Antique Restoration Blog

There’s quite a lot of difference between bespoke furniture and standard furniture. Bespoke furniture is custom-made furniture that is made as per the specifications of

Vintage and antique pieces are undeniable assets for any setting. If you are lucky enough to have antiques in your home, then read on to

Knowing when to reupholster an old sofa isn’t always easy, and there is definitely no exact time that this should be done. The answer will

Pros and Cons of Spray Painting vs Painting Furniture   Pros of Spray Painting: Less expensive No difficult application Less cleaning Less need for priming

Over an extended period, a darkened or coloured layer will form on antique furniture. This is known as patina. All antique furniture will have a

If you are looking at buying your first item of antique furniture, you may feel unsure where to start. Antique pieces are special and may

Many fashion trends and interior design fads come and go, but the general want for our homes to be minimalistic is consistent. One reason for

Inheriting furniture from friends or family is often unexpected, and people are not always sure what to do with. While these heirlooms from loved ones

When you spend a lot of money on furniture, you want to know it will be kept in the best condition possible. It might be

We never expect it to happen to us, but sometimes disaster can strike when we least expect it. From rusted pipes to freak storms and

Are you tired to the back teeth of trawling endless shops and internet pages for the perfect piece of furniture? It exists very specifically in

When is a chair not a chair? When it’s referred to as a ‘Windsor’, a ‘Gainsborough’ or a ‘Wainscot’. Maybe you’d like to be a

No one wants their furniture to become damaged. Your chairs, tables, chests and dressers become part and parcel of your home. So, when you encounter

While some eagle-eyed furniture experts peruse auctions or second-hand shops for promising pieces of furniture, others inherit or rescue items unexpectedly. Perhaps you’ve come across