Tweed Heads New and Used Furniture

Tweed Heads New and Used Furniture

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Posted 2020-10-26 by Maureen Durneyfollow
I can think of six good reasons why you should spend time (and money) at . But if you can think of more reasons (and I'll bet you can), I'd love to hear from you.Reason 1 - DIY DIY is the flavour of the month and the dictionary defines it as:
DIY
noun [ U ] UK
UK /& #716 ;di& #720 ;a& #618 ;& #712 ;wa& #618 ;/ US

abbreviation for do-it-yourself: the activity of decorating or repairing your home, or making things for your home yourself, rather than paying someone else to do it for you.
Whatever DIY definition you use, there are ways you can cheat a little, well, maybe it's more like taking a shortcut.



Eating at diners reminds me of the 60s. I've always wanted that 'diner' feel in my dining room, but have you seen the price of a diner-setting? So the next best thing is to make one. All you need is a table and a bench or two, and voila, you have a diner-setting.

Take a long piece of furniture (I used a sturdy bench-sized unit), cover a piece of foam for the top, and you have the perfect bench seat for your setting. You could even repurpose a coffee table for the bench. If you want to be super-fancy, or you have more skills than I do, you could attach an old bed-head as a back for the bench.

You'll more than likely find all the items you need at . But if they don't have exactly what you are looking for, I'm sure Brenda and Steve will find it for you.



And it doesn't matter if the items are all different - just buy a can or two of Chalk Paint , and paint them. If you paint all the pieces the same colour, they'll look like they were a match made in heaven.

I'm not a big fan, but the Shabby Chic look is in fashion and it is so easy to do with Chalk Paint. I don't need to distress my furniture; mine distresses naturally after I've bumped into it a few times.

If you haven't used Chalk Paint before, you are in for a treat. There's no sanding or prep involved, you just clean the item, then paint. You'll be surprised at what you can use Chalk Paint on.

The best thing is the sense of pride you'll have when the job is finished. But there are other benefits, so keep reading. Reason 2 - Downsizing Anyone who was born between 1946 and 1964 knows about being 'Baby Boomers'. We are the cohort that makes up a huge part of the population in developed nations around the world. And we are getting older.

If you were born in 1964, you are probably thinking about retirement. For the rest of us at the other end of that spectrum - we are already there. Since most of us are now empty nesters, it's time to downsize. There's no sense keeping a large home if a small apartment in a retirement village would serve our needs better.


What do you do with the extra furniture? You contact Brenda at and I'm sure she would be happy to buy it from you. They'll even come and get it if you're not too far away. Brenda and Steve actually paid me for my oversized lounge and dining room suite. Why not get a few dollars (well - it was more than just a few dollars...) if you can? [BREAK]

Which brings me to: Reason 3 - Travel Money When it's time to furnish the new downsized apartment, check out what's in store at . Grab a can or two of Chalk Paint (see Reason 1) and you'll set yourself up in the new space with everything you need.



There's no sense spending a fortune on new furniture when you downsize - that money is best spent on travel! Reason 4 - The Planet When we Baby Boomers set out on our adult journey of marriage and children, the world was a very different place. If we had mentioned climate change back then, someone would have rattled off the names of the four seasons while giving us a blank look (they'd have been wondering about our mental state...).



Climate change is now a very serious business and we all need to do our part in protecting what's left of the planet we live on - and the best way to do that is to consider the amount of manufacturing we subscribe to.



Every new piece of furniture that is manufactured uses resources that are becoming more scarce, so it makes sense to give old furniture a new life rather than sending it to landfill.



Much of what is in this Tweed Heads store will transport you back to another time and place. Most Baby Boomers started married life with hand-me-downs or even crate-furniture (well, I did...). As our finances improved, we traded the old heirloom furniture for something modern, but now it's time to go back to where we came from. The old kitchen dresser with the leadlight doors is now very fashionable.

A coat of Chalk Paint will keep the sentimental value while bringing the old piece into the 21st Century. And it didn't cost the earth to create it (pardon the pun). Reason 5 - Upsizing! There are Baby Boomers, and there is everyone else.

The reason older Baby Boomers are now empty nesters is because the fledglings have left the nest with nothing but their clothes, iDevices and Netflix subscription. Another generation or two ago, things were very different. Young ones started out on their own with the latest appliances and brand new furniture because they didn't have to worry about a huge study debt or the uncertainty of unemployment.



2020 and COVID-19 have impacted us all and will continue to impact us for a very long time. The cost of emergency measures put in place to support those who couldn't work through the pandemic will be borne by Millennials and generations of the future. University is no longer affordable for all, and job security has disappeared.

House sharing is an option that lends itself to today's conditions. And what better way to furnish co-share accommodation than with used furniture. A new coat of bright paint will give the dullest dining suite a new look.

Trust me, the prices here are better than some op shop prices.


YouTube abounds in DIY videos, so there's nothing you can't achieve with the right tools. Even that dull grey sofa could be painted with Chalk Paint (see Reason 1).

But it goes deeper than just economics. Younger generations are more aware of the fragile state of our planet and take recycling fairly seriously. They understand the logistics of manufacturing vs saving old items from landfill; they get it! They are more inclined to shop at op shops, and they know how to give an old table or chair an update (see Reason 4). Reason 6 - It's About the Family isn't part of a chain store - it's a family business. It is owned by a couple who are passionate about what they do.

While Brenda is working on where she wants to put things, Steve is doing a make-over on an old rocking chair. But don't underestimate Brenda when she has a paintbrush in her hand. That dark old piece might already have had a touch-up with a fresh coat of paint by the time you find it.





Steve has access to a truck! He can either pick up or drop off (for a reasonable fee). So whether you're downsizing or upsizing, Steve will be there for you. He has a trusty mate (or two) to help with the big stuff, so size doesn't matter (within reason...)



Stock turns over fast at , so the items in this article are more than likely settled into their new home by now.


You can keep up with what's happening at on Facebook .

I've given you six good reasons for making a trip to .

Now it's over to you to find a few more.



When you turn into Machinery Drive from the Minjungbal Drive end, take the first street on your left, which is also Machiney Drive.

You'll find Brenda and Steve in the store on:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10.30 - 3.30 and
Saturdays from 10.30 - 2.00 (NSW time - at time of writing).

On the other days, they are busy buying more stock just for you. Best bet is to call ahead to make sure they're open if you are making a lengthy trek to get there.

See you there...

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