Colour Me KT

Colour Me KT, furniture painting and upcycling in Hoddesdon

Colour Me KT is a British business with an online shop and studio in Hoddesdon (Hertfordshire) dedicated to selling furniture paint and upcycling supplies. The company presents itself as an official and premier UK stockist of Fusion™ Mineral Paint, and also sells other brands and products associated with furniture refinishing.

The catalogue is organised into several lines: Fusion™ Mineral Paint, Milk Paint by Fusion & HH, Fleur Paint (with its Designer Eggshell, Glitter and Flakes variants), Terrazzo & Special Finishes, Posh Chalks, brushes, accessories and items from the Aussie Decor section, which includes transfers, decoupage papers, poster prints and stencils. The shop states that all products are available online or in-store by appointment.

Fusion™ Mineral Paint and other brands

The company describes Fusion™ Mineral Paint as a professional-grade paint designed for everyday DIYers, known for its coverage, ease of application, minimal prep and built-in topcoat. It notes that it has become a go-to choice among furniture painters across the UK for its rich colours, smooth finish and durability.

In addition to Fusion™, the catalogue includes Daydream Apothecary, a chalk and clay paint created with artists in mind, with vibrant pigments and excellent coverage. Colour Me KT states that it is no longer restocking this brand and that remaining stock is offered at a discount while stocks last. Products from Craig & Rose Decorative Paints and Staalmeester brushes also appear, presented as premium brushes for furniture painting.

Painting and upcycling workshops

The Hoddesdon studio hosts small-group workshops on prep and basic painting techniques, upholstery, glazing, stencilling and advanced decorative finishes. Among the offerings is the 'Bring Your Own Piece' workshop, in which participants work on their own piece. The company encourages people to check the workshops section for upcoming dates and to sign up to its emails.

Restored furniture and one-off pieces

Colour Me KT sells restored, hand-painted furniture as one-off pieces, made using professional techniques and premium paints. The catalogue shown includes examples such as black dining chairs, mid-century modern Gplan Brasilia chairs, an Apothecary Copper Patina sideboard, Art Deco bedsides and mirror, a vintage Art Deco marquetry bureau and a Beautility Cocktail sideboard, with prices ranging from £285 to £995 for the listed items.

Founder and experience

Kate Holt is the founder of Colour Me KT. According to her introduction, she has been painting and upholstering furniture for more than twenty years, has trained in Interior Design at NVQ level and studied Interior Design and Architecture at university. She is an accredited Fusion™ Mineral Paint Educator and House of Upcycling Educator, and leads the hands-on workshops in the Hoddesdon studio.

Shipping and support

The company offers nationwide delivery and specialist advice for DIYers, furniture painters and upcyclers across the UK. The site includes blog sections and tips on painting techniques, such as the 'laying off' method for a smooth finish, creating a resin top for a dressing table or sponge painting.