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Restoring Family Artifacts at Foxwood

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.Everyone has that one piece of furniture that has been a treasured family heirloom through generations. Whether that be an old wooden desk that you keep in your office or a handmade rocking chair, we all have that one piece that is rich in family history. Over time, those sentimental pieces of furniture begin to show their age and fall apart. Bring your family artifacts into the family-owned Foxwood Furniture Restoration to transform your old, damaged, or worn-out furniture into something beautiful and preserve a piece of your family history.  Why should you restore your family furniture at Foxwood? There are several reasons why you should repair your old family furniture! These reasons range from saving money to bringing new life to your old pieces.  Preserve a piece of the past Who isn’t a fan of history, especially when it involves their own family? By restoring your family furniture to its former glory, you can keep the past alive while adding a modern touch through restoration and reupholstery.  Keep sentimental items and save money The best reason to restore your old furniture is to keep the items that are important to you. Furthermore, you can save money while doing so! By having a piece restored and repaired, you can avoid the extra costs and hassle of buying new furniture Pieces of the past had better quality Furniture made in the past was meant to last unlike the factory-made furniture sold today. By restoring an antique piece of furniture, you can reap the benefits of the well-made piece for many more years to come! Services at Foxwood Furniture Restoration Whether you have a piece of furniture that has been passed down through your family for generations or a piece that you intend to pass along, …

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University of Michigan Conference Chair Reupholstery

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Recently, we reupholstered designer chairs used for years as conference seating at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Owen, a client from Bloomfield Hills, asked us to reupholster these unique conference chairs and restore them to their former glory. These designer chairs circa 1960, were used by the university for many years and showed their age. However, with some new fabric and reupholstery, we were able to restore these chairs and add character to their new home.  Reupholstery Services in Bloomfield Hills When our client from Bloomfield Hills brought in these unique chairs, we relished the challenge. Each conference chair was constructed in two parts, a smaller chair that composed the inner portion and a shell that composed the outer part, which fit together perfectly. These high-quality furniture pieces stood the test of time. The frame was intact and undamaged but the fabric showed its age through stains and discoloration. However, after many years of use, these conference chairs needed to be reupholstered. Our client had a specific look in mind for the chairs. As such, we searched high and low for the right quality fabric to fit their vision. Even during their restoration, clients entering Foxwood would stop and take pictures of the chairs due to their unique look. The final result was stunning, as you can see. These chairs were once used as conference seating at the University of Michigan. Now, the four comfortable chairs are situated around a fire pit in a room with high ceilings at the client’s home. They have been lovingly repurposed by Foxwood and we are proud to have been a part of this lovely restoration. Furniture Restoration at Foxwood Here at Foxwood Furniture Restorations, we have decades of experience when it comes to furniture reupholstery and restoring unique pieces of furniture. For restoration …

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Antique Hoosier Restoration

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Before After Dan of Canton Michigan inherited this antique Hoosier from his Grandmother who lived to be 108 years old. The Hoosier was dropped off in a truckload of pieces as the Antique Hoosier restoration had not been in operation for about 50 years. Also, the owner did not know if it would even go back together. He said please just do the best you can as this cabinet is very sentimental to me. The Hoosier was painted with 100 years of old paint. Also, he asked Foxwood Restorations to strip it repair the structure and paint it with old-world blue paint and then add some antique aging to it. See the picture of the unit stripped and broken down. He also asked us to research the history of the Hoosier cabinet. Most homes in the late 1800s rarely had built-in cabinetry. As families began to grow a movement started to set forth an “efficiency Kitchen” that would make it easier to manage the kitchen “stuff”. The new invention was a well-organized, compact cabinet that provided a place for everything ranging from salt shakers to mixing bows and also a handful of key tools like a built-in flour sifter. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring the cost joy. In our modern age of LED outdoor Christmas decorations and online buying sometimes it can be hard to remember just how simple Christmas was for generations of people in the past. Antique Hoosier Restoration Project This project from Foxwood Restorations shows what a team of experts from Brighton and Ann Arbor are able to accomplish with your grandmother’s old cabinet. We take a lot of care in your sentimental and loved pieces. Some of your family Heirloom antique furniture pieces functioned with our family members through the last …

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Types of Woods Used In Antique Furniture

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There are various types of woods used in antique furniture. Unlike modern furniture, antique furnishing was crafted with the best materials for their time. After all, mass production was not available. As a result, furniture was made to last. One of the ways to guarantee the quality of the product was through wood selection. The type of wood used in antique furniture can tell you a lot about the time period and intentions of the craftsman. So, what types of woods were used in antique furniture? Furthermore, what can this wood tell you about your antique piece? Types of Antique Furniture Woods One of the major appeals to antique furniture is wood. For generations, craftsmen would find the best quality material to create furnishings. As a result, a handful of woods were chosen.  Some of these antique furniture woods include: Mahogony Oak Rosewood Walnut Elm Teak Pine This is only a selection of woods that are found in older furniture. However, each of these woods holds historical and structural significance. Here is a brief history of some of these antique woods. Mahogony This hardwood originates from South Africa and the West Indies. Mahogony became very popular in Britain during the mid-18th century before it spread throughout Europe. The wood is known for its longevity, lasting for decades. Oak Furniture made of oak are known to be sturdy and solid, often being applied to carcass and drawer linings. It was most popular in the Georgian Era before seeing a revival in Victorian times. Rosewood Prior to the early 19th century, rosewood was for veneer and inlaid decoration. However, the wood’s unique dark color and fragrance made it perfect for furniture. The rosewood trade was so popular that it led to the tree’s near extinction. Antique Furniture Restoration at …

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What Makes a Piece of Furniture Valuable

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What makes a piece of furniture valuable? Recently, Foxwood restored a beautiful Italian heirloom family couch at our Ann Arbor location. While furniture can depreciate over time, its value can vary depending on various factors. So, what makes furniture valuable? Generational Furniture Value Age tends to depreciate the value of items. Most of the time, this applies to furniture. However, there are some exceptions. As a rule of thumb, any piece of furniture that passes through two generations in fair condition starts increasing in value. What defines a generation? For Foxwood, a generation is loosely defined as 20 to 25 years. So, if a piece of furniture was made in the seventies or eighties, it started increasing in value in 2020!  This value is also because furniture from that time period is of better quality than anything made today. High Quality and Other Factors It might be hard to believe, but most furniture today is not made to a high standard. At least, not compared to a piece of furniture made 20 years ago. In fact, furniture made over 20 years ago is far superior to the furniture that you can find in the store today. Furniture can have tremendous value based on its materials, age, and creator. Furthermore, value can vary depending on the quantity and availability of a piece. Just like supply and demand, if there is less available then it’s going to be more valuable. It is also important to know that retail value does not translate as auction value. So, what makes a piece of furniture valuable is reliant on many factors. However, without a doubt, any piece of furniture over 20 years old is worth restoring! Furniture Restoration Since 1994, Foxwood Furniture Restoration has specialized in furniture restoration including refinishing, repairs, stripping, sanding, and …

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How Reviews Help Small Businesses

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Do you know how reviews help small businesses? Most of the time, people do not take the time to review a business. The people who tend to review are passionate about the service, regardless if it was good or bad. However, people underestimate the power of online reviews. After all, these reviews can make or break a business! Power of A Review A review provides potential customers insight into a business through someone’s firsthand experience. But how important are these reviews to shoppers? According to The Importance of Online Customer Reviews, 90% of customers read online reviews before visiting a business. A good portion of these people trusts online reviews at the same level as a personal recommendation. However, the effects of these reviews are immense. For example, customers are likely to spend 31% more if a business has “excellent” reviews. Furthermore, 72% of customers are more likely to trust a local business with positive reviews. However, negative reviews have the same power. If a business has one negative review, it can cause the business to lose 30 potential customers. Furthermore, 86% of customers will hesitate to buy or get a service from a store with negative online reviews. As a result, reviews can be very powerful. Reviews provide “word-of-mouth” referrals that can help your local businesses. But where can you leave a review? Where to Leave Reviews So, where can you leave a review for your favorite small business? While leaving a review is essential, where you post the reviews is also important. You want people to be able to read about your experience and opinion. Here are a few places where you should be posting your review: These are the best places to put your review to help your favorite small, local business like Foxwood Restorations. Help Foxwood …

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The Art of the Ottoman

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Ottoman History For the month of August, Foxwood Restorations is highlighting the ottoman. For many, the ottoman has provided people with a fashionable form of seating dating back to the late 1820s. When it first debuted, it was originally made up of a simple upholstered box with a few loose cushions and a back. Also, the original version of this furniture had four seats arranged around a central box or two seats arranged back to back. After 1850, a new more complete version of ottomans was introduced that was modeled after a French gossip seat with the sitters facing each other. Ottomans were not found everywhere. If you wanted to see an ottoman you would be most likely to find one in ballrooms, galleries, and other large spaces. In these settings, people were expected to only use them for a brief second and not lounge in them. Today, this piece of furniture is a regular staple in most homes. Brighton, Michigan Furniture Repair Services Do you have an ottoman that needs to be reupholstered in Brighton? Foxwood Restorations is open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment, Saturday, to serve you. Furthermore, we take pride in all of the furniture repair services that we provide for Brighton area residents. Foxwood Restorations also has over 70 years of experience restoring furniture back to its original state or even better! Finally, contact us now so that we can get started on restoring your furniture today! Posted In: Antique Furniture Repairs, furniture repair, Ottoman, Upholstered furniture Tags: Brighton, Fox Wood Restorations, furniture repair services, ottoman, upholstery …

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Tabletop Tips from Foxwood Restoration

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Tabletops bring a lot of character to a person’s home. With that being said, there are a few things that you can do to protect the value and look of your furniture. Foxwood Restorations a local expert in furniture repair and restoration would like to share these valuable tabletop tips! Tabletop – Removing an Alcohol Spot Removing an alcohol spot is quite simple. If you’re fast enough after the spill, try to very lightly wipe the spot with a cloth, moistened with a little household ammonia. Also, if this method doesn’t work, try rubbing the alcohol spot with a fine abrasive or some type of lubricant. Lubricating Runners Lubricate the runners with a silicone sprayer. Use a piece of paraffin wax or a wax candle to apply a thin layer of wax to the sliding surfaces of the runners. Once that’s completed, slide the top together a few times to spread the wax along the runners. Cleaning Wood Runners Extension tables become difficult to open when runners are clogged with dirt and lubricant. To avoid this difficulty: Spread the top apart as far as you can to allow access to the runners Use the tip of a small screwdriver to dig out dirt and caked lubricant from the runners Use a cloth, soaked with mineral spirits (or turpentine) and an old toothbrush to scrub away any remaining dirt or grease Wipe the runners dry with a clean cloth Re-gluing Veneer Place a dishtowel over the blister and press down with an iron set on moderate heat, to protect the finish. After a few minutes, the blister should flatten. Once the blister has flattened, weigh it down with several heavy books overnight. Treating White Rings or Spots on your Tabletop White rings can be caused by condensation from a cold …

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Furniture Stripping with Foxwood Restoration

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Everyone likes a change in their home, especially when it comes to upholstering your furniture. What says a new look none other than chemical and physical furniture stripping? Yes, you’ve read that correctly. This process has become fairly popular over the past couple of years. Furniture Stripping Safety Tips The stripping can be such a laborious process. However, it is rewarding in the end. A few things to consider with any type of furniture stripping are as follows: Before you begin stripping away at your furniture, be sure to take photos. Snap detailed pictures of the front, back, sides, and joints to show connections between the seats and arms. This way, it’ll be a reference for you to look back over later on. Always strip your furniture outside–or in an area that’s well ventilated. Furniture stripping can be a dirty job, so it’s best to wear goggles, a dust mask, and protective gloves. Wearing comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes is a must, too. Decide what to keep and what to toss. If you’re planning on changing out the fabric altogether, but you’re happy with the styling and comfort, keep the padding, coils, and springs. Other materials, such as horsehair and marshall units are good to reuse again, too. Foxwood Restoration Offers Furniture Repairs In need of some furniture reupholstery? Foxwood Restoration offers chemical and physical stripping, covering, and camouflaging defects and tightening and re-covering chairs. Give your chairs, tables, cabinets, and wardrobe closets a finalizing touch with Foxwood Restoration. We have artists, craftsmen, and designers ready to serve you. Come browse through our showroom of thousands of fabric samples to select high-quality fabric for reasonable prices. So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today! Open 6 days a week, we have pick-up and delivery services available …

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Refinishing Your Old Furniture

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Do you dream of a room filled with colorful furniture or want to try something a dramatic new look with your old furniture? Or are you ready to repurpose your old and antique furniture with a fresh new coat of paint or stain? Let us here at Foxwood Furniture Restorations help give your antique furniture a modern new look with professional furniture refinishing. This old humpback antique chest is an exquisite example of how professional refinishing can change the look of your most treasured pieces of furniture. Also, your antique will take on a new unique personality of its own, like this neutral gray, or spice it up with a new bright green-blue.  Additionally adding or changing the hardware can transform your favorite old pieces of furniture into chic and unique pieces. Refinishing Is A Good Choice A broken and marred piece of furniture doesn’t have to be thrown away! We here at Foxwood Furniture can give your damaged furniture a new lease on life with the use of paint and highly skilled art techniques. After total finish removal, sanding and simple repair and paint can breathe new life into your 20 -30-year-old furniture pieces. Foxwood Restoration will professionally refinish your furniture to the desired look you want. Just bring a sample color from your paint store and leave the rest to us. Come consult with our experienced and trained artists for your best result! Furthermore, they have great ideas that can help you determine the best looks for you to choose from.  Or bring us a picture from your favorite home design magazine and we will achieve the desired look you are looking for. We can mute, distress, or even age the patina of the antique for a very deep-textured new look to your furniture. What Paint Finishes …

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