Adored and Restored...

There is always a case for Restoration …

The act of preserving something (in particular something of high sentimental value) will always have so many advantages.

From a pure ecological standpoint , restoring and repairing existing furniture considerably reduces our footprint on the planet , thus reducing landfill. A win win situation

It is always a pleasure to restore and repair furniture for our clients - the immense satisfaction we garner through the process is only outweighed by the pure joy and happiness we see when our clients take hold of their furniture.

It truly never gets old.

The recent restoration of our 1940’s English Oak Chest of Drawers is a beautiful example of restoring somethng from the past and keeping the beautiful memories it holds alongside with it …

in need of some restoration and care

More than just costmetic repairs, those drawers really need some attention

Our repair process for this Chest Of drawers required extensive work to the the body of the cabinet, as well as working our magic on those drawers, so that they glide effortlessly every time .

The whole process was finshed with a clean and a beautiful wax finish to bring out the deep hue of the original stain

A beautiful end result

No more annoying stuck drawers .

Our beautiful restored Chest of Drawers is a wonderful example of keeping yesteryear alive.

The timely process of restoration

Restoration or refurbishment is the process of repairing, fixing , modifying, repainting and repolishing an item of furniture.

It can often be a lengthy process, as repairs especially to antique pieces that are hundreds of years old require skill, patience and craftsmanship to ensure every detail is completed successfully whilst often keeping the delicate infrastructure intact, especially the case with veneers, paper thin and fragile, the successful repair of these can really make or break a treasured heirloom.

The argument for restoration is a strong one, sustainably wise and of great sentimental value, the journey of restoration is often an emotional one.

The adventure of restoration provides us with such a sense of satisfaction . Being involved in our clients’ family history and being able to restore a much loved item of furniture for them is one of the best things about our work. Being privvy to such an evocative journey reinforces our love of why we do the things we do.

There is so much history in each and every piece, a tapesty of lives interwoven and we are honoured to be able to enrich each and every piece of furniture, albeit it a tiny child’s chair, or grandmother’s dressing table, a great great grandfathers chair or a favourite aunty’s dining table .

Restoration is a gift for now and the future

A forgotten dressing table , some would say has seen better days …

An old dressing table is now a gorgeous new bathroom vanity