Kitchens are often dominated by their fitted cupboards and work surfaces. And that’s not surprising given the work that goes on there. But free-standing furniture remains a feature of many kitchens despite the trend for the fitted look. Kitchen tables and chairs are always favourites for the shabby chic painting service.
Of course, larger dressers and sideboards, in bigger kitchens are also very popular. And, if the shabby chic look isn't your style, then a clean painted look will always add a fresh dimension to your kitchen.
Make a Statement with Painted Kitchen Furniture
Tables and Dressers
Pine tables and dressers make up the majority of these items of furniture—complemented with the occasional oak sideboard, butchers block or bookcase.
Painting
The hard-working nature of kitchen furniture demands several coats of paint and a good application of a wax overlay to finish off the shabby chic painting service. After that the furniture will withstand just about everything.
Let your design imagination flourish with painted kitchen furniture.
What Shabby Chic Paint Colour to Choose for Kitchens?
Shabby chic colours include the ever popular shades of white in the Farrow and Ball, Dulux or Annie Sloan paint ranges. You can't underestimate just how many shades of white they have between them.
But equally popular are shades of blue and green–matching in with kitchen cabinets, floors or wall colours. Ever popular shaker-style kitchens often include a shabby-chic table or dresser.
We are increasingly asked to mix a painted finish with that of a raw, varnished or waxed wood effect. That works well and often complements wooden (maple or oak) work tops in the kitchen. There's an example with this two-tone painted kitchen table.
You can expect to give your old kitchen furniture a real colour boost when you choose to give them the shabby chic treatment.
Shabby Chic Painting Service Key Steps
Step 1
To achieve the look we remove all the varnish and wax from your furniture with power sanders and by hand.
Step 2
We then apply primer and undercoat paint.
Step 3
At least two coats, and typically three, of a decorative paint follow. We mainly paint with an eggshell finish, but also use the Annie Sloan chalk paints and other paints from Dulux or Johnstone's.
Step 4
Finally, and only when requested, we shabby the furniture with sandpaper and then give it two coats of wax.
So, when you are ready for either the shabby chic look or a clean painted look for your furniture, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Let's Get In Touch
Contact Details
Please don't hesitate to get in touch for any furniture painting advice, shabby chic style, two-tone painting or a modern painted look.
Phone Number
07766 225329
Email Address
furniture@shabby-chic-surrey.com