Restoration, Refinishing, Repair.
We help furniture with history find its second life through thoughtful painting, refinishing, cosmetic repair, and careful restyling — preserving solid pieces that deserve to stay out of the landfill.
Custom Painting & Refinishing
Collaborate with us to select the right custom color, smooth modern finish, rich stain update, and durable topcoat for the way your piece will live in your home.
- Professional paint application
- Wood stripping and restaining
- Custom color matching
- Durable, modern topcoats
Cosmetic & Surface Repair
Work with us to decide which scratches, dents, chips, and worn surfaces should be repaired so the final finish feels intentional and complete.
- Scratch and gouge filling
- Sanding out imperfections
- Fixing minor broken edges
- Surface touch-ups
Hardware & Restyling
Choose the finishing details with us — hardware, polishing, design refinements, and light structural tightening that make the piece feel like yours again.
- Knob and pull replacement
- Hardware cleaning and polishing
- Stylistic modernizing
- Minor structural tightening
These focused pages help local clients find the exact type of furniture work they need.
Not every piece belongs in the studio.
We do not do quick flips, and we do not refinish disposable particle board. Our studio is dedicated to solid, well-built furniture that deserves a permanent place in your home.
This protects the quality of the work, the durability of the finish, and the value of your investment.
Quoted by the piece, not rushed by the hour.
Every piece is quoted individually based on size, material, condition, repair needs, and finish direction. Broken Souls is best for solid, well-built furniture where a lasting finish matters more than a quick flip.
Read the full restoration cost guide →
Built to be inherited, not replaced.
Modern fast-furniture is built to be replaced. Vintage furniture was built to be inherited.
For a fraction of the cost of high-end modern retail, we take your solid-wood piece and give it a smooth, durable finish designed to last another lifetime.
Restoration is not just a repair. It is a way to keep quality, memory, and craftsmanship in your home.
If it matters, the process needs to feel safe before work begins.
For heirlooms, solid wood tables, and sentimental pieces, the first job is not the finish. It is trust. We review photos, condition, damage, finish direction, handoff needs, and visible risk before recommending the path forward.
Photos and damage close-ups are reviewed before the piece is accepted.
Hidden damage, finish expectations, and limitations are discussed before work begins.
Pickup, drop-off, storage, and return are handled as part of the trust process.
Your piece is not inventory. It is history.
From the moment it enters our Olympia studio to the moment it is returned, your furniture is treated as something personal, not replaceable.
Pieces are kept in a secure studio environment, protected during the work, and moved with padding, wrapping, and direct hands-on care.
Condition, goals, and delicate areas are reviewed before work begins.
Moving, staging, and delivery are padded, wrapped, and handled with restraint.
Every repair and finish choice is made to protect the meaning and structure of the piece.
Preservation does not stop at delivery.
Restored pieces can be checked, cleaned, touched up, or refreshed over time. For past clients, maintenance and preservation support helps the finish stay beautiful through everyday life.
View maintenance and preservation →Returned with what it needs to stay beautiful.
Every restored piece is returned with a custom touch-up kit — including a small reserve of your exact custom paint or stain — so your piece stays flawless through everyday life.
Clear from the first message.
People hesitate when they do not know the process. Broken Souls keeps it simple: photos, direction, quote, work, return.
Photos
Send full-piece photos and close-ups of damage, wear, or finish problems. Most inquiries receive a reply within 24–48 hours.
Quote
Receive a practical recommendation based on condition, finish, desired outcome, and pickup or drop-off needs.
Craft
The piece is repaired, refinished, painted, stained, sealed, and checked before return.
Turnaround depends on size, damage, finish direction, curing time, and schedule. The expected project window is discussed during the quote so you are not left guessing.
Searching because something went wrong?
Water rings, old paint, fake wood, and finish damage are common reasons people start researching restoration.
Open the common fixes guide →Read the restoration guides.
Learn how to tell if a piece is worth restoring, how to identify solid wood, and what photos to send for a quote.
Read Restoration Guides →See the project decisions behind the before-and-after.
Case studies show the context, challenge, and solution behind actual transformations.
Read Case Studies →The simple answers.
Most people have the same quiet questions before they reach out. Here is what you need to know.
Do I need to clean or strip the furniture before giving it to you?
No. We handle everything from the raw state, including prep, cleaning, sanding, repair, refinishing, painting, staining, and sealing.
I don't know the exact color I want yet. Is that okay?
Absolutely. We help you select the right finish during the consultation based on your room, the piece, and the look you want to live with every day.
Can you fix deep scratches or missing veneer?
Yes. Cosmetic repair is a core part of the restoration process. We can assess scratches, chips, dents, missing veneer, and surface damage before giving a clear recommendation.
How much does furniture restoration typically cost?
Every project is quoted individually after photos are reviewed. Size, condition, material, repairs, finish direction, and delivery needs all affect the investment. Broken Souls is best for people who want a durable, lasting finish instead of a quick low-cost flip.
Do you offer pickup or delivery?
Pickup and delivery may be available depending on your location, the size of the piece, schedule, and project scope. We discuss this during the quote so the handoff is clear before work begins.
Can you match an existing finish?
We can often get close to an existing stain, paint, or design direction, but exact matching can vary because of wood species, age, previous finishes, lighting, and wear. Photos and inspiration images help us guide the closest realistic direction.
What if I am not happy with the result?
Finish direction, scope, and expectations are discussed before work begins. If something feels off during the final review, we talk through what can reasonably be adjusted within the approved scope and finish system.
Serving Olympia and the South Sound.
Broken Souls works with restoration clients in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, DuPont, and surrounding South Sound areas. Delivery and pickup availability depends on location, schedule, and project scope.
Furniture restoration across the South Sound.
We may accept it for rescue.
If you no longer want a solid, well-built piece, submit photos before donating, dumping, or listing it for free. If it has restoration potential, it may qualify for the studio.
View Furniture Rescue Guidelines →Ready to give it a second life?
Every project is unique. Send photos and details for a clear quote before work begins — and feel good knowing the piece gets another life instead of becoming waste.
Start My RestorationHave a solid wood piece worth saving?
Send photos first. We review the material, repair needs, finish direction, pickup or delivery needs, and project window before giving a quote range.