Painted furniture ranges
The passion for painted furniture remains as strong as ever and the ranges include contemporary and shabby chic styles in their line-up.  A typical example is the Canterbury range.  The styling is compatible with contemporary interiors but is perhaps just on the traditional side of the painted furniture divide.   

With more of a rustic style the one range Shabby Chic shows off a distressed painted style which is very popular.

More about painted furniture
Painted furniture has had a strong following for a number of years and it is easy to see why.  In a world of regimented mass-production, painted furniture still retains a very individual feel - especially the distressed painted ranges that, when well executed, appear as though they have been individually made and sourced.  Fans would also argue that no other type of furniture can help so much in creating the desired atmosphere in a room or setting, whether it is shabby chic or crisp contemproary painted furniture.

The Amish religious sect in North America is known for its pursuit of humility (Demut) and rejection of ostentation (Hochmut). These values are reflected in Amish furniture which is popular because of its solid construction and simple styling.However, the original Amish furniture had a painted finish that was often decorated with flowers in styles reflecting the settlers German origins. The plain styling and unpainted finish that is now regarded as typically Amish, was actually based on the furniture made by Welsh emigrants living near the Amish in Pennsylvania.

Pine Furniture became popular during the 17th Century, normally a hardwood such as oak was used. As there was massive demand for Oak (due to shipbuilding) Pine became a popular choice around this time.Pine being a soft wood is not easily carved or engraved so traditionally has been used in simple designs.
These days Painted Pine covers a range of wildly different styles, e.g. the Victorian Style Bedside or the Devonshire Tarka Painted Pine Range.

Origins of painted furniture

Painted Furniture appears to have it origins firmly in Europe, most notably in Italy and France from which developed the flamboyant painted styles of Rococo and Louis XIV furniture. As always, the styles of the rich were copied by the less affluent majority and this produced the cruder peasant-style painted furniture that today is frequently referred to as French-style Painted Furniture.
Perhaps less well-known is that Painting Furniture was also favoured in the kingdom of Prussia (which included modern day Germany and Poland) and was therefore the traditional style of furniture used by the German emigrants to America who founded the various Shaker religious communities. What is today regarded as the typical Shaker style of furniture is usually unpainted, but this was a fashion copied by the Shakers from the communities of Welsh miners that had settled in the coal producing areas of Pennsylvania.

Decorative styles that use painted furniture

Rococo/Louis XIV
These flamboyant, highly decorative styles can vary in complexity – and price – from the affordable pine and mdf collections that echo the styling flourishes to the ultra-expensive pieces that may be decorated with semi-precious stones, gold leaf or other ‘exclusive’ embellishments.
French Style/Shabby Chic Furniture
Originally shabby chic was meant to convey the use of high Quality Furniture and soft furnishings that, although well worn, were still used in preference to poorer quality modern replacements. Now however, the well-used, slightly down-at-heel look has taken on an appeal of its own and distressed painted furniture supplemented with interesting fabrics and ornaments, produces a charming look that is unique to the individual.
Shaker
Shaker style is less fussy than the styles mentioned above. It can either be presented in a similar distressed look or immaculately finished where the simple lines of the furniture are enhanced by pristine, neat paintwork.
Colonial/New England
This look is very bright and fresh, with neat paintwork usually chosen in preference to the distressed finish. It is often chosen for bathrooms and seaside homes to add to the clean, fresh atmosphere.
Mexican
Another surprise here is that traditional Mexican Furniture was often painted and not the distressed pine look most usually associated with the style today. Research suggests that the pine look came about when Mexicans put their unwanted old furniture onto verandas or other exposed or semi-exposed locations. After many years the paint would have been sandblasted away by the prevailing weather and the resulting furniture was then bought by American tourists who regarded it as the ‘traditional’ Mexican furniture style.
Contemporary
Of course many contemporary furniture designers appreciate the look that can be achieved by Painted Furniture and there is a wide range of modern painted styles from which to choose.Examples of all these furniture styles can sometimes be difficult to find in high street shops but a number of internet retailers offer comprehensive selections of painted furniture. One such company is Right Price Furniture.

If you are looking for Furniture in a specific area then why not check out stores that have shops or stores in that area. For example if you after furniture in Stockport, then a Stockport Furniture shop would be the ideal choice.

Shabby Chic Furniture

With shabby chic furniture becoming ever more popular in the world of design. With a great French country style and pastel colours it has a vintage feel to it, the furniture is distressed and set alongside antique and rustic items.
The term shabby chic is used to describe the faded grandeur of tired country homes which were full of antique pieces. With the distressed, worn look becoming fashionable and an indicator of making distressed furniture desirable. With its simple elegance the shabby chic furniture brings a romantic interior design which everyone will love.

Shabby chic is usually painted white or cream sometimes with a light wooden distressed top, it best suits light pastel colours. The shabby chic furniture is inspired by French Louis XV as well as the shaker design and 18th century Swedish design. The distressed look often on most shabby chic pieces, is painted but sanded down to show some of the wood underneath. The light appearance of the furniture is ideal for opening a room. Right Price Furniture have a classic collection of distressed furniture which ideally suits shabby chic style. The construction of the furniture is made from only 100% solid wood, has dovetailed joints and solid wood bases to the bottom of the drawers and backs of the carcases.

To bring a touch of the shabby chic style into your home, you can with selected pieces. The shabby chic range has items that can add this to your home instantly, its perfect as its affordable fully assembled furniture. This vintage, antique look will add charm and character to your home.

Painted bedroom furniture is becoming very sought after lately. Here at Right Price Furniture we stock a wide range of hand painted bedroom furniture in many styles, such as Victorian, Ivory, Cream, White & Antique. The furniture market is saturated with cheap, mass produced furniture that is simply given a 'once over' with a spray paint can. This furniture, whilst cheap does not offer durability and the paint often chips or damage easily.

All of our hand painted furniture comes with our standard 7 day money back guarantee, so as always if you are not happy, simple give us a call. As always, attention to detail is paramount when painting a piece of solid wood bedroom furniture, bringing the latest styles including Antique, Victorian, Ivory, Shabby Chic all direct to our customers.

Our Shabby Chic furniture is made to the highest handcrafted quality and fits right into any rustic or shabby chic room. Made from solid mango wood, so you can be sure that the quality is 100% and remember, if your not happy with your shabby chic furniture you can return it within 7 days!Take a look at our painted bedroom ranges to find the perfect cream bedroom furnitureor shabby chic bedroom furniturefor your home.For top quality, cheap French Furniture look no further !We have added some pages to our website to make it easier for customers to find exactly what they are looking for. We notice that customers have been specifically searching for furniture today so we have added a Furniture Today page. Examples of other pages we have created like this are, Furniture In Fashion, Asda Furniture, Oak Furniture Warehouse, Halo Furniture, Bespoke Furniture and Caxton Furniture. These pages and many more have been created in the hope that customers can find exactly what they are looking for with ease.