While it’s not been the driest summer in Glasgow so far, we hold hope that sunnier days approach. With that glorious sunshine, comes some small risks to your beloved conservatory suites! So, we’ve got some tips for keeping your conservatory ready for action for many summers to come.
Soft Furnishings
Our first tip is a simple one, but a lot of people forget it. Use protective covers to avoid dust build-up and protect your fabric from fading in the sunlight. We at Nu-Rest offer made to measure loose furniture covers at competitive rates. This will help your suites keep their aesthetic appeal for much longer. Adding blinds to your conservatory can also add a simple line of defence against the dreaded fade. If your suites have already suffered from overexposure to direct sunlight, we can help by reupholstering and saving your favourite furniture pieces. If this is up your street, then don’t hesitate to get in touch and we can run you through our extensive re-upholstery options.
Lastly, if you happen to have That being said, if you do have damage to your leather furniture, we can help! We fix rips, burns, holes and time-worn leather pieces. Get your free quote today.
Hard Furnishings
We know that fabric isn’t the only item in your home or garden that gets sun bleached, so here are some of our top tips to restore your hard furnishings. Up first, your garden sun damaged furniture can be sanded down then stained or painted- this can help refresh your garden and make it summer ready again!
Your indoor furniture can greatly benefit from French polishing. This process involves stripping furniture and restoring it to its original finish. In this process we can remove cigarette burns, cup rings, water damage and much more- if this interests you then why not read up on our French polishing processes.
Furniture Recommendations
After hearing how the sun can affect your furniture, it can feel impossible to pick out your conservatory furnishings, but don’t worry- we are here to help! Since we made you fear for the worst when it comes to your furniture, we are going to let you in on our top picks for conservatory furniture that will last!
Natural rattan or cane furniture is the best type of furniture to go into your conservatory due to its natural material being used to heat and sunlight. This type of furniture will last the test of time as you can always replace the cushions or cushion covers on a budget and your rattan/cane will stand strong looking new for longer.
If your conservatory is less of a sitting room and styled more towards dinning, you may want to look into a granite topped dinning table. Granite is one of the most suited materials to outdoor or sun exposed dinning tables as it is UV-resistant and will not fade in the sunlight.
If you follow these simple steps and take our advice, your conservatory and garden furniture should survive this summer and many more to come. If you’re looking to update your current furniture, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a free home visit. From upholstery, loose covers to French polishing and leather repairs, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!
