Furniture Week - A "Knack" for Paint

Many will argue about slathering paint on vintage or antique furniture, but a lot of times those pieces are thrown out not to be enjoyed in the state that they are in and often become trash.  I found a company  who has a "knack" for painting and gives new life to furniture that was once disregarded. We spoke with Barb of Knack Studios about her start in the repurposing furniture business.

Vintage Indie - How did you get started in repurposing furniture?
Barb - I got started painting furniture about seven years ago when my husband and I moved into an older home that had lots of cabinets and built in shelving, that I thought needed a little "up-dating"!! I painted my kitchen cabinets and it took me three weeks because I had little ones at that time, and I worked around naps:) When the project was completed though, I was hooked! I gradually (after painting all that I could at my house!) started painting pieces for others.

Vintage Indie - What are some of your inspirations?
Barb - I am inspired by a lot of things I guess.... I know everyone says this but I'm inspired by nature and the colors around me, my family, the whole idea of breathing new life into something that has been cast off and discarded truly inspires me, because I think that idea translates into a whole lot more than just furniture:)

Vintage Indie - Where can shoppers find your pieces?

Barb - My pieces are available through my studio- 1207 Pendleton Street Greenville ,SC 29611,also at Antiques on Augusta- 6 South Plaza Dr., Greenville, SC 29605. I can and will ship my pieces also if the buyer is not local.

You can also contact Barb through her gorgeous website at www.knackstudios.com

Comments

[Lisa Orlando (castleart)]

cute pieces. :) I'll mark you journal on my favs. :)

[barb blair/knack]

Thanks so much for this sweet post!:)

[Mrs. Kwitty]

Love the painted furniture! Great feature!
Smiles, Karen