Old World Painted Finishes

Specializing in the art of hand painted and restorative techniques

Four Generations of Exceptional
Craftsmanship

Founded in 1917, Sutton and Son Decorating is a fourth-generation family business established by my grandfather, Sydney Charles Sutton, an immigrant from England who settled in Canton, Michigan. Beloved by the community and able to fulfill all requests from exact color matching, faux finishing, and tromp l’oeil, Grandpa brought Old World finishing from his homeland. My father joined him after World War II and the business became Sutton & Son Decorators.

The family name transformed into Sutton and Daughter, Inc. in 1982, when Dad and I moved the family business to Arizona. Sydney Sutton’s great-grandson, Brandon, and I brought the legacy full circle this year as Sutton and Son, PLLC, specializing in traditional Old World decorative finishes and antique restoration. At a time when shortcuts are the norm, we observe the traditions of our ancestors.

Thank you, Grandpa.

Testimonials

  • Jill has assisted on numerous design projects with our company. She has produced wall finishes, furniture finishes, stencils and fine artwork . Her ability as a fine artist enhances her range and knowledge of all types of faux work. I prefer working with Jill because of her one on one contact with myself and my client. Her interpersonal skills calm a process which is usually messy and disturbing.

    Larry F. Lake ASID
    Inter Plan Design Group, 1997

  • It’s difficult to find people who take the time to apply the art of Old World finishing when working in today’s fast-paced society. Jill is the exception. With her training in art and years of working in the family business, she knows how to produce quality show pieces that turn heads.

    Caryn F.

Restoring 100-year-old antiques to their original finishes, embellishing with casein color, adding images that personalize and create unique statements, or building fresco surfaces on table tops, Sutton and Son PLLC is known for painstaking detail and precision.

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