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!

10/06/2026

Another BIG beautiful project is coming up soon—this one is a gorgeous 9 drawer French Provincial dresser! 🤩

Introducing “Estuary”Up for sale is a stunning, professionally refinished multi-functional desk featuring a deep moody b...
09/28/2026

Introducing “Estuary”

Up for sale is a stunning, professionally refinished multi-functional desk featuring a deep moody blue base, beautiful turned legs, and a warm natural wood drawer front with classic hardware.
Whether you need a statement piece for a home office, an executive study, or a cozy writing nook, this table brings elegance and functional charm to any room.

Key Features & Details:
Premium Refinish: Painted in a smooth, sophisticated deep blue finish and sealed with a high-durability topcoat built for daily use.
Natural Accent: Features a warm, refinished natural wood drawer front that adds a striking contrast.
Functional Storage: Includes a smooth-sliding center drawer—perfect for storing pens, notebooks, laptop accessories, or stationery.
Incredible Versatility: While designed as a desk/workspace, its size and open profile also make it ideal as a small kitchen table, breakfast nook table, or entryway/console desk for smaller spaces or apartments.

Condition:
Excellent refinished condition. Fully prepped, painted, and sealed. Top and frame are smooth and solid.

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

09/24/2026

Do you ever have an “are you kidding me!?” moment when it comes to the coverage of the paint you’re using?! 🤯
I’m thankful that I get to be in awe ALL THE TIME with — and here’s some visual proof as to why! Look at this coverage! You can barely even see the wood showing through it and this is just the first coat! 🤩
Loving this gorgeous colour too! Wow! 😍

Beautifully Refinished 4 Drawer Midcentury Modern Solid- Wood Dresser!This is a solid-wood dresser with beautifully cons...
09/22/2026

Beautifully Refinished 4 Drawer Midcentury Modern Solid- Wood Dresser!

This is a solid-wood dresser with beautifully constructed solid-wood dovetailed drawers, solid-wood legs, and quality craftsmanship that you simply don’t see in newer pieces these days.

The clean, classic design makes it incredibly versatile. While perfect as a bedroom dresser, it would also be beautiful in a nursery, guest room, home office, entryway, or even as a stylish storage piece in a living space.

✨ Details:
• Solid-wood construction
• 4 spacious drawers
• Dovetailed drawer construction
• Solid-wood legs
• Beautifully refinished by hand
• Trim added to top drawer
• All new k***s and pulls
• Fresh, updated finish while retaining the character and quality of the original piece
• Smooth-functioning drawers
• Versatile design that works with a variety of decorating styles

I love taking well-made vintage and older furniture and giving it another chapter rather than seeing it end up in a landfill. Every piece I refinish is carefully prepared and finished with attention to detail.

And because I want you to be able to enjoy your furniture for years to come, every Designs By Karin piece comes with a little care package including touch-up paint, a mini paintbrush, felt pads and care instructions.

This would make a gorgeous addition to a bedroom, nursery or office and is one of those pieces that can easily move with you from room to room as your needs change.

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

09/21/2026

I’ve been trying out the new water-based gel stain by Melange and I’m loving it!

This one is Honeywood— part of the new artisan woods collection, just released!

What do you think!? 🤩🤩

Final Reveal! ✨The first image snows the custom dining room table I just finished for my client (AI was used to place it...
09/14/2026

Final Reveal! ✨
The first image snows the custom dining room table I just finished for my client (AI was used to place it into an appropriately styled room)
The second image shows it in her home 🏡 ❤️
And the third image shows the “before”
Would love to hear what you think of the final product! 🥰❤️
The base was finished using Nocturne by (formerly Antique Black) and the top was sanded to bare wood before finishing with a blend of stains by for the final look ☺️

I’ll be revealing the final finished product soon—keep your eyes on my feed! 👀 😉
09/12/2026

I’ll be revealing the final finished product soon—keep your eyes on my feed! 👀 😉

09/11/2026

Please keep me in your thoughts! 😉👩‍🎨🤗

If you’d like a free estimate to have a piece of furniture refinished (or if you’d like to purchase a finished piece or have me source out a piece for you that can be customized), please DM me—I’d be happy to send you a quote! 😊

09/08/2026

Such a true statement—we never know what kind of impression we may be making on someone—good or bad—so, just be you and do your own thing! Your happiness is key! ❤️🥰

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! 🥰❤️

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