Key Points Refurbish restores; upcycle reimagines and is often easier for DIYers.Focus on solid wood or sentimental pieces; ...

A woman has deemed herself a "furniture flipper" after successfully redoing old pieces for profit. Kerry Willetts, 45, is a stay-at-home mom of three who's started and successfully built a business ...

Most people would love their home to be full of unique furniture that isn’t just a replica of next-door’s. But although many homeowners’ budgets don’t stretch to filling their home with expensive ...

Upcycling furniture can add original flair to your space while keeping furniture out of the landfill—a real win-win, especially when you remember how expensive it is to buy new furniture, and how much ...

Upcycling your own furniture is one of the most rewarding ways to refresh your space. It’s budget-friendly, eco-friendly, and seriously creative. And, with the right techniques, you can transform ...

There is no denying that bringing home a new decor item is thrilling. The satisfaction of repurposed furniture that is all your own? Yowza! After all, upcycled furniture is not only affordable, it ...

Upcycling is a term that’s becoming more and more familiar in our daily lives. It’s the act of taking something old, restoring it and giving it a good old glam up, to make it look as good as new - or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roddy Clarke is a UK-based design writer and speaker. When referring to the term ‘upcycling’, many people recall images of poorly ...

Most days, Jeremy Smith and his wife, Adelle Lawrence, can’t keep their newly made furniture on the showroom floor of their Burlington store, Barge Canal Market. That’s not because they lack space in ...

The 34 year old said living in Albany, a regional area of Western Australia with few affordable furniture shops, meant she had to get creative, such as upcycling and painting a faux brick feature wall ...

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