Welcome to my portfolio, where the stories of timeworn furniture are brought back to life. Most pieces are restored to showcase their natural wood beauty, highlighting grain, character, and history.

I also work with clients who want a fresh, modern approach, transforming older or outdated furniture into painted finishes that fit their personal style.

This collection of before-and-after projects celebrates both approaches, showing how thoughtful refinishing and restoration can honor the past while making each piece feel at home in today’s spaces.

Many of these projects have full transformation videos on the Oak Revival instagram page! Click each one to watch the new designs come to life.

Side-by-side images showing a DIY furniture project. The left image labeled "BEFORE" features a white wooden display cabinet with open shelves and closed storage underneath. The right image labeled "AFTER" shows the same cabinet after restoration, no
Comparison of a wooden dining table before and after restoration or refinishing. The left side shows a worn, scratched surface, and the right side shows a polished, smooth finish.
Side-by-side comparison of a dark green buffet table, before and after a makeover. The before table is plain and outdoors, the after table is light-colored, decorated with a lamp, flower, and books inside a room.
Comparison of two rounded china cabinets, the left labeled "Before" and the right labeled "After." The before cabinet is light wood with black glass inserts, while the after cabinet is dark wood with clear glass displaying china dishes.
Comparison of a dining hutch before and after refurbishment. The 'before' photo shows a dark wood hutch with glass doors and lower cabinets, located in a warehouse. The 'after' photo shows the same hutch painted green with different hardware, display
Comparison of a side table before and after renovation. The before photo shows a light-colored wooden table with a drawer and slatted sides, placed outdoors. The after photo shows a painted dark blue wooden table with a brass handle and a smoother su