The Painted Furniture Company


Why Summer is the Best Time to Refresh your Bedroom

While spring is often associated with home updates, summer is actually the season when your bedroom is seen in its truest light. Longer days and stronger natural light highlight how a space really feels to live in, from colour palettes to layout and flow. It’s often during these brighter months that homeowners notice, sometimes for the first time, what needs simplifying, softening or completely rethinking.
Louis All Hanging 3 Door Wardrobe

At The Painted Furniture Company, creating beautiful bedrooms that feel personal, welcoming and built to last is at the heart of everything they do. Known for their handcrafted painted furniture, made-to-order in the UK, the company believes bedrooms should feel like a sanctuary all year round, but especially during the brighter, slower pace of summer.
Amberley Wide 2 Door Wardrobe

"Summer naturally makes us want to refresh our homes and create spaces that feel lighter and more relaxed," says Kate Chandler, Creative Director at The Painted Furniture Company. "Your bedroom should be somewhere you genuinely look forward to retreating to at the end of the day. Often, it’s the simple changes that make the biggest difference, such as softer colour palettes, decluttering surfaces and choosing furniture that brings both beauty and practicality into the room."
Millbrook Attic Wardrobe

This season, the team are seeing homeowners gravitate towards calming neutral tones, soft greens and warm earthy shades that bring a sense of tranquillity indoors. Painted furniture in these softer, nature-inspired colours paired with natural wood textures helps create an airy, timeless look that works beautifully in both modern and traditional style bedrooms.
Amberley Bedroom Roomset

From elegant wardrobes and beautifully crafted bedside tables to practical chest of drawers and dressing tables, every piece is designed to be both functional and stylish. With bespoke sizing, colour choices and finish options available, customers can create furniture that feels completely individual to their home.


Kate adds: "Bedrooms work best when they feel considered but never overly styled. We always encourage customers to think about how they want the room to feel, not just how they want it to look. Adding furniture that’s handcrafted and made just for you instantly gives a bedroom a more personal and comforting feel."
Portland Low End Bed Frame King Size

The Painted Furniture Company’s made-to-order collections are handcrafted using traditional techniques. Designed with longevity in mind, they offer an alternative to fast furniture and help customers invest in pieces they’ll enjoy for years to come.
Island Breeze Wide 3 Drawer Bedside - Old White
Louis 3 Drawer Chest PF Moss


Kate's Tips to Update Your Bedroom


For anyone looking to refresh their bedroom this summer, Kate recommends focusing on a few simple updates:

 

  • Introduce lighter, calming colours inspired by nature
  • Declutter surfaces to create a more restful atmosphere
  • Layer natural textures such as wood, linen and soft cottons
  • Choose timeless furniture that balances style with practicality
  • Invest in versatile storage to keep the room feeling calm and organised


"A beautifully designed bedroom doesn’t need to feel complicated," says Kate. "It should feel warm, comfortable and completely yours. Summer is the perfect opportunity to create a space that helps you slow down and recharge."
Portland Low Foot End Bed Frame with drawers

About The Painted Furniture Company

How you furnish your home is one of the most important choices you will make and one of the biggest investments of both your time and your money. We understand and respect that, in fact, we pride ourselves in the fact that we will bend over backwards to make sure that you have the best products to choose from and that you will ultimately be delighted with your choice of furniture.

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