4 Different Ways to Customize Unfinished Dressers

Unfinished Dresser

Unfinished dressers provide a blank canvas for you to add your own personal touch and make your bedroom furniture uniquely yours. Whether you want to give them a distressed look, paint them a bold color, or simply stain them to highlight the wood grain, there are endless possibilities for how you can customize unfinished dressers.…

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Your Guide on How to Stain Wood

4 Tips on Cleaning Wood Furniture for Homeowners

Staining wood can be a great way to change the look of your furniture or any other wooden objects in your home. The key to staining wood is to choose the right stain and apply it properly. Follow this guide to make your next DIY project a success! The Basics of Staining Wood When staining…

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5 Simple Tips for Maintaining Your Wood Furniture

wood furniture

Good quality wood furniture is a beautiful timeless investment in your home. You hope to be able to use and enjoy it for many years to come. The best way to preserve the life of solid-wood furniture is to take great care of it. With a little TLC, it will look its best and may…

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5 Reasons to Buy from an Unfinished Furniture Store

unfinished furniture store

Unfinished furniture stores are very popular at the moment, so much so that it equates to a $223 Billion industry. Do you know why buying from an unfinished furniture store is in fashion right now? Would you like to learn what you are missing out on? This article will help you understand the appeal of…

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How to Finish Pressure Treated Wood

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If you want long-lasting outdoor wood products, and by which, we mean longer than forty years, you might want to investigate pressure treated wood. So you got pressure treated wood, what’s next? The process is not obvious to the layman, and you might want some information on how to get started. Below, we have listed…

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Get Inspired: Living Room Furniture and Decor Ideas

Get Inspired: Living Room Furniture and Decor Ideas

Your living room is a place to come together and spend time with loved ones. But you want it to be more than just a spot in the house—you want it to be a the right setting to make memories. And the best way to transform your living room decor is with the right furniture.…

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Design Guide: How to Properly Paint Wood Furniture

Design Guide: How to Properly Paint Wood Furniture

Home projects are on the rise with home professionals receiving a 58% annual increase each year. While completely remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, or another space in your home can be quite expensive, you can change the look and feel with wood furniture for much less. But if you decide to incorporate wood furniture, then you…

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3 Amazing Tips for How to Clean Wood Furniture

3 Amazing Tips for How to Clean Wood Furniture

A beautiful piece of wood furniture is an investment in your home. The rich look of wood is timeless and helps create a warm look and feel. If you take care of your wood furniture, it will last for decades to come. Regular cleaning of your wood furniture will keep it looking its best. Unlike…

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Unfinished Furniture for Southern Living

Unfinished Furniture for Southern Living

People in the USA spend so over one hundred billion dollars every year on furniture, it is no wonder it is a serious matter to buy and prepare it for your home. With this in mind, many people are now buying unfinished furniture to work on themselves, but why? What benefits does unfinished furniture give…

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3 Tips for How to Clean Wood Furniture

3 Tips for How to Clean Wood Furniture

Do you have wooden furniture that’s starting to look dirty? If you’re unsure of how to clean wood furniture, learning about the proper care for your wood furniture will ensure it stays looking nice for years to come. Unlike other materials, wooden furniture requires special care and maintenance. With wooden furniture, dust and lack of…

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How To Clean Wood Furniture: A Beginner’s Guide

How To Clean Wood Furniture: A Beginner’s Guide

Did you know that the wrong cleaning technique can actually ruin your wood furniture? Classic wood furniture never goes out of style, but those shiny streaks certainly do. And the dust. And the spots where you accidentally damaged the wood with the wrong cleaner. Here’s a look at how to clean wood furniture—the right way.…

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A Quick Guide to Staining Wood Furniture

A Quick Guide to Staining Wood Furniture

Have you ever looked at a piece of furniture that had a design you loved and a color you hated? Have you found pieces that would be beautiful in your house if only they matched the rest of your furniture? What would you say if we told you there was a way you could make…

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4 Tips on Cleaning Wood Furniture for Homeowners

4 Tips on Cleaning Wood Furniture for Homeowners

According to trend reports, natural-looking furniture is coming back in a big way.  If you’ve recently purchased a furniture item made from real wood, this will lend a feeling of luxury and quality to your space.  However, real wood furniture does come at a higher price tag than imitation wood pieces.  To care for and keep…

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Amazing Home Refurnishing Ideas That Truly Bring A Room Together

Amazing Home Refurnishing Ideas That Truly Bring A Room Together

When you’re considering home refurnishing ideas, you might be so overwhelmed that you don’t know where to start. What furniture pieces do you choose? What colors should you try? Don’t feel overwhelmed! Refurnishing a room can be fun and exciting to watch come together. Here are some ideas to help you along the way.  Bold…

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7 Inexpensive Bedroom Remodel Ideas

7 Inexpensive Bedroom Remodel Ideas

Almost 40% of homeowners plan to renovate their homes in the next two years. Perhaps you’re planning to remodel but you’re stumped for inspiration. If you’re looking for bedroom remodel ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Here are seven top suggestions. 1. Switch Things Up  Not sure how to decorate a bedroom on a budget? Changing…

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A Furniture Buying Guide for Beginners: 5 Helpful Tips and Tricks

A Furniture Buying Guide for Beginners: 5 Helpful Tips and Tricks

Measurements, color matching, culturally-inspired pieces, round designs, square designs, buying new vs. buying used, tying rooms together… whew! There’s a lot to think about when it comes to furniture. And the prospect of sifting through it all may make your head spin. If so, use this furniture buying guide to ease the process.  1. Know Your Space…

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Bring Life To Your Room: Room Decor And Design Guide

Bring Life To Your Room: Room Decor And Design Guide

Homes that are staged sell 25% faster than others. One of the main reasons we love seeing staged homes is because we want to imagine our lives in that space. Stop imaging! Instead, use these room decor and design tips to bring your dream home to live! With these tips, you can redesign your new…

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How Much Value Does a Bathroom Remodel Add to Your Home?

How Much Value Does a Bathroom Remodel Add to Your Home?

Are you tired of a dingy, dim-lit restroom that makes your morning routine dreary? Are you looking to remodel your bathroom into a snazzy, modern space with all of the best amenities? If so, then you’ve probably got another question on your mind: how much is this gonna cost me, and will I recoup any…

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How to Stain Wood Furniture Like a Pro

How to Stain Wood Furniture Like a Pro

Thanks to its vast resources and highly skilled artisans, North Carolina has a rich history in furniture manufacturing. This industry dates back over a century.  With all of this growth and history, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. But sometimes the best piece of furniture is one that you stain yourself.  Follow…

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Cozy and Current: 3 Top Furniture Trends Your Home Needs

If you’re looking to makeover your home, it can be hard to stay up on the latest top furniture trends. New styles of furniture come out all of the time. From what is trending and what you need to update, there are endless amounts of decisions to make. The styles of furniture you choose should…

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5 Benefits to Buying Unfinished Wood Furniture

Imagine owning furniture made from high-quality wood and finished to perfection without paying a fortune for it.  Your dream living room can come true when you buy unfinished wood furniture.  When you spot a piece of unpainted wood, you will know that you have found something truly special to make your own. There are so…

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5 DIY Tips for Staining Wood That Any Beginner Can Master

Raw wood is back in fashion with the top interior designers around the country embracing the look of wood as a part of their design aesthetic. If you want to incorporate the look of stained wood into your home, you have a few options.  A common choice is to buy a piece of furniture in…

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Make It Your Own: How To Refinish Furniture Like A Pro

Make It Your Own: How To Refinish Furniture Like A Pro

Refinishing your great-great-grandmothers antique display cabinet may seem like a daunting task to the everyday person. However, DIY refinishing has become a popular hobby. Many people run businesses by refinishing and selling furniture that would have otherwise been sent to landfill. Whether you found a side table in a charity store, or are polishing up…

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A Quick Guide to Wood Finishes

A Quick Guide to Wood Finishes

Finishing a piece of wood furniture is a fun, and rewarding experience. As daunting as the process may sound, it’s actually very simple if you know what you’re working with. If you’ve ever looked at a beautiful piece of wood furniture and thought, “I wish I could do that,” keep reading for a closer look…

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Parawood Collection at Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington

There’s much to love about parawood, a light-colored tropical wood that is ideal for furniture, and which is noted for its durability, versatility, and low-maintenance. If you’re looking for new furniture for your property, then you’ll want to take a look at the Parawood collection by Whitewood, which is also known as John Thomas Furniture.…

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How to Build a Dining Table – Farmhouse Style & Round

Are you thinking about building your own dining table? This is a great way to ensure that the centerpiece of your dining room is completely unique and original to your home. While you might assume that building a table is going to be a tough or tricky DIY job, it’s actually far easier than most…

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How To Paint Unfinished Furniture

So you’ve just bought your unfinished furniture from us and are now ready to give your chosen piece its own unique identity by painting it to suit your home’s style. However, there’s a little problem: you’re not entirely sure how to paint unfinished furniture. Thankfully, we’re here to help: below, we’ve provided a straightforward painting…

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Interior Design Trends 2019: Barn Door Style TV Stands

Interior Design Trends 2019: Barn Door Style TV Stands

  The barn door style TV stand trend is in full flow at the beginning of 2019. Each year, we always see certain things that stand out, and this seems to be one of the hottest interior design trends right now. Everywhere you look, people are buying barn door TV stands to add something extra…

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The Mckenzie Collection at Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington

At Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington, we’re thrilled to feature the gorgeous McKenzie collection from Whittier Wood Furniture. With a range of offerings that are perfect in the living room, dining room, bedroom, or home office, our McKenzie furniture is sure to add a touch of class to your home. Every piece is handcrafted out of…

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2019 Design Trends Inspiration

Are you thinking about completing a renovation and redesign of your home? If so, it’s time to look to the future and consider the designs that will shape interiors in 2019. From new colors and shades to stylish design options, there are plenty of choices to consider here. Unfinished furniture can help you create renditions…

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Benefits of Buying Unfinished Furniture

Benefits of Buying Unfinished Furniture

If you do decide to buy unfinished furniture, you’ll discover the great joy of customizing your own pieces, creating stunning new items with designs completely unique to your home. Not everyone will see the potential or wonder of a piece of unfinished furniture, but the fact that these stunning pieces can be completely customized presents…

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