The Restoration

An unexpected treasure trove!
I was hit with a very big dilemma: there are no closets here. Not in my flat, not in the UK — nowhere?! And despite my best efforts, I have a lot of clothes. I think they mate when the lights go off.
So I was on the hunt for a wardrobe/​armoire. I checked all the stores that deliver and besides looking like they came straight off a factory belt in ugly finishes and faux wood colors — they were EXPENSIVE. Pricey and ugly? No thank you.
So my stuff just sat all splayed out on the floors driving my neatnick husband insane. It was fun for awhile but then he started really getting annoyed and so I got serious about this mission: FIND A WARDROBE.
The Restoration is a gold mine of vintage, refinished wardrobes for a fraction of what you’d pay on the High Street. I scored a massive (seriously — huge!) double pine wardrobe for 330 + 5 for delivery. They disassembled it, drove it here, hauled it up the stairs, reassembled it and then even offered to move it around the room until I had it where I liked it. Free (or close to free) local delivery depending on where you live.
Beats the hell out of a box from Ikea that not only would I have to figure out how to get here, but would hate myself trying to put it together. There were no less than 15 really great pieces to be had plus a really lovely collection of tables, chairs, dressers, bookshelves and the like. Everything is lovingly refinished and pried competitively. Sophie (the owner) is absolutely great to work with.
The showroom (on Bouverie Mews) is on the tiny side street off Bouverie — if you can see the Daniel Defoe pub, you are close! It’s across the street from Cobbled Yard (also worth a look at if you are here in the area).
*cash, cheque or bank transfer only (upon delivery).
My clothes are off the floor and my flat feels organized — mission accomplished. I’m going back for a few more items. They keep their inventory on their web site, too — they have really great pieces that are way more affordable and unique than the big box shops.

Fantastic shop, I always find hidden gems and the owners are friendly and offer a great local service