How to create a Wood Faux Finish the EASY WAY!

In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you all the secrets to transforming ordinary nightstands into some on-trend, Pottery Barn-inspired pieces using simple faux wood finishing techniques. We’re saying goodbye to this ugly blue and hello to a new style, perfect for elevating your bedroom decor. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a beginner looking to upgrade your furniture, this video is packed with tips, tricks, and product recommendations to help you achieve stunning results.
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[@ChristinaMuscari]

I will never understand the double knobs, but proud of that person for trying to makeover these nightstands. We all have to start somewhere. Love how you transformed these!

[@deedunton6766]

When you can’t find a single knob that fits the holes.

[@aok2727]

I always chuckle when I see 2 knobs used like this. How hard is a trip to Home Depot or Walmart for normal sized pulls? They can be so inexpensive!

[@shannoncrevits3362]

Nicely done Katie, as always a great dupe!😊

[@maribelroman]

Gorgeous!

[@lorrem2539]

@@aok2727 I remember my first furniture project with handles. The holes weren't the standard space and there was no KZbin, or HGTV to show me that I could fill the holes and drill new ones. I just had to reuse the original ones.

[@mcgroot2690]

Well done you, on not berating the previous owners of those drawers, it always gets my back up when people that are in the know on looking after furniture, rip apart somebody else's hard work, and by the way they look fab as always :P

[@vickiblizzard1001]

Wouldn't it be funny if in five or ten years you found them in a thrift store and bought them to refinish again? I'd love that - simply for the fact that you could extend their lives even further! This is a great tutorial, and I love how they turned out.

[@tableflippinghousewife]

The double knob "handles" drive me bananas too! 😆

[@theotherwhitney3302]

i too appreciate your respect for the former owner's hard work and creative problem solving. one person's solution might not be another's, but we all start at zero and grow from there. no need for shade ever. your finish here turned out beautifully!!! what a fresh new look for this pair!! thanks for sharing your talent and kindness. the world needs more katies in it 💗

[@samiam4951]

Great job, as usual. And who knew they make adjustable handles? What a wonderful world we live in!

[@Micsq4lv]

Katie you are so dang good at this! Congratulations on how far the channel has come, and your skills. I totally love your content - especially that the structure hasn’t changed too much. The pacing is perfect, and it’s also really calming to watch.

[@barbjay9303]

I love All of your work! The process of transformation is so methodical and consistent resulting in a fabulous end result every time. I also adore your amazing vlogging skills. You are so real, I feel like you live next door and we walk our dogs together. And the fact you work in your pyjamas and are proud of it! 😂 it’s the way I roll too! Thanks Katie for the hours upon hours your dedicate and share with us wannabes! You give us hope and inspiration!

[@dorishodge4451]

Wow!!! I'm amazed at how good your simple faux wood grain treatment looks. I think these will be snapped up in a heartbeat.

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

Katie, your videos are peaceful and positive, and they make me happy to watch.

[@remeiagullessimo1586]

Finally a complete explanation of how to do this!! Many thanks!!

[@marywhittle3759]

Very nice! Your woodgrain is spot on, Katie.

[@janetmoore1124]

What a beautiful transformation! Those adjustable knobs are quite interesting. Something new to investigate.

[@joanfreestone1707]

What an amazing transformation, Katie. They would look lovely in any home now.

[@user-ix8bx6ek3t]

They are gorgeous....it looks like real wood grain. You have a lot of patience and an artistic eye. Love all your work! I'm impressed 😍

[@susanamott8211]

I had to watch the end part twice because I couldn't believe it looked like a Woodgreen. Wish I could do that. I know you made it look so easy, but that's because you are good at what you do. Sue from Australia

[@bback4078]

They look fabulous! I love how gracious you were about the previous painter's beginner mistakes. You're a great soul!

[@lonimalloy2107]

Beautiful job! I have a tip to share. I use the bubble packaging I get from Amazon to put my brush in between coats. When I get a string of them from an Amazon, I trim off one side. Which creates a pocket for my paint brush. I then stuff them in an empty Kleenex box for easy access. I love you channel and have learned a lot thru you! Thank you!

[@amos4395]

Omg this is brilliant and so resourceful! My family makes fun of how much Amazon shipping material I have hoarded in my garage but it just seems so wasteful to trash it. Your idea for the plastic stuffing is great so thanks for sharing!

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

I paint in my pajamas sometimes too hahahha. Love that you used this! I've always wanted to try retique it!

[@rhondabliss4620]

As always, a beautifully redone set! You have inspired me to try this on a piece I redid many years ago.

[@kimhough7753]

Wow…they don’t even look like the original! They are gorgeous Katie! 🥰🥰

[@cookiepfeffer8196]

They turned out beautifully! I love doing faux finishes and then watching the reaction of other people! I learned from you a different technique. Thank you for sharing 💖💖💖

[@maryoconnell3857]

Thank you, Katie for the drawer trick. I have a night table whose top drawer refuses to come out! I'll try your advice tomorrow.

[@annecarter5181]

Katie, you really do have the magic touch!!!

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Had a little chuckle over the pottery barn name for the comp nightstands, we live about an hour from Toulouse in SWFrance. I remember this technique from late 70s but love how yours look. Subtle, which previous incarnations were not, in my house anyway! Well done Katy. Those awful double knobs are history .👏👏

[@jare63]

Your talent is amazing. they look great

[@bellstar8473]

You’re such a pro, and a good teacher. I’m inspired!

[@bfranklin1052]

That Admiral navy, double-breasted knob situation was crazy. Your transformation is beautiful and this new look will probably be used for years and years. Good on you, Katie! Retique It always astounds me. So glad you used it here.

[@shellydehart8217]

Wow! Did it like a pro. They look fantastic. I’m really impressed at your work. You’re really good at what you do. They are awesome looking. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🌟

[@dshey6802]

You are so good at choosing hardware. And, you're a genius at color/finish choices. It is fantastic that these two end tables are on their second reincarnation. Someone is going to snap them up.

[@amieinnovascotia3237]

Thanks, Katie. I really learned a lot about the process and alternative materials. I want to use that finish on a coffee table for our shared cottage and an old rocking chair. Thanks again for your clear instructions.

[@patmiller5639]

Never saw those adjustable drawer slides before...I certainly will be checking them out - LOVE them!!! Awesome job!!!

[@sitav6661]

Beautiful, as always i like your positive approach to all your work and appreciating the previous owner however bad it was. Very good attitude.

[@katiesullivan8566]

Whenever I see this technique it takes me back to the early seventies when my mom went on an "antiquing" rampage throughout the house. This looks much better. Well done!

[@shellyannray3601]

WOW!!! Fabulous job on the faux wood!!❤

[@user-uj8dh7gf4g]

Not only are you talented, you are very gracious- an educator on many levels. Lovely work!

[@davidmessner9610]

Another lovely project Bu well done as a former interior designer you are one of the craftsman I would have been more than happy to recommend to clients very well done dear. Congratulations.

[@juliewhittington1991]

Lovely finish! Adjustable handles = game changer. Thank you for sharing that tip Katie!

[@cv5200]

Excellent job, Katie!! 🎉

[@susanholding158]

Wow these bedside tables (as we’d call them here in the UK) turned out beautifully. I’d never have the patience to do this makeover and you have made such a great job of them. I just loved watching the whole process.

[@marymorrison2484]

Love it, as usual! I especially like you showing how to replace pulls that fit the furniture. Great tips, and respectful as always.

[@KathleenMansfield-f7r]

Just amazing!!! You are a true craftsman woman!

[@whyknotbuildit]

GOALS! 🔥We learn so much from watching you. Thank you for always sharing all the details. You are such a talent!!

[@martivanravenswaay-waddell6810]

BEAUTIFUL job!! I'm super impressed with the all new look!!

[@lgrondin5890]

I started refinishing doing so many things differently then now but jumping in & doing is what is more important. I was happy you showed the same steps on all sides of the side table, while that may seem redundant to some, I found it answered a lot of questions for me. Thanks love the finish!

[@ilensantamarina9715]

Katie you have gotten this technique down to perfect. They look great.🤍🤎🤍

[@kandigrammer8438]

These turned out so dreamy! Thanks for sharing all of your tips and tricks with us!

[@PetiteFlower333]

Thank you for addressing and showing details of how to handle the vertical & horizontal sections. Most videos I’ve seen haven’t shown this. Love your videos & projects!

[@jeanettevega7560]

😮 WOWWWW...U DID AN AMAZING JOB ON THESE DRESSERS ..GREAT JOB 👍THXS FOR SHAREING 😊 KEEP UP THE AMAZING JOB THAT U DO..LOOK FOWARD TO SEEING UR NEXT VIDEO 😊

[@peggyboss1925]

Lovely!

[@rhondawillhite9418]

Beautiful and amazing job on these. Love to faux wood look and really does look like wood grain.

[@maureenlarkin3495]

How wonderful! A great treatment! Thank you for sharing your process!

[@WhaleGold]

I have seen this faux wood finish done once before. I was in the U. S. Navy on a ship the Captain's cabin two walls full of built in closets, lockers, and cabinets all of metal. While in the shipyard in 1971 someone came in and painted them all to look like wood. I was impressed, but I never (knowingly) saw anything like it again until watching this video.

[@DM-pi8jj]

Turned out beautifully!

[@Linda-un6xm]

Wow... what a difference!! They look great.

[@shelliwade3883]

These turned out beautiful, Katie. Thanks for giving the previous owners props for the work they did. ❤

[@mary-virginiafeger3306]

Gorgeous! What a pretty transformation. I love the tip on the adjustable handles. Your techniques are so educational and inspiring!

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

absolutely gorgeous. well done!!

[@phoenixfurniturestudio]

These look great Katie, such a great product to get the faux wood look 🤩👏😍

[@tiprogers3887]

Beautiful transformation, and tutorial

[@hickorygolddoc]

Really great makeover and what a great pull solution!

[@Dingle1234]

Wow, they look brand new! I've seen several of these Retique it jobs and they're always great!

[@DebraofSENC]

They turned out great! You did a really good job on those.

[@kathleenkearns2124]

Thank you for sharing this - I feel like you made the beautiful finished product look easy ❤ I’m gonna save an attempt at this for when I’ve had more practice 😂

[@kitfranzman4860]

Oh my. Right up your alley Katie. If anyone you can. They turned out beautiful as all your projects do and wow us

[@louanneross6410]

Lovely job Katie.

[@donnaschaner3216]

You did a beautiful job with These night stands.

[@donnadoble-brown338]

These came out GORGEOUS! 💚

[@shelly1224]

Beautiful as always

[@pandawatson1719]

Wow they are gorgeous!! I'm definitely going to try this product. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@gydaanderson332]

These look terrific! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@suecox2308]

They look wonderful--very authentic looking.

[@MARYBOORMAN]

Brilliant results Katie! Hello from Owen Sound! :-) I enjoyed watching you make over these gems! The handles very styley for these also. Bravo! MQH

[@stacey444]

They turned out lovely!!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

So freakin talented doing the faux wood grain. The adjusta pulls are pretty cool. Hoping all is well Katie, Dirty Jersey out!!!

[@dannakinnaman7115]

What an improvement!

[@kaycox19]

WOW! What a difference! Lovely.

[@juliekaplan4713]

Holy cow! They are gorgeous!

[@sanjamslm]

Oops, she did it again!! 😍

[@LV12800]

Beautiful redo...as always! ❤

[@ciloulacete3193]

Amazing! It needs to be patient, but for this great result

[@ingridheleneharbak3353]

Oh my, they became lovely😊

[@sarahh.166]

You never disappoint Katie, I love the new look 🙌

[@irenemuus9716]

Katie, you have an enviable shop---- all the right tools. You really know what you are doing. Everything you tackle turns out great. Terrific work.

[@heavenlymorsels]

wow what a transformation!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

ah-mazing! love that look! It is a quick seller for me! great job as always!

[@salvagedbykscott]

Yay! Thank you!

[@heidistierli7525]

As always, fantastic job!

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

I am ready to try this. You totally transformed them. Lovely

[@janicebeckett7287]

Katie, this redo is fabulous!

[@briemills9209]

You nailed it, Katie! They are very pretty now.

[@gingerdunn6590]

Looks great Katie . Prayers and Love 💕 From Oklahoma

[@donnajames348]

Wow! Just Gorgeous! Love your channel!

[@donnalayne2395]

Wow these turned out beautifully I need you to redo my nightstands❤😊

[@guylainepetrin830]

so relaxing to actually watch paint dry. I love the faux finish wood look. So well done.

[@luperodela9668]

I wish I had watched this video before tackling my new to me, recycled bedroom, 2 NS and dresser. I still did a decent job! Love watching your channel! Ps I also purchased some adjustable handles! 😍

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Love the wood look. Great job.

[@shawndelaney9311]

They look amazing!

[@cliffordmaynard6559]

They look great, great job.

[@maryjanemcaskile-zq8bh]

You are the BEST!

[@sharonclarke8683]

As always Katie chefs kiss❤