The word ‘Antique’ doesn’t just have to apply to priceless objects, such as clocks or statuettes, that you may have seen on the Antiques Roadshow. It also includes furniture – furniture that has history and a story behind it and should keep on living. Continue reading
If you’ve managed to get oil paint on your furniture you may be thinking there’s no way to remove the stain and that you’ll need to replace your furniture. However, while oil paint is one of the most difficult stains to remove from furniture, it is worth trying to remove yourself if the piece is an antique, is particularly expensive or holds sentimental value. In order to effectively remove oil paint from furniture the stain should be dealt with immediately. Here’s our guide for removing an oil paint stain from your furniture.
It can be a big shock to discover you’ve got mould on your upholstered furniture. You keep a clean house and you’re probably wondering how it could be possible to have mould growing inside without you realising. Naturally you’ll want to get rid of it as soon as possible, and whether you can salvage the upholstered furniture or have to invest in something new.
Nowadays, it’s possible that your furniture is amongst the most expensive items you own in your home. Things like wooden cabinets and sofas are pricey, and the cost of replacing furniture can be extreme. As such, it makes sense to take precautions to prevent damage to your furniture to prolong its use. The cost of caring, cleaning, and restoring minor damage is minimal compared to the cost of replacing furniture completely. Here are our tips for preventing damage to your furniture through basic care.
There are many types of wood floor finishes. People will often forget to consider the type of finish they want on their wooden floor until the last minute when they are asked which they want. They then make the decision in a hurry, possibly without proper consideration, not fully knowing what they’re opting in for. Continue reading
Buying priceless vintage furniture isn’t just for dusty antique dealers or history enthusiasts. Buying and collecting priceless vintage furniture is vastly popular with Continue reading
Manchester is becoming more affluent every year, with the desirability of many areas rising and the cost of houses soaring. Getting the best price for your Manchester house means Continue reading
Are you torn between whether to find a furniture repair service or buy your furniture new? There’s so many reasons to opt for furniture repair and we’ve shared a few of the top reasons below.
Are you a little bit of a DIY fanatic? Or are you looking for quirky pieces of furniture to give your home a unique feel without breaking the bank? Whether you’re the former or the latter, upcycling old furniture could be right up your street! You don’t necessarily have to be a pro to take on an upcycling project with some of the old furniture you’ve been handed down or had for years. Below, we’ve shared a few of our favourite (and easy) ideas for upcycling old furniture.
Who doesn’t want chic and stylish furniture in their house? Everyone dreams of perfect interiors but no-one wants to pay the price. That’s where restoring old furniture can become your best friend when giving your property an interior makeover! Below, we’ve listed the top benefits to restoring furniture you already have vs buying from new.
