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Finders Keepers: 5 Reasons to Love Reclaimed Furniture
Fall head over heels for furniture with a past and enjoy the charm it brings to your home
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If you’re looking to update your furniture, whether it’s a dining room set, bedroom storage or various pieces for the living room, consider going for reclaimed designs that feature recycled materials. This way, you’ll not only be doing your bit for the environment, you’ll also guarantee a unique look, too.
The designers at Barker and Stonehouse have a passion for sourcing furniture that’s crafted from recycled timber and architectural materials, and they are keen to spread the love for this laid-back, charming trend. Read on and discover why they believe these intriguing designs should adorn everyone’s home.
The designers at Barker and Stonehouse have a passion for sourcing furniture that’s crafted from recycled timber and architectural materials, and they are keen to spread the love for this laid-back, charming trend. Read on and discover why they believe these intriguing designs should adorn everyone’s home.
It’s Totally Unique
As reclaimed furniture is crafted from recycled materials that have previously seen a different life, each des proudly boasts grains, grooves and any natural imperfections that make it entirely unique to the next, giving it lots of character.
Distressed pieces are easy to live with as no amount of wear and tear will dent its charm. It can also be styled to suit traditional interiors, as well as edgy, industrial looks.
Benches are great for continuing a relaxed look. Create an informal eating area in an instant by pairing a large refectory dining table with rustic benches, instead of chairs.
Finishing touch…For a quick and simple dining room centrepiece, bunch chunky candles and a vase of flowers in a cottage-style vignette.
As reclaimed furniture is crafted from recycled materials that have previously seen a different life, each des proudly boasts grains, grooves and any natural imperfections that make it entirely unique to the next, giving it lots of character.
Distressed pieces are easy to live with as no amount of wear and tear will dent its charm. It can also be styled to suit traditional interiors, as well as edgy, industrial looks.
Benches are great for continuing a relaxed look. Create an informal eating area in an instant by pairing a large refectory dining table with rustic benches, instead of chairs.
Finishing touch…For a quick and simple dining room centrepiece, bunch chunky candles and a vase of flowers in a cottage-style vignette.
It’s Good for the Environment
Whenever you pick furniture that’s been made by recycling discarded wood, you’re doing your bit for sustainability and the environment. Less energy and resources have been used to manufacture the piece, while you’re also saving on waste.
Plus, Barker and Stonehouse support the Trees4Trees initiative that ensures forests carry on being a sustainable source for generation after generation. So, buying reclaimed is a win-win all round!
Play on the rich vibes of rustic timber. Recycled wood that features a strong grain and bold knots will work well against a deep backdrop of moody tones, such as wintry blues, while you can balance the rich timber textures by echoing the wooden accents in wall mirrors and bedside tables.
Finishing touch…Go bold and create an eclectic scheme by mixing and matching patterns, such as country florals with bohemian stripes. Or…
Whenever you pick furniture that’s been made by recycling discarded wood, you’re doing your bit for sustainability and the environment. Less energy and resources have been used to manufacture the piece, while you’re also saving on waste.
Plus, Barker and Stonehouse support the Trees4Trees initiative that ensures forests carry on being a sustainable source for generation after generation. So, buying reclaimed is a win-win all round!
Play on the rich vibes of rustic timber. Recycled wood that features a strong grain and bold knots will work well against a deep backdrop of moody tones, such as wintry blues, while you can balance the rich timber textures by echoing the wooden accents in wall mirrors and bedside tables.
Finishing touch…Go bold and create an eclectic scheme by mixing and matching patterns, such as country florals with bohemian stripes. Or…
…try mixing wood on wood and you’ll have a textural rich scheme that’s interesting and playful.
It’s Strong and Reliable
If you’re looking for hardwearing, robust and reliable furniture that will stand the test of time in high-use areas, like the bedroom, then you’ve found it. Having been exposed to so many elements and changes in temperature, this furniture has naturally become strong and durable, and these future heirlooms can be passed down from generation to generation.
Create tonnes of extra storage. Clear the clutter in your bedroom by adding a range of storage solutions, from trunks to tall boys, wardrobes to chests, and keep all your clothes and linens in impeccable order.
Finishing touch… Heighten the natural beauty of these rich wood pieces by adorning your bedroom with tactile, organic-inspired accessories and furnishings, such as jute rugs and textured throws.
If you’re looking for hardwearing, robust and reliable furniture that will stand the test of time in high-use areas, like the bedroom, then you’ve found it. Having been exposed to so many elements and changes in temperature, this furniture has naturally become strong and durable, and these future heirlooms can be passed down from generation to generation.
Create tonnes of extra storage. Clear the clutter in your bedroom by adding a range of storage solutions, from trunks to tall boys, wardrobes to chests, and keep all your clothes and linens in impeccable order.
Finishing touch… Heighten the natural beauty of these rich wood pieces by adorning your bedroom with tactile, organic-inspired accessories and furnishings, such as jute rugs and textured throws.
It Can Create a Focal Point
Warming wood furniture that displays bold grains and rich texture will draw the focus in a room, particularly in a neutral scheme that’s tonally quiet. Then create a talking point with an eye-catching bowl that mirrors the rawness of the wood, such as an industrial-style metal design.
Boost storage credentials. Pop a couple of wire baskets underneath your table and not only will they add easy-to-grab storage, but they will also echo the industrial vibes of the wood and metal.
Finishing touch… For a cohesive scheme, coordinate soft furnishings, such as a floor rug and sofa cushions, and your space will be pleasing on the eye.
Warming wood furniture that displays bold grains and rich texture will draw the focus in a room, particularly in a neutral scheme that’s tonally quiet. Then create a talking point with an eye-catching bowl that mirrors the rawness of the wood, such as an industrial-style metal design.
Boost storage credentials. Pop a couple of wire baskets underneath your table and not only will they add easy-to-grab storage, but they will also echo the industrial vibes of the wood and metal.
Finishing touch… For a cohesive scheme, coordinate soft furnishings, such as a floor rug and sofa cushions, and your space will be pleasing on the eye.
It Tells a Story
Introduce your home to pieces that are full of history and interest and you’ll pack your spaces with intrigue and personality. For example, the Mary Rose cupboard, shown here, has doors made from discarded window shutters found in India, and will certainly make a talking point within any room.
Mix it up with open and closed storage. You may think hiding everything away in drawers is the only solution to a decluttered home, however open shelves can make tidying up even easier. Simply pop in a basket for quick access or, easier still, keep some items, like books, on display.
Finishing touch… Dressers offer the ideal spot for styling up a vignette of interesting pieces. Pull an eclectic mix of items together and display the larger objects at the back for visual balance.
More: For more decorating tips and furniture ideas, visit Barker and Stonehouse.
Your turn: What reclaimed
furniture have you invested in and why?
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Introduce your home to pieces that are full of history and interest and you’ll pack your spaces with intrigue and personality. For example, the Mary Rose cupboard, shown here, has doors made from discarded window shutters found in India, and will certainly make a talking point within any room.
Mix it up with open and closed storage. You may think hiding everything away in drawers is the only solution to a decluttered home, however open shelves can make tidying up even easier. Simply pop in a basket for quick access or, easier still, keep some items, like books, on display.
Finishing touch… Dressers offer the ideal spot for styling up a vignette of interesting pieces. Pull an eclectic mix of items together and display the larger objects at the back for visual balance.
More: For more decorating tips and furniture ideas, visit Barker and Stonehouse.
Your turn: What reclaimed
furniture have you invested in and why?
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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My question is; is the furniture showed genuinely reclaimed or new wood made to look reclaimed? There’s a lot of it about especially with the fashion for industrial, boho and mid-century look. Most of my furniture are hand-me-down pieces from grand-parents and parents but none are fashionable, at least not at the moment
I've used a lot of reclaimed materials in our house renovation. They have huge amounts of character and because they're not perfect in the first place there's no stress around the odd stain or mark. Also reclaimed wood is so much less likely to warp or move because it's done all that in its previous life. My favourite reclaimed items in our house are the kitchen island work top from Retrouvius which used to be a school science bench; a headboard made from scaffold planks; and reclaimed Spanish floor tiles from Maitland and Poate. There are lots of ideas about reclaimed interiors on my blog [renovategreen.co.uk
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Second hand furniture is the ultimate in recycling, whether it's upcycled or just fixed and polished: it doesn't really matter whether the pieces are inherited or bought at car boot sales, on line market places or posh antique shops, all second hand furniture reduces the unnecessary manufacture of new pieces.