About
I’m Michelle, the designer behind Chic Little Haven. I have a passion for redesigning old unloved/unwanted vintage furniture. My interest in furniture design began in 2011 and it has grown into a thriving business. I now offer my services along side, Nicola from My Tatty Love. Nicola also has over 12 years experience in furniture design as well as upholstery. We have combined our small businesses to in a rustic barn based at:
Scarthingwell Courtyard the grounds of Tadcaster Golf Course, Towton, Tadcaster, LS23 9PF
I specialise in giving old, unloved, unwanted furniture a new look through restoration and refinishing. Furniture makeovers give pieces a new lease of life and save from landfill. With over 12 years experience working in the trade I offer a personal unique design service. I work with you to decide on new colours, design and new hardware that will fit with your existing decor or your new decoration plans. I can also take on your existing furniture and give it a makeover to fit in with your decor this includes your kitchen cabinets too.
My work is mainly commision work, people commission me to paint/restore their furmiture!
Upcycling, and refinishing old furniture gives a totally new, unique piece, that can give a high-end look, that would normally cost a lot more if bought new. Not forgetting that these days, most new furniture is mass-produced and not made with the quality and love of old, handmade pieces.
I can professionally spray, however most of our work is hand painted as I can acheive a flat flawless finish with my perfected techique. We work with only quality premium paints and products that have been tried and tested over the years.
I offer group creative workshops in resin pour, lampshade making and decoupage. I have now chosen to stop holding group workshops in furniture painting/upcycling and will now be holding personal 1-1 workshops to teach my technique. I will also soon be launching digital products to help you get through your home projects.
