My Signature Aged-Wood Technique

  I frequently get asked how I do Reduniture's signature aged-wood look...don't get too excited I'm not revealing my secret!  Anyway, it is a specialized technique that I do on solid wood pieces.  It gives the look of old, aged wood (hence the name!) without all of the stink and crumbling of old wood.  My technique gives different shades of the wood which causes light spots and dark "aged" spots.  The finish is 100% different every time which makes my finished pieces that much more unique.  It almost has that "Pottery Barn-esc" look to it.

My most current piece is a perfect example of my signature technique.  This is what it looked like before...

  This piece was BEAT up! Which is good but it was in desperate need of some Reduniture love.  After my technique the top was re stained and now looks like this:

  It brings out the life, character and all the imperfections of the wood.  It also gives an updated look to the coffee table and adding the red is a perfect way to add a pop of color to the room.  Here are a few other pieces I have done with Reduniture's signature aged-wood technique.

{ The Barn }

{ Black Widow }

{ Mini Farmhouse Table }

{ Susan Party of 4 }

{ White Farmhouse Table }

 

Our first Spotlight!

Bree Ellen Gowers Photography

This week's spotlight is Bree Gowers from
Bree Ellen Gowers Photography!  She took my family pictures and I have to admit, I wasn't really looking forward to them.  The whole matchy-matchy "we are all wearing white shirts and denim" isn't my style.  I'm the more "look, here we are camping, or at a Rockies game",...that type of thing.  But OMG....I am in LOVE with the pictures she took.  They turned out way better than I even imagined!  We were on a time limit (I have a feisty 2 year-old little girl!) and she wasted no time snapping away. 

  We met at a mutually convenient spot (the oh so popular Wheeler Farm) and she already had her vision of the shoot and knew where to go.  I pretty much told her to do her thing and use us as her muses....I'm pretty easy-going!  She placed us where needed, told us where to look and took charge!...In a nice way=) 

  I am telling you that this girl knows her stuff!  She is up date on the latest and greatest editing tools and styles, has endless talent, and her prices, ohhh her prices!  They are so affordable for any budget!  Now is the time to get your family pictures taken for all those Christmas cards so CALL BREE!  You won't be disappointed.  Here are a few of my favorites of my family!

Contact  Bree to set up your shoot!  Tell her Reduniture sent you!!!
breegowers@gmail.com

Want to be spotlighted by Reduniture aka the most FAB furniture redesigner?  Email me reduniture@gmail.com your blog and info about yourself and what you do.  Spotlights will be chosen bi-weekly and will also be posted to my facebook page.  Let's get small business out there and take down Wal-Mart!  Just kidding about that last part...kinda