Odd Thoughts
6 ways to introduce sustainable style to your home
Introducing sustainability to your home through making environmentally friendly choices is one way to play a small part in reducing waste and limit your impact on the planet. Sustainability is one of The Odd Thing’s values. I love helping clients to bring sustainability to their homes through ideas for furniture design and transformations.
How to repair heat damaged furniture
Weak joints, warped, dried out wood, cracks, peeling paint, doors and drawers that stick or don’t close properly. These are all potential signs of heat damage in furniture. After this summer’s extreme heat, you might be seeking advice on how to fix any one of these problems. If so, you’ve come to the right place. Learn about the causes and solutions for heat damaged furniture.
An insight into our creative furniture design process
There’s nothing we love more than the challenge of a creative brief. When a client gives us a budget and free rein to come up with a new concept or look for their furniture. It’s a privilege to have clients that trust our design instincts to such a degree.
Why is pine so passé?
If you don’t want your interiors to resemble a 1980s Swedish sauna, there are many things you can do to transform any piece of pine furniture. We have loads of ideas. Here are a few to start you off.
Is my furniture worth saving?
When it comes to upcycling furniture, people often ask whether theirs is worth saving. It’s a common dilemma faced by many. You want your home to ooze style and character but can’t decide whether to keep the existing furniture or invest in something new.