My husband asked me to refinish this family heirloom | Antique ELM Furniture Restoration

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My husband asked me to give a little restoration to an antique elm washstand that’s a bit of a family heirloom. I stripped the old finish, re-stained the beautiful wood and got it ready for the NEXT generation.
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@marthaolmsted4029 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for preserving and restoring this washstand by refinishing the wood instead of painting it over like so many others. Beautiful result!

@alcinaysusideasdiy119 Ай бұрын

No hay nada de malo en pintar un mueble

@mregister3945 Ай бұрын

@@alcinaysusideasdiy119your opinion

@robinrubendunst869 Ай бұрын

@@alcinaysusideasdiy119I prefer o natural finish.

@frelnc Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you chose to follow your husband's wishes and leave the "kid stuff" in the drawer. This is an adorable little piece. The doors have absolutely stunning grain which adds a whole other dimension to this little beauty. As usual, Katie, a great remake. Love it.

@theendofmuffins Жыл бұрын

Seriously, what an incredibly sweet request. Makes my heart melt.

@letegabriel2721 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@TheLindyHooper 9 ай бұрын

Wow. This is a primo example of how to do a How-to. Great camera angles, no excess explanation and info that makes me feel like I can do this. Bravo

@gbrickcommercialre Жыл бұрын

Would've loved to have seen your husband's reaction. He must be very pleased; the piece was beautifully and sympathetically restored. Love your work!

@dshey6802 Жыл бұрын

That was sweetly sentimental of your husband to want all the childhood marks inside the drawer left alone. In spite of elm being a greenish wood it DOES have beautiful grain. The two stain colors you combined hid the green very well. I liked the rustic authentic hardware. You now have a little beauty for your home.

@mushyfrogs9 Жыл бұрын

This is such a simple restore but it's absolutely one of my favorites that you've done. The wood grain is beautiful and I looove the way the mix of the stains turned out. ❤️

@joanklaczek4009 Жыл бұрын

Very nicely done, especially respecting the history of the piece.

@MeMe-cd1wy 5 ай бұрын

So happy you did not paint it like so many other “repurposers” online. It is truly beautiful.

@janine4360 3 ай бұрын

Okay, not only are you expert at your trade of furniture refurbishing, but also at creating great videos! 💯

@kathyaakananabluebird Жыл бұрын

What a lovely family story this piece has. I am glad you and Doug saved it. :) Beautiful work.

@kathyl5610 Жыл бұрын

Katie, this turned out absolutely beautiful! What a joy to be able to restore something to its original beauty, and still keep the character of the old piece. I love it and I’m sure your husband is very pleased. 😊

@jessicamichalski6253 Жыл бұрын

I have a similar family piece (except it’s currently painted) and this beautiful restoration inspires me to FINALLY tackle this project. Thank you!

@ssaah59ify Ай бұрын

Beautiful restoration...one that your kids and future generations can appreciate as well!

@christiemills2804 Ай бұрын

Sooooo beautiful Katie!! You’re such a wonderful teacher!!

@veebee17 Ай бұрын

Beautiful grain on this little piece. Love the new finish. Great job!

@1953lili Жыл бұрын

How sad that elm isn’t found anymore because the grain is stunning! Thank you for restoring this sweet little piece of family history!

@RogerStPierre Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece! So glad you kept in the family.

@adamfitch965 Жыл бұрын

Damn, what an amazing transformation! You really brought out the character in this piece, especially in that elm wood grain. It’s such an underrated wood, and that awful 80s finish was hiding it. I also love that you kept a lot of its history, both visually and sentimentallly. A million times better!

@lorimrasek7611 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece, the grain in the wood gorgeous. I love how you're husband didn't want the inside of the drawer done, memories 😊

@debbiestott3651 Жыл бұрын

Something special about old family prices and the memories they bring back. As always a great job done Katie.

@stephanie1860 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching restoration DIY for years and you’ve made it so approachable. The sanding alone can be intimidating. Thanks for the contribution. 👍

@HAGGISWOOMAN Жыл бұрын

FYI I purchased a Ryobi spiral screw extractor kit from Home Depot for $11.57 , I find this very handy to have in my tool box! Keep in mind the screw won’t be any good and must be replaced but if you do a lot of this kind of makeover/diy it’s a game changer when your working on your own.

@joannye2871 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful job…it is always refreshing to see what can be done with old treasures rather than merely trashing them!

@laurelarmstrong4535 Жыл бұрын

A wonderful piece of furniture with memories. How fortunate you are talented enough to restore it.

@halcyonacoustic7366 4 ай бұрын

I mean there is some talent but she explains how to do it pretty well. No need to be intimidated away from trying it yourself!

@hlynn2008 Жыл бұрын

Another winner! These restorations you have been doing that honor the original finish of the piece have been my favorite! I know it's not always a luxury you can do...if the original piece is too flawed, damaged, etc. But when you can, my oh my do you do such an amazing job! 😍

@lyndapalecek8952 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful piece. The stain color and hardware complement each other. It is ready to find a special place in your home.

@user-eo7hg4pf8i Ай бұрын

Beautiful job - very tasteful! Well done you for preserving a lovely old piece.

@cmitchell7347 Жыл бұрын

Such a nice blend of stains to achieve the rich, dark honey color. Great choice for the new 'old' hardware. The handles look like smiling eyes. :) The piece can now weather many more chapters.

@pattym4543 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful restoration! You did a great job, giving this piece a ‘face lift’ while preserving its past. I’m sure your husband was very happy with the result! 👍👏😊

@RaimundoHoward 8 ай бұрын

Awesome work! This is the first DIY restoration video I watched and I feel ready to tackle my project. Thanks for sharing!

@donna6516 9 ай бұрын

What a striking--and special--piece. And a thousand thank yous for a true restoration that honors the wood. So many "restorations" that I see are clean up, sanding and then spray painting! While there may be a place for that and some pieces look better in disguise, this is so lovely.

@martihurford Жыл бұрын

A very pleasing result for this family heirloom. I especially loved your choice of replacement drawer handles. ♥️

@lauris5708 Жыл бұрын

What a nice little piece. I love the shape of it. I'm not usually crazy about elm but it suits this piece and the new finish looks amazing.

@Freds_mom Жыл бұрын

That elm grain is absolutely stunning! I love painted furniture renos but I'm so glad you chose to let that wood shine!😳😍❤️

@kidsanjose4707 4 күн бұрын

Get an impact screw driver from harbor freight to help with the tricky stuck screws ! 👍

@salvagedbykscott 4 күн бұрын

I have one but it doesn’t help when the screws are rusted into the wood and completely stripped.

@LKCLifer Жыл бұрын

So happy to see you guys keep a family heirloom and one day pass it on to your own children.

@velmacoffey3763 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 of these. They needed extensive repairs' but I got through them!! They came to me with green paint so I reproduced that look. I love them !!

@blueberryblues3365 Жыл бұрын

When we were first married 50 plus years ago I bought a piece just like that with the harp on the back for $69 at an antique store. 😊It was not in bad shape and we owned until a few years ago when we downsized. I miss that sweet little piece in the guest bedroom. You did a beautiful job of redoing it and I am always impressed by your patience. Great job! Xo

@user-ix8bx6ek3t 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic job preserving this family treasure.

@jkhegarty857 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job!! 👏 A beautiful piece of restored furniture. Thank you for the family history & the period of the furniture. It helps to admire the piece even more. A very nice video. 😊

@alician_stump 9 ай бұрын

This is so cool. I could watch you work for hours. I don’t think I ever realized how interested I was in woodwork until this video! You’re inspiring

@brianne9 4 ай бұрын

I love the story behind the dresser, and it turned out beautifully!

@Njeanous 6 ай бұрын

Katie is Priceless. She spoke so clearly and relevantly. I will definitely consider REFINISHING. Her explanations were enlightening.

@mary-virginiafeger3306 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and so inspirational. A wonderful family heirloom.

@margaretponder4950 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Your inspiring me to gather up some of my late husband's family pieces!

@kybifox13 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh 😍 so pretty!!! I love that Doug wanted to keep the art supply markings on the drawer!

@shellydehart8217 Жыл бұрын

Katie, you did an amazing job. I love the different types of wood it’s made of. I have a washstand commode just like yours. It even has the serpentine front. I love mine. It’s made out of Elm n Hickory trees. Your right their hard to come by. I refinished mine over 20ty years ago. I think it’s do to do it over again. It’s a beauty n with many memories to go with it. 😊♥️👍👍👍👍👍🌟

@lindawhite5006 Жыл бұрын

That turned out beautiful! Thank you for taking your time and sharing with us. 🇺🇸

@MissMeyer. Жыл бұрын

This has got to be one of my favorite videos of yours!! Just the history alone makes it that much better!! May it bring continued joy and happy memories for your family!! ❤️

@beesknees213 Жыл бұрын

Very nice job. I rescued a small rocking chair and a wagon from going to the landfill. I will refinish them after I do more research. Your videos always amaze me!! Thanks.

@kathrynschamanski3766 Жыл бұрын

What a great job! The rescue of an old piece...especially one that has memories attached is such a good feeling. I really like the hardware you chose...it fits right into the era of the washstand and makes it look special and "finished."

@salvagedbykscott Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lindysmith13 Жыл бұрын

The stain you chose brought out that beautiful grain. What a lovely piece for your family.

@petersdotter1 Жыл бұрын

I really like that you accented the grain and different colors of the natural elm wood with your finishes. It makes the piece so much more interesting, and a conversation-starter, prompting family memories that will continue through another generation or two.

@sherryjackman9680 Жыл бұрын

Fun childhood memories from art supplies in the drawer insider that your husband asked you to save. What treasure as some of us don't have that many good ones from our youth. I have really enjoyed learning a lot from your videos. I now have better idea of what to watch for when choosing used furniture. I don't have space or equipment to do much refinishing in my current apartment. Over 40 years ago in Fairbanks, AK I refinished a dresser and my hubby took lots of photos to prove I did it. Glad I found your channel.

@juneknight9586 8 ай бұрын

The grain in that wood is beautiful. Good job on restoration. I love it!

@joanngarza3734 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I picked up a homemade one one that is all wood and haven't touched it yet. Always learning something new. Thank you.

@jannagrigorieva7893 Жыл бұрын

Lovely!! Looks so much better and will last even longer now with the wood getting a "facial scrub"! And i always appreciate your tips, tricks, & explanations!

@michellepereira2328 Жыл бұрын

Nice. That piece really could go on and on through the family.

@denisemcghie9773 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece of history for your husband. I love watching you restore furniture. 😊

@gracerodriguez6869 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job, it is a beautiful piece, so glad you kept it

@judymielcarek6011 Жыл бұрын

Well, that piece was certainly loved. Turned out so nice. I’m glad you left the memories with it❤

@hotflippinmess9178 Жыл бұрын

OMG that wood grain! Chef's kiss 💋

@melanieeaton3344 Жыл бұрын

I'll bet your husband was thrilled! Simply beautiful!

@Hawkpelt94 11 ай бұрын

That grain POPS with the stain! Absolutely gorgeous piece!

@PaulNewman3503 Жыл бұрын

Great job! You are my refinishing hero, and I've learned so much from you. I've finished a ton of pieces over the years, but now, with your experience and great teaching gift, my pieces have reached a whole new level as has my finishing confidence. Thanks so much for the excellence of what and how you do it!❤

@lindahunter842 9 ай бұрын

I am so glad I found your channel. I have learned so much from you! Greetings from Ontario. I have recently refinished my cabinets and followed your video. They turned out amazing. 80% prep, 20% painting. The cabinets feel like glass when you touch them. Thank you so much. I am am binge watching your videos. Thank you so much !

@janetmcmillan4215 Жыл бұрын

Love how you refinished this Katie. Our whole family will be impressed. We thought all the kids were just playing for hours in the bunk bed room. Those little kids must have been smoking🤣🤣🤣

@deborahyellowhorse467 Ай бұрын

Wow. I am totally impressed. I like your attention to detail. Very nice.

@beverlyhess611 2 ай бұрын

This is a beautiful piece of furniture and I love the family history that comes with it! True treasure!

@dyanalayng5507 11 ай бұрын

Looks so beautiful! Those drawer pulls and knobs are so much better. And thank goodness for Robertson screws! 🇨🇦

@sarahrenfrow9795 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful transformation. What a wonderful keepsake. Love that you left some distinguishing marks. Thanks for sharing

@nooncactus Жыл бұрын

Such a meaningful piece of furniture. It looks so refreshed and has many more years to give. 🩵

@lawniecontois95 11 ай бұрын

I just love everything about this video. I love taking something old and giving it a new purpose.

@jenniferlashley2081 Жыл бұрын

Our family has a similar washstand that has been passed down from previous generations. I love what you did with this piece - restoring its dignity yet preserving its history. Great job!

@denisesmith100 Жыл бұрын

I just love watching you bring pieces back to life. So much love, sweat and tears on your part! And your accent is like sprinkles on the cupcake. Thanks for sharing your passion in a way that teaches me stuff!

@flamingoliz Жыл бұрын

What a precious piece! Love the backstory and the love that went into this. This turned out really beautiful and I love the new hardware with it too, much more appropriate. Wonderful job ❤

@JBryan-sx8qs 9 ай бұрын

Great job; the wood is absolutely gorgeous!

@billymasoner3735 Жыл бұрын

Such a charming and priceless gem you have created! Your husband will be able to always look at it and remember those cherished childhood memories. He’s a lucky man.

@bigviper64 10 ай бұрын

Girl, you Rock!…you have the Guts and Skill to handle such a job like this…Its always NICE to have all of the tools and large work shop also…I’m just learning this stuff myself.

@jeepstergal4043 4 ай бұрын

That is so lovely! I love the look of elm, and it breaks my heart that the beautiful Elms that used to line our streets are just a memory.

@bfranklin1052 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. I'll bet your husband is thrilled. The new hardware is lovely, esp the knob. I love your systematic approach to every project. I always learn so many good habits from you. Thank you so much for your great content!

@janielnegron1689 4 ай бұрын

I really like that you left some of the marks and imperfections. Definitely retains the memories and character of the piece.

@zonyasvintage7859 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully restored! No easy task for sure . The wood tone changes in different light.. so lovely with the vintage knobs.

@MrB_and_me Жыл бұрын

Wow! That wood grain is unreal! Nice job 👍

@ComfortablyLost2020 11 ай бұрын

Wow, you did an absolutely remarkable job, wow, thank you so much for taking the time to show us how you did it!

@gnatASMR Жыл бұрын

What a special piece to be able to bring back to life! It looks so good, thank you for being such an inspiration!

@theophany150 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful job! Great piece, so full of family memories, and that is most valuable kind of furniture. So glad you saw the value in saving it.

@gsh319 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the great work.

@kimeverhart6253 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness!! This is so beautiful!! I’m so happy that you use oil based stains in your work. I think it makes the wood look so rich and brings out the natural beauty just so wonderfully!! I have a little oak wash stand that I need to refinish and now you have given me the spark to get started!! 🥰❣️

@lucindajennings148 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Loved the final color and the hardware was perfect.

@neehapatel1956 9 ай бұрын

Loving this restoration! Beautiful!

@eileenfrank3686 Ай бұрын

Absolutely love everything about this little piece. The grain of the elm wood is so unique and beautiful. 🥰

@RadBadJodster Жыл бұрын

Aw! What a sweet piece!!!! Enjoy for years to come! 😉❤

@charlenegoskowicz8220 Жыл бұрын

Whoa, the difference between night and day! I really like the finish, too. It sort of reminds me of a "fumed" finish, especially the way it has a grayish tint hanging on the grain. What a loving restoration, what an amazing job!

@rmm9110 Жыл бұрын

This turned out beautiful. Apparently I have a thing for washstands. I own five. My latest one I picked from the side of the road. It had an awful stain in the top I couldn't get rid of then quite by accident I discovered oxiclean cleaned it up and got the stain out and cleaned the whole thing. It is Chestnut and has Knapp joints. I love that you kept it unpainted and saved the family history in the drawer.

@ashleyadams6803 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! It’s nice to be able to keep a piece that has been in the family for decades!

@m.jenkins8503 2 ай бұрын

I new to this. Your comments really help me.

@mebestlife888 Жыл бұрын

Love it!!! Great job!!!! A true family treasure

@greenjeanbrown Жыл бұрын

Katie, you've done a marvelous job of restoration. The lovely graining is a delight to behold. That this is a cherished family piece adds a unique layer to this project. You are ever the consummate professional in your approach and execution. Bravo!