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The Importance of Collecting and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms
In today’s modern age filled with shifting trends in style and design, many people are doing away with all of their old artwork and furniture for a more minimalistic lifestyle. Part of this transition has meant individuals have begun selling or trashing their old family heirlooms and antique furniture in exchange for a more modern look and feel. However, while modernization and relevancy have its place in society, it’s important to remember that style and design tends to shift full circle, and what was once considered old and outdated can also be regarded as vintage and unique. With this understanding, it’s important to remember that collecting, keeping and restoring your artwork, furniture, and other family heirlooms is an essential step in preserving history for future generations. Trefler’s is a conservation and restoration service company in Boston with the tools and experience necessary to preserve your important family history. Here are some reasons why it’s important to think twice before getting rid of your antique furniture, artwork, and other aged keepsakes.
Family Memories That Last
When most people think about their past, they typically glance at pictures they have saved on their computers or mobile devices. However, tangible items like antique furniture and artwork have so much more meaning and bring your memories to life. Preserving these heirlooms is a great way to share your family history with future generations by having something that can be seen and touched.
Save Your Money
Redecorating your home can get expensive quick. Rather than spending thousands of dollars on new home decor, however, you should look for opportunities to restore your current look. Restoring antique armoires, furniture, artwork, and bookcases can be a great way to save money and have a unique home decor all at the same time. Trefler’s has a methodical approach to the preservation of your antique furniture and heirlooms and can help you sustain their value over time.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
One of the significant benefits of holding on to your heirlooms is the reduction of your carbon footprint. When you discard old furniture and other antique items, local dumps fill up quickly and can be damaging to the environment. By saving and restoring your old things rather than trashing them, you’ll be keeping your house eco-friendly and reducing waste.
Maintain a Unique and Vintage Style
A “modern design” doesn’t necessarily mean a “new design.” There is a rising trend in older technology, artwork, and furniture being used by younger generations wishing to hold on to their history. You can support this initiative by looking for opportunities to showcase your family heirlooms and artwork around your house. You may be surprised how much value others would put on these items, and they should be proudly displayed wherever applicable.
An Investment for Your Children
Most people are not aware of how valuable some of their family heirlooms are. Getting rid of such items before they are adequately appraised can be a mistake. Keeping your antique furniture and artwork as an investment for future generations is a great way to share your memories and preserve your family history. Over the years, we all collect items that we use for a brief period and then rarely use again. In some case, it just makes sense to get rid of some things that keep piling up in our homes. However, when it comes to our family heirlooms, it’s essential that we look for as many opportunities as we can to preserve their history and keep them as part of our lives. Trefler’s believes in preserving your history and encourages you to stop by their studio in the Boston area to see firsthand how they can restore your collectibles using modern technology and century-old techniques. Doing so will ensure future generations can enjoy these antiques as much as we have and tell our stories for years to come.
Welcome to winter in New England! If you’ve lived here long enough, you are no stranger to the joys and perils that New England winter weather brings, and if you’re a seasoned homeowner, you understand the potential perils only tenfold. This week, as we brave another bout of inclement snow and sleet, our Claim’s specialist Kody Kirkland shares advice on how to avoid winter’s most common mishaps, and how to clean up after the worst of them!
Looking for DIY home improvement projects to spruce up your space? Well, you’re in luck. We tapped some of the top DIY home improvement experts across North America, from Toronto, ON to Atlanta, GA, and asked them to share some of their favorite projects and renovations. From quick fixes such as adding greenery or switching up the lighting, to slightly bigger tasks, such as painting a dresser or creating a statement wall, there are plenty of easy ways to refresh your home.
April 20th marked the first day of spring on our calendars, and despite the sometimes late arrival of warmer weather in New England, it is a perfect time to begin prepping your patios, summer homes, porches and back yard lawn furniture to ensure that you are right on time to make the most of your outdoor entertainment spaces this upcoming season.
Welcome to winter in New England! If you’ve lived here long enough, you are no stranger to the joys and perils that New England winter weather brings, and if you’re a seasoned homeowner, you understand the potential perils only tenfold. This week, as we brave another bout of inclement snow and sleet, our Claim’s specialist Kody Kirkland shares advice on how to avoid winter’s most common mishaps, and how to clean up after the worst of them!
