The latest trend: restore, don’t replace – McDonald & Hartshorne
In Christchurch’s bustling hospitality industry – where restaurants book out and tables fill up – booth seats wear out and chairs start to tatter. To keep their footprint low and standards high, local restaurateurs are choosing to restore instead of replace.
Within commercial spaces, restoring furniture can update the look of a business without the cost of a complete replacement, whether it’s refreshing café seating, repairing reception furniture, or restoring accommodation facilities, says McDonald & Hartshorne’s Neke McDonald. With a commitment to quality, this specialist restoration company is locally owned and takes pride in building lasting relationships with their clients, “through honest advice and dependable workmanship,” says Neke.
Restoring furniture brings your pieces back to life while preserving their well-made bones. McDonald and Hartshorne carry out a variety of restorations and repairs, from family heirlooms and furniture repairs to commercial refurbishment. Every project is approached with care and attention to detail and completed to a high standard; they can help extend the life of your pieces to be enjoyed for years to come.
The team offers free commercial quotes and provides options for pick up and drop off. “We can meet the client on site and coordinate with project managers to deliver a reliable service to a high standard within their time frame.
From small repairs to larger commercial refurbishment projects, every job is tailored to meet the clients’ individual needs. Whether you’re a hotel or motel, café, restaurant, medical practice, sports club, school or beauty salon, let us restore your furniture to its former glory or give it a brand new look,” Neke adds.
If you want to look after your wallet as much as the planet, choose to restore and not replace with McDonald & Hartshorne, located at 424 St Asaph Street, Christchurch. Visit their online showroom or get in touch to discuss your next restoration project.


