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!

09/01/2026

For a super smooth factory finish every time, please also follow these additional steps;
-always clean and de-grease your piece thoroughly
-scuff sand prior to painting any piece, then wipe off any sanding residue
-use a good quality brush and roller (if you’d like details on the ones I prefer, comment “brush” or “roller” below)
-use a superior quality paint that is made specifically for furniture refinishing (the only paint I use is — I’ve tried tons and this is by far the best)
I sell the brushes and rollers and paints on my website and ship Canada wide— please DM for further detail details or comment below
And always remember, enjoy the process! 🥰❤️

08/27/2026

Tape peel day again! 🎉💃

08/25/2026

Thought I would give you a little behind the scenes, peak of some super crisp lines and some tape peeling from a dresser I was working on a number of weeks ago 🤩

08/04/2026

Sad to let this one go but very happy it has found it’s forever home ☺️♥️🏡

08/01/2026

If you have been here a while OR if you know me even just a little bit, you’ll know that I’m a bit of a goofball 🤪
Please don’t take this seriously! I just thought the audio would work well for this topic—in all seriousness, I’m lucky to have never been “attacked” by anyone on FBMP (or otherwise) re my prices I choose for my pieces, and I hope it forever stays that way 😋
Hope you all enjoy the chuckle 🤭 ♥️

Available For Sale ✨Beautiful Refinished Vintage Solid Wood Highboy DresserThis timeless vintage highboy dresser has bee...
07/31/2026

Available For Sale ✨

Beautiful Refinished Vintage Solid Wood Highboy Dresser

This timeless vintage highboy dresser has been professionally refinished to give it a fresh, elegant look while preserving its original character and craftsmanship.

The frame has been painted in Mothwing—a stunning new neutral while the solid wood drawer fronts have been carefully stripped, sanded, and paint washed using Burlap (both part of the new Melange Morphose paint collection) to showcase their natural wood grain. The original vintage hardware has been cleaned, restored & reinstalled, adding warmth and character that perfectly complements the new finish.

With five spacious drawers, this piece offers excellent storage while maintaining a relatively compact footprint, making it ideal for a bedroom, guest room, nursery, or even as a statement storage piece in an entryway.

Features:
* Solid wood construction
* Five smooth-gliding drawers
* Original vintage brass hardware
* Fresh two-tone finish (warm greige & natural wood)
* Dovetail construction
* Elegant turned legs with scalloped apron detail
* Original refinished castors included if the buyer would like them re-installed

This is a quality vintage piece built to last—far superior to most modern furniture. The updated finish blends beautifully with modern farmhouse, cottage, transitional, traditional, and French country interiors.

(First 3 images have been created using AI to demonstrate it’s versatility)

Please DM for purchase details or for more information — local delivery may be available for a small additional fee. 🚗💨

Custom/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), I’d be happy to help! 🏡♥️

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

Karin

As always, used products from;


















amazonprime

07/29/2026

“You’re too short! You can’t unload that dresser on your own!”
“You’re so small, you won’t be able to manage that by yourself”
“Make sure you bring help with you to load, it’s heavy”
Trust me…I’m the girl who has climbed into the freezer section of the grocery store to reach the items on the top shelf for years, thanks for your concern, but I’m sure I’ll be okay! 👏😅😋😂👏

Twilight did not disappoint! 💙🤩💙This dresser was the second piece I’ve done for this client. I refinished one a while ag...
07/27/2026

Twilight did not disappoint! 💙🤩💙

This dresser was the second piece I’ve done for this client. I refinished one a while ago and listed it for sale on marketplace and she purchased it from me but recently reached out to ask if I could source out another similar piece for her and refinish it as a custom job. I love when clients come back to me like that! 🥰 And, I love that chose to have me do a custom stain blend on the top, with all new hardware and a beautiful moody grey/blue base—didn’t she choose a great colour combo?! 🤩💙

I love how it turned out and I hope you do too!

Please scroll to the end to see the “before” photos

(First 2 images have been created using AI to demonstrate what it would look in a decorated space)

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

I’m so excited to present this STUNNING MCM liquor/record cabinet to you—this piece is available for sale! 🎵💃🥃🎵 ✨Sturdy,...
07/23/2026

I’m so excited to present this STUNNING MCM liquor/record cabinet to you—this piece is available for sale! 🎵💃🥃🎵

✨Sturdy, Solid Wood construction
✨Scratch free, sliding glass doors
✨Beautiful carved details and tapered legs
✨Exterior refinished in Nightfall (almost black—formerly called Basilisk) and interior refinished in One Headlight (deep rich blue—now a retired colour). Both colours by

This piece is very versatile and deserved to be imagined in two different settings—first as a record cabinet (perfect for all the vinyl collectors out there!) and second as a drinks cabinet (perfect for Martini nights or for a whiskey and cigar bar)

(First 2 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 — delivery within the Okanagan area may be available for a small additional fee if preferred. 🚗💨

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

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