Many of my friends have furniture in their homes from the generations
before them. They always touch these pieces with reverence and
proudly tell the story of how they acquired them. Custom-painted
furniture is intended to be a part of the legacy you leave behind,
a positive symbol of what you aspired to and of what you hoped
your children would aspire to.
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| Why would I want hand painted furniture? |
How is custom hand painted furniture part of my legacy?
Joyful Noise Studios creates artistic representations of some
element of what you value. By incorporating images and words that
you choose, we can permanently commemorate an element of your
spirit. You might choose a quote that communicates you appreciation
of nature, or your dedication to creativity; you might choose
words from your holy book to show your relationship to the Creator;
or you might choose a poem you wrote back in the third grade.
You can choose lines from the first letter your partner ever wrote
you or words from the song you danced to late at night with your
crying baby.
How do I choose the furniture I want painted?
Your first consideration is where you see yourself using this
piece of furniture. You might consider a toy box, a breakfast
table, or an armoire. I have painted everything from a $10 yard
sale kitchen table that I then cut down into a coffee table, to
a beautifully crafted raw wood sofa table. I encourage you to
use a piece of unfinished furniture as that allows a beautiful
finish and a clear picture of the wood we are working with. However,
I will also do a limited amount of sanding if the piece you choose
is stained or varnished. Please contact me for some ideas about
where to shop for terrific unfinished furniture.
How do I choose the design for the piece?
Our first design meeting is the most important part of our process
because it allows me to guide you in the creation process. This
time will be reminiscent of elementary Show and Tell. I encourage
you to bring to this meeting a few of your favorite belongings
that tell me a story about you or show me the colors you like
to incorporate into your home. This time will allow me to get
a glimpse into who you are and what your hopes are for this piece
of furniture. We will create some image ideas and we will uncover
the words you want to use. I have a great quote catalog to help
get you started in choosing your words.
After we have discussed the design, what should I expect?
Within a week of our discussion, I will share a sketch with you.
We will further refine our ideas and if we have not already settled
on a color palette, we will do so at this time.
How long does it take for me to get my piece?
This is entirely dependent on the design we choose and the size
of the piece we are using.
Is the furniture intended to be used?
The finish on these pieces is intended for clean up with a glass
cleaner and/or water. Pieces that are intended for outdoor use
will be finished to allow for that.
How do I contact you to get started?
