🚨Why I stopped painting everything ⤵️ • Trends change. At one time, as long as you had a gallon of white paint and a brush, you could make some money quick! We painted everything - furniture, hinges, hardware, lamps...you name it, we painted it. But as we age, our taste changes. I find myself looking for the classic styles that stand the test of time. Gone are the days of heavy distressing, chipped paint (unless authentic) and chalk paint. At least for me, that's the case. 2. I educated myself. I never knew there was paint grade and stain grade wood in my early years. Now, after countless hours of compilation, I'm able to look at a piece and determine what would look best with the type of wood or veneer on each piece. Also, I educated myself of true antiques. While it's not true that paint destroys all antiques, there are some pieces that truly do bring more profit when restored or at least refinished in stain. Learn the market you're targeting to see what will be best for you. 3. The last but most important reason - my skill level grew. The ugly truth is that I used to paint everything because that's all I knew how to do. The thought of stripping any piece was daunting and exhausting. There were pieces I messed up and pieces that took 5 times as long to complete because I didn't know what I was doing. That's why I drive myself to learn better techniques. Now, I can usually strip an entire dresser in a couple of hours. My point? Don't get complacent. I still LOVE paint! (And you can find it in my @etsy shop) But I'm thankful for the versatility I've gained as an artist, and I hope this encourages you to step out of the box. . . . #savedbydesign #furnituremakeover #furnituredesign #furniture #paintedfurniture #zibraweeklypick #homeinspo #homedecor #apartmenttherapy #diy #midcenturymodern