Fall Back in Love with Your Space

Fall Back in Love with Your Space

Welcome to Checkered Chair 

You see your cabinets every single day.

When they feel dark, dated, or just not “you” anymore, it’s hard not to notice.

The good news is you don’t need a full renovation to make a meaningful change. A professional cabinet makeover can completely transform your space, making it brighter, fresher, and a place you truly enjoy being in again.

Cabinet Transformations That Make a Difference

From kitchens to bathrooms to built-ins, painted cabinets can completely change the look and feel of a space.

Whether you’re dreaming of a bright white kitchen, a bold island color, or a fresh update to a bathroom vanity or built-in, the right finish makes all the difference.

A fresh cabinet color can completely transform the heart of your home.

Turn your vanity into a clean, calming focal point.

Fireplaces, hutches, and custom spaces. Small updates, big impact.

Why Paint Instead of Replace?

You’ve probably heard it said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where people gather, where conversations happen, and where everyday life unfolds.



But cabinets throughout your home play a bigger role than you might think. When they feel dark or outdated, the entire space can feel that way too.

A full renovation can be expensive and disruptive. Painting your cabinets offers a simpler, more budget-friendly way to completely refresh your space.

It’s one of those changes that feels bigger than you expected. Brighter. Lighter. More “you.”

And yes… you may find yourself just standing there, admiring it.

A Simple, Proven Process

The process is easier than you might think.

After your free estimate, we’ll work together to choose the perfect color and finish for your space. Your cabinet doors and drawer fronts are removed and taken to my workshop in Wake Forest, where they’re carefully cleaned, prepped, and painted on both sides.

Meanwhile, your cabinet frames are prepped and painted right in your home.



Once everything is reassembled, the transformation is complete—and your space feels brand new.

Before settling in North Carolina in 2009, my family and I moved seven times. Each new house became an opportunity to make a space feel like home, and that’s where this all began.

I started by painting rooms and furniture, and soon friends and neighbors were asking me to help with theirs. That naturally grew into cabinet painting.

Today, I’ve painted thousands of cabinet doors and drawers. I’ve refined my process, my products, and my techniques, and I stand behind my work with confidence.

Most of my clients are women like me. We want our homes to feel welcoming, comfortable, and beautiful without taking on a full renovation.



I love what I do because I get to help people fall in love with their homes again.

Trusted, licensed and insured

Female-owned and operated for over 10 years

Proudly serving Wake Forest and surrounding areas

JoAnn is the ultimate professional!

She listened to my needs, made great suggestions and then did a fantastic job with my kitchen cabinets! She uses great products and has an excellent eye for detail. I have since had her paint multiple pieces of furniture and I have never been disappointed. As a realtor I often recommend her to buyers and sellers alike. 

Leslie D.

JoAnn is a talented artist with a great eye for color and design.

We have worked with her on several projects over the years from furniture painting to a complete room makeover. The most impressive project was the transformation of our kitchen cabinets. She painted them four years ago and they still look beautiful! She is committed to excellence in her craft. Hire her, you won’t regret it!

Kelly H.

JoAnn works very efficiently and was lovely to have in our home.

JoAnn Volz recently helped me to transform a sad, outdated office space into a beautiful room that I actually love to walk into. She painted the wall cabinet/desk combo that I originally wanted to tear out into something that we will happily use for many years. The difference is remarkable!

Leslie H.