Now more than ever, people are becoming increasingly conscious about making eco-friendly decisions. We are seeing both consumers and companies being encouraged to make drastic changes to become more environmentally conscious, making us change our mindset to how and what we buy. When it comes to vintage furniture and home décor many have an assumption that vintage pieces aren’t for them, it is just ‘old’ stuff. But believe us, it’s absolutely not! Most pieces are beautiful, well made and unique – plus it has a positive impact on the world.
Research shows that people in Britain throw away more than 300,000 tonnes of reusable furniture each year, which is astounding. Fight for the throwaway culture to end! If you have a pre-loved piece of vintage that no longer fits into your home, it doesn’t mean that it wouldn’t look amazing in someone else’s and vice versa. With the rise of climate change, visiting your local antiques mill is much more eco-friendly.
You can also be imaginative and revamp vintage items, upcycling to your taste and style. Vintage pieces will always have a story to tell, from where it first came to where it is now. So next time you are browsing for that perfect piece of furniture, why not think about vintage? Add a sparkle of vintage in your home, continuing the furniture’s story. Start on the right foot in 2021 with a new mindset of either, revamping your preloved furniture to make it new or wonder into the magnificent world of sustainable vintage and see where it takes you. What is stopping you?