If you’re here in a desperate attempt to find some activities to keep your family occupied during lockdown, we’ve got you covered. While teenagers are happy tick-tocking the day away in their bedrooms, younger children…
We’re back with none other than a fantastic customer project, courtesy of Shannon in Essex! Shannon didn’t fancy the grout cleaning advice she found online, involving home made solutions and hours of scrubbing (we don’t…
Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas On A Budget If you landed on this page during your search for Mother’s day gift ideas, looking for a quick, affordable DIY project – you can stop searching! If you can’t…
Chalk paint is a fabulous choice for transforming furniture. If you’re a keen upcycler and a real fan of the Shabby Chic look, you’ll love the matte finish and range of effects you can achieve…
Whether you want to upcycle your old chest of drawers with that stylish Shabby Chic look or transform your kitchen with a matte terracotta plaster effect, chalk paint can provide a great alternative to traditional…
Since their introduction to mainstream architecture in the UK during the 1980s, UPVC windows and doors have become increasingly popular in the home improvement and construction industries. Unlike timber window frames and doors, UPVC fittings…
It’s a fact of life that mould thrives in warm, moist conditions. This makes kitchens, bathrooms, basements and utility rooms prime locations for the development of mould. With moisture and humidity levels often high in…
Liquid chalk markers are small but mighty. They can be used for a wide range of purposes, varying from decoration to personal or even business purposes. Here is a list of 7 different uses that…
Shabby Chic is a trend that’s been popular for over 30 years, since the term was first coined in the 1980s, with Ideal Home even declaring it as ‘one of the most popular trends ever’.…
Grouting is one of the most important design aspects of your tiles. The right grout can make or break the look of your tiles (no pressure!). But when it starts to go yellow or discolour,…
Most magnets won’t stick to standard chalkboards. However, if you want to make your own magnetic chalkboard, it’s an easy DIY task that you can do at home! We’ve outlined some of the steps below,…
Chalk paint is so popular because of its unquestionable versatility. You can use it to create a distressed, shabby chic look or to bring an old piece of furniture back to life. You can paint…
Are you aware of the recent rise of Cleanfluencers? While some may think it is an odd trend, there is a perfectly logical reason behind this interesting phenomenon. Some of the notable social media stars…
Students, I hear you, you want to remove mould from your bathroom. I’ve been there: First year in your halls of residence – the tiny bathrooms with no windows. Second year – a shared house…
We’ve all seen chalkboard signs outside bars and cafes with menus and specials… but have you noticed the new ‘punny’ trend? This is brilliant, low cost, high impact advertising that any business can use to…
Nesting tables are so handy and space saving but they can look a bit boring. We found this gorgeous upcycled Shabby Chic set that had gone further than just repainting! Adding transfers after painting has…
We couldn’t resist showing you this beautiful Shabby Chic console table that one of our clever customers upcycled using Chalk Furniture Paint in Clotted Cream! This gorgeous piece looks like it could easily cost £200…
Finding out how to clean grout in the shower with the least amount of effort is difficult. The minefield of online advice makes the whole process very tiresome – from the seemingly obvious to the downright bizarre, various…
Just moved in to your first home? Give it some character with painted shabby chic furniture. In this blog post, we show you how to paint shabby chic style to transform your old furniture for…
The school holidays are almost over, and your list of ideas to keep the kids occupied is getting shorter! But don’t worry. In this blog post, we show you how to create shabby chic children’s…
Is your garden looking drab this summer? Liven it up with some non-toxic Shabby Chic Garden Paint! In this blog post, we’ve compiled a mini list of garden DIYs to keep you and the kids…
In need of something to do while the kids are off school? We have the ideal, cost-effective DIY for you! In this blog post, we’ll show you how to create your own shabby chic glass-top…
Tracy from Basildon, Essex, is back at it again! Last week, she sent us pictures of her unique decking chair and now she’s WOWed us again with her Shabby Chic garden bench! How Tracy Made Her Wonderful…
Perhaps you’ve seen people making their own chalk paint on the internet and wonder if it actually works… Well, we challenged one of our customers to find out how home-made compares to our Shabby Chic…
Forget crochet blankets and pastel floral prints. The Shabby Chic trend has made a new and improved comeback over recent years. Think minimalist, crisp colours and natural textures. Below are a few modern Shabby Chic…
Tiling your bathroom, kitchen or utility room can be an incredibly expensive and time consuming job. That’s why tile paint was invented! Yet did you know that you can repaint your tiles AND your grout?…
Shabby Chic furniture painting shouldn’t be taken too seriously! It’s a way to let go, be creative and give new life to old things. That being said, the first time can seem a little daunting. We’ve…
