Having come out of hibernation for the winter, I’ve noticed that more and more people are re-purposing old objects to create their own one-of-a-kind furniture. I love the idea of having a new project with the new season, so I’ve been coming up with a moodboard to upcycle my own furniture. Here are a few of my ideas… I’m not going to give away all of them cos everyone will steal them.
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Crates
It’s amazing how often these guys crop up when you’re on the look out for them – you can create all kinds of wonders. They’re perfect if you want to make a temporary seating area outside, or you can bring them in to give your home a boho feel.
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Vintage suitcases
The things you can do with one of these! The possibilities are endless – you can create chairs you know – but I love how simple this idea is. You can find a simple black table and make it into something unique that has real character. You can pick one of these up from Etsy or at your local vintage shop.
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Chest of drawers
Didn’t see this one coming did you? This is so genius it amazes me I hadn’t thought of it before. If you’re throwing out an old chest of drawers, or if you find one in the street, you can save one and make it into a lovely vintage looking bedside table. It’s perfect for storing books or shoes, looks great and is basically free!
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An old ladder or door
Alright – I’m not sure if this is a ladder or an old cupboard door, but this would work well with both. With re-purposing old furniture it’s always a good idea to keep the original paint on – you don’t want it to look too squeaky clean. This is a brilliant storage idea and is a lovely way of filling up a bare wall in the living room.
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