What We Do
At Recreated Designs, we’re passionate about two things...
Transforming unwanted furniture into beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces AND teaching you how to do the same.
As a combo of workshop and store, Recreated Designs is your place in Ottawa to learn and get inspired about painted furniture and home decor.
Along with selling select pieces of refreshed furniture, we sell many of the most sought-after products for refinishing on the market today. We are well-known as the exclusive Ottawa stockist for
Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan, and also carry the full line of other Annie Sloan products such as wax, paint and wax brushes, stencils and books. We are also retailers for
Fusion Mineral Paint, Iron Orchid Design, General Finishes, and much, much more.
Why Choose Us?
- Our paints have little to no harmful VOCs or harsh chemicals.
- Buying upcycled furniture or transforming your own piece cuts down needless waste and keeps furniture out of landfills.
- Our workshops guide you on how to use chalk & decorative paint to refresh your furniture and home decor.
- We are Ottawa’s go-to spot for everything painted furniture.
Meet Our Owner
Lisa Silfwerbrand
Lisa is the author behind the popular Recreated Designs blog about upcycling inexpensive (and most often free!) vintage, flea market, and dump centre finds. She and the Recreated Designs blog have been featured around the web, on TV, and in print, daily inspiring others to tap into their creativity while saving things from the global landfill.
She has also taught audiences worldwide through a series of regular shows geared towards upcycling and reuse for Hometalk TV as well as written a book; Recreated Designs: Cottage Projects With a Vintage Flair.
As the recipient of a 2019 creativity award, Lisa teaches paint and art classes here at Recreated Designs (and virtually) and loves helping others no matter where they are on their creative journey. With an extensive knowledge of paints, finishes, and DIY techniques, Lisa can't wait to help you gain the skills you need and want.
If you are ready to move beyond creating pieces for yourself, Lisa can help with that too. Having recreated hundreds and hundreds of furniture and home decor pieces, her knowledge an experience of selling handmade items has helped many start businesses themselves.
When not blogging, teaching, or hanging out at the cottage, Lisa loves to travel… hunting high and low for amazing vintage pieces. She has filled her home with these rustic finds creating a space that reminds her of simpler times and her love of nature.
Meet Our Staff
Khristine Shopa
Khristine has been creating for as long as she can remember, from home decor to gardening, to selling signs and upcycled furniture through her Etsy shop Yankee Primitives. She is a creator of all styles of furniture painting - shabby chic, chippy/distressed, modern, and country and is always eager to learn new techniques. Her current favourite paint is Fusion Mineral Paint but she has used many different brands including Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Milk Paint. Iron Orchid Design transfers, stamps, and moulds are a huge part of Khristine's creative arsenal as well.
When not transforming pieces, Khristine loves to travel with her husband, spend time with her 4 children, practice yoga, garden, and cook.
Lisa Pelow
Lisa Pelow is a full-time home décor and design blogger,
part-time upholstery teacher/furniture artist, and the
creative mind behind Pelow Studio Designs. Though
she's worked as a Pediatric nurse, and a scenic artist,
her true passion has always been home decor and
design. Her training includes furniture painting and
upholstery and she has been designing and styling
spaces since college.
When not covered in paint or sourcing vintage decor, she
can be found working on DIY projects with her handy
husband or hanging out with her teen boys listening to
(often loud and live) music.
If you're looking for tips on creating a stylish and welcoming home, head over to the Pelow Studio Designs blog for simple and affordable home decor, design, and DIY inspiration.
