Whether it’s a planned re-decoration or a re-decoration job that you’ve just completed, there might be a problem. Because, it’s at one of these two stages that old pine furniture just doesn’t seem to go well with the new decor. Perhaps it’s the newness the new paint on the walls, doors and skirting! And, the […]
The most popular shabby chic colours of 2014 have managed to both surprise and meet expectations. In earlier years we’ve noted the dominance of whites and creams, particularly the Pointing and White Tie colours from Farrow and Ball. This year was no exception to the trend. Yes, other whites, such as Wimborne White and Strong White from […]
We’ve had a spate of shabby chic desks of late. But here we were asked to do just a paint job for a desk job. This particular desk was certainly looking a bit tired before its paint job makeover. But there was no overlooking the fact that the desk had potential. Some intricate carving at both upper […]
What a year it’s been for shabby chic painting. We’ve come across some fine pieces of furniture to paint this year. Some very different. And some in the usual guise…shabby chic chests of drawers, bookcases and bedside tables. What is different this year, however, is the range of colours that people are choosing for their […]
Colours appear to be back in shabby chic fashion this year. We are certainly painting in colours that we didn’t use last year…proof indeed that it’s a fashion thing. Yes, the creams and the whites remain popular, but so too are greens, blues and beiges. Joa’s White Paint For Dining Room Sideboard A case in […]
