As furniture travels through generations, getting passed from household to household wear and tear starts to become noticeable. For instance, water rings, nicks or scratches, or faded from sunlight may develop over time. Furniture like a home has memories that many people want to pass down. The following is a story from a recent customer who wanted to restore furniture for generations to come.
Aren is a middle school teacher who grew up in Saline, MI just outside of Ypsilanti. He now works In the Milan school district as a history teacher and also coaches football. Aren’s new wife Lynn is originally from Brighton, MI. She works at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in purchasing. They got married in May of last year and bought their first house in Ypsilanti. The house is located on a beautiful corner lot just across the street from the Oakengates subdivision park.
Aren’s parents, of Saline, insisted they incorporate his grandparent’s dining room set into there new Ypsilanti home. The tabletop was so beat up that it had to be planed at a mill-works shop. What a difference that made to the maple top! Notice the rich walnut stain against the now painted blue support and chairs. Just a stunning combination and smart retro look. Aren and Lynn are now expecting their first baby in April and plan to someday pass the table set down to the 4th generation.
Foxwood Restoration can bring life back to your old dull antiques that have been passed down through generations. We can help you can put that special touch in restoring furniture that will add your memories before passing it down to future generations.
If you would like more information on having your furniture or antiques restored or reupholstered, contact us today. We bring the life back to sofas, love seats, bar stools, desks, chairs both wood and fabric. Before you throw it by the curb, get a refurb!
We’d like to share a little story on a recent furniture restoration project that we did for this very nice couple that moved to Ann Arbor. As you may know, Ann Arbor is a close-knit community with some beautiful older homes. Valerie and her husband had lived in the same spacious home for over 30 years. But as they grew older, they realized that it was time to retire and downsize their home. They wanted to look for a smaller home in the city of Ann Arbor, a city close to each of their hearts. Valerie and her husband met at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor years ago. And so, they decided to move back to the city that they held such warm feelings for.
Regency Style Armchair
French Style Wicker Chairs
Valerie had a favorite designer that she had worked on and off with for many years. She asked her designer to help her find a new home in Ann Arbor that would make her and her husband feel at home. This was not an easy task as they had lived in the same house for such a long time. After a long time of searching, Valerie and her husband found a house that caught their fancy. The quaint house was a vintage Ann Arbor style made of brick that had a stately curb appeal and it was in a well-established neighborhood. However, the large backyard was overgrown and the house had not been updated for over 20 years!
Victorian Style OttomanThe designer had a lot of work to do to get the home how they knew Valerie and her husband wanted it. Walls were moved, bathrooms were gutted and a brand-new kitchen was remodeled to blend into the family room. After many months of construction, the house was transformed and ready to move into.
Then came the need for furniture. Valerie and her husband had become very comfortable with their older, more high-quality furniture. It was the kind of furniture that was built to last with comfort and quality construction. Also, they really enjoyed the sit of the chairs, the back support, and the sizing of the furniture. But, the furniture didn’t match the design of their new home.
Victorian Walnut Lady’s Chair
Victorian Walnut Lady’s Chair
And so, the decision was made to get all of their favorite furniture reupholstered and delivered to their new home. The designer brought fabrics to Valerie that they knew that she would love as well as match the décor of drapes, rugs, and the new colors in the newly remodeled home. Once Valerie chose her fabrics, the designer took her selections to Foxwood Furniture Restorations near Ann Arbor (us). They needed a local furniture restoration & upholstery company that they could go to for high-quality work and timely delivery.
All of the furniture was picked up by our considerate and skilled pick-up and delivery service. The chairs were recovered with care and experienced workmanship. Seat cushions and back supports were made more firm and full or replaced when necessary. All of the inner springs were adjusted for tightness and any repairs necessary were done with old-world craftsmanship. The furniture was then stored in Foxwood’s temperature-controlled facility, protected and wrapped.
Baker Armchair
When their Ann Arbor home was complete, the chairs were delivered to Valerie’s new home in Ann Arbor to be placed exactly where the designer told them to be placed. The newly upholstered furniture was the final addition to the beautiful remodeled Ann Arbor heritage home. The furniture provided the home with warmth and character. All of us at Foxwood are proud to be a part of their journey.
Foxwood Restoration offers a full line of fabrics, re-upholstery services, furniture repairs, full wood restoration and refinishing. Also, we now have a pick-up and delivery service that works to your schedule! We will transport your furniture because we understand that YOU are busy! With professionalism and care, we will take care of your precious furniture. In Ann Arbor, Michigan please contact us or call our local number at: 734-237-9099
Are your chairs damaged and in need of restoration? Repair your chairs and restore them at Foxwood Restorations! Here at Foxwood, we are the official chair hospital for furniture in Livingston and Oakland County. We will tighten your high-quality chairs, secure them, and return them to their former glory! After we repair them, they will be safe and useful for another 25 years!
Here at Foxwood, we provide an affordable alternative to replacing your furniture. Our specialists are highly skilled in wood and furniture repair for antiques as well as full reupholstery. There are many benefits to repairing your chairs rather than replacing them. From the reduced carbon footprint to the better quality of older furniture, there is a multitude of reasons as to why you should bring your old and broken chairs to Foxwood.
Nowadays, everything is designed to be discarded. Furniture is made at a lower quality than it used to be so you will be forced to buy a new piece when it breaks. By repairing or restoring your chairs, you can reduce the need for brand new furniture, thus reducing your carbon footprint. Also, by getting your chairs repaired, you reduce the need for more trees and materials to be made.
By having your chairs restored and repaired, you can choose a whole new style. You can get a brand new look for your room and furniture for less than buying all new furniture. You can keep your favorite pieces while having it match your room! And at Foxwood Restoration, we have loads of materials to choose from to really change up the look of your chairs.
Another great benefit of repairing your old furniture is the extension of its life. Some older chairs are built with better quality than todays. By repairing the chairs with a new look you are adding years to their life and getting better use out of it.
We provide many services including fine furniture and antique repairs, stripping and refinishing, hand and machine cane replacement, as well as the rush and reweaving of chairs. And we have been serving the local Michigan cities of Novi, Howell, Brighton, and Lansing for upwards of 25 years. You can count on us! Also, Foxwood Restoration is an insurance claim specialist when it comes to navigating through your homeowner’s insurance loss. We have worked with many insurance companies through the years including; Pioneer Insurance, Auto-Owners, State Farm, AAA Insurance, and more.
Visit our large facility and showroom or call us at 810-220-0123 for more information. And if you would like to get your chairs repaired, submit an estimate form today! We can’t wait to meet you!
When it comes to antique furniture restoration from Howell to Lansing the best choice is Foxwood Restorations. Antique furniture restoration is a great way to keep that beautiful piece of furniture in your family for generations. When you bring your piece into Foxwood Restorations we first clean and examine the piece. If it is a wood piece we assess the condition of the wood. From there we decide if it needs to be stripped, or just needs a clear coat.
Next, we need to determine if it was painted. If the furniture is painted it may have originally come that way. But usually, if it is painted the owner was trying to hide stains or damage. In addition to the condition of the wood, we need to determine if it is a solid piece. Older pieces from before 1960 generally are solid wood, some newer pieces could be particle board and not worth restoring.
Also, when determining how solid it is, we examine the glue and screws. Finally, we determine how dark the wood may become if refinished. After our assessment, we will cover all our options with the furniture and what is best for your needs.
Located in Brighton, we service all of Brighton, Howell, Lansing and all the cities in between. We pretty much cover them all on the 96 corridor. In addition, we have been providing furniture restoration services for over three decades. If you would like a free estimate, simply fill out our form here or give us a call at 810-220-0123. We take extreme pride in our work and have provided quality restoration services to these cities and more:
Of course, our clients from Lansing have been using our services for years. Some of the older homes and buildings in the Lansing area have some of the most beautiful older furniture. So if you are from the Lansing area, please contact us today and see what we can do for you and your furniture! If your furniture was damaged by a leaky roof in the Howell area, contact our friends at Eastbrook Construction. They are one of the best roofing contractors around!
Are you looking for local furniture repair and restoration? Foxwood Restoration provides residential and commercial furniture repair restoration services for fire or water damage to furniture. Whether it is your home or your office, Foxwood Restoration provides an affordable alternative to replacing your furniture. We offer fine furniture and antique repairs stripping and refinishing, as well as faux and custom painting of furniture, hand, and machine cane replacement, rush and reweaving of chairs, and our expert staff can repair, refinish, and restore all of your damaged antique furniture to its former glory!
We specialize in wood and furniture repair for antiques as well as full reupholstery. So, if you have an old chair that needs it’s old spark back or a couch with frayed fabric, we’ve got your back! Also, we specialize in furniture repairs. We can fix broken chair legs or poor framing. Our goal is to restore your antique furniture back to the original patina and integrity of the piece.
We have been serving the Livingston, Macomb, and Oakland counties for over 25 years. Furthermore, Foxwood is an insurance claim specialist when it comes to navigating through your homeowners insurance loss. We have worked with numerous insurance companies such as Allstate, Auto Owners, Farm Bureau Farmers, Frankenmuth Insurance Move, Nationwide, Pioneer Prudential, State Farmers, and many others!
If you are interested in any of our restoration or repair services, visit our large showroom today! The best part about choosing us, we are easy to find! We are right off of East Grand River Ave. We are located at 9894 Weber St, Brighton, MI 48116. You can give us contact us at 810-220-0123, or use our easy estimate form. In addition, we strive to restore your furniture to the beautiful piece it once was. When it comes to furniture repair restoration, the best in the state of Michigan is Foxwood Restorations.