Furniture & FinishesGive a vintage trunk a sensible job
Treat an old trunk as an object with limits before assigning it a new role.
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Look closely at proportion, finish and everyday use.
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Furniture & FinishesCompare upholstery samples in the room
A small swatch is useful evidence, but it cannot show every aspect of a finished sofa.
Furniture & FinishesKnow when a mark needs attention and when to leave it
A small mark may need a careful response, a specialist or simply a different level of attention.
Furniture & FinishesA gentler daily routine for a wood table
Begin with the finish and the maker’s instructions, then keep the everyday routine modest.
Furniture & FinishesInspect a woven seat before bringing it home
Look at the weave, its edges and the chair frame before deciding that a woven seat is ready for use.
Furniture & FinishesRead a furniture listing beyond its best photograph
Treat the room photograph as a first impression, then ask for the information it leaves outside the frame.
Furniture & FinishesFind a side table that suits the seat beside it
Bring the table into a comfortable relationship with the seat rather than choosing it in isolation.