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Fast Furniture - Antiques are a Sustainable Alternative
Fast furniture such as cheaply made flat pack is contributing to climate change and mass deforestation, but furnishing your home with Antique Furniture is a sustainable, affordable solution and keeps your carbon footprint down. Read more about why and where to buy.
The Enduring Appeal of Art Deco - Why does Art Deco Furniture appeal a century after it's birth
Art Deco remains one of the most popular styles of vintage furniture on the marketplace for collectors and people searching for an intriguing centrepiece for their home. We explore the enduring appeal of Art Deco Furniture in this blog post.
Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Vintage Style
The Platinum Jubilee this weekend will be a historical event. Never before in the near millennium of the British monarchy has the reigning Monarch marked a full seven decades on the throne. Celebrate in style with our vintage tableware!
Why is Antique Furniture Better for the Environment?
Using sustainable antique furniture can be one of the best ways to go green and do your fair share to save our planet. In this article, we will share with you the impact the furniture industry has on the climate and what can you do to be more sustainable.
Reflecting on the magic of mirrors
Sometimes a work of art in themselves, mirrors can be classified in several ways, including by shape, style, manufacture and use. We stock a wide selection of large and small vintage, retro and antique mirrors as well as overmantles.
Care and Cleaning of Antique Rugs
Antique rugs can add a touch of style and colour to any room, but how do you keep rugs clean, fresh and looking as good as the day you brought them home? We look into a few carpet cleaning methods that are safe for your rugs.
Inspiring presents in praise of mothers
Show your mum how much she means to you this Mother's Day (March 27) by spoiling her with a vintage gift that will last a lot longer than a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. You'll also be investing in a much older tradition than you might imagine.
How one man's opinion became a mantra for how we decorate our homes
‘Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’, said William Morris, one of the our most renowned artists and textile designers, whose influence can still be seen in homes and other buildings up and down the country.
Lifting the lid on why vintage kitchenware cooks up a storm in the modern kitchen
As British Pie Week (March 7 – 12) steams ahead, we thought it would be a good excuse to head into the kitchen and sniff out some of the best buys in retro cookware and vintage kitchenalia.
Celebrating all things Cornish for St Piran's day
Cornwall has long been renowned as a centre for the arts and as the county prepares to mark the day of its patron saint, St Piran, on March 5, we take a look at the enduring popularity of the saint as well as Cornish-themed collectables and vintage furniture.
Spring is in the air – and we sniff out the trends for the coming year
Two years on from the first lockdown in 2020, here at Kernow Furniture we have been considering how people’s relationship with their homes has changed. We have also been asking ourselves whether the trends we saw in home design and furniture during the pandemic will continue in the months ahead - and what that might mean for vintage fans and the industry, including online retailers like ourselves.
Treasures for your Treasure This Valentine's Day
Chocolates, flowers and cards are considered traditional Valentine’s Day’s offerings these days, but if you really want to impress your true love this year, it might be worth looking to the past for inspiration and a gift that says you really care.