DIY Furniture Makeover With Woven Wood Door Fronts
Updated: Jan 2, 2022
This coffin-like media console went through a manor transformation!
I will show you how to make woven wood door fronts using veneer strips normally used to provide a veneer edge on furniture or a counter.
I have a video posted on YouTube showing the step by step instructions to complete all the various techniques used in this makeover:
Faux wood glaze
Stained wood top
Bleached wood top
New woven wood door fronts
Removed the bottom skirt
New sleek legs
New chunky door pulls





Supplies used in the video
Behr Chalk Paint Color "Gravelstone"
Dewalt 4 1/2 inch circular saw ( love this tool!)
Car washing sponge from Dollar Tree
Respirator Cartridges for dust, chemicals, etc etc
Extra containers for paint sprayer
Antique Walnut Gel Stain by General Finishes
Additional products I find helpful in flipping furniture:
Zibra grip n glide 2 inch paint brush Assorted Sanding Sponges
Gray wood contact paper (for drawer bottoms)
Beech wood contact paper (for drawer bottoms) Chair Table Leg floor protectors
ChrystaLac satin sealer (does NOT yellow when used on white chalk paint)
Respirator with safety glasses
Replacement battery for Ryobi power tools
Ryobi 7 1/4 in Battery powered Miter Saw
Ryobi Electric 7 1/4 in Miter Saw
Irwin 24 inch bar clamp (I use at least 2 each time I need them)
5in Clear stretch wrap film (to protect furniture for transportation)
18 in clear stretch wrap film (to protect furniture for transportation)
22 in wooden drawer slide (cut to fit)
Please read all labels and follow all manufacturer safety recommendations when working with paints, stains, and other equipment and wear and use appropriate personal protection equipment. Viewers should attempt these projects at their own risk.
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