Perspectives

Colours of the Rainbow – Brown Furniture Reimagined

Who said brown furniture has to be boring? Modern restoration techniques let us refresh classic pieces with new finishes, keeping their history alive while giving them a contemporary twist.

The Ones to Watch: Summerfield & Scott Featured in The English Home

We were delighted to be featured in The English Home, one of the UK’s most respected interiors publications. Editor-at-Large Kate Freud selected Summerfield & Scott as “Ones to Watch” - celebra...

Ask the Expert: Our Approach to Antique Furniture Restoration

We were thrilled to talk to the team at The Haines Collection as part of their Ask the Expert blog series. It was a chance to share a little more about our process, our ethos, and what we look for ...

Featured in World of Interiors: Gallery of the Greats

We’re incredibly proud to have been featured in The World of Interiors as part of their “Gallery of the Greats” - a curated celebration of the best in art, antiques, and interior craftsmanship. To ...

The Elephant in the Room - Rethinking Fast Furniture and Interior Design

Fast food? Fast fashion? Both are increasingly frowned upon in today’s age of conscious consumption. But what about fast furniture? If we care so deeply about what we put into and onto our bodies, ...

Made in Britain? The Hidden Truth Behind British-Made Furniture

We often hear the phrase “Made in Britain” - a proud statement of quality, heritage, and craftsmanship. But when it comes to furniture made in the UK, what does this really mean? In today’s global ...

In With The Old: Why Antique and Vintage Furniture Still Belongs in Modern Homes

There’s a certain charm to furniture that’s been used, appreciated, and loved before. Whether it’s the soft sheen of a worn armrest or the subtle dings on a dresser, second-hand and antique furnitu...

Second-Hand, Not Second Best: A Case for Sustainable, Restored Furniture

Every year in the UK, we throw away around 22 million pieces of furniture — a total of 1.6 million tonnes. Most of it ends up in landfill or is incinerated. As we all try to lead more conscious and...

Restoration reflections - The perfect imperfect

Balanced restoration: a careful blend of repair and conservation.

Back to the future

The last year has seen continued transformation of consumer choices when it comes to sustainable interior design and the sourcing of furniture.