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Want to paint a piece of furniture, but don’t know where to start?

Are you wondering things like do I need to sand or prime first? What type of paint should I use? What paint brush will give me a smooth finish? Do I need to wax? What products should I use?

Get all these questions and more answered in a simple step-by-step video tutorial designed to teach beginners the basics of how to paint furniture like a pro to get a lasting finish!

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Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind quality piece of furniture to add to a space in your home? Or do you have something that needs to be updated and transformed to better reflect your style in your home? You’ve come to the right place!

I have been honing my craft as a furniture painter for four years and would love to help you transform your outdated furniture! Adding a piece of painted furniture can completely change the way your space feels and personalize your home.

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MEET APRIL

Hi, I’m April. Welcome and thanks for stopping by my little corner of the internet! 🙂

RAWHyde Furnishings came to be when I was looking for a change in life. I had a dream job as a marketing manager for the world-famous Grand Ole Opry here in Nashville, TN (for almost 15 years!) where my co-workers were more like family than co-workers.

But my life’s dream was to be a mama and I really wanted to try being a stay-at-home mom when the time came. I wanted to have more time at home and be able to spend more time doing the household things.

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This is the most amazing Henredon buffet. It has two doors and two drawers for plenty of storage and features beautiful raw natural wood paired with Wise Owl Poseidon for a classy stunning look. Distressed papered doors add a touch of boho vibe. She would make a beautiful statement in any home.

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Featured Blog Posts

Why I Don’t Use Wax To Seal Chalk Paint On Furniture

by April Hyde | Inspiration, RAWHyde Furnishings, Tips

I don't use wax to seal chalk paint on furniture. Man, it feels freeing to say that. Everything I know about painting furniture I have learned through trial and error, and also reading other painters' blogs. From the time I began using chalk paint and similar paints,...

3 Reasons To Make Your Own Chalk Paint

by April Hyde | Art, Inspiration, Lifestyle

There are times when it just makes sense to make your own chalk paint. Last week I went home for a visit in the small town where I grew up, Brownfield, TX. I knew that my mom wanted me to help her transform her old cedar chest while I was there and I was looking...

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April is a wonderful and creative home improvement professional! Thanks to April, my home has 2 new pieces of beautiful furniture – very unique and one of a kind. I love them and so does my family and friends. Thank you April! Kathy Lee

★★★★★

April did an excellent job finding and refinishing this piece for our home. The project was completed sooner than I thought, and for less than I had budgeted. She has great style and her technique is perfection. I am planning on doing business with her again and would highly recommend others to give RAWHyde furnishings a try. Jessica Bunch

★★★★★

We did an overhaul on our little girls bedroom. Rather than buying new beds, we had April refinish our cherry wood sleigh beds to a beautiful, antiqued white. Totally made the room! April is highly detail-oriented and will work diligently to make sure you are getting exactly what you want. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! She was able to work around our busy travel schedule and handled everything with the greatest care. We will definitely use her again!

Melanie Peets

★★★★★

April does amazing work! She is my go to person for creating and (re) creating beautiful pieces for my home. Her work on a cabinet in my office always gets comments from visitors and she built a gorgeous guitar rack for my wall, a unique ask. In addition, she has sourced two antique benches that fit perfectly in style and size in two rooms in my home.

Melissa Hogan

★★★★★