Custom Restorations
Bring the piece you already love. Jaime helps reimagine tired furniture with color, character, and a finish made for your home.
Learn more ↗Visit the Wallingford studioWednesday–Saturday, 10–3
Furniture with another story to tell
Old soul.
Fresh start.
Thoughtful furniture transformations, creative paint workshops, and the supplies to make something beautiful yourself—all in the heart of Wallingford.
Actual studio workOne-of-a-kind pieces,finished by hand.
4.3K Facebook followers96% recommend · 25 reviewsDixie Belle Elite RetailerIron Orchid Designs Stockist
Make it yours
There’s more than one way to create something beautiful.
Creative Workshops
Gather your people for a relaxed, hands-on paint night. Private groups and seasonal projects are welcome.
Learn more ↗Paint & DIY Supplies
Shop Dixie Belle paint and Iron Orchid Designs products with experienced, encouraging guidance for your next project.
Learn more ↗From the real studio
Every piece starts somewhere.
Recent work and process details shared by Vintage Restorations on Facebook.
Good bones, fresh possibilities—real pieces waiting for their next chapter.
Custom work
Your piece.
Your home.
A whole new feeling.
Vintage Restorations gives well-loved furniture a new life through custom color, decorative detail, and a careful hand. Bring a piece that no longer fits your space—or discover a finished original in the shop.
- 1Share your pieceSend photos, measurements, and inspiration.
- 2Shape the visionTalk through color, style, and decorative finish.
- 3Welcome it homePick up a one-of-a-kind piece made for your space.
Come make something
Creativity feels better together.
Jaime’s workshops are known for patient guidance, easy conversation, and the wonderful surprise of realizing, “I made that.”
Furniture Painting
Build confidence with prep, paint, finishes, and decorative techniques in a friendly studio setting.
Plan your visit ↗Private Paint Nights
Plan a creative girls’ night, team gathering, or celebration with a project made for your group.
Plan your visit ↗Seasonal Workshops
Create a finished piece to bring home, from spring décor to charming holiday projects.
Plan your visit ↗Birthday · Team outing · Girls’ night · Just becauseHave a group in mind?Plan a private paint night
Meet Jaime
The best projects start with a little encouragement.
Customers don’t just come to Vintage Restorations for paint or a finished piece. They come for Jaime’s ideas, generosity with her knowledge, and the confidence to try something new. Public reviews repeatedly describe her as patient, kind, and deeply passionate about helping people create.
“Jaime is an amazing teacher—patient and kind.”Workshop guest · Public review
In 2026, Vintage Restorations also added a curated vendor space at Forest City Merchants in Middletown—another place to discover Jaime’s work and DIY finds.
For the do-it-yourselfers
Good supplies.
Better guidance.
Find the paint, transfers, molds, stamps, and finishing products that turn “maybe someday” into your next favorite project. Bring your questions—help choosing the right product is part of the shop experience.
Dixie Belle PaintIron Orchid DesignsDIY tools & décor
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Have a piece or a plan?
Let’s make something
worth keeping.
Call about a restoration, ask about a workshop, or plan a visit to the Wallingford studio.
Come say hello
Visit the studio.
Find us
9 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
Shop hours
Wednesday–Saturday
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
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Good to know
Before you visit.
Can I bring in my own piece of furniture?+
Yes. Start by calling or messaging with photos, dimensions, and a little about the look you want. Jaime can help you decide whether the piece is a good fit for a custom transformation.
Do I need painting experience for a workshop?+
No experience is needed. Public reviews consistently praise Jaime’s patient teaching and practical guidance, making the studio welcoming for beginners as well as experienced makers.
Can I arrange a private group or paint night?+
Yes. Vintage Restorations has hosted private groups and girls’ nights. Call or message to discuss your group size, timing, and project idea.
What supplies can I find in the shop?+
Vintage Restorations is publicly listed as a Dixie Belle Elite Retailer and an Iron Orchid Designs stockist, with paint, decorative products, tools, and in-person guidance available in the Wallingford studio.