You’ve lusted over it in-store or online and finally it’s in your home and all yours. Far from an impulse purchase, furniture is an investment and for the sake of the environment and your hip pocket, you want it to last forever and remain looking as lovely as the day you brought it home. We’ve asked the experts for their top tips on extending the life of your furniture, plus DIY fixes for when life collides with your interiors.
PREVENTION
From kids and pets to sunlight and spills, we share the experts’ tips for helping your fave furniture survive the rough-and-tumble environment of your home.
Wooden furniture
FACE VALUE
Timber veneer is common in modern furniture but can be complicated to restore. Dan Eagle of vintage design store Mr Biggles-worthy says his best advice is to buy well in the first place. “The big factor when it comes to veneer is the quality of the furniture, which is usually dictated by the original sell price. Cheaper furniture uses thinner, lower quality
