Hardwood Furniture

Wipe up spills with a soft, damp cloth straight away

Wood is a naturally porous material that quickly absorbs moisture, making it prone to stains from spillages. By ensuring spills are wiped up immediately and with the correct material, stains and moisture damage can be prevented.

Always use coasters, placemats and tablecloths

To protect the surfaces of your furniture, ensure a protective layer is placed between any dining ware and furniture tops. It’s best to take precautions; prevention is better than cure.

Keep your furniture out of direct sunlight

Strong rays of sunshine can bleach wood and ruin or cause defects in the original colour. To avoid this, try to position your furniture away from spots in the room that are particularly prone to direct sunlight or right by the window.

Avoid placing furniture next to radiators or air-conditioning units

When wood gets too hot or too cold, it can warp, so it is generally advised not to place your furniture beside radiators or air conditioning units. Position your pieces where the temperature is relatively consistent.

Only use cleaning materials intended for hardwood furniture

Wood is a unique material that needs to be treated with gentle care. Make sure you use the correct cleaning materials appropriate for hardwood furniture to keep your items gleaming clean and looking their best.

Food For Thought:

Due to the total individuality of each and every one of our products, some variation between different items in the same range is to be expected.

In addition, our craftsman pre-distress some items to give the furniture a rustic feel, meaning there is generally a lack of uniformity within certain ranges.

Although we see this as a good thing, as you can enjoy a piece of furniture that is completely individual and unique to your home.

Leather Furniture

Leather offers a combination of luxury and comfort. This highly durable material can last far longer than fabric when treated well, and usually improves with age.

It is important to ensure that your leather furniture is well cared for and frequently treated with a purpose-made leather cleaner in order to optimise the life of the leather. Please ensure the cleaner is made specifically for leather, as ordinary/non-specified cleaners can cause permanent stains and damage.

Floor Care

To prevent furniture from leaving marks on your flooring, we recommend using coasters and felt pads. Place coasters under furniture on carpets and felt pads under furniture on wood, tiles, or other floor coverings. This simple step will help protect your flooring and maintain its appearance, avoiding any potential damage.

Mattresses

After a few weeks of use, depressions begin to appear within your mattress. Don’t worry. This is known as ‘settlement’ and is completely normal. Nonetheless, it is a good idea to turn your mattress over every few weeks, as this will alternate the surfaces, allowing the mattresses to breathe and adjust to you. After the first six months, you will only need to turn over the mattress once a month. Take care not to bend or twist the mattress too much when turning it over, as it can damage the internal springs. Memory foam mattresses should be rotated, not turned, as they are less susceptible to ‘settlement’ and simply mould to the grooves of your body shape.

A mattress that is treated with care through precautionary guidelines will last for many years. However, if you do any of the following, you could risk reducing the lifespan of your mattress and may invalidate any guarantee or warranty you have:

Jumping on the mattress
Sitting on the edge
Twisting or bending the mattress

Our mantra is this: Take care of your mattress, and it will take care of you.

Need More Guidance?

Our blog is packed with helpful tips and advice on how best to maintain your furniture and organise your home.