Ian Merriman: Testimonials
Here are testimonials from a few of my clients who would be more than happy to show you my work if you wish. Please contact me for details. Please Note: I never disclose any of my client’s personal details to any third party unless they have given me permission.
Ann Cumming
"I was totally delighted with the work you carried out for us. It completely changed our furniture into something more appropriate for its setting. It has been much admired and I would have no problem recommending your work and attention to detail to further clients."
Mrs Walker, Linlithgow, West Lothian
"Just to say how pleased we are with the table and dresser that you transformed for us from the mundane to the magnificent! We have received so many compliments from friends and family over the colour and finished look which are just right and have helped make our dream kitchen a reality..... A special thank you once again."
Caroline Chittleburgh
"A note to say how delighted I am with my ‘new’ kitchen Units, you have transformed old and shabby limed oak doors into up to date and very attractive cupboards.
I appreciated the ease with which the transformation was executed and your patience and co-operation in the process of choosing the right shade of paint, not to mention the saving on installing new units!
Thank you again from a very satisfied customer."
Mr and Mrs Ford, Balerno
"We inherited a rather large but gloomy kitchen when we moved to Balerno. We consulted Ian and he confirmed that the units were of good quality and could be painted successfully. He offered many different paint effects but we opted for a classic painted look using very subtle Farrow & Ball paint colours. The pressure was on as Christmas was looming and Ian had to work fast, as we were also getting joinery work done in the kitchen. Ian first of all removed all the doors for painting in his workshop and then proceeded to paint the carcasses as well as 42 door handles! . However this did not phase him and the end result exceeded our expectations. We now have a beautiful, hand painted kitchen worthy of a designer price tag but costing a mere fraction of that. We also have the option in a few years time of creating a totally different look should we wish. Ian is a friendly, open character and his workmanship is first class. We would give him the highest recommendation."
Mrs. Bauld, Edinburgh
"Ian provided the high quality service of a skilled craftsman- From his colour suggestions through to his careful preparation and the professional finish he applied to our furniture."
Ewan and Karina, Blackhall
"Thank you Ian - you have transformed our bedroom! The match of colours and recommendation of paint techniques for our bedroom furniture had created exactly the effect we wanted. We very much appreciate your careful workmanship and professional approach. It was money well spent. We would be happy to recommend you to anyone - and have done!"
Mrs. Gault
"When we first moved into our house a new pale wood kitchen had already been installed. Although we liked the general layout and style of the units my husband and I would have preferred a painted country style finish. We, then, had to decide what to do - install the type of kitchen we'd always wanted (expensive and not very sensible considering the existing one was only a few years old) or have the existing one hand painted?
We knew what we wanted but were a bit dubious about painting. After a great deal of thought (and a mountain of articles/books and magazines on painted finishes) we decided to go ahead and find someone to take on the task.
I had already seen Ian's ad in a Scottish interiors magazine and got in touch with him. What a friendly man! He came to visit, we discussed exactly the look we wanted - off-white with a slightly distressed look, showed him lots of pictures (probably too many as he already knew what he was going to do!) and off he went to prepare an estimate which we accepted.
Ian carried out the work (some was done off-site) very professionally, consulting with us before each new step was carried out, completing the job in the time quoted and advising on the style of handles to be fitted.
We are delighted with the finished result - exactly what we'd had in mind. In fact, so delighted that Ian went on to paint some pieces of free standing furniture!"
R. M. Ayrshire
"We had a Chestnut wood kitchen which was 10/12 years old and was beginning to look a bit tired, although, as the doors and units were in perfect condition we felt it would be a waste to install a new kitchen. We had Ian Merriman carry out his bespoke paintwork, fitted new worktops and appliances and the result was spectacular. We have a virtually new bespoke kitchen for around 10% of the cost of total replacement. We are delighted."
Mrs Allan, Boness
"Dear Mr Merriman, I would just like to thank you for making such a great job of painting my kitchen cupboards. You have transformed a dull dark kitchen into a bright contemporary one. The paint finish is 1st class.
I’ve had new kitchens installed in previous houses but this one has been by far the easiest with no mess & no inconvience & all done so quickly. I’ve recommended you to all my friends."
