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Spousal Stage-Offs: Adding Competition and Crowdsourcing to the Furniture Staging Process

Ah, staging: the last step in the refinishing process, and the time to finally share your work with the broader refinishing community....

Create a more functional closet!

For a while now every time I opened our front closet door I’d involuntarily let out an “UGH” before trying to pick out the shoes/coat/hat...

DIY Interior Design: Door Paneling

Our front closet door was looking old, dirty, and damaged. The veneer at the bottom was peeling away which was just becoming a hazard....

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First experience using Benjamin Moore Advance

Painting with BM Advance I’d really been wanting to use this paint and finally got the chance when my client picked out a Benjamin Moore...

Add a pop to your furniture with stencils.

Sometimes you just feel the need to add a little extra something to a piece. Give it a little pizazz. Some je ne sais quoi. Maybe I’m...

DIY Interior Design: A New Nursery

I am someone who is extremely aware of the overall look and feel of my environment. I wanted my daughter to have a space that was...

DIY Interior Design: Bathroom Makeover

Brighten a dull bathroom with DIY wainscoting and some extra upgrades that will make the space beautiful but won't break the bank.

Redesign Walkthrough: How to Refinish an End Table

Refinish an end table by sanding it down, painting it a natural green, and applying new hardware to achieve a beautiful Scandi Boho look!

Welcome! The Bell and Key Blog

Bell & Key now has a blog! I'm writing my experiences along the way to help inspire young refinishers as others have inspired me.