Benefits of Renovating Your Garden Furniture

If you have considered renovating your garden furniture rather than buying new, you have also considered and maybe even already shopped for new garden furniture. Let’s face it, the amount of choice out there is enormous, and it can also be overwhelming. Half the world seems to be exporting their furniture to the UK. The […]

Reborn Aluminium Outdoor Furniture by MFD

All businesses are striving to become ever more sustainable, and we are in a position to go further with this ambition than most. For over 30 years our main business, Oxley’s, have made sustainable garden furniture from our factory in the Cotswolds. We started the business with sustainability as a core aim, both in using […]

Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Renovate your Garden Furniture

It is often the case that people forget about their outdoor aluminium furniture over the cooler months and it is only when the weather turns warm that people think about the condition their furniture is in. However, now is the time you should be thinking about your furniture and deciding whether or not it needs […]

Which Garden Furniture is Best Against the UK Weather?

We all know how unpredictable the UK weather can be. On average it rains 160 days a year in the UK, and we don’t want to be having to cover or put away our garden furniture every time it rains to keep it looking good. Therefore, it is important to buy outdoor furniture that will […]

Outdoor Living Trends for 2022

2022 has come around quicker than we were expecting, and now it’s here it is time to turn our attention to this year’s outdoor living trends. 2022 is a year to really make the most of our outside spaces all throughout the year, making them a comfortable and exciting place to enjoy. So, what are […]

Sustainability at Metal Furniture Doctor

Sustainability at Oxley’s Furniture Ltd, the company behind Metal Furniture Doctor. We know how important it is to have business wide sustainability, and this is the heart of what we do across all areas of our business. A sustainable business is one that is striving towards making better choices for the environment. We started Oxley’s […]

The Sentimental Value Behind Garden Furniture

A comment from Simon Hudson, Managing Director, on the sentimental value behind garden furniture. Some sets of garden furniture are worth more than words can say… There are many memorable occasions in my life that were hosted by my parents garden furniture, and many other happy occasions too numerous to remember. Memorable occasions include the […]

What is the best maintenance free garden furniture?

Garden furniture is often the centrepiece of an outdoor space and therefore you want it to look good all year round. Ideally you want something that doesn’t need much upkeep and continues to look fabulous. When deciding on which garden furniture is right for you it is important to think logically about your choice. Just […]

Why Choose Renovation over Buying New

For over 30 years our main business, Oxley’s Furniture, has been making luxury outdoor furniture from recycled aluminium. As a business we strive to manufacture in the most sustainable way possible and this way of thinking led us to set up Metal Furniture Doctor. We saw that we could help reduce the amount of waste […]

Making the most of your garden all year round

Even though the colder weather is settling in, this does not mean we have to say goodbye to our gardens until next year. We think it is important to make the most of your garden all year round. So don’t pack away your outdoor furniture just yet, here are our top tips for outdoor entertaining […]

How to Care for Outdoor Furniture Over the Winter

As the winter weather fast approaches it is important to think about how to store and care for your garden furniture over the winter months. The way to care for your garden furniture depends entirely on what it is made from, as each material should be treated differently. AluminiumAluminium is one of the most popular […]

How to Clean Oxidized Metal Furniture

Outdoor furniture is a great addition to any garden space however, when it starts to look a bit weathered it can heave a negative effect on the whole garden. Therefore, it is important to keep your outdoor furniture looking great all year round. If you buy high quality furniture this should not be a problem, […]

How to Clean Metal Outdoor Furniture

Metal furniture is a great addition to any outdoor space, which is why it is important to keep it looking good all year round. There are a variety of different metals that can be used for your outdoor furniture. Each of which have their own advantages and disadvantages, and each are susceptible to dirt and […]