Why Restore Furniture Instead of Buying New?

Restoring or redesigning existing furniture has become an increasingly common alternative to buying newly produced furnishings. For many people it is not only about sustainability, but about quality, personality and longevity.

At Plan B Design, older furniture serves as the foundation for redesigned furniture with a modern feel and a high-quality finish.

1. Older Furniture Is Often of Higher Quality

Much older furniture is made of solid wood and built to last for generations. Craftsmanship of this kind is rarely found in mass-produced furniture today.

2. The More Sustainable Choice

Anyone who restores instead of buying new reduces the demand for new production and preserves existing resources. The piece is given a new life instead of being replaced.

3. Furnishings That Are One of a Kind

Restored or redesigned furniture becomes one-of-a-kind pieces that give a home personality. No two pieces are exactly alike.

See examples: All pieces.

4. A Better Fit for the Home

When a piece is restored or redesigned, its colour, details and function can be adapted to the needs of the room.

A sideboard or a chest of drawers, for example, can become the natural focal point of the room.

Restoration as the First Step Towards Redesign

The work often begins by stabilising and restoring the construction before any design changes are made.

More on this: The difference between furniture restoration and redesign and The process behind a redesigned piece of furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is restoring cheaper than buying new?

That depends on the piece, but quality and lifespan are usually considerably higher.

Which furniture is best suited?

Solid wood furniture with a sturdy construction is generally best suited.

Does restored furniture look modern?

Yes, particularly in combination with redesign and a modern finish.