Commissioned Large Bookshelf

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A long term existing client was after a bookshelf and during one of their visits to the gallery spoke to us about this. We had a large bookshelf stored off site ready for reviving, basically a bigger version of the one we had in our gallery housing our candles. They were looking at a few pieces, therefore we decided an onsite consult was the best way forward for this project to better get an idea on the room and ensure that it was the right piece and that we would get the correct colour pairing for the project.  

The room it was going into has beautiful high ceilings that would take a bookshelf of this size and also  an earthy colour palette with beautiful crisp white detailing in the Scotia, skirting and doors. The carpet was also earthy with very subtle beige tones. Colours and paint finishes were decided during the onsite consultation, and our lovely clients put a lot of trust in us to go forward with the project without even having seen the bookcase themselves.

The bookshelf is made of reclaimed wood so has a beautiful country style rustic surface, perfect for this revival. It has been hand painted in a beautiful earthy beige colour, with contrasting crisp white to keep in theme with the rooms detailing in the scotias, skirting and doors.  

We pulled out the very subtle beige tones from the carpet, feature wall and a small light wooden unit they had in the room into the bookshelf which would help to lift those subtle tones in the room and have everything tie in together beautifully once it was in place. We did wax work and detailing with an aged finish to the outside of the bookshelf, creating depth and shades in the colour. We kept the internals crisp and fresh in a pure white to tie into the rooms detailing in the scotias, skirting and surrounding doors.  The end result was a beautiful large bookshelf, revived specifically for our clients room and style and when delivered looked like it had always been there. Another revival we are very proud of. 

The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke furniture and interiors through the merging of Taylored Revival and Vintro Paint NZ and with several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors. 


As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.


To provide the best possible experience for our customers we have also curated artisanal tools including the world renowned Staalmeester brushes which work in perfect  unison with our Premium Chalk Paint and otehr ranges with there rich and creamy consistency. From the advanced bristle materials through to the  INOX steel ferrules it all really helps to achieve the best results, and yes brushes do make a big difference to your painting experience and finish.

Aside from our unique range of products, we are also proud of our decades worth of experience in the field of decorative painting and training. Having been recognised locally and overseas for these efforts has also led us to directly train over three thousand people and paint over two thousand bespoke furniture or interior pieces for clients.

Heritage of Taylored Revival


Taylored Revival or TR as it was known by its regulars was a family business started in a garage in East Auckland in 2012. A leading decorative painting studio which undertook thousands of commissions projects over the years and was considered the leading Chalk Paint retailer in the Australasian region. Progressing through the years from a small retail store in Whitford through to a large format 300m2 retail site in Botany. Take a quick look at the history and the prequel to The Artisan Company below.