Furniture

Second Hand September!
As September begins, we start to say good bye to summer and hello to the autumn months! The ‘Back to School’ itch brings with it the desire to cram our closets full of new styles and cosy knits. Can you kick that habit, and commit to a month of not buying new clothes? That’s what Oxfam, are asking with a new initiative: Second Hand September.

A Guide to Buying The Right Sofa For You
Buying a sofa can be a significant commitment to some, it needs to be a style and comfort that you will enjoy for many years so we put together a guide to buying the right sofa for you at times, you can find a style that will match your living space perfect but doesn’t quite fit the stand of comfort you want from a room you relax in. If you find that you’re struggling to make a decision and need some inspiration before wandering around aimlessly in a furniture store, here’s a look at different sofa styles and whether they’ll suit your home.

Q&A With Upcycler Chloe Kempster From Maisies House
With it being eco month here on Preloved we like to keep in contact with all of our beautiful community members and see how you do eco-best! We got in touch with one of our favorite upcyclers Chloe Kempster from Maisies house to see how she works and lives eco-friendly every day and she has some great tips for you guys on how to upcycle your life!

10 Simple Ways for a More Eco-Friendly Kitchen
It’s easier than you think to help the environment, and the kitchen is a great place to start with some simple switches! So, we’ve put together a list of simple ways to have a more eco-friendly kitchen to get you started

Country Kitchen Ideas on a Budget
Dreaming of that warm, inviting kitchen? A place to entertain family and friends? A hub of warmth, homeliness and sophistication? Fear not! The Preloved team are on hand to guide you to the Country Kitchen of your dreams…

#MyPrelovedHome Instagram Challenge
This January, we’re challenging you to join us in our #MyPrelovedHome Instagram challenge! Think differently about your homes and belongings and spread the word that second-hand & long-lasting pieces are what makes a home a home.

A Day in the Life: Upcycled Creative
It’s always good to get a bit of an insight into what goes on inside a business. What customers see on the outside is often the finished product, the polished presentation, the ‘ready-for-the-public-eye piece’. However, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to be able to get to that stage in the first place so we thought we would share with you a bit of a ‘day in the life of Upcycled Creative’.

Patina Is The Newest Vintage Trend
Patina has become something of a buzzword in various areas of the vintage universe. Saxon Durrant talks about this phenomenon that is taking vintage-lovers by storm.

What Is The Difference Between Mid Century Modern and Scandi?
Joel Poole is an expert dealer of Mid Century Modern furniture. Today, he sheds some light on the difference between Mid Century Modern and Scandi.

Where to Find Mid Century Modern Furniture and What to Look Out For
Joel Poole has written a series of articles on Mid Century Modern furniture. In this last instalment we gives us hints and tips on how to find our own unique pieces and what to look out for.