09/04/2026
How do you like your white furniture - CHIPPY or PRISTINE?
There are definitely two schools of thought when it comes to painted white furniture.
TEAM CHIPPY:
Give me the worn edges. The layers of old paint. The dings, scratches and imperfections that make a piece look like it has lived a life.
➕ Tons of character
➕ You don’t have to panic over every new little ding
➕ Perfect for vintage, cottage and collected spaces
➖ If you like things neat and polished, it can sometimes feel a little too worn
TEAM PRISTINE:
Smooth finish. Crisp white paint. Clean lines. Not a chip in sight, thank you very much.
➕ Fresh, clean and timeless
➕ Works beautifully with more polished or modern spaces
➕ Lets the shape of the furniture do the talking
➖ That first scratch hurts just a little more. 😬
And then there are those of us who happily mix the two - a perfectly painted dresser sitting right next to something that looks like it survived three generations and a barn.
So where do you land?
CHIPPY or PRISTINE?