Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® — Official Flagship Stockist | Little Gems Interiors, Long Melford, Suffolk
Little Gems Interiors is proud to be an official Annie Sloan flagship stockist — one of a carefully selected network of independent retailers chosen to carry the full Annie Sloan range and run accredited workshops. If you're looking to buy Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Suffolk or Essex, we're your local experts.
We stock the complete Annie Sloan collection in store in Long Melford and online with delivery across the UK — from the full palette of Chalk Paint colours to Satin Paint, Wall Paint, waxes, brushes, stencils, decoupage paper and everything in between. Our team has been trained directly by Annie Sloan and we're always on hand to give you honest, knowledgeable advice for your project.
About Annie Sloan and Chalk Paint®
Annie Sloan CBE is one of the world's most respected authorities on paint, colour and decorative techniques. A trained fine artist and colour expert, she invented Chalk Paint® in 1990 — a revolutionary water-based decorative paint designed to make furniture transformation easier, more creative and accessible to everyone, with minimal preparation and no specialist knowledge required.
More than three decades later, Chalk Paint® remains the gold standard for furniture upcycling and creative decorating worldwide. It adheres to almost any surface without sanding or priming, dries quickly to a beautiful velvety matte finish, and is available in a palette of over 40 co-ordinating colours — from the timeless neutrals of Old White and French Linen to the bold drama of Napoleonic Blue, Emperor's Silk and Graphite.
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® is also water-based, low in VOCs, and manufactured with environmental responsibility in mind — making it a conscious choice as well as a beautiful one.
What We Stock
Chalk Paint® — the full palette of 40+ colours in 120ml sample pots and 1 litre tins, including all the classic shades as well as newer additions. Perfect for furniture, floors, walls, fabric and accessories.
Satin Paint — Annie Sloan's smooth, mid-sheen paint for a more contemporary finish. Ideal for kitchens, furniture and woodwork where a harder-wearing surface is needed.
Wall Paint — a breathable, washable emulsion available in the full Annie Sloan colour palette, including new shades such as Schinkel Green, Piranesi Pink, Upstate Blue, Tyrian Plum and Riad Terracotta. Available in sample pots and full tins.
Waxes & Finishes — the essential complement to Chalk Paint®. Clear Wax seals and protects; Dark Wax adds depth and an aged effect; Annie Sloan Lacquer offers a harder, more durable finish. Also available: Gilding Wax, Black Wax and Pearlescent Glaze for decorative effects.
Brushes & Tools — Annie Sloan's own range of brushes, rollers and tools, designed specifically for use with Chalk Paint® and Satin Paint to achieve the best possible results.
Stencils — a curated range of Annie Sloan stencils for adding pattern and decorative detail to painted surfaces.
Decoupage Paper — beautiful decorative papers for mixed-media and decoupage projects, perfect for use alongside painted furniture.
Annie Sloan Workshops at Little Gems
There's no better way to get started with Annie Sloan than to learn in person. At our Creative Centre in Long Melford we run a full programme of Annie Sloan-accredited workshops throughout the year, taught by our experienced, Annie-Sloan-trained team:
Beginners can start with our popular Introduction to Upcycling Furniture workshop or a Chalk Paint Taster session. More experienced painters can develop their skills with Creative Paint Techniques, Decorative Finishes and our Annie Sloan Paint School programme. We also offer bespoke sessions for private groups, hen parties and corporate events.
All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Workshops take place at Little Gems Creative Centre at our Long Melford store — easy to reach from Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham, Haverhill and Colchester.
