The Art of Storage 

With Spring just around the corner, our minds naturally turn to refreshing our homes and storage is always an important consideration. We take a look at the beautiful furniture from The Painted Furniture Company, which proves storage can be both practical and stylish.

Storage as Décor

Storage can be one of the most stylish elements of a room, especially when the furniture is finished in a beautiful colour, thoughtfully styled and designed with care. The Painted Furniture Company specialises in storage pieces that feel like features in their own right, rather than simply practical necessities.

From painted wardrobes and dressers, to consoles and sideboards, each piece is made to order in the UK and can be customised with choices of colour, size and finish. This allows the furniture to become a key part of the décor, whether it’s a bold statement piece or a calm, colour-coordinated addition.

The Painted Furniture Company offers a carefully chosen palette of their own shades, as Adam Brown, MD at the company explains, "We refresh our colours each season to complement our collections, with shades from soft whites and gentle greys to pastel greens and classic blues. If you’ve fallen in love with a colour that’s not on the list, our Colour Freedom Service also means you can choose almost any shade you like, whether it’s Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Dulux, or a colour that’s entirely your own. Each piece is finished by hand, so you get something truly personal and made just for you."

Small Space Storage Solutions

UK homes don’t always come with generous proportions, and sometimes the space isn’t quite standard. That’s where made to order furniture can really come into its own, especially when you need furniture that fits the room, rather than the other way around

The Painted Furniture Company offers pieces such as narrow hallway consoles, low-height wardrobes and slimline bedside tables within their standard collections, alongside a bespoke service that allows furniture to be made to exact measurements.

Adam comments, “When space is an issue, choosing multi-functional furniture such as beds with underbed storage, hallway furniture that doubles as seating or coffee tables with drawers, can really help maximise your storage. Opting for bespoke furniture is also a good idea as you can really make the most of every inch of the room."

Modular furniture also works beautifully in smaller bedrooms, offering the look of fitted furniture without the hefty price tag. Customers can choose the pieces they need, which are then finished with a top for a clean, seamless fit. Taller wardrobes are great for maximising vertical space, and by keeping the layout simple the room feels light and spacious.

Sustainable & Built to Last

"Quality manufacturing is at the heart of everything we do, so you can be sure that all our products are not only solid and durable enough to stand the test of time, but are lovingly made by expert craftsmen. We believe this level of workmanship can be seen in the final product, be it a statement dresser to display much loved treasures, or a low bookcase or wardrobe to slot neatly into that wasted space under the stairs," says Adam.

With mass-produced furniture dominating the market, many pieces end up being replaced within a few years. The Painted Furniture Company offers an alternative: high-quality, made-to-order furniture designed to last a lifetime. Furthermore, with every piece crafted in the UK and made to order, there is less waste and no excess stock. The designs are intentionally timeless with classic silhouettes, clean lines and elegant finishes that won’t date quickly.

Customised for Your Space

Adam comments: “The true beauty of made-to-order furniture lies in how easily it can be tailored to suit the way people actually live. Customers can add thoughtful, personal details from extra-deep drawers and bespoke wardrobe interiors to dressers with built-in wine racks, or hideaway desks with discreet compartments for chargers.”

Choosing storage that truly fits your space is about more than style, it’s about getting the scale and proportions right. A wardrobe that’s too tall can look out of place, while a chest of drawers that’s too deep can make a small bedroom feel cramped. Made-to-order furniture solves this by allowing you to specify the exact dimensions that work for your room, ensuring everything feels balanced and comfortable. There’s also something inherently special about owning a piece that’s been made just for you, not off-the-shelf but thoughtfully designed to suit your home, your needs and your personal style.