Reclaimed teak for an old fashioned chic bedroom

Wednesday, 9 March 2011 4:20 PM

Want to kit out your bedroom but satisfy your green conscience? Reclaimed teak wood is a great environmentally friendly choice as it means your bedroom furniture prevents unnecessary waste.

Reclaimed timber prevents the destruction of existing old-growth forests across the globe, preventing wildlife and native tribes and preserving the rainforests for future generations.

Raft only works with reclaimed teak, which gives their beds and individual look, perfect for that country life look or to match a shabby chic decor scheme.

Prices start at £1,499 for a four-poster bed and all beds are assembled at your home by the Raft team to ensure a perfect fit with your bedroom.

Raft also stocks cushions, lighting, bed linen, stools and other bedroom accessories so you can kit out your entire room in one online shop.

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