The culture of pre-loved things is big business. London’s vintage stores, once the bargain bins of fashion, often outrank the high street in their prices. The same cannot be said for furniture – thankfully! Whilst antique Chesterfields and Chippendales aren’t within the price range of the average consumer, the amount of decent, well-made, second-hand furniture around makes furnishing a home with a little pre-loved nostalgia an attractive alternative to self-assembled flat-packed tedium.
The conservatory is a room apart from the rest of the house – both physically and decoratively. As a kind of foray outside without actually being outside, the average conservatory stands as a garden sneak peek, a place of respite and general relaxing alternative to the living room. Still, conservatory furniture is generally amongst the least used in the house. Seasonal use of the conservatory is common.
Investing in new conservatory furniture is not strictly necessary, particularly when it comes to raw materials and ethics. Often made from wicker, cane or willow, conservatory furniture is woven to provide strength and durability. Second-hand furniture is environmentally ethical and goes far in preserving natural environments and gaining full utility from raw materials. A new lease of life can be bestowed upon a second-hand frame with newly covered cushions or filling.
Perhaps for those lucky folks looking for conservatories in the Devon, or perhaps conservatories in Cornwall, the consideration of the weather needn’t play too defining a role. Dampness is a real worry to conservatory owners. Maintaining conservatories in Devon may simply mean a little boost with an electric heater. However in soggier climes, conservatory experts recommend keeping the heating on low throughout the winter months to keep windows, frames and furniture in top condition.
Many of the UK’s leading charities have opened furniture thrift stores in combination with the traditional clothing store. These can be a great place to begin the search for cheap conservatory furniture.
