Zubrin Design

Zubrin Design

I repurpose and paint furniture with chalk paint as well as make rustic, distressed custom signs using old barn boards and recycled wood.

I've been a graphic designer for about a million years but have always loved to paint furniture and signs. Taking an old piece of furniture and repainting it into something reusable again is a wonderful feeling. I also make custom signs out of old deck wood, wood pallets or anything I can get my hands on. Being creative is such a rewarding feeling and my only hope is to create a design for other people to make them feel the same way.

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 05/07/2024

I can custom paint this for you. I picked up this beautiful corner cabinet last weekend and I am ready to paint whatever colour you want. It’s solid wood, clean and in beautiful condition. Message me if you’re interested and I’ll send you the dimensions and discuss colour and price. Thank you and have a beautiful weekend

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 19/05/2024

Here’s my plan…. I’m going to paint up a zillion bright, tiki styled signs and post them all on my Etsy site. (Have to make an Etsy site still. lol)
When I see the prices of these kinds of signs being sold on Etsy I just freak out. I have to be a part of that money-making club.
I’m using very thick wood. Primed and painted with durable, long lasting exterior paint.

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 19/05/2024

I’m going to post this on marketplace soon.
French Provincial dresser.
Repainted white and light pink.
Original hardware painted white.
Solid wood. Mastercraft Furniture Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Such a beautiful, solid piece of furniture.
7”w x 20”d x 30”h
$599

23/04/2024

Almost finished steampunk octopus bike number 3.

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 09/04/2024

Spent all evening on just this little section. Jeeez.

07/04/2024

More progress on the next steampunk motorcycle.

27/03/2024

What do you think of this rusty cherry?

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 16/03/2024

Changed up some parts of my magnifico contemporary art.

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 15/03/2024

I can’t believe I’m posting these but what the hell. I’ve been following an artist who paints very abstract and thought I’d try it. These are so so very far away from being good but they were worth an evening of trying and practicing and trying something different.

05/02/2024

I’m taking my time with this painting. I’m sure no one will buy it but that’s okay. It’s bizarre but I’m just loving the process of getting it to completion.

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 21/12/2023

$40
15”w x 21”h x 1.5”d
Super solid, thick and sturdy. Awesome gift to surprise that guy/girl who has everything.
I will be at work tomorrow, Friday (near Main and Broadway) if you want to swing by or pick up in St. Andrews.
Must e-transfer before pick up to reserve.

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 21/12/2023

29”w x 19.5h
$80
The colour is true in pictures 3 and 4 with the peacock blue. The paint is very thick and is raised in all areas. Even crackling.
I even signed this one because it might be worth $85 one day…lol.

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 28/10/2023

My doodle board turned out to be a painting for someone’s place out in Cabo. (I snuck the letters in there)

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 08/10/2023

For sale $199
Beautiful cedar chest painted in Layla’s mint milk paint, sanded smooth and waxed.
42”w x 22”d x 19”h

28/09/2023

I think I’m finished. Of course I feel like I should do more. But!!…my customer is happy and that’s all that matters.

06/09/2023

78”w x 2’h x 1.5”d
$250
I’m listing it as a headboard but it could be a sign in your cabin as well. You could also add hooks to it to hang towels, beach bags, etc.

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 05/09/2023

Working on this adorable beach headboard!

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 02/09/2023

$60
2’w x 11”h
This is it… I’m m only painting one of ‘em.
Angie

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 02/09/2023

$60
20”w x 7”h
Key hanger
Angie

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 02/09/2023

$80
22”h x 13.5”w
Fancy painted sand at the bottom for texture.
Angie

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 29/08/2023

Vintage wood ironing board.
$80

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 29/08/2023

I’m done and I love it! 5 feet wide by 4 feet high for Kevin’s cabin. Yahooooo!!!

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 29/08/2023

Absolutely thrilled how this sign came out! I’ve posted some steps I took to get it this way including the proof I sent Leanne Wrobel. She wasn’t thrilled about the red background in the proof and I said it was going to be a ‘rusty background’. It’s very hard to send that visual to a client but I think she was happy with the outcome. I didn’t work with an existing logo, by the way, I had to come up with a design. I think this would be great on hats and T-shirt’s personally.
Angie

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 24/08/2023

The hardest thing is waiting for varnish to dry when you have a million projects waiting to go. I don’t want to stir up any saw dust or dirt. And these crazy bombardier bugs who want to die in my varnish is a challenge. Note to self…. Close all doors and sweat it out in the humid, hot heat while waiting for varnish to dry. Omg.

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 17/08/2023

So I posted this piece a few days ago saying how much I hated it and wanted to burn it but I kept on playing with it until it grew into something I love now. Of course the pictures suck and looks a little different in real life. I talked with a store in Lac Du Bonnet who said they would take it on consignment… unless one of you are interested, of course.
I still have to paint the insides and sides of the drawers to complete it but I really like it.
Angie

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 29/07/2023

$20
Really cool beach-weathered key hanger thingamajig.
23.5”w x 7.5”h x 1”d

Photos from Zubrin Design's post 29/07/2023

Daisy side/sofa table.
Was $275 now $99
42”w x 20”d 30”h
This is just gorgeous. I was thinking about keeping it for myself but I’m not sure where I’d put it.

28/07/2023

Christmas Joy Signs
$20 each

28/07/2023

$125

28/07/2023

$10