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Highland Furniture Artist A professional furniture painter transforming furniture to create something original and stylish I can even show you how!

I am passionate about things creative, natural, nature and saving waste. I am a furniture upcycler, interior designer and trainer, and I understand the need to save money, so I can offer a really good price within your budget which means being flexible and creative to achieve what you want. My purpose is for you to be happy in your surroundings, save waste and encourages others to do the same by showing you what can be done. I am passionate about nature and that is why I only use ecological, ethical and those products that have minimal impact on your health and the environment.

Back at Poolewe Market! 💙It feels like ages since I’ve been here, but I’m finally back at Poolewe Market today with High...
06/10/2026

Back at Poolewe Market! 💙

It feels like ages since I’ve been here, but I’m finally back at Poolewe Market today with Highland Furniture Artist.

I’ve brought along a selection of my hand-finished pieces, drawer sachets, signs, furniture paint, brushes and a few other bits and pieces — plenty to have a browse through.

It’s lovely to be back and catching up with everyone again.

I’m here until 2.30pm today — come and say hello if you’re nearby!

Nicky x
Highland Furniture Artist
Furniture • Paint • Textiles

FurnitureArtist ScottishHighlands

A little before and after! 💚You might remember these two jugs from the special birthday commission I shared last week. W...
24/09/2026

A little before and after! 💚
You might remember these two jugs from the special birthday commission I shared last week. Well, this is how they started life!
Two plain galvanised metal jugs, transformed into something much more personal, bringing together Yorkshire white roses and Scottish thistles to represent a very special couple.
I finished them in soft sage green, with delicate botanical decoupage, gold detailing and personalised lettering on the reverse. Each jug is slightly different, but they were designed to complement one another when displayed together.
I always love seeing a transformation from start to finish, especially when there's such a lovely story behind it.
Swipe to see the before and after! ✨

I’ve just finished this very special commission and can finally share it now that the secret birthday present has been d...
15/09/2026

I’ve just finished this very special commission and can finally share it now that the secret birthday present has been delivered and gratefully received. 💚

These two jugs were created to represent Yorkshire and Scotland coming together — white Yorkshire roses entwined with Scottish thistles. I loved the story behind this commission and wanted the two pieces to belong together, while still each being slightly different.

Finished in soft sage green with hand-applied botanical detail, touches of gold, thistle charms and the words:

“More than yesterday”
“Less than tomorrow” ❤️

I feel very privileged to be trusted with something so personal. There’s always that slightly nerve-wracking moment when you hand over a commission you’ve spent so much time working on, so hearing that they were loved made my day.

A few photos from the workshop alongside some AI-staged images to show the finished pieces. ✨

💙 A lovely way to start the week…My thistle orb vase has arrived safely at its new home — and rather perfectly, that hom...
07/09/2026

💙 A lovely way to start the week…

My thistle orb vase has arrived safely at its new home — and rather perfectly, that home is called ‘The Thistles’! 🌿

Its new owner very kindly sent me a photo of it sitting on the windowsill and also left this wonderful 5-star Google review:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Absolutely delighted with item. Fabulous customer service, clear communications, quick and secure postage and fair pricing. Would 100% recommend this business.”

Receiving feedback like this genuinely means a lot to a small creative business. There’s something very special about seeing a piece I’ve worked on in its new home — and I think this one was clearly meant for The Thistles. 💙

I’ve included a few photos showing its transformation from a plain vase through to the finished piece.

The styled image uses an AI-generated background for presentation; the vase itself is based on my original handmade piece.

Highland Furniture Artist
Hand-finished with passion in the Scottish Highlands.

👋 Hello to all my new followers!I’ve noticed quite a few new faces appearing here recently, so I thought it was probably...
12/08/2026

👋 Hello to all my new followers!

I’ve noticed quite a few new faces appearing here recently, so I thought it was probably time to say hello and introduce myself properly.

I’m Nicky, the person behind Highland Furniture Artist, working from the beautiful North West Highlands of Scotland.

I restore, redesign and breathe new life into furniture, but my work has grown to include so much more — upholstery, bespoke commissions, decorative pieces, unusual one-offs and those slightly different projects that don’t always fit neatly into a box!

I love taking something ordinary, tired or forgotten and turning it into something individual — whether that means restoring its character, completely reinventing it, or creating something especially for a client.

A lot of what I do is completely bespoke, so if you have an old piece of furniture tucked away, an idea you’d love to bring to life, or even an object you’re wondering “could something be done with this?” — please feel free to get in touch.

And to everyone who has recently followed my page — welcome, and thank you! It’s lovely to have you here. 😊

Here are just a few examples of what I’ve been up to recently… 👇

If you’d like to see more of my work, commissions and what I offer, have a browse around my website: www.highlandfurnitureartist.co.uk
Or check out the link in my bio on Instagram

This lovely little footstool is finished — and I’m really pleased with how it has turned out.When it arrived, the origin...
10/08/2026

This lovely little footstool is finished — and I’m really pleased with how it has turned out.

When it arrived, the original upholstery had already been stripped back, revealing the old webbing and timber frame underneath. After chatting through the options with my client, we decided that rather than covering all that character up, we would make a feature of it.

The timber has been gently cleaned and refreshed while deliberately retaining its age, marks and imperfections. The original black turned legs have also been kept — I wanted this little stool to still feel like itself, rather than make it look brand new.

Then came the upholstery. ❤️

The gorgeous red and green tartan has completely brought it back to life, with a plump new upholstered top and double piping made from the same fabric to give a really lovely tailored finish around the exposed timber frame.

I think the combination of the slightly time-worn wood, original legs and that rich tartan works beautifully. It feels traditional and Highland without being overly polished — exactly the balance I was hoping for.

Swipe through for some close-ups of the finished upholstery and all those little details, then right back to where we started.

It’s been a while since I’ve had an upholstery commission in the workshop, and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. 🥰

Another little piece given a new lease of life.

The first image has been digitally staged to show the finished footstool in a home setting. The footstool itself is my client’s actual piece and my own upholstery work.

🌿 Finished and ready for their new home… 🌿This latest commission has been such a pleasure to create.A collection of vint...
04/08/2026

🌿 Finished and ready for their new home… 🌿

This latest commission has been such a pleasure to create.

A collection of vintage-style jugs, individually hand-finished with beautiful Scottish thistles, subtle gold detailing and lots of care and attention along the way.

Sometimes the simplest designs are the most effective… and I think these prove that less really is more.
Swipe to see the before photo and a few of the process

🌿 Bespoke commissions always welcome.

🌿 Friday Finish… almost! 😊Not quite finished… but I couldn’t resist sharing a little sneak peek.These are part of anothe...
31/07/2026

🌿 Friday Finish… almost! 😊

Not quite finished… but I couldn’t resist sharing a little sneak peek.

These are part of another commission for Highland Blooms highland_blooms and this time we’re bringing the beautiful Scottish thistle onto a new collection of jugs.

There are still a few finishing touches to do before the final reveal, but I’m really pleased with how they’re coming together.

Sometimes less really is more.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! 💙

Nicky
Highland Furniture Artist

🌿 A new highland_blooms commission has just arrived on my workbench… 💗Alongside my current upholstery project, I’ll also...
29/07/2026

🌿 A new highland_blooms commission has just arrived on my workbench… 💗

Alongside my current upholstery project, I’ll also be transforming these little jugs into something rather special.

If you’ve been following my recent work, you might already have an idea where this is heading… 👀

Can you guess the theme? 💜

A little clue… it’s inspired by one of Scotland’s most iconic wildflowers.

I can’t wait to bring these to life and share the finished collection with you. Stay tuned!

✨ A new project has arrived in the workshop…I collected this lovely little footstool yesterday, and today I’m working on...
28/07/2026

✨ A new project has arrived in the workshop…

I collected this lovely little footstool yesterday, and today I’m working on the final design plan after chatting through the options with my client.

We’re keeping the beautiful character of the original timber frame, giving it a gentle clean and wax to bring out its natural warmth, before upholstering it in a gorgeous traditional tartan. I’m especially looking forward to this one as it’s been a little while since I’ve had the chance to do some upholstery!

I love projects like this, where it’s not about making a piece look brand new, but about respecting its history while giving it a fresh lease of life.

I’ll share the transformation as it progresses, so keep an eye on the page to see how it evolves.

What do you think… would you keep the original timber showing too? 👇

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Ben View, Tighnafiline
Aultbea
IV222JE

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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