--- title: "On the Purple Couch, LLC — Furniture & Accessories | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/on-the-purple-couch-llc-pfvwus-pf~1954740261 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1954740261.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "On the Purple Couch, LLC" category: ["Furniture & Accessories"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/dc23f076008de31f_7566-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "10513 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, Maryland 20895, United States" latitude: 39.0298 longitude: -77.0793 phone: "(301) 896-0010" website: http://www.onthepurplecouch.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 6 followers: 90 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # On the Purple Couch, LLC Original Houzz profile: [On the Purple Couch, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/on-the-purple-couch-llc-pfvwus-pf~1954740261) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Furniture & Accessories - **Location:** Kensington, MD - **Serves:** Washington, DC metro, Montgomery County, Silver Spring, MD - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Reuse, Renew & Conserve is our moto. in September of 2013 we introduced a Place to Create~ our new store in Kensington Maryland where we focus on helping you craft your home and you. We are the retailer of Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. , hand painted furniture using Chalk Paint™ and classes available in DC area. ### Services Provided - Chalk Paint® classes - workshops hand painted furniture with Chalk Paint® and Annie Sloan retailer. Personal shopping - antique and upcycling furniture in the Washington DC metro area and Maryland. ### Areas Served - Washington - DC metro - Montgomery County - Silver Spring - MD ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | On the Purple Couch, LLC | | Address | 10513 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, Maryland 20895, United States | | Phone | (301) 896-0010 | | Website | http://www.onthepurplecouch.com | | Followers on Houzz | 90 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/onthepurplecouch - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/thepurplecouch2 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/bahiaakerele - Blog — http://www.onthepurplecouch.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [On the Purple Couch, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/on-the-purple-couch-llc-pfvwus-pf~1954740261) - **Website:** http://www.onthepurplecouch.com - **Phone:** (301) 896-0010 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Several publications mentioning On the Purple Couch; Board member for international charity Sirleaf Market Women's Fund., ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Designing Solutions, Aug. 2013** > I took an Annie Sloan Paint class with Bahia. She's an excellent teacher and very patient. It was so much fun to practice distressing furniture and using all the waxes! I can't wait to get started on my own project! I loved the vibe of her store too! **Comment from On the Purple Couch, LLC:** > thanks much Designing Solutions hope to see you in our new space in Kensington 4228 Howard Ave. Kensington MD ... **★★★★ — dirkalan, June 2013** > This class was very good. Instructor was professional, knowledgable > personable. Good basic knowledge. There is a lot more to learn though. > Would be nice if there was a series of classes, or perhaps even one where class members talk about their project, show pictures of it, what they learned thoughout the process. I think that would be very good. We even made a frame during the class and was able to take it home. **Comment from On the Purple Couch, LLC:** > Thanks so much for the comments. We have done an "alumni" class and would love to have you join one soon. Please keep in touch and would love to see your project. Hope to see you again soon. Bahia **★★★★★ — bchernikoff, June 2013** > Bahia and her staff at On the Purple Couch will make design and renovation fun AND successful. They have an expert eye for color, are skilled in all aspects of paint and painting, clearly enjoy helping with the project at hand, are always available to advise and consult, and, finally, have limitless patience with the novice. **Comment from On the Purple Couch, LLC:** > Thank you so much for the review. It was great having you in class and great to have you come back in the store for extra help. We are here for you and look forward to continuing to work with you. Bahia **★★★★★ — nycgurl, Dec. 2012** > This consignment shop is not to be missed! > > Upon entering, you are greated with the biggest, warmest smile possible. > > At "The Purple Couch', there is something for everyone. You will immediately be drawn to the eclectic decor, the high end and one of a kind assortment of shoes, bags, clothing and acessories. > > And if you need to nurture your creative side, might I suggest signing up for a furniture painting class, where you will find commoraderie amongst your fellow peers......and did I mention fun? > > "The Purple Couch".......an oasis amdist the hub-bub of downtown Silver Spring. **Comment from On the Purple Couch, LLC:** > thanks for very much for the very kind review. It was great having you in class.~ Bahia **★★★★★ — Charles Almonte, Dec. 2012** > I visited the Purple Couch to attend a chalk painting (Annie Sloan) class. Bahia (the owner and stockist) of Purple Couch is very professional and pleasant. She handled the class really well and is very knowledgeable of the chalk paint process and products. > > I would definitely recommend others to visit the store to take the chalk painting class and browse her store. **Comment from On the Purple Couch, LLC:** > Thanks Charles hoping your clients project came out well. Hope to see you in our new location in Kensington 4228 Howard Ave. Kensington MD **★★★★★ — rlb1996, Oct. 2012** > I took a chalk paint class at On the Purple Couch and it was amazing! Bahia is a warm and friendly person. Not to mention, a patient teacher. She was helpful and fun. We learned a couple of great techniques that really gave me the confidence to tackle my numerous projects. Chalk paint is versatile and a great way to invest a little elbow grease and turn something old into something fab! I highly recommend you visit On the Purple Couch, take a class, buy a piece, it's a great business. ## Selected projects - [Stuff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stuff-pj-vj~768786) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [A Place to Create](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-place-to-create-pj-vj~768763) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Annie Sloan Chalk Paint furniture pieces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annie-sloan-chalk-paint-furniture-pieces-pj-vj~103598) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 [See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/on-the-purple-couch-llc-pfvwus-pf~1954740261) ## Ideabooks - [closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15308878/list/closets) — 3 ideas - [Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5139074/list/chalk-paint-by-annie-sloan) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/purplecouch) ## Community Q&A **Q: Paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* This dresser is gorgeous! What color is it painted in? Thank you. Elizma A: Elizma..the color is graphite out of Annie Sloan's range of paint Chalk Paint. **Q: Forgot to say how gorgeous this color is!!!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: :) **Q: What color is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: thanks Lori its Old White by Annie Sloan and the technique is a wash- which produces this effect. Thanks for reaching out. **Q: Fab Colour** *(in Photo Questions)* What colours have you used in this piece? thanks A: I used Chalk Paint® decorative paints by Annie Sloan which you probably already know. The first later is Paris Grey and the second was Aubusson Blue- my fave. have you used the paints before and what are you fav colors? thanks for the shout out... **Q: Love the color** *(in Photo Questions)* Nice job! What color did you use? Did you use an underneath color or is that the original stain of the chest showing? Clear of dark wax? Just starting to get involved with the Annie Sloan product! A: thanks Kim...I am so glad you love Chalk Paint® decorative paints by Annie Sloan..you can do so much with the paint. Ok now for this piece.yes I used Paris Gray underneath- in the areas that I wanted to distress or rub back as some call it. the final color is graphite which is not a black as you can see but a slate to dark gray color. I then used clear wax and then dark wax. What colors have you used as yet? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*