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!

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! 🫣

Don’t just say “bespoke”, define it!✨🤎✨This dresser is truly the definition of bespoke, one-of-a-kind functional art in ...
05/17/2026

Don’t just say “bespoke”, define it!✨🤎✨

This dresser is truly the definition of bespoke, one-of-a-kind functional art in the form of furniture! 🤩

The finish on this Art Deco waterfall style dresser was failing but it had great bones and great potential! I knew right away it would be the perfect candidate for “Stunning Shezz” by Posh Paper and Dark Horse brown paint by Mélange Paints , what do you think? 🤎✨

Key features;
✨The old hardware was removed and new, modern hardware was added for a touch of elegance.
✨The drawers slide smoothly, are clean and all have ample storage.
✨Dovetailed joinery on all drawers.
✨Solid wood construction.
✨Circa 1930s-1940s

Now that it’s been refinished and rejuvenated, it provides a unique steampunk type look and would make a perfect addition to a bedroom, front entryway, office, rec room/bar, or reading nook! 🤎✨🤩

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

(First image has been created using AI to demonstrate how how 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

This is the “matching” piece to the side table I posted yesterday…check it out! 🤩This wine cabinet was also a custom tha...
05/13/2026

This is the “matching” piece to the side table I posted yesterday…check it out! 🤩

This wine cabinet was also a custom that I just finished working on a few days ago for my lovely client Deanna! This piece was solid wood so it was much easier to work on as the stain didn’t have to be done as a “faux” stain…the grain on this piece is beautiful! 🖤 ✨

Key features;
✨Solid Wood
✨Painted in Jett black by
✨Upper interior painted in Junket by Melange
✨Stained the top with a blend of stain colours
✨Added all new hardware to modernize 😍

Please note—the first image has been AI generated to provide inspiration photos as to how this piece could look in a finished space. The last remaining photos are all original ✨🖤✨

Custom and commission work available. If you have a piece of your own that you’d like to have refinished or if you’d like me to source out a piece for you, please DM me for a free quote! 🤗

Local pick up and delivery within the Okanagan may be available for a small additional fee for any sale or custom pieces — please ask for details! 🚚💨

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

Karin

As always, used products from;


















amazonprime

Check out this beautiful custom side table! 🤩I had a family emergency, last week with my son, so things have been a litt...
05/12/2026

Check out this beautiful custom side table! 🤩

I had a family emergency, last week with my son, so things have been a little slower than usual around here, but I still managed to get this one (plus another piece that I will feature tomorrow) finished for my client

Key features;
✨Painted in Jett black by
✨Table top faux stained with a blend of stain colours by
✨Hidden drawer slide, slides out of top!
✨Additional drawer at bottom for extra storage!

Please note—the first image has been AI generated to provide inspiration photos as to how this piece could look in a finished space. The last remaining photos are all original ✨ 💙✨

Custom and commission work available. If you have a piece of your own that you’d like to have refinished or if you’d like me to source out a piece for you, please DM me for a free quote! 🤗

Local pick up and delivery within the Okanagan may be available for a small additional fee for any sale or custom pieces — please ask for details! 🚚💨

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

Karin

As always, used products from;


















amazonprime

05/04/2026

I actually did pretty much all of these things but I liked the audio and felt like filming something silly! Haha! 😆✌️🤣

05/01/2026

Proper prep is a must if you want your refinished furniture to look professional done, if you want it to last and if you want your finish to adhere—so, my answer will always be “no no no, no no, no no no no!” 🤣🤣🤣

04/28/2026

Just over here working away on this Art Deco 4 drawer tallboy dresser 💪🏻
I’ve got a plan—I’ll give you a hint! 😉
It’s something I’ve NEVER done before so I’m super excited to try it! I’ll be painting it all in Dark Horse (a gorgeous, deep, rich brown by ) with deep walnut stain on the top drawer and all new hardware….but then one little added secret surprise! 💃
Any guesses?! 🤔



04/27/2026

At this present moment, I have these items in my garage ALL being painted in Jett Black by 🤩 🖤 ✨
-a wine cabinet
-a living room end table
-a set of bedside tables
-and ALLLL the drawers and doors that go along with them!
At least I don’t have to worry about mixing up my brushes or rollers! 🙃



04/22/2026

Oops! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤪
Has anyone else ever had a brain gap moment like this?!
Please tell me yes!
Please tell me I’m not alone!
LOL 🤪

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