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October 14, 2015 By Jenna 93 Comments

Show Me Your Grain…Your Wood Grain.

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Painted & Stained Furniture Projects with a HomeRight Finish Max / Furniture Makeovers

This post is sponsored by HomeRight, however all opinions are 100% mine. Affiliate links may be contained in this post.

I won’t lie.

The sight of a beautifully bold painted piece of furniture (preferably either kelly green, navy blue or a bold red) makes my heart soar.

Not as much as Grunt Labor makes my heart soar, but pretty close.

However, I have come to really appreciate a good grain…a good wood grain that is, because chocolate isn’t a grain yet, is it? I’m still waiting for chocolate to be classified as “good” for me.

Here are a few of my favorite stained and painted furniture makeovers…

Painted & Stained Furniture Projects with a HomeRight Finish Max / Furniture Makeovers / DIY File Cabinet Table / Cobalt Blue and Stain

Stacy Risenmay is a lucky girl. Because all I want to do is steal her bedside table. The cobalt blue and stain combo is beautiful.

Painted & Stained Furniture Projects with a HomeRight Finish Max / Furniture Makeovers / Hall Tree

This is another shade of blue paired with stain that I think is stunning. Gail from My Repurposed Life made a hall tree from a door and sewing table. I’m usually not a big aged paint effect person, but I do love the depth the aging has on this shade of navy. She used her HomeRight Finish Max on this project.

Painted & Stained Furniture Projects with a HomeRight Finish Max / Furniture Makeovers / Midcentury Modern Dresser Makeover

A never fail combo is stain and white – especially on mid-century modern pieces like this one from While They Snooze.

Painted & Stained Furniture Projects with a HomeRight Finish Max / DIY Pegboard

Addicted 2 DIY made this stained pegboard organizer using her paint sprayer. She also has some good tips here for using stain in a paint sprayer.

Painted & Stained Furniture Projects with a HomeRight Finish Max / Furniture Makeovers / Stripped and Stained Buffet Makeover

My stripped and re-stained buffet makeover is one of my most favorite makeovers ever. I was actually a little worried about going back to stain after the piece had been a bold red, but it was totally the right decision. I used my HomeRight Heat Gun to strip it easily.

Painted & Stained Furniture Projects with a HomeRight Finish Max / Furniture Makeovers / DIY Platform Bed

Lauren from The Thinking Closet opted for a beach-y hued stain for her bed.

Painted & Stained Furniture Projects with a HomeRight Finish Max / Kitchen Table Makeover / Furniture Makeover

Ask Anna actually stripped and re-stained the top of this table, as well as painting the bottom of it. If you need tips on cleaning your paint sprayer after using stain in it, she’s your girl.

Painted & Stained Furniture Projects with a HomeRight Finish Max / Furniture Makeovers / Dresser turned Home Gym

This idea from HomeJelly is nothing short of genius. She took an old dresser and turned it into a home gym. She stained the top and feet, but painted the rest with her Finish Max. Now, as much as I would like to think this piece would actually motivate me to work out, I’m probably wrong. The idea is still genius though. 😉

Are you a fan of stained and painted combination pieces?

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Disclosure: This post was a collaboration with HomeRight. However, all opinions and corny post titles are 100% mine.

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  1. gail says

    October 14, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Super roundup Jenna! scheduling some pins!

    Thanks so much for including my favorite hall tree. 🙂

    gail

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 14, 2015 at 10:20 am

      You are welcome, Gail! I love that shade of blue!

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    October 14, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I love to pair a country green with a dark stain.

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  3. Kate says

    October 14, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Such a hard question! I feel as though a light coral color with stain would be gorgeous! Just waiting to have a little girl so I can try that combo out 😉

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  4. Anna says

    October 14, 2015 at 11:39 am

    Thank you for including me in your roundup! There are so many great pieces but I LOVE your buffet, it’s stunning. 🙂 Pinned and shared on FB.

    Anna 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 14, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      You are welcome, Anna! Your table is gorgeous!

      Reply
  5. mary anne says

    October 14, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    I like Blue and off-white as favorite pairings with stain. And absolutely love the look!

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  6. sarah mickelson says

    October 14, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Green!

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  7. wen budro says

    October 14, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    I like a natural dark wood stain but I’m also getting into some of the vintage blur colors as well. Those are some awesome furniture makeovers….I’m jealous.

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  8. karen says

    October 14, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    My favorite color to paint with is turquoise! Bring it on !!!

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  9. Pam S says

    October 14, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    I was set to start a complete re-decor of my house when I saw the blue hall tree (the only blue in my whole house is maybe some clothing! LOL) …..but then I saw your buffet ~ to die for! Good job!!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 14, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      Thanks, Pam!! I love that buffet too!

      Reply
  10. Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

    October 14, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    Honored to be included in this awesome blossom round-up! Off to pin this gem. XO

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 14, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      Your bed is stellar, Lauren!

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  11. Faye Gates says

    October 14, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    I have used a red with a dark stain.

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  12. Marsha Anderson Corns says

    October 14, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    I love your blog. I also love stained wood with white, red, blue, green, gray… it depends on the mood and the piece of furniture/art!

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    • Anne Coles says

      October 14, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      Thank you for all the information. First off, I took you’re advice and used the sospads to clean off the rust on a chrome table, worked well, too. Then I took the plunge and painted my coffee and end tables. I’m not into distressing things, in my house, it’ll happen soon enough. My husband was impressed and let me do my desk and mny old oak diningroom table as well. I don’t know about doing pictures but I had a lot of fun and the stuff looks like new!!!!!

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      • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

        October 15, 2015 at 7:55 am

        That is AWESOME to hear, Anne!!! Yay, yay, yay!! Go you – I’m so proud!

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  13. Jackie says

    October 14, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Kelly Green!!!

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  14. Meg @ Green With Decor says

    October 14, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    I love the blue and stain combo from My Repurposed Life! What a great roundup!

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  15. Susan M. says

    October 14, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    My heart goes pitty pat when I see a chest that has been painted with duck egg blue with a dark stained top and a coat of dark wax.

    Thanks for the opportunity – my fingers are crossed!

    Reply
  16. JOY says

    October 14, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    I just finished painting all my stained bedroom furniture white but now I want to paint all my patio
    table and chairs including the adirondack chairs blue. The paint sprayer would come in
    handy and make the job a lot easier.

    Reply
  17. SONJA HANSEN says

    October 14, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    I HAVE A STAINING PROJECT THAT I AM ANXIOUS TO TRY WITH THIS TECHNIQUE.

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  18. Brigitte says

    October 14, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    I really love that dining room table! Way more of a project than I would take on, but it’s gorgeous! I love your buffet, too. I’m planning to do something similar with a dresser I got from Freecycle. It’s hideous now, but I think it will make a GREAT entertainment center when I’m done! 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 15, 2015 at 7:54 am

      Didn’t she do a gorgeous job on that dining room table?? I love it too!

      Reply
  19. Shannon says

    October 14, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    I’m not sure what my favorite color pairing with stain is. I’m new at all of this, but I can say I lean towards the blues.

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  20. Leah Shumack says

    October 14, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I have done a red before! It turned out gorgeous!

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  21. Debbie Reynolds says

    October 14, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    I haven’t tried the paint and stain technique yet. I am ready!! I love your buffet Jenna and the blue and stain hall tree is beautiful!

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  22. Rana Durham says

    October 14, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    I LOVE THE STAIN COLOR EBONY 🙂

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  23. Elaine Bray says

    October 14, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    I love the white with stain – works well for almost any piece of furniture and goes with almost any other colors in a room.

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  24. Terri Hughes says

    October 14, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    My favorite color to pair with stain is navy blue!

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  25. Dana says

    October 15, 2015 at 4:42 am

    My favorite color to pair with stain is cobalt blue. It’s not possible to have too much cobalt blue in your life. Thank you for the giveaway Jenna! Good luck everyone!

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  26. Cynthia C says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:37 am

    I have never paired paint with a stain, but I think a cream color would be nice.

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  27. Jenny B says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Dark glazed White or cream two toned with dark walnut stained top! Yummy!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  28. Susanne says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I love gray with black stain!

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  29. Kim says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    Coral and stain look awesome together!!

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  30. Kelly Nicholson says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    What is your favorite color to pair with stain?

    ill say white..im a nice

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  31. Mary Beth Elderton says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Right now, I am all into grays/taupes/smoky blues with medium dark stained woods. The beauty of DIY is that, when that preference changes. so does the furniture 🙂

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  32. Margot C says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I like walnut or dark wood stain with deep red or (conversely) cream or white.

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  33. CHRISTY SWEENEY says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    MY FAVE COLOR TO PAIR WITH STAIN IS A TEAL SHADE

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  34. steve weber says

    October 15, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    My girlfriend likes different shades of gray to paint with.

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  35. Judy says

    October 15, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    Love the buffet!

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  36. Chase says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:08 am

    Simply black

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  37. mary ballerin says

    October 16, 2015 at 3:01 am

    Right now it’s shiny white. I have a dark Asian-style dresser with brass hardware, and scratches on top. I love how white looks with midcentury bureaus which have lighter wood, hoping it will look good on my dresser. Do you have any other color suggestions, Jenna? 😉

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 16, 2015 at 8:51 am

      Totally agree on the white on mid-century pieces – no fail!

      Reply
  38. Catherine R says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    I like to pair cool colors with stains like blues, greens and purples. I think it balances nicely with warm wood tones.

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  39. Cindy Peterson says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Black with white stain. However I need more experience as I haven’t tried many colors.

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  40. Candace says

    October 16, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    Over/Under on whether the dog and kid would get painted if I had a paint sprayer??? Odds set at 176%

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 19, 2015 at 7:02 am

      They are definitely getting painted. 😉

      Reply
  41. Tracy Shafer says

    October 16, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    I would love a beachy blue

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  42. Laura says

    October 17, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    Turquoise would probably be my favorite!

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  43. Brandy Y. says

    October 18, 2015 at 4:27 am

    I love stain with all shades of blue! My favorite!

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  44. sue14625 says

    October 18, 2015 at 9:56 am

    my favorite paint color-off white-shades of green and lavender

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  45. bridgett wilbur says

    October 18, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    I just love dark walnut and burgundy.

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  46. April says

    October 18, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Love the blue!

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  47. Stephanie, The Candid Pastor's Wife says

    October 19, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    White! But I love the navy – I’m going to keep that in my arsenal.

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  48. sandra says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    a dark red like burgundy or maroon

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  49. DJ says

    October 19, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    Cobalt Blue is really pretty.

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  50. Julie Waldron says

    October 19, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    I like Green.

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  51. tina reynolds says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I love using a red!

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  52. Nicole H. says

    October 20, 2015 at 12:52 am

    Blue is probably my favorite, but it all depends on the piece.

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  53. amy tolley says

    October 20, 2015 at 10:04 am

    i love to pair it with mauves

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  54. Missy says

    October 20, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    I like the way it looks with blue.

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  55. heather says

    October 20, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    Blue is my favorite color to paint with.

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  56. Dawn Jones says

    October 21, 2015 at 11:55 am

    White is my favorite to pair with stain.

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  57. Tanya White says

    October 21, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    It really depends on the piece for me but burgundy goes well with stain.

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  58. Tracie Cooper says

    October 21, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I love to pair it with green!

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  59. Claire P. says

    October 21, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    I love staining furnitures, but I love painting them with white as well. lol

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  60. Karen Drake says

    October 21, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    I like to pair stain with shades of Grey.

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  61. Elyse says

    October 21, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Turquoise or white!!

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  62. Christine says

    October 21, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    Hard to answer question. It depends on the stain. I like white with some of the darker stains, but we have some light stained furniture with a coral color in my daughters room that is very pretty.

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  63. Lesley F says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:38 am

    It depends what I am doing but I really like off whites and creams

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  64. Lindsey Khatri says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:52 am

    I like to pair wood with greens, I find that they contrast beautifully!

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  65. Michael Perkins says

    October 22, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I am partial to blues with my stain.. Thanks, Great Giveaway

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  66. Mari says

    October 22, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    I like blue.

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  67. Anita k says

    October 22, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    Mauve is perfect for me.Thanks so very much for sharing.

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  68. Mary Gardner says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    I guess I am boring, but I like stain paired with a creamy white.

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  69. Carol Godfrey says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    My favorite color is turquoise because it is my favorite color!

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  70. kath g says

    October 23, 2015 at 2:47 am

    I like to mix an oak stain with a forest green….it seems rich and lush to me.

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  71. Richard Hicks says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:21 am

    I like using a light blue

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  72. D.Johnson says

    October 23, 2015 at 9:48 am

    I would love to win this.

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    • D.Johnson says

      October 23, 2015 at 9:52 am

      Light blue is my favorite color.

      Reply
  73. Abigail says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I like how white paint makes a nice dark stain pop

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  74. Susan the Farm Quilter says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I have one piece I did years ago that is sage green milk paint and stain. Really liking blues and black with stain.

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  75. cassandra says

    October 23, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    i LOVE either black or red stains!

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  76. Brenda Robinson says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    You inspired me to paint

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  77. Amy Deeter says

    October 23, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    i like the burgundy or the maroon the best

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  78. Rachel says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    I like to pair green with stain.

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  79. Birdiebee says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I have never paired paint with stain before but would choose a darker shad of blue such as above in the blue door.

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  80. Amy Z. says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    I like pairing stain with a dark red.

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  81. rajee says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    green is my fav

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  82. Vikki Billings says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    I like sage with my stain!

    Reply
  83. Laurie Nykaza says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    I would mix one up with some green paint my favorite color.

    Reply

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