What is furniture restoration?

Furniture restoration usually refers to the process of cleaning a piece of furniture and making cosmetic repairs and/or changes. It does not normally involve making any significant changes or repairs to the structural integrity of the piece, but rather only involves cosmetic changes. This could be something as simple as replacing old, tarnished brass knobs on a chest of drawers with new shiny nickel knobs. If the old knobs have left noticeable marks in the wood, these may be able to be covered with kitchen knob backplates. Alternatively, the wood may require a light sanding followed by staining and varnishing. A more involved project might involve removing the doors of cabinetry, sanding back the wood, then priming and painting with a new colour. Once the paint has dried, the doors can be re-attached to the unit using new cabinet hinges, and finished off with kitchen cabinet handles in a matching finish. Playing with new colours on old pieces is a fun way to easily breath new life into your furniture and update your décor. It can also be much cheaper and easier than purchasing completely new furniture and helps to reduce waste in the process as your old piece doesn’t end up in landfill but instead can continue to be enjoyed and utilised for more years.