Furniture Makeover with Paint

She layered green, brown and burnt sienna acrylic colors to achieve the dark, barrel wood finish.

Cruze says a painted speckle finish on a tabletop will forgive any wear and tear over the years.

The drawer handles on this table are metal pieces off a chandelier.

Practice a plaid design on a sample board first. Cruze used translucent glazes to create this effect.

Cruze used fence-post finials for the knobs on this large dresser.