How sustainable is the furniture in our homes, the paper we use, the wood we burn, or the timber that goes into building our houses? These questions have become more pertinent now that ever, as we lead the charge to minimize the damage caused by deforestation and climate change.
Wood is a renewable raw material, and thus the environmental performance of wood products gives them a competitive edge. Wooden furniture, such as cupboards, tables and chairs, clocks, and even some room sets, are often passed on from generation to generation. It is important to learn the value of and the right ways to preserve wood. You can read our blog on how to properly clean and preserve your wooden furniture.
When it comes to sustainability, material choices matter. Wood is a natural, renewable and sustainable material for building, with a lighter carbon footprint than steel or concrete. Although it is true that wood is an exhaustible material, using wood for furniture and taking care of said furniture properly, can make sure you use cut down on your own carbon footprint.
Wood performs better than concrete and steel when it comes to air and water pollution. As more and more people move towards making greener choices with their lifestyles and find new ways to reduce their carbon footprint, creating a home that is environmentally friendly is high on their list for those redecorating.
Refinish or reupholster your old furniture. Before you decide to get rid of your old furniture and consider refurnishing your furniture to get a brand-new look. If you are looking for tips on how to do this, please read our blog here - https://wittswood.co.uk/blog
We here at Wittswood, have curated a list of all the ways you can upcycle your old wooden furniture.
Use an old door as a headboard for your bed.
Repurpose furniture for garage, playroom, den, shop etc.
Use a ladder to hang towels, kitchen napkins or blankets.
Wooden packing crate can be used as a side table to stack magazines.
Use old travel trunks as sitting options, bedside tables, coffee tables, side tables or display pieces.
Elevate your mattress with the help of wood pallets.
Old dressers can be restored as vanities for powder rooms and also suits with the colonial or traditional themed bathrooms with a vintage finish. The drawers can also be modified to hold the pipes and other plumbing fixtures of the home, if not your other accessories.
Old lockers will work well as shoe storage.
Discarded wooden crates can be used as one of the most functional pieces of DIY furniture for your home. They can be used as outdoor patio furniture like sofa, centre table and even bedside table for bedroom. You can even upcycle them into planters.
Old windows and windowpanes that have a vintage look can be preserved and restored as framed pieces to adorn the walls or can be used as room dividers. Installing mirrors in these frames can give a gorgeous customized partition cum framed mirror. Old windows can also be used to frame fabrics and paintings.
Here at Wittswood, we are committed to preserving the environment.
Burning briquettes are an eco-friendly fuel for wood burners and stoves. Long-burning and clean, with a pleasant smell, they make an easy and sustainable alternative to conventional fuels.
At Wittswood, we make our hardwood briquettes from the off-cuts and sawdust left over from the production of our floors and accessories, meaning every piece of wood which comes into our factory is used completely!
Our briquettes are supplied in 20kg bags and are available for collection only. Please get in touch here or give us a call to arrange a collection.
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