by Refined Interiors | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
What colour to use – the question we face every time we collect a new piece. The neutrals are great for many pieces – the whites, creams and greys, all the shades not on the colour wheel. But sometimes the furniture cries out for colour. We love a bit of...
by Refined Interiors | Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
We tend to distress much of the furniture we create. Yes – after carefully painting a piece, we then knock, sand or wipe some of the paint back off. How much very much depends on each individual piece but the overall aim is the same. We want the piece to look...
by Refined Interiors | Jun 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
We were given a wardrobe which was on its way to landfill. Sadly – we knew it couldn’t be saved. Woodworm had enjoyed a banquet on both sides and the doors. But – the bottom section was completely worm free – maybe they weren’t ‘dessert...
by Refined Interiors | Jun 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
We source our pieces from a variety of places – auctions, house-clearance, charities and individual sellers. The common factor is that every piece we have was ‘unwanted’. Whether it is no longer fashionable, a bit tatty or simply no space for it – they...
by Refined Interiors | Jun 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Everlong have launched 4 fab new colours which are a great addition to the existing pallet. So excited to use them – great colours that give you the ability to create some ‘statement’ pieces
by Refined Interiors | May 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
So – finally set up the instagram account – please do pop over a follow – www.instragram.com/refineddevon
by Refined Interiors | Sep 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
It has been a while since we had a chance to get back on to the Vintage Furniture horse (not literally…) all sorts of important changes happening, but now we can devote some time back to the furniture. We’re working full-time on our lovely furniture...
by Refined Interiors | Dec 9, 2013 | Christmas, Gifts
Hello there! We’ve had a lovely weekend with our two boys – two very excitable young boys looking forward to Christmas! We went to RHS Rosemoor in Torrington, Devon. Over the weekend they had a lovely Christmas storytime with Santa’s favourite (but a...
by Refined Interiors | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi there, Well Christmas is fast approaching – where does the time go? The decorations are up in the Refined Interiors HQ – and obviously we’re talking a real Vintage feel! I love this time of the year – sitting in our lovely lounge, just the...
by Refined Interiors | Nov 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hello there, It’s been a while since we posted, and a few things have changed. We’re no longer based at The Vintage Trading Co – lovely though they are, we just didn’t feel it was right for us. We’ll still be popping in from time to time...