The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling For the love of paint!! Transforming old and unloved furniture into pieces to be admired. Designer pieces without designer prices. Deb

Dont throw out your old furniture, get in touch, commissions undertaken or we can arrange to paint/design it together.

Just finished this piece that was kindly donated to me by my neighbour Catherine.After stripping it down and sanding th...
15/03/2022


Just finished this piece that was kindly donated to me by my neighbour Catherine.
After stripping it down and sanding the top it was cleaned and refinished in a custom navy mix of blackjack and hornblower. The sides have been decoupage using my favourite wallpaper and handles have been given a hint of gold to make them pop.
Now ready for its forever home. Get in touch for more details

Happy International Woman's Day to all the women out there!May we know them, be them and raise them! ❤
08/03/2022

Happy International Woman's Day to all the women out there!
May we know them, be them and raise them! ❤

Small corner stag table just finished.After cleaning and sanding it was ready to be refinished, using the lovely Frenchi...
27/02/2022

Small corner stag table just finished.
After cleaning and sanding it was ready to be refinished, using the lovely Frenchic blackjack and wallpaper on the top with 2 coats of varnish to protect it then to finish it off I added upholstery studs.
Definitely one of a kind and now ready for its new home!
For more detail please feel free to get in touch

Commission Piece delivered safely back.Mary got in touch to get a bedroom set refinished ahead of her move to her gorgeo...
26/02/2022

Commission Piece delivered safely back.
Mary got in touch to get a bedroom set refinished ahead of her move to her gorgeous new home.
Mahogany now gone and in replace is the gorgeous sage green.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think when starting this venture that one of my pieces would be published in a book but...
24/02/2022

Never in my wildest dreams did I think when starting this venture that one of my pieces would be published in a book but here it is!!!...
To say I'm happy would be an understatement. 😍




It's a weekend of dressing tables 😊This one has been saved from the landfill. The previous owners had started to upcycl...
13/02/2022


It's a weekend of dressing tables 😊
This one has been saved from the landfill. The previous owners had started to upcycle it but gave up halfway through.
Refinished in my custom mix for a lovely deep navy with light pink drawers and a stool to match.
Ready to be added to my shop tomorrow to find its forever home.
PM me for more details!

Came across this unusual vintage dressing table with a flower design mirror, I tried to save as much of the wood as I ...
12/02/2022


Came across this unusual vintage dressing table with a flower design mirror, I tried to save as much of the wood as I could but sadly it was to damaged apart from the drawers. After a light sanding the drawers were then oiled to make the grain pop.
Refinished in a lovely pale pink paired with a Vintage fabric on the stool.
Ready for its new home and to be loved again!
PM me for more details.

One of a kind.When Marilyn Munroe meets with a Vintage Unit! This may not be everyone's cup of tea but that's what I lo...
06/02/2022


One of a kind.
When Marilyn Munroe meets with a Vintage Unit!
This may not be everyone's cup of tea but that's what I love about refinishing furniture...the designs and possibilities are endless
You have to admit that you cant get any more glam than this for a statement piece for your home even if your not her No.1 fan...
What a way to serve your cocktails 🍸
Now available for its new home, get in touch for more details!

2 commission pieces delivered back.Ciara got in touch with me after I had refinished a drinks cabinet for her a while ba...
05/02/2022

2 commission pieces delivered back.
Ciara got in touch with me after I had refinished a drinks cabinet for her a while back.
She had 2 pieces, a writing bureau that was her aunts and a chair so she could use the fabric that I managed to save from the backing of the cabinet.
After cleaning, sanding and a few minor repairs the bureau was refinished in blackjack and gold with stencilling and the chair with creme del la creme and gold!
Have a piece that needs a new lease of life! Get in touch.



Now sold 😊Art Deco Sideboard!Am a sucker for any piece of furniture that has carvings, claw feet or any other unusual fe...
23/01/2022

Now sold 😊
Art Deco Sideboard!
Am a sucker for any piece of furniture that has carvings, claw feet or any other unusual features.
This was boring and musty after being hid away in a shed.
Now a statement piece in black and gold with stencilling on the inside drawers. The front has lovely 2 half round doors that are lockable and offers lots of storage space.
Ready for its new home...
Contact me for more details.

Commission Piece delivered!!My client Louise got in touch with me looking for her writing bureau to be refinished.After ...
22/01/2022

Commission Piece delivered!!
My client Louise got in touch with me looking for her writing bureau to be refinished.
After a few repairs, cleaning and sanding
I used Frenchic Smudge/Swankypants. Ordered charcoal felt for Inside finishing it off by using upholstery pins.
Now ready for its new lease of life!

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