I was looking for Annie Sloan chalk paint and found Funk & Junk. It's a thoughtfully decorated shop with beautiful reclaimed pieces. I signed up for a class with Kim, the owner. She helped me transform a cast-off into a usable piece that is now hanging in my kitchen. It was so rewarding to bring in a piece of junk and take home a finished item that was ready to use. I'd also brought in a drawer from a beat-up end table. Kim realized that part of it was made with some special wood, so she and Gene showed me how to sand it and bring out its luster. It's an incredible transformation. I would've painted right over the wood if Kim hadn't alerted me to its special qualities hidden beneath layers of dirt and shellac. If you are at all interested in transforming furniture with chalk paint, I can't think of a better place to learn. Kim is very knowledgeable and so much fun, too. I'd been wanting to try out some chalk paint and I'm so glad that I found a warm and welcoming place to be creative. Thanks Kim! I'll be back. read more

WOW. here is the message i got from the business ... crazy. I came in alone btw. "Why would you be so mean..... what comes around goes around..... "Why would you write such a scathing review to a new and budding business to Lambertville NJ. This town is suffering as it is..... Funk & Junk is just trying to help the community. If you have something personal to say to the "owner" you should have the balls to come into the store and let me or gene know.. Hurting our business in a review is just about as immature as you could get...... So .... Why don't you come in and say it to my face! Like a real woman would.... So with that being said...... You obviously have insecurity issues.... Cause your boyfriend couldn't keep his eyes off my legs.... and Yes Gene My Boyfriend LOVES them.... Next time you want to give a shitty review..... think twice Cause Im telling you..... What comes around ..... Goes around Kim Funk& Junk" " read more

I went in thinking I just wanted to buy some Annie Sloan paint, I left having purchased a gorgeous and unique table AND the paint! The owner, Kim, so sweet and funny, took me around the store, told me the very interesting history of how it came to be, and showed me some new paint techniques for my furniture project that will make it even more fabulous than I could have imagined. I met Gene, the totally funky and talented guy who makes the furniture they sell, and he gave me the history of the pieces that went into making the table that I bought. It's not often that you come across a store with such unique pieces that NOBODY else will have. When you buy from Kim and Gene you know they literally put their blood, sweat, and tears into everything they make and sell. The lady who wrote the bad review must have caught Kim on a bad day, because I had the complete opposite experience and impression. read more

I took the Annie Sloan Chalkboard paint intro class. I was debating to do so as I've finished many furniture pieces;however, I wanted to learn more about AS paint line and I knew there were several techniques I was interested in learning about. I was the only person in the class and I was so appreciative that Kim didn't cancel on me. My hour lesson was so interesting and fun. I left feeling completely confident in trying the new techniques on my own pieces. Kim was extremely knowledgeable and fun to work with. I can't say enough good things about my experience at Funk & Junk. I love the store and Kim was a fabulous instructor. If you toying with the idea of taking a class, don't hesitate. Well worth it! read more

My Daughter and I went to Funk and Junk in June, 2018 and we were so happy with our instruction. Kim was our instructor and she gave us so many valuable tips on Chalk Painting and applying the wax on our furniture ! My daughter painted a stool for her nephew and stenciled his name on it. Kim showed my daughter how to apply the Stencils and it came out perfect. I repainted a large tissue holder (cabinet) and it was laminated making it tough to apply paint but Kim assured me the paint would cover and it did. Also helped me with color and even painted the glass and stenciled roses. It came out gorgeous after making it look antiqued. The information and tips made it totally worth it. Please check them out !!! read more

I visited Funk And Junk a few weeks ago and I have to to it was well worth the trip. I heard about it though a friend. What an amazing store beautifully decorated with the most unique hand made furniture and other household items made from reclaimed wood and other industrial items to create one of a kind pieces for both in and outside your home. Gene the 'Artiest' has such a unique vision on how to transform what we might considered 'Junk' into these one of a kind pieces. Kim the owner has such a flare for design that the combination of there two talents is an awesome.I will defiantly be back and would for sure recommend to my friends. read more

Kim and Gene are fabulous! My husband and I were renovating our kitchen and needed a new table. Something different. Something unique. We found it. Gene and Kim worked with us to customize our "kissing" table and we couldn't be happier. Their expertise, knowledge, insight, and style knows no bounds. We were so thrilled with the table that we also bought a fantastic wood chandelier with hanging Edison bulbs. The perfect addition to our front entryway. To sum it up, a trip to Funk and Junk in Lambertville is worth it! You won't be disappointed! read more

I have heard some questionable opinions about this place. I was so sad to see that they had painted the gorgeous historic hotel a gaudy tirquoise blue. What a loss for historic Lambertville. From the sign I thought they would be a junk shop but actually they make furniture? I think? Confusing. I know several people who live nearby& the owners build furniture for the store in the yard at all hours & have no consideration for the neighbors. Its so sad to see the space being treated that way. read more

I went into Funk N Junk this weekend and got the coolest personalized tray for friends of mine who are getting married. So many unique pieces that can be personalized to exactly what YOU like- I don't know any other store like this one. Kim and Gene were both amazing and very knowledgeable! I agree that the woman who had a bad experience must've caught them on a bad day as that also was not my experience at all!! read more

So much fun painting my little table at the class on Sunday. Warm friendly people at Funk &Junk. Learned about painting with chalk paint, waxing and detail work with different color waxes!! Loads of colors to choose from. Very relaxed fun environment! I loved it and will paint more pieces in the future! Also, love the store kitty Miss Owlivia.. so pretty and adorable! Thank you Kim and Gene!! read more

I took the Annie Sloan chalk paint 101 class with friends. The group totaled 6 students. It was fun, hands on instruction for all the paint and waxing techniques. I was inspired and redid a mahogany dresser in three days. The Etienne chest on the Frontgate website was my inspiration and mine turned out great! Thanks, Kim!! Highly recommend!! read more

i was excited to see a local business ws carrying chalk paint but sad to see HOW EXPENSIVE it was. i called around and funk and junk was charging a lot more than other places. i would rather drive and pay less. i agree with frank's post! the color of the building is an eyesore. historic lambertville deserves better read more

I recently took a chalk painting class at funk and junk I was able to bring My own piece Kim was great Took her time and explained a lot of different techniques and how to apply the paint and the wax now I feel confident to do a project at home thanks Kim. Dottie read more

Its like American Pickers right in downtown Lambertville. They find rusty gold (junk to some) and re purpose into furniture and other useful house hold items. Stop in a hear the history behind some of their unique finds. Your furniture will be ONE of a Kind.. read more