EVERYBODY NEEDS FURNITURE…
We are in a world completely obsessed by consumerism so often seduced by, ‘out with the old and in with the new’. However, the revolution has begun and people are waking up and beginning to turn their backs on mass produced, soulless pieces destined for landfill within a few short years.
Doghead Designs builds its foundations on vintage and antique furniture that was created by hand with craftsmanship and love. Every dovetail, every screw and every handle a reflection of artistry that can stand the test of time once it has had new life breathed into it - born again to become part of any home. Fear not, my ambition is not to turn the nation’s lounges into doily-filled, Quality Street inspired nan retreats; I reclaim and up-cycle quality furniture using a range of specialist paint techniques. Let’s take back the furniture that sat proudly for so many years in the homes of our ancestors and not deny ourselves beautiful, quality furniture in our homes in favour of mass produced imitations.
“EACH PIECE IS INTERESTING AND UNIQUE. THERE ARE NO TWO THE SAME.”
I work from my shop on Hill Road in Clevedon, North Somerset, where I also lead workshops and take great pleasure in empowering others to delve into the world of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I am certified stockist of this brand of paint and it is all I use on all of my pieces.
I appear BBC’s Money For Nothing as a new Designer. Filming has been taking place since August 2020 and the episodes are aired regularly.
Tristan Merriam
