piece started as a standard painted top and was completely transformed using a hand-painted wood illusion technique.

It’s one of my favorite examples of how much impact a custom finish can have — without replacing the entire piece.

If you’ve ever thought about updating your kitchen or furniture without a full remodel, this is exactly the kind of transformation I specialize in.

— Lustre & Grain Co.

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This kitchen started with good bones — but nothing matched.

Instead of replacing everything, I:
• refinished the existing cabinets
• modified the sink base to fit a larger apron sink
• poured custom 2-part epoxy countertops
• built molds for a single-piece backsplash
• integrated a tile accent for visual balance

My approach is always about making what you already have work better — functionally and visually.

This is part of my 30 Days / 30 Transformations series with Lustre & Grain Co.
If you’d like me to explain the design thinking behind projects like this, comment YES.