Tag: home-improvement
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Sorry It’s Been Quiet!
Hi y’all! Sorry I haven’t posted many new pieces on the “new stock” page recently, but I have been busy with commission work. Once I get through a few more clients that have been booked for a while, I’ll get back to work on pieces that can be purchased! If you are interested in getting…
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New Page
Happy November! This month we’ve decided to add a brand new page to the Moody Wood website…commissions! You can now take a look at some of the commission work we’ve done for clients to bring their own furniture back to life. Check it out here: https://moodywoodfurniture.com/commissions/.
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New Stock
Just finished reviving this lovely little Parker Knoll occasional chair. Made in the 1950s, but still has a lot of life left after we reupholstered and refinished it. Would be perfect as a bedroom chair or hallway chair.
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New Stock
This refinished two toned mid-century modern JS Sakol sideboard is now available locally. This one was just a bit of a fun project to get into painting again, so is only available locally (let us know if you are further afield and are interested). The frame of the piece has been painted in charcoal black…
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New Stock
Just off the workshop floor, this charming antique Arts & Crafts oak wardrobe is ready for a new home. I got this piece from an antique dealer, so you know it’s quality! She’s a heavy one, but will add charm to some lucky buyer’s bedroom 🙂
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Our Favourite Products
Just updated our favourite products page https://moodywoodfurniture.com/our-favourite-products/! Check out what we use on almost a daily basis in our workshop. The only products we haven’t added are Mohawk Finishing Products which we do love. They’re a bit harder to source here in the UK, but if you’re interested, let us know and we can help…
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Coming Soon…
Got this gorgeous antique kitchen table in yesterday! Can’t wait to get to work on it. Been wanting to work on this kind of piece for a while.
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The safest way to remove old varnish
Need to remove an old varnish from your furniture? Especially if it’s veneer, I highly recommend using a paint/varnish stripper instead of going straight to sanding with an orbital sander or using a carbide scraper. Yes it’s a bit messier, but you don’t run the risk of burning through the veneer with a sander or…
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How to make your own wipe-on poly
Save money and make your own wipe-on poly! It’s super simple. Get a clean container (in the video I used an old glass yogurt pot), pour in half oil based polyurethane and half white spirits. Stir until fully mixed, then you’re set! Just use a lint free cloth to wipe the mixture onto your wood.…
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