Karin - Designs By Karin

Karin - Designs By Karin My name is Karin and I love breathing NEW life into OLD furniture pieces! I source out pieces that are ready for landfill and make them beautiful again!

I’m also a merchant for Melange paint and Zibra paintbrushes!

This 70s cabinet (with brittle yellow plastic door inserts!) was ready for the landfill! 🚛🗑️But with a lot of love and a...
06/12/2026

This 70s cabinet (with brittle yellow plastic door inserts!) was ready for the landfill! 🚛🗑️

But with a lot of love and a lot of elbow grease, it’s now ready for its brand new home! ♥️🏡

The doors were removed, the brittle yellow plastic was tossed, the hinges were all filled and sanded, all the old finish was removed and then the base and cubbies were painted in Jett Black by Melange to perfectly compliment the Ebony SFO added to the base and the top 😍

You will be shocked to see what this piece used to look like—scroll to the last two pics to take a peek! 🫣

(First image has been created using AI to demonstrate what it would look in a decorated space)

Please DM for purchase details or for more information

Custom and commission work also available. If you have a piece of your own you’d like to have refinished (or if you’d like me to source out an unfinished piece for you), please let me know. I’d be happy to help! 🏡♥️

Thanks for your support of a Canadian small, local business! 🇨🇦

Karin

As always, used products from;


















amazonprime

Have you seen the new Metamorphisis palette by Melange? 😍These colours are absolutely stunning! 🤩 Some colours from the ...
06/10/2026

Have you seen the new Metamorphisis palette by Melange? 😍
These colours are absolutely stunning! 🤩
Some colours from the original collection are going to be re-introduced with new names as well and I’m so excited! 💃🎉
Which ones capture eye and which ones are you most excited to try first!? I’m LOVING all the blues!! 👩‍🎨🤗
More info will be available soon AND you’ll be able to shop for these colours in person and online starting in early July! 💃🎉♥️

06/09/2026

People say “painting furniture is therapy” and to some that may sound exaggerated or maybe even a little bit silly or “woo woo” 🙄😆😵‍💫

BUT I’m sure if I ask all the furniture refinishers out there (Ya, you! Even those of you “just doing it for fun—I’m talking about you too!) they’d agree! 😄

Am I right?! Do you agree?! Chime in and let me know what you think! Then, get back to your therapy session—-errr I mean painting—-whatever you wanna call it!! 🤣👩‍🎨🎨

06/09/2026

Let me know if you’re interested in this idea! I think this could be a lot of fun! AND…til then, ALL remaining jars are now only $10 each (won’t be discounted any further so grab em while you can!!) 🏃‍♀️

Another custom piece in the books! ✨🖤✨I recently came in contact with a lovely client that is new to the neighbourhood. ...
06/07/2026

Another custom piece in the books! ✨🖤✨

I recently came in contact with a lovely client that is new to the neighbourhood. She’s had me refinish a few pieces for her now…this console table is the latest one.

Again, Deanna chose Jett Black by with a blend of stains by for a cohesive look so it will match her other pieces. Thank you so much for supporting my small business Deanna—I truly appreciate it! 🥰

(First image has been created using AI to demonstrate what it would look in a decorated space)

Please DM for purchase details or for more information

Custom and commission work also available. If you have a piece of your own you’d like to have refinished (or if you’d like me to source out an unfinished piece for you), please let me know. I’d be happy to help! 🏡♥️

Thanks for your support of a Canadian small, local business! 🇨🇦

Karin

As always, used products from;


















amazonprime

06/04/2026

🔥🚨ATTENTION—COMING IN HOT! 🚨🔥

Melange paints has been working INCREDIBLY hard reinventing their brand and will be doing a full relaunch in July—SO exciting—the new line looks gorgeous! 💃🤩🎉

BUT, to make room for all the new stock, I’ve decided to mark all of my remaining jars down to BELOW COST! That’s right! They are now $20 per jar! 🤯

Once these colours are gone, they will be gone for good as all of the new colours will be created to take their place (some originals are being relaunched with a new name). So, shop now and stock up while you can! They’ve NEVER been on sale for this price before! 🛒🛍️😍

Website link in bio

Happy shopping friends! ♥️♥️

Mélange Paints

06/04/2026

Website link in comments—run to get these while they last!
Out with the old and in with the new (new product line is launching and available early July!) 🎉🛍️🛒

06/03/2026

So thankful for all the support in my community! I do a little happy dance every time I sell a piece I’ve refinished and I have my amazing community members to thank for that! ♥️💃👏

I feel like I want to keep this one! ✨🖤✨My lovely client Jody dropped this cabinet off for me to customize and I couldn’...
06/01/2026

I feel like I want to keep this one! ✨🖤✨

My lovely client Jody dropped this cabinet off for me to customize and I couldn’t wait to start working on it…some pieces just excite you…this was one of those pieces! 🤩

Jody has had me work on a number of other pieces for her in the past so now she comes in with a vision—Jett Black paint (by ) paired with Kona stain (by ). The combo is a match made in heaven! ✨🖤✨

Happy to keep adding refinished pieces to your collection Jody…keep them coming! Truly appreciate your business and support 🤗

Please scroll to the end to see what this piece looked like before its transformation! 🫣

(First few images have been created using AI to demonstrate what it would look in a decorated space)

Please DM for purchase details or for more information

Custom and commission work also available. If you have a piece of your own you’d like to have refinished (or if you’d like me to source out an unfinished piece for you), please let me know. I’d be happy to help! 🏡♥️

Thanks for your support of a Canadian small, local business! 🇨🇦

Karin

As always, used products from;


















amazonprime

Have you ever forgotten to stage or photograph a piece before your client picked it up? 🤔 I have! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Good thing for A...
05/27/2026

Have you ever forgotten to stage or photograph a piece before your client picked it up? 🤔

I have! 🤦🏼‍♀️

Good thing for AI—it staged it quite nicely for me this time! 🤩

Please let me know what you think! Sometimes when your head is in a million different places, you just have to give yourself some grace, roll with it and make do right? 🤷‍♀️

The last two pictures show the “before”…take a peek! 🫣

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