Sustainable living with Franklin & Hare

Living sustainably means making choices that reduce waste, protect the environment, and create healthier homes. Franklin & Hare offers three key services that help customers achieve this goal: reupholstery of existing furniture, handmade bespoke furniture crafted from natural materials, and restored antique seating. Each service supports sustainability by extending the life of furniture, reducing landfill waste, and promoting the use of natural, eco-friendly materials. This post explores how these services contribute to a greener lifestyle and a healthier home environment.

Layers of natural fibres, meticulously hand-stitched, showcasing the true art of traditional upholstery.

Reupholstery of Customers' Items

Reupholstery is one of the most sustainable ways to refresh your furniture. Instead of discarding worn or outdated chairs and sofas, Franklin & Hare carefully remove old fabric and padding, then replace them with new, natural materials. This process saves furniture from landfill or incineration, which contributes significantly to environmental pollution.

By choosing reupholstery, customers preserve the original frame and structure of their furniture, which often has a quality and durability that mass-produced items lack. This approach reduces the demand for new raw materials and lowers the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing and shipping new furniture.

Handmade Bespoke Furniture Using Natural Materials

Investing in handmade bespoke furniture is a long-term sustainable choice. Franklin & Hare crafts each piece with care, using natural materials. These materials are biodegradable, non-toxic, and contribute to a healthier indoor environment by reducing exposure to synthetic chemicals.

F&H furniture is built to last for generations. Unlike mass-produced items that often end up being incinerated within a few years, these pieces are designed to offer optimum longevity and durability.

Choosing bespoke furniture means you invest once and enjoy quality for decades. This reduces waste and saves money over time. It also supports traditional craftsmanship and local artisans, which helps preserve skills and reduces the environmental impact of factory production.

Restored Antique Seating

Antique seating restored by Franklin & Hare offers a sustainable alternative to buying new furniture. Their team of highly skilled upholsterers carefully restore each piece ready for your chosen top cover fabric. Restoring antiques prevents valuable furniture from being discarded and wasted.

Antique furniture often features solid wood frames and high-quality construction that mass produced furniture rarely matches. By restoring these items, customers gain unique, character-filled pieces that add charm and history to their homes.

Using natural fibres in the restoration process enhances indoor air quality and creates a healthier living space. The traditional restoration increases the durability of the furniture, giving it a new lease of life and making it suitable for everyday use.

Preserving time-honoured upholstery techniques, keeping centuries of craftsmanship alive in every piece.

Why Investing in Quality Furniture Matters

Choosing the right furniture is key to reducing waste and living sustainably. Franklin & Hare’s services focus on quality, longevity, and natural materials. This approach benefits the planet and your home in several ways:

• Reduces landfill waste by extending the life of existing furniture

• Supports healthier homes through the use of natural, non-toxic materials

• Saves money over time by avoiding frequent replacements

• Creates heirlooms that can be passed down through generations

• Promotes craftsmanship and sustainable production methods

  
  

By investing in reupholstery, sustainably crafted furniture, or restored antiques, you make a conscious choice to reduce environmental impact and create a home filled with meaningful, lasting pieces.

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