All the items we refinish at The Fettling Fairies are special, you wouldn't find their like on the high street or furniture store. A custom ordered item is your chance to create something which is truly unique!
Every week several items of furniture arrive at our workshops to be refinished to our customers' specifications. Some pieces have been owned by our customers for years, some have been bought in by us to fulfil special customer orders. In every case our customer has discussed the work to be done with Joy, our Bossy Fairy. (we call her that because she's the boss !) She advises customers by phone or email, sometimes even face to face.
Below we feature a small selection of projects we have undertaken for customers.
Some of the custom order services we provide:
Paintwork
top quality multi-coat paint finishes.
professional spray painting
high quality hand-painting
special paint effects
gilding / gold leaf work
hand-painted artwork
distressed paint effects
decoupage
papering
varnish and lacquer finishes.
wax finishes
Upholstery
re-upholstery
re-webbing
sheet cane replacement
re-studding, re-braiding
fabric fireproofing
fabric protection
Structural
repairs
fixing loose legs and joints
alterations
fitting internal shelves etc
colouring scratches
Glass and Mirrors
replacing broken or foxed mirrors
reglazing with toughened glass
removing glass, fitting mesh
protective toughened glass for tabletops and dressing table tops.
Handles, knobs, hardware
repair
replacement
Collection, Storage and Delivery.
we can collect your furniture for refinishing, then arrange to return.
we have no problems storing furniture purchased from us (or refinished by us) for delivery at a later date.
Paint Colours
We can paint in virtually any colour. Our customers most often choose colours from Farrow and Ball, Little Greene and Fired Earth. We will normally spray a multi-coat paint finish in order to build up a high-quality result. We use furniture grade water-based acrylic satin topcoats. We sometimes apply water-based matt varnish as a final coat to achieve a more 'flat' look. We do recommend a satin finish for very dark colours. We are happy to use other paints with or without wax finishes if requested.
A two door pine wardrobe with panelled doors. The base section contains two single drawers side by side and a wide single drawer below them. It features a deep moulded cornice. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Regency White with a butterfly lace paint effect in Lulworth Blue.
A high quality 3 drawer chest - manufactured in pine and moulded mdf. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Helium. Antique brass pull rings fitted to drawers. Hand painted flower artwork added.
A utility 3 drawer chest - Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Pale Linen. New brushed antiqued handles fitted to drawers. Hand painted flower artwork added.
A utility 3 drawer dressing table - Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Pale Linen. New brushed antiqued handles fitted to drawers. Hand painted flower artwork added.
A 5ft pine farmhouse table with large turned legs, matched with 6 farmhouse chairs in 3 styles and varying grays. The table top has had three coats of water based satin varnish. Multi coat paint finish to table frame, the colour is Off Black.
A 6ft pine farmhouse table with attractive turned legs and a drawer at one end, matched with 8 beech spindle back chairs. The table top has had three coats of water based satin varnish. Multi coat paint finish to table frame and chairs, the colour is Clunch.
A heavy pitch pine Victorian church pew which we resized to a domestic proportion. With hymn book rail to back. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is 'Cooking Apple Green'. Carnauba waxed for protection. Original hardware refitted.
A pair of solid pine chests of drawers; each with a pair of top drawers and three larger drawers below. Multi-coat paint finish, the colours are Rectory Red and Hague Blue.
Pine / MDF hall storage cupboard with shoe storage and umbrella storage. The cupboard has a security section. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Morchella with Little Owl inside.
A set of four antique French dining chairs matched with two antique Victorian chairs. The latter have original front casters. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Regency White. We re-upholstered the chairs in French linen bird toile fabric.
An antique Victorian mahogany linen press comprising a two door top cupboard sitting on a base chest of drawers. The base chest has a pair of top drawers above two wide drawers. It sits on four tall turned feet. The top cabinet has a pair of panelled doors and a moulded cornice above. The cabinet h...
A large antique pine 5 drawer chest with mouldings to the drawer edges. Attractive shaped apron. Multi coat paint finish - the colour is 'Lulworth Blue'.
An antique satinwood Victorian washstand with upstand and marble top. The table stands on turned legs fitted with original brass and ceramic castors. There is a low shelf and a full width drawer. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is Moonlit Sky.
An antique Victorian Joseph Fitter wind-out table paired with 6 beech farmhouse fiddleback chairs. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is Regency white, lightly distressed through to light grey.
A new craftsman-made pine hall storage cupboard/ wardrobe with four doors and eight large drawers below. Doors and drawers panelled and beaded. Moulded cornice above. Shelved storage in right-hand sections. Multicoat paint finish, the colours are Stiffkey and Babouche.
A pine wardrobe with three doors and three drawers below. Doors and drawers panelled and beaded. Moulded cornice above. Customised into a hall cupboard with pigeonhole footwear storage. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Pale Linen.
We were proud to be involved in the makeover of Beth and Matthew's kitchen. We gave a multi-coat satin spray-painted finish to cabinets, trim and panelling in a colour matched Chilcomb Pebble. The size and shape of the room meant we needed to carry out an extensive masking exercise!
A tall display cabinet / bookcase with two doors in the base and tall display door to the top, all crowned with an attractive cornice. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is Regency White. This was a client commission which we distressed to order.
A vintage arched top display cabinet with two curved top display sections. It has two central open shelved sections with three drawers below. There are two larger drawers in the lower section. It features a carved curved frieze across the top with a heavy sweeping moulded cornice above. Below the bo...
Our lovely customer Christina asked us to update her tired pine kitchen cabinets. We Fettling Fairies transformed it with a multi-coat satin spray-painted finish in Olive Colour and Boxington. The insides of the doors are painted too.
A classic country pine dresser. Four doors to the base, the middle pair being inset below the wide central drawer. All the doors feature beaded panels. Two more drawers to either side. The base also features an attractively shaped skirting, this shape being echoed in the small pelmet above the middl...
New craftsman-made pine combination entrance hall set - hanging cupboard with bench and shelf. Multi coat spray painted finish, the colours are Mercury and Spell Gray.
A display dresser; 3 panelled doors and 2 drawers to the base. The base sits on an a bracketed plinth. The top section has 3 tall glazed doors. The top has a fluted frieze above the doors and a simple moulded cornice. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Titania. New stainless steel pulls to doors...
A pine wardrobe with three doors and three drawers below. Doors and drawers panelled and beaded. Moulded cornice above. Customised into a hall cupboard with pigeonhole footwear storage. Multi coat paint finish, the colours are London Clay and India Yellow.
A pine country dresser with four drawers and four doors to the base,the doors have raised and fielded panels; the base has bracket feet. Two matching doors to the top with a wide open shelved section in between with a gallery rail. The dresser top is surmounted by a moulded cornice, below which is a...
A classic Ducal pine country dresser with 3 doors and three drawers to the base. The upper section has two arched top glazed display doors with an open shelved area between with feature gallery rail. The top features wide fluted uprights to each side, arched top doors and with a moulded cornice. The...
A classic Ducal pine country dresser with 3 doors and three drawers to the base. The upper section has two arched top glazed display doors with an open shelved area between with feature gallery rail. The top features wide fluted uprights to each side, arched top doors and with a moulded cornice. The...
A new craftsman-made pine wardrobe with three doors and three drawers below. Doors and drawers panelled and beaded. Moulded cornice above. Pigeonhole footwear storage in right hand section. Multi coat satin spray-painted finish in Vert-de-Terre
A set of six panel back dining chairs upholstered in Laura Ashley "Summer Palace" fabric, paired with a high quality extending oval with scallops hardwood dining table sitting on a double pedestal. The table tops feature an elegant moulded edge. The butterfly centre leaves fold into the table frame ...
An antique French walnut Henri II style extending table matched with 6 Admiralty fluted leg upholstered chairs. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is Skimming Stone. We re-upholstered the chairs in Azima Small Medallion Geometric Brown Silver Shine upholstery fabric.
Six Louis style chairs, 2 of which are carvers. We have given the table and chairs a multi-coat quality paint finish, The colour is 'Pointing'. We upholstered the chairs in a silver Oleandro luxury fabric by Cristina Marrone.
An Italian pedestal table with 6 chairs, 2 of which are carvers. The pedestal has carved detail. We have given the table and chairs a multi-coat quality paint finish, The colour is 'Titania'. We upholstered the chairs in a high quality 100% Linen Fabric in Gina Chalk Grey.
An Italian pedestal table with 6 chairs, 2 of which are carvers. We have given the table and chairs a multi-coat quality paint finish, The colour is 'Regency White'. We upholstered the chairs in a natural Toile de Jouy fabric.
A scalloped edge extending pedestal table with 6 chairs, 2 of which are carvers. The table top has a deep moulded edge. We have given the table and chairs a multi-coat quality paint finish, The colour is 'Pointing'. We upholstered the chairs in a Laura Ashley Summer Palace fabric in royal blue.
An Italian pedestal table with 6 chairs, 2 slightly taller than the others The pedestal has carved detail. We have given the table and chairs a multi-coat quality paint finish, The colour is 'Titania'. We upholstered the chairs in designer crushed velvet fabric 'Purple Passion' with a purple trim.
An Italian pedestal table with 6 chairs, 2 of which are carvers. The pedestal has carved detail. We have given the table and chairs a multi-coat quality paint finish, The colour is 'New White'. We upholstered the chairs in designer crushed velvet fabric 'Purple Passion' with a silver stud trim.
An ottoman storage chest - fully reupholstered.
This ottoman was fully reupholstered for our lovely customer Lesley in Laura Ashley Natural Pussy Willow fabric. This has been stainguard protected.
A very large extending Chippendale-style dining table standing on cabriole legs. The table was manufactured by Hooker of Martinsville, Virginia. It has rope-edged aprons and features extensive carvings and feathered feet. It extends with two drop-in centre leaves. The table comes with 8 new bergere ...
A large hardwood display dresser,having an angled front with glazed top section. Four raised and fielded panelled doors and 3 drawers to the base. Four glazed display doors above with shaped tops to the glazing. Arch topped glazed panels to the sides. The base sits on bracketed feet. The piece is su...
An 1870s Joseph Fitter Victorian mahogany extending wind-out dining table, on turned reeded legs and with original castors. This table belonged to our client and we made extensive repairs to it for her. The original poplar table tops were then sanded and matt sealed. Chairs and table frame have a mu...
Our lovely customer June asked us to update her kitchen cabinets. We Fettling Fairies transformed it with a multi-coat satin spray-painted finish Card Room Green. The insides of the doors are painted too.
A heavy reclaimed hardwood sideboard. Two wide drawers above two doors. The doors each have a pair of beaded panels, the drawers have matching beading. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is Rectory Red. The worktop is satin varnished.
This magnificent piece of furniture was manufactured by Richard White Ltd for our lovely customer Jennifer and was part of an extensive kitchen update. We spray painted all this cabinet and the new kitchen doors, drawer fronts and components Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Vert de Terre.
A solid pine chest of drawers with a pair of top drawers and three larger drawers below. Matched with a pair of two drawer bedside chests. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is Pointing.
A very large modern oak butterfly leaf table with thick square legs, paired with a set of 8 antique balloon back chairs. Multi coat paint finish, the colours are Spell Grey, Charm Grey and Oberon. The chairs have been reupholstered with Christina Marrone Diamante fabric.
A new craftsman-made poplar and pine hall combination wardrobe with two doors and seven large drawers below. Adjustable shelved storage, full hanging space in wardrobe section and separate hanging spade to side. Multicoat satin spraypainted finish in Biancho Brillante
An oriental hardwood display cabinet; 4 glazed doors to the top section, 4 panelled doors to the base. The sides and back are also panelled. Most of the woodwork features a rounded profile. Heavy shelves. The top has a moulded cornice. Multi coat paint finish, the colour external colour is Dimity, t...
A round Louis style pedestal table with 4 chairs. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Black. We completely reupholstered the chairs using luxury crushed black velvet, finished with a silver stud trim.
A round Louis style pedestal table with 4 chairs. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Black. We completely reupholstered the chairs using high quality vevet damask in gold and black.
New craftsman-made pine industrial-style wardrobes each with a single glazed panelled door. Shelved storage and a hanging compartment. Multi coat spray painted finish, the colours are India Yellow and Ammonite.
Our lovely customers Morag and Stuart bought a superb home but they hated its red kitchen. We Fettling Fairies transformed it with a Stiffkey Blue multi-coat satin spray-painted finish. The insides of the doors are painted too.
A new craftsman-made pine wardrobe with three doors and three drawers below. Doors and drawers panelled and beaded. Moulded cornice above. Pigeonhole footwear storage in right hand section. Multi coat paint finish, the colours are Inchyra Blue and Sudbury Yellow.
A new craftsman-made pine hall storage cupboard/ wardrobe with four doors and eight large drawers below. Doors and drawers panelled and beaded. Moulded cornice above. Shelved storage in right hand section. Multi coat paint finish, the colours are India Yellow and Railings.
A pair of Stag Minstrel bedside tables. Two drawers with a pull out shelf above an open section. Multi-coat paint finish - lace effect to drawer fronts.
A pine corner display cabinet manufactured in one tall piece. A pair of glazed display doors above, a pair of panelled doors below. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Titania.
Pine Country Dresser with three doors and three drawers to the base. The top has two display doors with an open section in between, below which is an attractive pelmet. The arched cornice is a real feature. Worktop varnished; Multi coat finish to the rest, the colour is Regency White. All carnauba w...
A pine pot board dresser; the base sits on 6 turned legs and has two drawers above shaped pelmets. There is a pine worktop; the pot board is made up with tongued and grooved pine between the legs. The dresser top is open shelved with a boarded back and shaped side pieces. It is surmounted by an ele...
A set of 6 padded swept back chairs with reeded front legs transformed with a multi-coat quality paint finish, The colour is 'Cornforth White'. We upholstered the chairs in a mixture of luxury designer fabrics.
An Italian twin pedestal shaped-top table matched with 8 Louis-style dining chairs, 2 of which are carvers. The table pedestals and stretcher have carved detail. We have given the table and chairs a multi-coat quality paint finish, The colour is 'Silver Sparkle'. We upholstered the chairs in a luxur...
A Stag six drawer chest of drawers. Multi-coat paint finish in three Farrow and Ball colours. We give these chests a travel theme by painting and fitting new hardware..
A Stag Minstrel three door wardrobe. Internally, double hanging space and single shelved section. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Slipper Satin.
A tall two-door display cabinet, the doors have a beaded panel at the base of each door with a shaped-top glazed section above. The cabinet has a fluted section at each front upright and a moulded cornice. It stands on a moulded base. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Plummett.
A vintage mahogany display cabinet. It has two glazed doors with fine beading and shaped tops to the glass. It stands on bracket feet. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is 'Pale Linen'.
A display cabinet with two doors and two drawers in the base. The top cabinet has two large display doors with a dentil rail and cornice above. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Regency White. The back of the display section is papered in Bird Cage paper. The base doors have a transfer applied....
Two beech topped round pedestal tables with 4 beech farmhouse chairs in two styles and four colours.The table tops have been satin varnished. Multi-coat paint finish to other surfaces, the pedestals are in Titania.
A tall antique pine dresser. 2 doors and two drawers to the base, tall open shelved top. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Spell Grey. Matt varnish to the worktop, all carnauba waxed.
A vintage 1950s G Plan Tola teak veneer dressing table. Two drawers to each side with a wider drawer above the knee-hole. Given a multi-coat paint finish; the colour is 'Oberon'. Original handles refitted. Drawer fronts decoupaged with oriental lanterns.
A vintage semi-circular display cabinet on three short cabriole legs. Gold pattern to glass door. A multi-coat paint finish, the colour is 'Pointing'. The interior panel has Laura Ashley Honeysuckle Trail Camomile paper.
A vintage double headboard with a pair of bedside tables attached. The tables each have bow fronts and cabriole legs. Multi-coat paint finish in Pointing.
A classic vintage kneehole desk in elm featuring a pair of drawers to each side with a wide central drawer. The desk stands on turned legs supported by a low H stretcher. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is 'Downpipe'. We have upholstered the chair seat pad with grey striped ticking fabric.
A vintage French style kidney shaped dressing table with 5 drawers and a stool. The table stands on four elegant cabriole legs and has detailing. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Pointing.
A vintage French style sideboard in oak standing on front cabriole legs and plain rear legs. Cupboards to either side with raised and fielded panelled doors: four central drawers. The doors and drawers of this craftsman-made sideboard feature intricate carving. There is also a carved shaped skirt be...
A vintage French style kidney shaped dressing table in Walnut with 5 drawers, triple curved top mirror set and a stool. The table stands on four elegant cabriole legs and has detailing. A shaped glass top is also included. Multi coat paint finish, the colour is Pavilion Grey.
A vintage French Louis style dressing table with 3 drawers. The table stands on four elegant carved cabriole legs. The body of the table features carved panels to the sides and back while the front frame has sweeping curves which the drawer fronts follow. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is Fren...
A vintage oak court cupboard. Three drawers and three doors to the base, a smaller two door section to the top. Multi-coat paint finish. The colour is 'Pantry Blue'.
A large vintage mahogany oval extending table with cabriole legs. This is matched with eight new fully upholstered parson's dining chairs. We restored the table and painted the chair legs to match.
A vintage pine kneehole desk with 4 drawers in each pedestal and a central drawer above the kneehole. Each pedestal has a deep torus plinth. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is 'Plummett'.
A vintage telephone table with upholstered seat and drawer below the table top. Elegant shaped back and cabriole legs. Multi-coat paint finish. The colour is Pointing.
A vintage telephone table with upholstered seat and drawer below the table top. Elegant shaped back and cabriole legs. Multi-coat paint finish; the colour is Cornforth White.
A vintage telephone table with upholstered seat and drawer below the table top. Elegant shaped back and cabriole legs. Multi-coat paint finish; the colour is French Gray.
A vintage telephone table with upholstered seat and drawer below the table top. Elegant shaped back and cabriole legs. Multi-coat paint finish; the colour is Titania.
A vintage display cabinet with two glazed doors with shaped astragal bars. The sides are also glazed. It stands on cabriole legs and has two glass shelves. Multi-coat paint finish, the colour is Oxford Stone.
A wide display cabinet. The base has a pair of panelled doors in the centre with panels to each side. Behind the doors is a wide drawer. The glazed display top section also has a pair of central doors and glass shelves. It is topped by a dentil frieze and moulded cornice.