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Studio Services · Olympia, WA

Custom finish work for furniture worth keeping.

Photo-first furniture restoration, custom painting, wood-tone preservation, surface repair, and hardware restyling for well-built vintage pieces in Olympia and nearby South Sound communities.

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What We Do

Restoration services built around the piece, not a generic paint job.

Each project starts with photos so we can read the construction, surface condition, finish history, hardware, and the direction that makes the furniture feel intentional again.

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Hardware Restyling

Original brass hardware polishing, restyling, and period-authentic reproduction hardware sourcing when original pulls are missing or damaged.

Learn about hardware restyling
Studio Fit

Good candidates have better bones.

The best projects usually have real wood, quality veneer, lasting construction, meaningful shape, sentimental value, or a finish that can be made calmer and more current.

  • Dressers, hutches, consoles, cabinets, desks, and nightstands
  • Painted transformations, wood-tone refreshes, and two-tone finishes
  • Surface repair and hardware direction before finishing
Photo-First Process

The review happens before the recommendation.

Photos help us avoid guessing. We look at the full piece, the surface damage, the hardware, drawer interiors, labels, and the room direction before suggesting a finish path.

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Send photos

Full piece, close-up surface detail, hardware, drawers, and any label or maker mark.

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We read the piece

Construction, finish history, wear, repair needs, and the safest direction forward.

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Plan the finish

Paint, wood preservation, hardware restyling, pickup/delivery, and project scope.

Investment Guide

Typical Project Investment

We price transparently by the piece based on prep complexity, wood type, and finish direction. Here are realistic starting investment ranges for common restorations:

Bedside & Accent

Nightstand Pair

$150 – $350

Minor surface smoothing, drawer runner tuning, custom stain revival or satin paint, and hardware restyling.

Storage & Bedroom

Vintage Dresser / Chest

$300 – $700

Full stripping/prep, veneer blemish repair, multiple hand-rubbed finish coats, brass hardware cleaning, and drawer glide tuning.

Statement Pieces

China Hutch or Credenza

$450 – $900

Multi-piece architectural transformation, glass door masking, bespoke interior drawer liners, shelving prep, and protective sealing.

*Final quote provided after your free photo review. Every antique and vintage piece has unique prep needs, size, and finish direction.

Pricing

Priced by the piece.

Condition, size, prep needs, finish direction, materials, and pickup/delivery coordination all affect the final path. The Free Photo Review lets us understand the furniture before recommending the right scope.

Service Area

Serving Olympia and Nearby Communities.

Careful transport coordination with transparent pricing: $45 local minimum and $2.70 per transport mile. Serving Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, DuPont, and Downtown Olympia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Our Services

Everything you need to know about timelines, transport, and workshop capabilities.

How long does a furniture restoration typically take?

Most individual pieces take approximately 1 to 3 weeks from workshop intake to completion, depending on wood drying time, curing periods between coats, and prep requirements. Because we work on one piece at a time, your project does not sit in a backlog queue. Read our restoration timeline guide for a detailed week-by-week breakdown.

Do you pick up and deliver furniture in the South Sound?

Yes! We provide careful local transport coordination across Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, and DuPont. Transport is priced transparently with a $45 local one-way minimum ($85 round-trip minimum) and $2.70 per transport mile. You are also welcome to drop off and pick up at our Olympia workshop by appointment. Review our complete pickup and delivery details.

Can you match an existing finish in my home?

We can closely harmonize tones with existing room pieces, flooring, or trim. When you text photos, include shots of adjacent furniture so we can balance warm, neutral, or cool wood undertones. Explore popular shades in our Finish Studio or check our guide on how to choose a furniture finish color.

Do you do upholstery or major structural rebuilds?

No. We intentionally specialize in surface-level restoration: refinishing, artisan furniture painting, wood-tone preservation, minor veneer patching, scratch repair, and drawer/hardware tuning. We do not re-pad or re-cover upholstered seating, nor do we rebuild shattered frames or do museum-grade conservation. For pieces with doubtful construction, check our guide on is your furniture worth restoring.

How should I photograph my piece for a review?

Take 3 to 4 clear photos in natural indirect daylight: a straight-on full view, a close-up of any water rings, scratches, or chipped veneer, an open drawer corner showing dovetails, and any maker stamps or tags inside drawers. See our step-by-step photo submission guide.

What geographical areas do you serve?

Our workshop is based in Olympia, WA, and we serve clients throughout Thurston County and the greater South Sound, including Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, DuPont, and Downtown Olympia.

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