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The Ree'Vival Gallery
Ree'Purpose - Ree'Finish - Ree'Imagine
Before cutting boards and charcuterie boards became part of Ree'Designs, there was furniture!
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From tired, forgotten pieces waiting for a second chance to well-loved treasures holding years of memories, sometimes all it takes is a little imagination, a fresh finish, and a whole lot of elbow grease to bring them back to life.Â
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The Ree'Vival Gallery is a collection of furniture I've brought back to life. Each piece has been refinished, reimagined, and given its own unique character. Â
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These pieces have already found their new homes, but their transformations deserve a little time in the spotlight!
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7-Drawer Dresser - After
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7-Drawer Dresser - After
(staged photo)
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7-Drawer Dresser (Black) - After
-Primed and painted with durable Benjamin Moore Command paint
-Clear-coated top for extra protection
-Brand new antique brass hardware
-Custom fluted top drawer fronts
-Drawer fronts painted front and back
-Drawer interiors sanded smooth and conditioned with wood butter
-Gorgeous (and washable) drawer liners
04
7-Drawer Dresser - Before
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Waterfall Tallboy Dresser (Black) - Before
-Primed and painted with a durable, scuff-resistant paint
-Original hardware had been painted and baked with Cerakote for a durable finish
-Gorgeous (and washable) paper liners inside all of the drawers
-1" slats give new character to the dresser front
-Drawers were sanded smooth and finished with wood butter
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Waterfall Tallboy Dresser (Black) - After
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Waterfall Tallboy Dresser - Before
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Buffet and Hutch (Blue) - After
-Primed and painted with a durable paint
-Re-purposed Hickory flooring used for the Hutch backboard and stained with a customized stain color
-Removed applique at the top of the Hutch
-Use of a slurry "filler" to soften the oak grain
-Glass shelve were replaced with wood, primed and painted in the same blue paint
-Client liked the hardware that had been previously added, just moved their placement
-Inside the Buffet, 2 smaller drawers were added for extra storage and the fronts were made from the same re-purposed Hickory flooring
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Buffet and Hutch (Blue) - After
*Staged photo
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Buffet (Oak) - Before
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Hutch (Oak) - Before
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Cedar "Family" Sign
This sign was a special request, made completely of cedar and to represent her family.
-Each section has a different texture and stain treatment to give the picture variety and character.
-"Mea Omnia" (meaning "My Family") was ordered through Etsy
-Framed in wood and painted white to match the hand-painted "family tree"
-Clear coated so that she could hang it outdoors
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Cedar "Family" Sign - shown hung in client's outdoor space
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Cedar "Famil
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Sideboard Cabinet (Black) - After
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Sideboard Cabinet (Black) - After
-Primed and painted with durable paint, inside and outside
-Custom fluting added to the drawer fronts
-Gorgeous (and unique) brass hardware
-Custom stain color and clear coated top for extra protection
-Doors open to 4 extra-large drawers to hold oversized items
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Sideboard Cabinet - Before
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6-Drawer Dresser (Blue) - After
This dresser is mine and my first project in refinishing furniture.
-Completely stripped, sanded, and primed. Painted with Fusion Mineral Paint in Blue.
-Drawers were sanded smooth and hand-rubbed with wood butter. Rather than lining the drawer bottoms with paper, I chose to line the sides of the drawers.
-New brass hardware
-Top is stained and clear coated for added protection.
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6-Drawer Dresser - Before
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Whimsical Harlequin Entry Table - After
-Hand-painted harlequin/checkerboard design
-Soft sage green details
-Curved lines and layered shelving
-A touch of hand-painted, floral whimsy
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Whimsical Harlequin Entry Table - Before
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Slat Corner Planter Box
Custom order
- Slats individually cut from 1" cedar
-Plywood and 2x4 frame
-Painted with outdoor stain in Taupe/Grey
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3-Piece Cabinet Set - After
*Staged Photo
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3-Piece Cabinet Set (Black) - After
Custom request
-Oak cabinets primed and painted in Benjamin Moore Command Paint
-Backboards were replaced with new 1/4" oak plywood, white-washed and clear coated
-Custom fluting added to some of the drawer fronts
-New brass hardware
-Shelves were painted to match the cabinets and clear coated for extra protection
-The drop-down drawer required some repair and new hinges
-Shelf tabs replaced
-Fun, washable floral paper added to the drawers
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Side Tables - 2 Table Set -(Black) - After
-Primed and painted with Benjamin Moore Command Paint
-Custom fluing added to drawer fronts
-Black and brass hardware
-Clear coated top for extra protection
-Drawers were cleaned and left as is
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Side Tables - 2 Table Set (Black) - Before
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Antique Washstand/Side Table (Blue) - After
My first piece that I refinished for the purpose of selling.
-Stripped, sanded, primed and painted, inside and outside
-Custom-stain and clear coated top and drawer front
-Top drawer: Years of wear caused the drawer sides and bottom to crack and was re-built with maple
-Bottom drawer: Sanded inside smooth, hand-rubbed with wood butter and "newspaper-like' paper liner added
-New hardware
-Antique wheels scrubbed clean and re-painted
-Towel bar removable so that the piece can also be a side table
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Antique Washstand/Side Table (Blue) - Before
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Waterfall Tallboy Dresser (Wood & White) - After
-Primed and painted with Fusion Mineral Paint in Cashmere
-Top is clear coated for added protection
-Original hardware, scrubbed clean to their former glory
-Maple drawer fronts were tan-washed. The inside of the drawers were sanded smooth, hand-rubbed with wood butter and kept natural.
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Waterfall Tallboy Dresser (Wood & White) - Before
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Antique Side Cabinet (Black) - After
This piece I refinished for myself.
-Stripped, sanded, primed and painted inside and out.
-Bottom legs were revived with with Restore-a-Finish
-Hardware was scrubbed, bringing them back to their original antique bronze finish.
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Antique Side Cabinet (Black) - Before
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Antique Trunk - After
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Antique Trunk - After
-Many hours scraping the old paper on the inside.
-Inside was painted with KILZ to remove old odors
-Green tin was cleaned and a clear coat was all it took to bring it back to life
-Wood slats sanded and stained
-Latches and brackets were cleaned to bring them back to life
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Antique Trunk - Before
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Buffet and Hutch (Sage green) - After
-Glass shelves replaced with painted wood shelves
-Added height to cabinet with moulding
-Backboard replaced with lightly stained slat-look plywood
-Primed and painted with a light sage green
-Wood buffet top sanded and clear coated for natural look
-Original hardware kept
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Buffet and Hutch (Sage green) - Before
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Nightstand (Sage green) - After
-Sanded, primed and painted a light sage green
-White-washed wood top and clear coated for extra durability
-Champagne Bronze hardware
-Gorgeous (and fun) lined drawers
-Custom fluting added to drawer front for a little character
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Nightstand (Sage green) - Before
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Antique Travel Trunk - After
-Stripped, sanded, primed and painted bottom half
-Top lid: custom stain and clear coated for added protection
-Tin corner brackets removed, cleaned and spray painted black
-Custom-made wood feet
-Replaced lock and key
-Replaced lid closure with soft close hinge
-Replaced bottom with new pine boards
-Bottom trim replaced with Pine trim (custom made)
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Antique Travel Truck - Before
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7-Drawer Dresser - After
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7-Drawer Dresser - After
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7-Drawer Dresser - After
(staged photo)
03
7-Drawer Dresser (Black) - After
-Primed and painted with durable Benjamin Moore Command paint
-Clear-coated top for extra protection
-Brand new antique brass hardware
-Custom fluted top drawer fronts
-Drawer fronts painted front and back
-Drawer interiors sanded smooth and conditioned with wood butter
-Gorgeous (and washable) drawer liners
04
7-Drawer Dresser - Before
05
Waterfall Tallboy Dresser (Black) - Before
-Primed and painted with a durable, scuff-resistant paint
-Original hardware had been painted and baked with Cerakote for a durable finish
-Gorgeous (and washable) paper liners inside all of the drawers
-1" slats give new character to the dresser front
-Drawers were sanded smooth and finished with wood butter
06
Waterfall Tallboy Dresser (Black) - After
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Waterfall Tallboy Dresser - Before
08
Buffet and Hutch (Blue) - After
-Primed and painted with a durable paint
-Re-purposed Hickory flooring used for the Hutch backboard and stained with a customized stain color
-Removed applique at the top of the Hutch
-Use of a slurry "filler" to soften the oak grain
-Glass shelve were replaced with wood, primed and painted in the same blue paint
-Client liked the hardware that had been previously added, just moved their placement
-Inside the Buffet, 2 smaller drawers were added for extra storage and the fronts were made from the same re-purposed Hickory flooring
09
Buffet and Hutch (Blue) - After
*Staged photo
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Buffet (Oak) - Before
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Hutch (Oak) - Before
12
Cedar "Family" Sign
This sign was a special request, made completely of cedar and to represent her family.
-Each section has a different texture and stain treatment to give the picture variety and character.
-"Mea Omnia" (meaning "My Family") was ordered through Etsy
-Framed in wood and painted white to match the hand-painted "family tree"
-Clear coated so that she could hang it outdoors
13
Cedar "Family" Sign - shown hung in client's outdoor space
14
Cedar "Famil
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Sideboard Cabinet (Black) - After
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Sideboard Cabinet (Black) - After
-Primed and painted with durable paint, inside and outside
-Custom fluting added to the drawer fronts
-Gorgeous (and unique) brass hardware
-Custom stain color and clear coated top for extra protection
-Doors open to 4 extra-large drawers to hold oversized items
17
Sideboard Cabinet - Before
18
6-Drawer Dresser (Blue) - After
This dresser is mine and my first project in refinishing furniture.
-Completely stripped, sanded, and primed. Painted with Fusion Mineral Paint in Blue.
-Drawers were sanded smooth and hand-rubbed with wood butter. Rather than lining the drawer bottoms with paper, I chose to line the sides of the drawers.
-New brass hardware
-Top is stained and clear coated for added protection.
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6-Drawer Dresser - Before
20
Whimsical Harlequin Entry Table - After
-Hand-painted harlequin/checkerboard design
-Soft sage green details
-Curved lines and layered shelving
-A touch of hand-painted, floral whimsy
21
Whimsical Harlequin Entry Table - Before
22
Slat Corner Planter Box
Custom order
- Slats individually cut from 1" cedar
-Plywood and 2x4 frame
-Painted with outdoor stain in Taupe/Grey
23
3-Piece Cabinet Set - After
*Staged Photo
24
3-Piece Cabinet Set (Black) - After
Custom request
-Oak cabinets primed and painted in Benjamin Moore Command Paint
-Backboards were replaced with new 1/4" oak plywood, white-washed and clear coated
-Custom fluting added to some of the drawer fronts
-New brass hardware
-Shelves were painted to match the cabinets and clear coated for extra protection
-The drop-down drawer required some repair and new hinges
-Shelf tabs replaced
-Fun, washable floral paper added to the drawers
25
Side Tables - 2 Table Set -(Black) - After
-Primed and painted with Benjamin Moore Command Paint
-Custom fluing added to drawer fronts
-Black and brass hardware
-Clear coated top for extra protection
-Drawers were cleaned and left as is
26
Side Tables - 2 Table Set (Black) - Before
27
Antique Washstand/Side Table (Blue) - After
My first piece that I refinished for the purpose of selling.
-Stripped, sanded, primed and painted, inside and outside
-Custom-stain and clear coated top and drawer front
-Top drawer: Years of wear caused the drawer sides and bottom to crack and was re-built with maple
-Bottom drawer: Sanded inside smooth, hand-rubbed with wood butter and "newspaper-like' paper liner added
-New hardware
-Antique wheels scrubbed clean and re-painted
-Towel bar removable so that the piece can also be a side table
28
Antique Washstand/Side Table (Blue) - Before
29
Waterfall Tallboy Dresser (Wood & White) - After
-Primed and painted with Fusion Mineral Paint in Cashmere
-Top is clear coated for added protection
-Original hardware, scrubbed clean to their former glory
-Maple drawer fronts were tan-washed. The inside of the drawers were sanded smooth, hand-rubbed with wood butter and kept natural.
30
Waterfall Tallboy Dresser (Wood & White) - Before
31
Antique Side Cabinet (Black) - After
This piece I refinished for myself.
-Stripped, sanded, primed and painted inside and out.
-Bottom legs were revived with with Restore-a-Finish
-Hardware was scrubbed, bringing them back to their original antique bronze finish.
32
Antique Side Cabinet (Black) - Before
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Antique Trunk - After
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Antique Trunk - After
-Many hours scraping the old paper on the inside.
-Inside was painted with KILZ to remove old odors
-Green tin was cleaned and a clear coat was all it took to bring it back to life
-Wood slats sanded and stained
-Latches and brackets were cleaned to bring them back to life
35
Antique Trunk - Before
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Buffet and Hutch (Sage green) - After
-Glass shelves replaced with painted wood shelves
-Added height to cabinet with moulding
-Backboard replaced with lightly stained slat-look plywood
-Primed and painted with a light sage green
-Wood buffet top sanded and clear coated for natural look
-Original hardware kept
37
Buffet and Hutch (Sage green) - Before
38
Nightstand (Sage green) - After
-Sanded, primed and painted a light sage green
-White-washed wood top and clear coated for extra durability
-Champagne Bronze hardware
-Gorgeous (and fun) lined drawers
-Custom fluting added to drawer front for a little character
39
Nightstand (Sage green) - Before
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Antique Travel Trunk - After
-Stripped, sanded, primed and painted bottom half
-Top lid: custom stain and clear coated for added protection
-Tin corner brackets removed, cleaned and spray painted black
-Custom-made wood feet
-Replaced lock and key
-Replaced lid closure with soft close hinge
-Replaced bottom with new pine boards
-Bottom trim replaced with Pine trim (custom made)
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Antique Travel Truck - Before
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