Distressed furniture carries a nostalgic charm, which brings out the warmth and character of a room. The worn finish and ...

One look that never seems to go out of style is using DIY distressed wood paint as shorthand for furniture being well-loved rather than outdated. You can try a neat trick using nothing more than a ...

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many people antique wood themselves. Homework: Look at antiques. Study the markings and try to imitate those, says Crenshaw. “A badly distressed finished makes you want to cry.” Technique ...