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:)