--- title: "Shines Studios — Specialty Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/shines-studios-pfvwus-pf~1543518833 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1543518833.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Shines Studios" category: ["Specialty Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/69535e1b041255bf_7257-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "505 Sunset Drive, Noblesville, Indiana 46060, United States" latitude: 40.0563 longitude: -86.0163 phone: "(317) 709-8015" website: https://shinesstudios.houzzsite.com rating: 5 review_count: 42 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 128 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Shines Studios Original Houzz profile: [Shines Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/shines-studios-pfvwus-pf~1543518833) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Specialty Contractors - **Location:** Noblesville, IN - **Serves:** Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, Westfield, Cicero, Pendleton, Fortville, Lapel, Arcadia - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (42 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - Online consultation Central Indiana’s Shines Studios is a professional cabinet painting and refinishing company with faux finish solutions for every surface and style! We are the go-to experts for designers, architects, builders, business owners and homeowners. We have done numerous projects across Indiana and the Midwest. We specialize in custom decorative and faux finishes for cabinets, walls and ceilings. Both Sarah and Mets are members of IDAL, the International Decorative Artisans League. They have worked on some amazing commercial and residential projects over the years including the concepting of many restaurants. They recently did a project for the LUME exhibit in Newfields, one of the local Indianapolis art museums. Shines Studios offers Cabinet and faux painting at its best for your upcoming projects. For a full view of our projects visit our website http://www.shinesstudios.com/ Contact Sarah at (317) 709-8015 or shinesstudios@gmail.com and Mets at (770) 366-9970. ### Services Provided - Cabinet Refinishing - Custom Cabinet Finishes - Faux Painting - Furniture Restoration - Furniture finishes - Historical Restoration - Unique Back Splashes - Venetian Plaster - color consulting - interior design services - interior painting ### Areas Served - Indianapolis - Carmel - Fishers - Noblesville - Greenwood - Westfield - Cicero - Pendleton - Fortville - Lapel - Arcadia ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 30,000 Cost heavily depends on the size of project and finishes requested. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Shines Studios | | Address | 505 Sunset Drive, Noblesville, Indiana 46060, United States | | Phone | (317) 709-8015 | | Website | https://shinesstudios.houzzsite.com | | Followers on Houzz | 128 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/shinesstudios - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/ShinesStudios - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=175354641&trk=nav\_responsive\_tab\_profile\_pic ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Shines Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/shines-studios-pfvwus-pf~1543518833) - **Website:** https://shinesstudios.houzzsite.com - **Phone:** (317) 709-8015 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - -National Award, American Painting Contractors Magazine - -Featured on Extreme Makeover Home Edition for ABC - -Licensed with Faux Effects International Professional Line, Modern Masters Professional Line & Metropolis Ivas USA Professional Line - -Certified Installer for Pure & Original Paints - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2024), for Service. **Affiliations** - [IDAL-International Decorative Artisans League](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/idal-international-decorative-artisans-league-pfvwus-pf~219255441) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 42 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-942899468, Dec. 2023** > Shines did amazing work on our kitchen and they were such a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to use them again! **★★★★★ — HU-603747357, Sept. 2023** > It was such a joy meeting Sarah and Mets of Shines Studio! They transformed my kitchen cabinets from dark to white in a professional and timely manner. I highly recommend them without a doubt! Call them today! **★★★★★ — mfoit, July 2023** > Sarah and Mets are both top-notch artisans! We have used them several times and no matter how difficult our design are they always manage to exceed all expectations! In our basement we wanted an industrial rusty feel (Although it was only drywall) and they transformed it into an old rusted wall as one expect to find in an old abandoned factory! They even did the light switch plates! Nearly everyone who has seen it swear that it's real until they touch it. This is but one example of their incredible work! **★★★★★ — HU-279495049, June 2023** > Shines did a wonderful job on my kitchen > cabinets. I was very happy with the work they did and the professional manner in which they completed the job. I recommend them, they are great! **★★★★★ — HU-115724969, Aug. 2022** > They provide amazing work and they are amazing people. They go above and beyond with customer service. Our new kitchen is beautiful!! We will definitely be using them again! **★★★★★ — HU-89889444, March 2021** > Sarah & Mets did a wonderful job in painting our Kitchen & Bathroom cabinets! Very detailed and professional. They certainly know their product and were very easy to communicate with. Never late to the job and always cleaned up after each day they worked in our home. We love the new look of our cabinets! Highly Recommend! **★★★★★ — Sue Pelley, Dec. 2019** > Sarah and Metz were awesome. My old kitchen looks brand new with white painted cabinets and great hardware. They were so easy to work with, their work quality was superb, all deadlines met with ease. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to update their kitchens without going to the expense of new cabinetry! **★★★★★ — HU-405013581, Feb. 2019** > I loved working with Sarah and Metz. My cabinets are beautiful. I no longer have a 90’s oak kitchen in a hundred year old home . **★★★★★ — Sarah Russell, Jan. 2019** > We hired Sarah and Mets to refinish our kitchen cabinets. We found them through Houzz and from the moment we contacted them until the last detail was completed... we could not be happier that we contracted them for this project. There are probably many people and companies out there that can refinish cabinets, but it is their attention to all details that truly sets them apart. Their workmanship was near perfect and any small imperfection was quickly addressed. So in the end, we had a brand new kitchen. To quote my husband... our cabinets look like they have a factory finish - or perhaps even better! In addition to Sarah and Mets being outstanding at their craft, they are genuinely nice people! I would highly recommend them to anyone! **Comment from Shines Studios:** > It an amazing transformation! Thank you so much for your kind words and hospitality while we were finishing your kitchen Sarah. **★★★★★ — Decorating Den Interiors- Clark Team Designs, Jan. 2019** > Sarah and Mets were great! They have ample product knowledge and are very good at communicating their prices and expectations of the work. Job coordination when working with contractors was terrific....and that's not an easy task...would highly recommend this pair to any one who wants excellent quality workmanship and an eye-stopping end result!!! **Comment from Shines Studios:** > Thanks so much Rebekah! It is always a pleasure working with you and to get to do your personal kitchen was such a treat for us! **★★★★★ — Cindy, Jan. 2019** > These two are the BEST! From start to finish, (and even after!) ... so helpful, kind, hard-working, reliable... seriously, I hope to be able to work with Shine Studios again. Sarah and Mets refinished my kitchen cabinets from dark brown to white. My new cabinets are so beautiful! Working with these two was a great experience! **Comment from Shines Studios:** > Thank you so much Cindy! We loved transforming your kitchen into a new space. From cherry to white is an amazing change. **★★★★★ — Pedro L, Sept. 2018** > Fantastic, great quality service.I hired Sarah and Mets back in March 2018 to re-finish my kitchen cabinets. They returned my call quickly and scheduled a consultation meeting soon after. Sarah and Mets provided recommendations on colors for the cabinets and kitchen walls as well. We wanted to add tile back splash to the project and they had recommendations for that. Both the back-splash contractors and Sarah coordinated their work to be expediate the project timeline. The end result was fabulous and it looks like a new kitchen. Furthermore, I had a few thin scratches a few months later on and they came back to the house to re-touch them at no additional cost. I have recommended Sarah and Mets to my neighbors and I would use them again if I had more projects. ## Selected projects - [Traditional Cream Kitchen, Noblesville, Indiana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-cream-kitchen-noblesville-indiana-pj-vj~739884) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 3 - Description: You can never go wrong with a traditional cream painted cabinet with a brown glaze. This beautiful kitchen also included a custom apple green glazed finish on the island and pantry doors. Cabinet painting is a great option when the existing cabinets are in good shape. - [Historical staircase and entry project, North Park, Indianapolis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historical-staircase-and-entry-project-north-park-indianapolis-pj-vj~1011756) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 13 - Description: This is a beautiful historical home built in the 1890s in downtown Indianapolis in the North Park area. The lovely couple who purchased this home a year ago has updated it from the ground up. The staircase is original to the home. The wood paneling was an addition many years later. The exterior of the home has kept its original charm while the interior has received a stunning update. The bland oak entry and staircase were given a modern update. New dark stained hardwoods were installed and we st… - [A Copper Leaf ceiling in Geist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-copper-leaf-ceiling-in-geist-pj-vj~746514) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 4 - Description: This jewel of a ceiling over a kitchen island was inspired by an unusual hammered copper tabletop. The kitchen's beautiful granite countertops and mosaic backsplash were also considered in this project. These ceiling were given a traditional leaf finish with a brown glaze to match the existing cabinet glaze. This ceiling was begging for something to jazz it up by its pronounced features right over the island. In the first pictures you will notice the island is the same as the cabinets. In the la… - [Ginger delight cabinets with concrete countertops, Lexington KY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ginger-delight-cabinets-with-concrete-countertops-lexington-ky-pj-vj~740456) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 3 - Description: These beautiful ginger stained cabinets needed an equally fabulous countertop to complete them. I created this custom countertop with concrete and epoxy. The benefit of these countertops is that any look is possible. I used the champagne metallic wall finish as a starting point and off to the races I went....yes, there is a pun intended since I'm in the horse capital of the world! The end result is truly stunning! - [Noblesville, Indiana Eclectic Farmhouse Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noblesville-indiana-eclectic-farmhouse-kitchen-pj-vj~739850) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 3 - Description: When I arrived at this project, there were no cabinet doors or drawer fronts. This kitchen was a skeleton. The original cabinet builder had left the job due to unknown reasons. The cabinet boxes were in very rough shape. It is my opinion that a painted, glazed finish was sold to the homeowner and the contractor did not have the skills to execute it properly. I was only asked to do doors and drawer fronts. This was not going to solve the problem of the badly executed finish on the cabinet frames.… - [White Traditional Kitchen, Geist area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-traditional-kitchen-geist-area-pj-vj~739974) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 2 - Description: A very dark, dated, wood paneled kitchen got a fresh lease on life with this beautiful glazed, white painted finish. The homeowners added granite countertops and the stone backsplash after moving into the home. This cabinet finish was created to compliment both. Cabinet painting is a great alternative to brighten up a dark kitchen. - [Kid friendly countertops in a tight space.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kid-friendly-countertops-in-a-tight-space-pj-vj~740490) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 3 - Description: An ultra-small bathroom needed a remodel and space was limited. The limited space called for a custom made cabinet and countertop. This bath was being designed for two small children and needed to be super tough! Concrete countertops made with an overlay product and epoxy would make the cut. The coloring was designed around the floor and shower tile with an extra punch of bling! Cabinet painting in a child's bath is extremely durable when the proper products are used. - [Black Modern Kitchen, Fishers, Indiana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-modern-kitchen-fishers-indiana-pj-vj~739944) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 4 - Description: This very traditional kitchen in a very modern house needed to be updated to match its surroundings. The homeowner was going to demolish the entire kitchen and start over. I offered to modernize the kitchen without removing anything. Cabinet painting was the answer! Painting the existing cabinets black and adding more contemporary hardware achieved a more modern look. Adding the glass tile backsplash was the icing on the cake in this modern makeover. Mission accomplished! - [French Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-laundry-room-pj-vj~1012174) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 5 - Description: This is a beautiful wall finish executed to mimic grasscloth. A lovely damask and French script stencil from Royal Design Studio completes this lovely bit of eye candy. What better way to enjoy the everyday task of laundry than to look at these gorgeous walls. - [Maple cabinets to Off White Glazed Beauty, Fishers, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maple-cabinets-to-off-white-glazed-beauty-fishers-in-pj-vj~739788) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 4 - Description: This kitchen started out in life as typical middle grade builder cabinets and laminate countertops. I was able to achieve a custom look on a budget by leaving all the existing surfaces and updating them with paint and concrete. The cabinet side panels were given more detail by adding bead board paneling. The main cabinets were finished in cream with a coffee glaze. The island was given special treatment in a chocolate brown finish. The laminate countertops were overlaid with a concrete and two p… - [Dark wood to light and bright kitchen in Geist area.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dark-wood-to-light-and-bright-kitchen-in-geist-area-pj-vj~740096) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 3 - Description: Traditional stained wood kitchen cabinets in good shape. Cabinet painting with the proper prep and professional line products on these cabinets will last a long time. The added black granite countertop and subway tile backsplash by Hoskins Interior Design made this kitchen get a new lease on family life. - [Metallic brown master bath, Canal Place, Fishers, Indiana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metallic-brown-master-bath-canal-place-fishers-indiana-pj-vj~740020) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 2 - Description: This was a boring master bath with beautiful tile and Travertine tile floors in the beginning. This was a rare occasion that the client actually picked an existing faux finish wall sample board. This wall finish starts with a black base coat of paint. That's always a bit scary to everyone involved since it is a spectacular reflective jewel when completed! Faux painting at its best. - [Contemporary Restaurant remake with Vahallan Papers.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-restaurant-remake-with-vahallan-papers-pj-vj~749243) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 4 - Description: A neglected restaurant space was given a remarkable facelift by installing Vahallan Papers "Sidon" on all walls. The trim and wainscoting was painted black and as cherry on the top the interior door was painted Fire House Red. The large air return was hand finished to complement the wallcovering. This installation was done by Mets Schilstra. Faux painting at its best. - [Chocolate Brown Metallic Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chocolate-brown-metallic-powder-room-pj-vj~740033) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 2 - Description: This powder room was first done with a very dark wall covering. The homeowners requested that it be removed since they could see every seam. I was brought into this project by the painter to start fresh and suggest a faux finish. I asked the clients to see the original wallpaper they had selected and loved. I then translated it into a layered metallic dream. The stencil by Jennifer Ferguson of The Stenciled Garden was the extra touch this faux painting project needed. Powder rooms allow you to g… - [Metallic plaster with Trellis stencil, Fishers, Indiana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metallic-plaster-with-trellis-stencil-fishers-indiana-pj-vj~740038) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 2 - Description: We often get asked to do very blingy wall finishes on dining rooms, powder rooms and entryways, not so much in the kitchen. This client has a very vibrant personality and this faux finish was designed around her. She had already installed the hanging glass pendants and wanted something equally as sparkly on the kitchen walls. With layered metallics and a stencil from Royal Design Studio, this beautiful finish was born. Faux painting at its best. - [Farmhouse kitchen, Noblesville, Indiana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-kitchen-noblesville-indiana-pj-vj~739910) - Location: Noblesville, IN - Photos: 3 - Description: A true "barnstyle" cabinet door is a rare find! This kitchen's rough wood doors had been given a very bad paint job in white before my arrival. These doors would never be a smooth finish like many of the other kitchen cabinet painting projects we execute. I decided to go with a Weathered Barnwood finish for these doors. I used a textured paint finish in gray with a brown custom glaze. The end result embraced the original door style and breathed new life into an outdated kitchen. - [Sophia's Bridal Salon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophia-s-bridal-salon-pj-vj~2883175) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This project was a bit unusual as it was an old post office in Southport area and client had it converted into a very large bridal salon. Outer Limits Construction brought us in on this project for a unique look. We did a gold metallic ceiling and metallic plaster on dressing rooms on the bridal side. We did the cash counter and striped wall on the prom side. - [Traditional to Modern Gray Kitchen-Indianapolis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-to-modern-gray-kitchen-indianapolis-pj-vj~5571859) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Striegel Kitchen Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/striegel-kitchen-project-pj-vj~5571937) - Location: Fishers, IN - Photos: 7 - [Bade Kitchen Cabinet Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bade-kitchen-cabinet-project-pj-vj~5571923) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 [See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/shines-studios-pfvwus-pf~1543518833) ## Ideabooks - [kitchen cabinet ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6673386/list/kitchen-cabinet-ideas) — 164 ideas - [Dining rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33117226/list/dining-rooms) — 5 ideas - [family room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7538442/list/family-room) — 38 ideas - [bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7958922/list/bedrooms) — 57 ideas - [backyards](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12411722/list/backyards) — 18 ideas - [faux finishes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6721586/list/faux-finishes) — 35 ideas - [art](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5429405/list/art) — 24 ideas - [fences](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11183152/list/fences) — 17 ideas - [Teri](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132568470/list/teri) — 3 ideas - [Teri Y kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128327087/list/teri-y-kitchen) — 3 ideas - [powder rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33241821/list/powder-rooms) — 4 ideas - [garages](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46163914/list/garages) — 19 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97028009/list/wish-list) — 5 ideas - [Milley](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115023894/list/milley) — 8 ideas - [our kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107499233/list/our-kitchen-remodel) — 10 ideas - [home office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/95168286/list/home-office) — 5 ideas - [farmhouse sinks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61825745/list/farmhouse-sinks) — 5 ideas - [Murray project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102046906/list/murray-project) — 15 ideas - [Tile backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102417230/list/tile-backsplash) — 1 idea - [kitchen layouts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47817969/list/kitchen-layouts) — 5 ideas [See all 39 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shinesstudios) ## Community Q&A **Q: yellow laminate countertops** *(in Photo Questions)* I need to class up yellow laminate countertops- would this type of backsplash work or should I do subway tile A: Yes. It sure would dress it up. A new paint color on cabinets and backsplash in the kitchen can certainly add value and aesthetics to any kitchen. **Q: What color is the island painted?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is not paint. It is a custom wood stain made in two colors. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*