I love buying second-hand furniture - finding something you love at a good price and knowing you’re being environmentally friendly is a win-win. But how do you know your furniture is decent quality? I share some tips of what to look for when buying furniture second-hand.

Finding a good freebie chair or sofa and getting it upholstered is an ideal way to create something that’s bespoke and fits your exact tastes and requirements while saving money AND saving something from going to landfill. 

I’ve put together some tips on the best places to find free or very cheap furniture:

When looking for second-hand furniture, one of the best ways to get a bargain or something incredibly special is buying at an auction. Auctions can seem a little daunting if you’re new to them, so I’ve compiled some tops tips on how to navigate them.

When looking for a new sofa or armchair, many people are now buying a good quality second-hand piece and getting it reupholstered to suit their exact requirements. South London is full of great places to find second-hand furniture, and here I go through my favourite spots.

A recent trip to my local recycling centre got me thinking about the real impact of ‘fast furniture’ and what we can do to lessen the impact.