Here are a few elements to look for in your furnishings, if you want a similar look: Simple, straight lines Minimal pulls nothing ornate Neutral colours Blond timber And heres the arsenal youll need to strip back and refurbish a piece of furniture: Paint removal: Paint stripper After-stripper wash (methylated spirits, usually) Paint scraper Sandpaper (120/240/400 grit) and sander Clean rags Painting over old paint: Spackle filler and 400 grit sandpaper, if needed Shellac-based primer Semi-gloss water-based enamel paint One quality brush that wont shed bristles One brush you dont care about Timber varnishing: Matte polyurethane varnish (optional
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