Modern Furniture Blog

August 5, 2026

Which Timber Is Best for Furniture?

Solid oak remains the strongest general purpose timber for furniture, balancing hardness, stability and appearance better than most alternatives, but the right choice depends on the piece. This guide compares oak, walnut, ash, beech, pine, mango, acacia and sheesham on density, weight, cost and appearance, and explains why hardwood and softwood describe growth rather than hardness. We also make the case for engineered boards and veneers where they genuinely outperform solid timber, including why MDF is the correct material for high gloss finishes. There is practical guidance on matching timber to dining tables, chairs, wardrobes and bedroom furniture, plus care advice for oiled and lacquered surfaces....

August 5, 2026

Furniture in Fashion Quality – How We Choose Our Furniture

Every range we consider is assembled in our own warehouse before it ever reaches the website, and specification always comes before price. This article opens up that process in detail. We explain what we look for in case goods, from drawer runners and grooved back panels through to drawer box construction and edge banding, and what we assess in seating, including frame corner blocking, suspension spacing and foam density. There are sections on bed slat support and gas lift quality, on table stability and tempered glass, on comfort and ergonomics, and on how different finishes actually age over time. We also explain material terminology plainly, describe how packaging forms part of the quality assessment, list the reasons samples get rejected, and set out the questions you can ask of any product page to judge quality yourself. The closing questions cover drawer runner quality, veneer against solid wood, judging a sofa remotely, why beds need centre support and whether price signals build quality....

August 4, 2026

What Is Scandinavian Style Furniture?

Scandinavian style furniture is defined by simple functional forms, pale timber, honest materials and a restrained warm neutral palette, all rooted in the principle that everyday objects should be well made and widely available. This guide traces where the style came from in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, and why long dark winters and modest room sizes shaped its pale woods and raised tapered legs. It sets out the five characteristics that identify the look, distinguishes it clearly from minimalism, mid century modern and Japandi, and explains why it fits British homes and British light so well. Room by room advice covers sitting rooms, dining spaces and bedrooms, with particular attention to the layered low level lighting the style depends on, alongside the four mistakes that leave a Scandinavian scheme feeling cold rather than calm....

August 4, 2026

Is Furniture in Fashion a Trusted UK Furniture Retailer?

Yes, and this article explains how you can verify that for yourself rather than simply taking our word for it. We are a UK registered retailer trading since 2007, operating from our own warehouse with our own stock and a UK based customer service team. More usefully, we set out what trust in a furniture retailer actually consists of: whether stock is genuinely held or quietly forwarded to a supplier, whether product pages carry full dimensions and named materials, whether delivery lead times are realistic, and whether aftercare is handled by people who can see the systems. There are practical checks you can apply to any online furniture business, warning signs worth recognising before you order, straight answers to the concerns customers raise most often, and a sensible low risk way to try us for the first time. Frequently asked questions at the end cover our UK company status, held stock, damaged deliveries, spotting legitimate retailers and delivery coverage....

August 4, 2026

What Colour Is Ash Furniture?

Ash furniture is a pale creamy blonde timber with a faint grey or pink undertone, sitting between white oak and birch in tone and warming gently to soft honey as it ages. Its defining feature is the grain: long, straight, open lines that give a simple surface real character without the orange warmth of pine or the depth of walnut. This guide explains the natural colour range of ash, including the darker heartwood and streaked olive ash, and shows how clear lacquers, white washed finishes, grey stains and dark stains change the way the timber reads in a room. It also compares ash with oak, beech and birch so you can tell them apart, and looks at how pale timber behaves in smaller British homes. There is guidance on the wall colours and metals that sit alongside it, when solid ash beats veneer, and the care it needs to keep its colour even....

August 4, 2026

About Furniture in Fashion – Our Story Since 2007

We began trading in 2007 with a straightforward idea: sell contemporary furniture directly, hold the stock ourselves, describe it honestly and keep the price sensible by avoiding the cost of a national showroom estate. This is the story of how that grew into one of the broader contemporary ranges available online in this country. It covers the market we entered, the decision to warehouse our own inventory and why it changed everything about the business, how the catalogue expanded room by room in response to genuine customer demand, and what we learned from rewriting all of our product descriptions. We also set out the mistakes we made along the way, what nearly two decades of orders taught us about how British homes really work, and where the business is heading next. Frequently asked questions at the end cover our trading history, UK base, trade orders, how the range has changed and what makes a retailer reliable....

August 4, 2026

Is Furniture Flipping Worth it?

Furniture flipping can pay, but only when the purchase price is low, the piece is genuinely worth restoring and your hours are counted as a real cost. This guide sets out where the money actually comes from, why profit is made at the point of buying rather than selling, and which characteristics separate a rewarding project from an expensive mistake. It lists the full cost picture that beginners tend to overlook, from sandpaper and handles to van hire and storage, and explains why preparation is the skill that determines whether a finish looks professional. There is a realistic look at what sells in UK homes, where space constraints favour compact storage over large suites, plus an honest comparison between restoring and buying new. The closing sections cover specialising, batching work, photographing properly and keeping records, along with who is likely to enjoy this and who is not....

August 4, 2026

What Furniture Style Is Trending?

Furniture is currently moving towards a warmer, softer kind of modern: curved arms and rounded tables, tactile boucle and chenille upholstery, fluted timber fronts and stone tops in travertine or marble. This article explains what is actually changing, from the shift away from cool grey towards oatmeal, clay and olive, to the return of richer walnut tones and antique brass fittings. It also covers the quieter practical trends that matter more day to day, such as closed storage that hides working from home clutter, handleless drawer fronts, modular seating that adapts to open plan rooms and footstools that do three jobs at once. Rather than encouraging a full replacement, it sets out which purchases are worth keeping neutral and which smaller pieces can carry the current look, with three simple questions to ask before buying anything large....

August 4, 2026

What Is Boho Furniture?

Boho furniture is one of the most talked about styles and one of the least clearly defined, so this article sets out what actually makes a piece boho. We look at the materials that carry the look, including rattan, cane, jute and lightly finished timber, and explain why glossy and engineered surfaces tend to work against it. There is guidance on the low, rounded shapes the style favours, the earthy pigments that sit over a warm neutral base, and the layering technique that gives a boho room its depth without tipping into clutter. We also cover storage that looks collected rather than bought as a set, and the two adjustments the style needs in a British home: warmer base tones for lower light levels, and firm editing for smaller rooms. A closing question and answer section clears up how boho differs from Scandinavian and coastal interiors....

August 3, 2026

Is Furniture Warranty Worth it?

Furniture warranties are easy to accept without reading and easy to dismiss without thinking, and neither approach serves you well. This guide separates the manufacturer cover that comes with a piece from the optional extended plans offered at the point of sale, and explains what each genuinely protects. It sets out the faults warranties are designed for, such as frame failure, weld breaks and mechanism problems, alongside the exclusions that appear consistently: wear, fading, spills, pet damage and incorrect assembly. It also explains how statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act sit alongside any warranty rather than beneath it, which is central to judging whether a paid plan adds anything. There is practical guidance on when extra cover makes sense, how to read the terms before committing, how to keep evidence that makes a claim straightforward, and how to judge build quality instead....