Business Details
11 Years
experience
Furniture Restoration Experts in Lichfield
Emily Charlotte was founded in February 2015 during my studies in Art and Design at Birmingham City University. Our physical shop in Shenstone, near Lichfield, specialises in restoring vintage furniture and upholstery to exacting standards, combining meticulous craftsmanship with creative reinvention. We offer a curated selection of home accessories, soft furnishings, and dog-themed gifts, reflecting our team's personality and passion. As official stockists of Frenchic Furniture Paint, we empower customers to undertake DIY projects with expert guidance through workshops and one-on-one advice. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our approach to rescuing and repurposing furniture, aligning environmental responsibility with aesthetic innovation.With over eight years of hands-on experience in furniture restoration and interior design, we bring both technical expertise and artistic vision to every project. Our workshops, consistently booked weeks in advance, demonstrate our ability to share specialist knowledge in accessible, engaging formats. We maintain transparency in our processes, ensuring clients understand every step of their furniture's transformation. Our local reputation for quality and creativity has been built through consistent delivery of bespoke solutions tailored to individual client needs. The business continues to evolve while staying true to its founding principles of craftsmanship, sustainability, and community engagement.
Services
Furniture Painting
Upholstery Services
Painted Kitchens
Interior Painting
Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Established in 2015 with specialist furniture restoration expertise
- Official stockists of premium Frenchic Furniture Paint
- Award-winning workshop programme with expert guidance
- Sustainable approach rescuing and repurposing pre-loved furniture
- Personalised service combining technical skill with creative vision
What people say
Creative passion
Expert guidance
Sustainable approach
Workshops popular
Unique items
Services
Furniture Painting
Specialist furniture painting using premium Frenchic Paint products. Our expert team transforms pre-loved pieces with durable, stylish finishes while preserving structural integrity. Clients receive comprehensive guidance for DIY projects or opt for our professional restoration service. Each piece undergoes meticulous preparation and multiple finish coats for lasting quality.
Upholstery Services
Full upholstery restoration for chairs, sofas, and vintage pieces. We combine traditional techniques with modern materials to revive seating comfort and aesthetics. Services include frame repair, foam replacement, and fabric selection from our curated collection. Every project maintains original character while meeting contemporary comfort standards through expert craftsmanship.
Painted Kitchens
Professional kitchen cabinet painting service using durable, low-odour paints. We transform dated kitchens with meticulous surface preparation, multi-coat finishes, and hardware upgrades. The process maintains functionality while achieving customised colour schemes. Clients receive maintenance advice to preserve their kitchen's refreshed appearance for years.
Creative Workshops
Hands-on furniture painting workshops for all skill levels. Participants learn essential techniques using Frenchic Paint products in our Shenstone studio. Sessions cover surface preparation, paint application, and finishing processes. Each workshop provides tools, materials, and expert guidance to complete personal projects while developing transferable DIY skills.
Interior Painting
Specialist interior and exterior painting services for residential properties. Our team applies premium paints with precision techniques to achieve flawless finishes. Services include colour consultation, surface preparation, and application of durable coatings for walls, woodwork, and architectural features. We focus on minimal disruption while delivering long-lasting decorative results.
People
Emily Charlotte
Founder & Creative Director
Founder with over 8 years' experience in furniture restoration and interior design. Studied Art and Design at Birmingham City University. Combines traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity to transform pre-loved furniture into unique statement pieces.
Questions
What services does Emily Charlotte offer?
We specialise in furniture painting, upholstery, kitchen transformations, and interior/exterior painting services, along with creative workshops using Frenchic Paint.
Are workshops suitable for beginners?
Yes, our beginner's furniture painting workshop provides comprehensive instruction with all materials included for first-time restorers.
Do you sell Frenchic Paint products?
As official stockists, we offer the full range of Frenchic Paint products and accessories for DIY furniture restoration projects.
How to book a workshop session?
Workshops can be booked through our website calendar showing available dates, with sessions typically booking weeks in advance.
What home accessories do you stock?
Our curated collection includes soft furnishings, dog-themed gifts, candles, mirrors, and unique decorative items for home and garden.
Reviews (3)
Rebecca Slater
Jul 07, 2021
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We had a chair that was internally in good condition but externally was dull, stained and just generally unappealing. We took it to Emily to be reupholstered and are delighted with the results. The chair looks beautiful and communication was great. Also feel much better that we had the chair reupholstered as opposed to replacing it. Would definitely recommend.
Stuart Foxall
May 31, 2021
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What a hidden little gem. Used to get some cushions reupholstered. Brilliant job done. Bought other stuff while we were there. Would highly recommend
David Kennea
Jun 10, 2020
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Emily has just painted our kitchen. It is a large hand made kitchen in traditional style. She has transformed it and saved me spending circa sixty thousand pounds on a replacement. Her attention to detail is second to none and i would highly recommend her to anyone needing this type of work. Very reliable and totally trustworthy to leave alone in your home. Thanks again Emily.
