Faux Bois Furniture Wood Grain Finishes

Faux bois is a French phrase meaning false wood. Faux Bois, or false wood painting on furniture is the artistic imitation of wood or wood grains. By using various media, a decorative artist can create the illusion of expensive wood finishes, faux bois, on damaged or inexpensive furniture. Faux bois finishes are often applied to older kitchen cabinets, giving them an economical update. Faux bois can be used on inexpensive unfinished wood pieces to match or compliment existing furnishings. Convincing faux bois requires execution by highly skilled artisans. Linda Wells, of WellDesignedArt is trained in many faux bois finishes.