Upcycling
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6 places to find secondhand furniture, according to an upcycling expert
Secondhand furniture adds a dose of style and sustainability to your home. Here's where to find it.
By Jessica Grizzle •
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The biggest mistake you can make when painting furniture, according to Frenchic founder
If you've got an upcycling project lined up, it's worth noting this advice from someone who really knows their stuff
By Millie Hurst •
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This DIYer's IKEA shoe storage hack is simply stunning (and oh-so affordable)
We're obsessed
By Millie Hurst •
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The best IKEA hacks we saw this year – 21 creative ways to update your furniture
Love a good IKEA hack? Us too, so we have rounded up some of the easiest ones out there...
By Emily Shaw •
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How to paint furniture
Learn how to paint furniture and give your old pieces a new lease of life with minimal fuss
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to create vintage paint effects
Want to know how to create vintage paint effects? From distressing to gilding, check out these paint effects to transform your old furniture in a few simple steps...
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to re-cover a footstool
Discover how to re-cover a footstool and give tired looking furniture a new lease of life, with step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
By Helaine Clare •
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Real home: a spectacular stone cottage is transformed with upcycled finds
With some clever upcycling and renovation work, Val and Norman Rennie have transformed an unloved stone cottage into a dream rural getaway
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to upcycle furniture for a vintage look
Want to create a vintage-style piece of furniture from a junk shop find? Instagrammer and upcycler Sarah Parmenter shows you how with découpage and gold leaf
By Lucy Searle •
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How to create a French country style paint effect
Transform your furniture with this easy step-by-step guide to getting that always on trend French country style paint effect
By Helaine Clare •
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How to reupholster a dining chair
Follow Helaine Clare’s simple eight-step plan to reviving a discarded dining chair using these basic upholstery techniques
By Helaine Clare •
