Slow furniture 

Inexpensive store bought is often badly made with cheap materials like particle board, and the very cheap ones may give off formaldehyde.

These materials take masses of energy to make, and they don’t last long, especially if there is any water damage.

Solutions

* Buy furniture made from whole materials, including solid wood, which while it may cost more up front, the resale value is substantially higher down the line. With wooden products, check whether it is sustainable, Forest Stewardship Council is a reliable certification.

* Buy less and wait until the perfect piece arrives. A minimalist aesthetic is actually pretty cool. Don’t need to clutter up your place

* Buy used. This can be so much fun hunting down these treasures. Manage to afford much higher quality this way. Used furniture holds its value much better than new as well, or even gains in value if you catch the trends. Often the older styles are much tougher and can handle rough treatment from kids or flatmates

* Buy used. This can be so much fun hunting down these treasures. Manage to afford much higher quality this way. Used furniture holds its value much better than new as well, or even gains in value if you catch the trends. Often the older styles are much tougher and can handle rough treatment from kids or flatmates

 

* Be careful of old upholstery or foam. Check out carefully