Retro is back. Retro fashion for one, but also an unexpected retro furniture trend has reared its head for 2024. So when it comes to retro furniture does it have to be loud, bright and shiny?
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Whether you have a small hallway or a large entrance hall take a look at these antique and vintage hallway seating ideas that will make a great first impression for your visitors.
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If you’re considering updating your kitchen, the timeless trend that is set to stick around for quite some time is a glass kitchen cabinet. One where you can display your cookbooks, crockery, and glassware all with the added bonus of shut-able glass doors that stop things from gathering dust.
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Has the time come to find your antique, retro, or vintage furniture a new home? You may be downsizing, clearing a loved one’s belongings, or wanting to refresh your home. Here’s how we can help.
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Forget fitted kitchen units. The freestanding kitchen trend has been around for a few years now and looks like it’s still very much loved.
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If you love the mid-century style take a look at some inspiring pieces that have been found and lovingly restored by May + Co, including a beautiful Nathan Circles teak sideboard.
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For those who have the time, inclination, and know-how, selling sites such as eBay, Gumtree, or Marketplace work brilliantly but for those that don’t or perhaps don’t even know how much the furniture could be worth, selling to a furniture dealer can often be a great solution.
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Over the years most of the antique and second-hand furniture shops of Oxford have sadly disappeared. Which is why May and Co are proud to put East Oxford back on the antique's map and with a workshop close to the vibrant hub of Magdalen Road Village, they are a welcome addition to the area.
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When 22 million pieces of furniture are discarded each year in the UK, and the majority of this is sent directly to landfill, it is not just fast fashion we need to be concerned about but fast furniture too. May + Co are trying to do their bit by lovingly restoring 20th century furniture in East Oxford.
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Read my tips and ideas for creating a productive work space at home, even if you’re working from a corner of the kitchen table!
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Apart from not having to make your own IKEA flat pack wardrobe ever again, here’s why buying vintage furniture is not just a great choice but also a green one.
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Here at may + co we’ve collaborated with mother-daughter duo YARN, who are sourcing vintage and antique rugs to suit contemporary spaces. Find out more here.
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I love finding vintage bamboo and rattan furniture on my travels. So here’s why having vintage bamboo and rattan furniture in your home is such a fantastic option.
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Finding that perfect mid-century sideboard can be a hard task. If you’ve been looking for a mid-century sideboard, or any other vintage or antique piece, you’ll know that it can be tricky to find one that ticks all the boxes.
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How conscious are you when you buy furniture and homeware? Do you only buy secondhand and vintage or is it an area where new is the only way you’ll go?
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