Distressing is an elaborate technique of finishing furniture where furniture is made to look aged and well-loved. We first stain the furniture in a wood finish (usually walnut tones) and then paint it in a color of your choice. Just as the paint is about to set, we carefully sand out the paint in areas that see the most usage - this makes the furniture look old, antiquated and... well, distressed. It provides a lovely effect that makes furniture stand out.