Who is Pinkyswifts?
Hi I'm Amy!
I’m the owner, designer and maker behind Pinkyswifts. I live in Rushden, Northamptonshire with my husband and Reggie the dog..
I really love colour and pattern. But what I love even more is helping people gain the confidence to inject colour and their own personality into their homes and workplaces.
By upcycling vintage and pre-loved furniture, not only are you getting something totally unique, you're championing sustainability and helping the fight against furniture wastage in the UK (which is currently a staggering 22 million pieces per year).
Why become a furniture painter?
I have always loved making and building things and have never been afraid of trying new things so while watching The Repair Shop one evening, I realised I wanted to do something more meaningful and as they say, you don’t know unless you try.
So I completed an HND in cabinet making in 2019 and learned the foundations of both building furniture from scratch and - crucially for my future career - how to fix furniture that had already lived a life.
Finding my style
I love geometry, colour and mid century furniture so it was the obvious starting point for me. Crisp, colourful designs remain my passion and ‘go to’ style but I’ve gained confidence over the years to try different styles and finishes and now have a varied portfolio.
Yes, of course I’ll paint something one colour if that’s the perfect finish for you 😉
The many lives of furniture
This mid century bureau was my first piece. We'd had it for years and I just knew there was a way to make it come to life. It was the perfect starting piece for me as I practiced my craft and, as I became more skilled, its position as my first piece was easy to see.
So I refinished it again and it’s now a fabulous cocktail cabinet in someone elses home. It just goes to show how many lives good, well-made furniture can have.
Let’s talk!
So, if you have a piece you love and it might need to be shown some love too, get in touch and let’s see if we can add some 'Wow' to your home. I also offer a sourcing service so if you need a Pinkyswifts piece but don't have a starting point, let me know and I’m sure I can find the perfect piece for you!