Decorative Children's Furniture

If you have a flair for decorative painting, imagine the unique children's furniture you can make. Ideas include painted dressers, table and chair sets, benches, and bedframes. You can even create a complete coordinated bedroom set.

During the holiday season, you can sell handpainted furniture direct at craft fairs. You can attend trade shows and take orders from retailers. But most of your orders will likely be placed by customer's looking for a specific themed item - this could be a Groovy Girl styled table and chair set, or a decorative pink gingham desk and bookcase to match the room's bedding and curtains.

When you start this business, be sure to take photographs of each and every piece you do so that you can add it to your portfolio. You would be surprised at the number of clients who would look at a photo of a previous project and say they want one exactly the same, or in a different color.

Particularly when dealing with large intricate pieces, be sure to get a contract signed, and possibly a 50% deposit. This will help protect you if the customer changes his or her mind once the piece is completed, and give you legal grounds to stand on in small claims court. It is advisable to get a lawyer to look over your contract.

To Start This Business, MyMommyBiz Recommends…

• Handpainting Your Furniture
• Painting & Decorating Furniture
• Decorative Furniture With Donna Dewberry
• Painted Furniture : Simple Techniques for Fresh, New Looks

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