Refresh Old Furniture: 11 Painted Furniture DIY Projects With a Contrasting Finish

Want to add sophisticated drama to a piece of furniture you found at a thrift store (or you've had for awhile)? Create contrast -- mix two different finishes in an intentional way on the same sideboard, dresser, desk, table or more -- and you'll end up with a customized furniture piece exuding eye-catching tension and style. We've rounded up eleven real-life examples of this look -- and tell you how they pulled it off successfully so you can recreate the contrast look yourself.