Updating an Antique Without Ruining the Character

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  • Опубликовано: 7 апр 2023
  • Do you have furniture in your home that has been passed down from loved ones...that doesn't go with your decor style?
    Do you want to find a way to update them or make them more "you" without hurting the original finish? This is the video for you!
    I am going to show you how to update classic furniture without harming their original character.
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  • @gailbrown8710
    @gailbrown8710 Год назад +18

    Wow! I can't believe someone would throw out such a beautiful piece of furniture! It is absolutely gorgeous!💖

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Right?! But I understand sometimes people have things come up in life and have to make quick changes

    • @gailbrown8710
      @gailbrown8710 Год назад

      @@DesertDIY I can understand that, too, but donate it or give it away. I just can't believe people put it out for trash.🤷‍♀️

    • @theicequeen4076
      @theicequeen4076 Год назад

      I know. The details are gorgeous.

  • @traceyrice9359
    @traceyrice9359 Год назад

    Andersonville, Tennessee here! So glad you gave this piece more years! Beautiful!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much Tracey

  • @shirleycarpenterkeen
    @shirleycarpenterkeen Месяц назад

    This piece is so gorgeous!! I can't believe that it was headed for the dump!! You did a great job on it and I'm sure whoever gets this will loveit for a long time.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @andreajohnson6659
    @andreajohnson6659 Год назад +2

    WOW that color looks so royal! It's gorgeous!

  • @CozyHomezy
    @CozyHomezy Год назад

    Beautiful updating! You definitely saved it's vintage charm 😍

  • @alentrevor
    @alentrevor Год назад +1

    and Mrs T SOOOO well done it looks great

  • @teresabell1014
    @teresabell1014 Год назад

    I like that you respected the original piece.

  • @pfles1
    @pfles1 Год назад +1

    So lovely that your husband works with you!

  • @CopperCactusDIY
    @CopperCactusDIY Год назад +1

    Cory this secretary turned out amazing! I love your pop of color, and the tacks as nail heads, beautiful! I can't believe someone put this on the curb. Antiques that old almost never look that nice to start. Total score! Love that your "client" was thrilled! 👏😍

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Means a lot to me that you liked it

  • @vickiwood9192
    @vickiwood9192 Год назад +1

    Federal blue is such a historic color. Very nice!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад +1

      Thank you Vicki! Yes federal blue is a perfect name for it

  • @margueritepeaden3445
    @margueritepeaden3445 Год назад

    This is so cool. You can have your wood and paint it too. Closed it looks like an antique, but open it and wow.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much I'm so glad you liked my idea

  • @AskingSpot
    @AskingSpot Год назад +1

    You have such a steady hand, this looks lovely 😮

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much! I try my best

  • @cherylweso
    @cherylweso Год назад

    I LOVE THE GOLD ON THE BLUE! Nice! Really nice!

  • @marieneighbour6283
    @marieneighbour6283 Год назад

    wow, this piece of furnisher turned out so beautiful , well done

  • @nancypeteja6560
    @nancypeteja6560 Год назад

    I would not have the courage to paint the inside of that piece. I love wood and since it is old maybe stain it a bit darker. It did turn out would derful for a street find. And it did have a nautical vibe. Captain's logbook, old maps, a sextant, a spyglass and an old tankard would conjour a story of the Sea!! TFS.❤😊

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      I love how your mind works! And staining it darker would be pretty too! It's all about making it something you'll love and treasure for many years to come.

  • @elainethompson6427
    @elainethompson6427 Год назад

    You did such a awesome job. I love the curio cabinet. Your home is absolutely beautiful. You always do such a great job. I love watching. I love taking something old and turning it into something that I love

  • @kimhough7753
    @kimhough7753 Год назад +1

    It turned out so beautiful Cory!! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @diysbydar
    @diysbydar Год назад +3

    Love what you did to this, came out exceptional. I compare the tacking of the tack heads to painting those rocks, very relaxing. Very well done cory!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад +1

      Oh good observation! Although you took many more hours!

  • @NiNitosix
    @NiNitosix Год назад

    That blue would’ve fit in perfectly with my kitchen. Beautiful!💙

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      I bet your kitchen is beautiful

    • @NiNitosix
      @NiNitosix Год назад

      @@DesertDIY thank you. I’m grateful for it. I see you’ve made a beautiful home as well. Not surprised at all. 🤗

  • @lydialangfordjoiner765
    @lydialangfordjoiner765 Год назад +2

    That’s a high quality job! Thank you for sharing the tips!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much Lydia!

  • @nancyanneberg403
    @nancyanneberg403 Год назад

    The blue ,you are so right about. Thank you for perservering and then showing us your steps of reasoning. Beautifully done and bless that family of yours as they all do their part.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much Nancy!

  • @nettybrown8831
    @nettybrown8831 Год назад +1

    Just WOW! Great choice on mixing the blues together because this came out Elevated! I love it! You really just brought this piece into our time.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much I'm so glad you liked it

  • @htownandi6263
    @htownandi6263 Год назад

    Love that blue! 💙

  • @sac1303
    @sac1303 Месяц назад

    Another excellent Job. Well done.

  • @petrinabiondo3705
    @petrinabiondo3705 Год назад +1

    That was just fabulous, really!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much Petrina!

  • @cecedubois5147
    @cecedubois5147 Год назад

    Such a beautiful transformation!! Loved watching the process, Cory!! ❤

  • @vickiebelk635
    @vickiebelk635 Год назад

    The blue color goes so well with the stain on the wood. Beautiful!!!!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much Vickie

  • @sarahrenfrow9795
    @sarahrenfrow9795 Год назад

    It is absolutely beautiful. Another piece with your unique, gorgeous style. Thanks for sharing this this with us. You never disappoint!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much Sarah that means a lot to me

  • @debraneria4242
    @debraneria4242 Год назад +1

    Such a Beautiful piece Cory and you did her justice ..🥰❣️happy Easter 🐇🐇

  • @_JanetLouise
    @_JanetLouise Год назад +1

    excellent tutorial & result

  • @donnaferrara947
    @donnaferrara947 Год назад

    A terrific way to update a lovely antique while still saving the essence of the original. Good luck in the challenge😊

  • @diannahartin8394
    @diannahartin8394 Год назад

    What a beautiful finished piece. Love it. Love the blue and gold

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much Dianna!

  • @maryowens9179
    @maryowens9179 Год назад +1

    Turned out beautiful. You did a great job. ❤

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much Mary

  • @marthagarcia5012
    @marthagarcia5012 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful! Wow!

  • @ginahernandez3219
    @ginahernandez3219 Год назад +1

    Beautiful piece, that you brought back to life. Thanks for sharing Cory ❤
    Happy Easter

  • @brendaholmes72
    @brendaholmes72 Год назад

    such a clever idea and it looks so good

  • @nooncactus
    @nooncactus Год назад

    It looks amazing!!! 💙

  • @diywithtarnya
    @diywithtarnya Год назад +1

    So cool, Cory. It came up beautifully ❤

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much tarnya!

  • @er66an
    @er66an Год назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @rzpotts4
    @rzpotts4 Год назад +1

    Absolutely stunning 😍

  • @beverlyherring6595
    @beverlyherring6595 Год назад

    stunning

  • @kimberlyrudolphcap1789
    @kimberlyrudolphcap1789 Год назад +1

    It’s beautiful!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much Kimberly

  • @heatherinparis
    @heatherinparis Год назад

    Hi Corie.....the whole piece turned out beautiful but I especially loved that you put leather on the writing surface of this elegant secretary. It just put the perfect finishing touch on it.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you so much Heather

  • @purplewombat1923
    @purplewombat1923 Год назад

    Perfect colour choice, Cory! That is a beautiful furniture piece :-D

  • @daisyy99
    @daisyy99 Год назад

    Turned out lovely and useful. Liked the blue and white decor pieces.

  • @helenharvey5077
    @helenharvey5077 Год назад +2

    Another beautiful job!

  • @terrythomas2735
    @terrythomas2735 Год назад

    Beautiful ❤️

  • @kristycullen8287
    @kristycullen8287 Год назад +1

    very nice update.

  • @laurelarmstrong4535
    @laurelarmstrong4535 Год назад +3

    This is such an interesting video. I have some pieces from my grandparents the insides of the drawers are stained and look awful. While I wouldn’t paint the beautiful solid wood outside, painting the inside will upgrade it and make it more mine. Thanks. Your was so beautiful

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Yes! And you don't have to go bold. You can do neutrals or even brown like the wood. Just to clean it up visually

  • @holly5791
    @holly5791 Год назад

    You're right. It does have a nautical look, which I love. At the same time, it also looks very regal. Great job and best wishes in the contest! 🙂👍

  • @andreasharp2135
    @andreasharp2135 Год назад

    Wow that looks amazing 😊

  • @bellaszucs-zagoni9014
    @bellaszucs-zagoni9014 Год назад

    Beautiful!❤

  • @marieb9926
    @marieb9926 Год назад

    Lovely 😍

  • @bonniebonnie7149
    @bonniebonnie7149 Год назад

    This was amazing! I’m new and just subscribed. I had an Eastlake secretary that looked similar to this one. I wish I still had it so I could restore it.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Hi Bonnie! So glad to have you here. I bet you can find another one. Check out online estate sale auctions on your area.

  • @CreepDesignsbyTwitch
    @CreepDesignsbyTwitch Год назад

    Haha I was sitting here gobsmacked at your "mask" while spraying 😂 so naughty.
    This is bloody stunning Cory (and should have won!)

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Hahaha I know, I am doing better about wearing a real mask now lol. Thank you twitch!!!!

  • @barbarajohnston5400
    @barbarajohnston5400 Год назад

    Looks fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @johanopperman6724
    @johanopperman6724 Год назад +2

    Wow love it

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 Год назад +2

    🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 69 yr old grandma in Texas, USA. 🐼 ❤ 🎀 👍 🧚‍♂ 🐈 🧚 🍀 💐 🌸

  • @lisapieper3598
    @lisapieper3598 Год назад

    Really cool!!

  • @lindasmith5190
    @lindasmith5190 Год назад

    Pretty.

  • @susantabone1570
    @susantabone1570 Год назад +1

    Beautiful transformation, love the color. Cleaver idea to just paint the inside. (PS loved your Michael Scott t-shirt😂)

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      Thank you Susan! And good eye hahaha! My best friend bought it for me

  • @ramonafriesinger5652
    @ramonafriesinger5652 Год назад

    I love Light colors on the inside ,helps to find things inside !😂

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      That's a great point! And light colors look beautiful too!

  • @charlenegoskowicz8220
    @charlenegoskowicz8220 Год назад

    So cool! Very RL!

  • @CopperCactusDIY
    @CopperCactusDIY Год назад

    Okay still watching but I'm in love with your Michael Scott t-shirt 😂😂

  • @almachapman5409
    @almachapman5409 Год назад +1

    I have something similar it was my grandfather. The top of my as a mirror. That was probably at the top of yours. I wish I could send u a picture.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад +2

      Thank you Alma I will check my email!

  • @drobb7260
    @drobb7260 Год назад

    ❤gorgeous

  • @angelabstractart6168
    @angelabstractart6168 Год назад +1

    Stately! 💙

  • @karenbutcher5921
    @karenbutcher5921 Год назад +1

    What? You can use a drill for cleaning! Love that.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад +1

      Right!?! It was made original for washing cars but I thought. .."that would work really well on gross furniture!"

  • @girlnorthof60
    @girlnorthof60 Год назад

    👋Hello from Yukon, Canada. Jay at Flippingdrawers sent me, and I'm so glad he did. I'm here for hours of brain stim & great DIY knowledge. Cheers! 🥂

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад +1

      Wow thank you so much for coming over to support my videos!

  • @marymendez4178
    @marymendez4178 Год назад +2

    Now a day vintage furniture are being thrown out, people dont think about it's history. I love vintage big time. I have a mix of contemporary with vintage furniture.

  • @teresap8504
    @teresap8504 Год назад

  • @pamboone6921
    @pamboone6921 Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @coleenburgess6689
    @coleenburgess6689 Год назад

    Hi, I noticed alot of worm holes. Did you need to treat it first or was that old damage?

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      It was old damage thankfully

  • @makglobalhealth7983
    @makglobalhealth7983 Год назад

    Antique May have been worth a lot of money

  • @apavelka
    @apavelka Год назад +2

    I think that might’ve had a mirror on top. We have one similar-ish that has been in our family a very long time.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Год назад

      That is a definite possibility

  • @vintagetwistco
    @vintagetwistco Год назад

    I don’t know I’ve had some pretty dirty water. Lol.
    Also I can’t stand the smell of shellac so I try not to use it.

    • @vintagetwistco
      @vintagetwistco Год назад

      Also what part was broken at the top? It looked ok from here. I’m just curious.
      Oh there must have been a large piece that cam up the middle?

  • @LW-qo7jf
    @LW-qo7jf Год назад

    Kinda agree, man's chest and nautical theme

  • @johnettehaines6291
    @johnettehaines6291 Год назад

    Beautiful

  • @sharonromer6606
    @sharonromer6606 Год назад