A client came to us who was referred by a previous customer. They had just moved into a new home and their old farm table looked out of place. The farm table was her husband's childhood table that he ate on as he was growing up. Instead of replacing the table that had years of memories attached to it, our client decided she wanted their old farm table refurbished and restyled to match their new home's decor. In addition she had an old … [Read more...]
While you were gone on vacation, did you shut off your air-conditioner?
Did you go on vacation yet this summer? While you were gone, did you shut off the air conditioning in your home? Are you aware that turning off your air conditioning during humid months can cause damage to your fine furniture? According to a Furniture Care and Handling article from the Smithsonian Institute, the greatest environmental damage to furniture comes from wide swings in relative humidity. Wood absorbs and desorbs water in the … [Read more...]
Restore or Refinish Furniture?
Do you know when to restore or refinish furniture that is an antique? If you refinish an antique rather than restore it, you may reduce the value by thousands of dollars! Before making your decision, here are a few things to consider: Is it really an antique? According to Merriam-Webster.com, an Antique is "any work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs laws at least … [Read more...]
Don’t get rid of that old dresser!
Make it new again with a coat of paint! Painted furniture is a popular decorating trend. Adding painted furniture pieces to a room, not only complements finished wood furniture, it is also a great way to repurpose furniture or decorate on a budget. To get started all you need is an old or new piece of furniture, a few supplies and these painting furniture tips. The first task is to find a piece of furniture to paint. Good places to look are … [Read more...]