Remember when your grandma’s old sofa was just… old? Well, hold onto your throw pillows, because second-hand furniture is having a moment, and it’s about to make your space (and wallet) very happy.
đ§ Upcycling 101: No power tools required
đ đŒÂ Paint Party: This is by far the easiest way to transform any space or piece of furniture. All you need is some sandpaper, primer, and paint. Pro tip: Chalk paint doesnât need a primer!
đȘÂ Knob Job: Switching out handles and knobs is like putting on jewellery for your furniture. No DIY skills are needed, just a screwdriver!
đŠ”đŒÂ Never Skip Legday: Screw on some new legs to that old coffee table and there you go, suddenly itâs mid-century modern! (Psst⊠you donât need to tell anyone how easy it was.)
đȘÂ Wallpaper Wonder:Â Use wallpaper remnants to line drawers or back bookshelves. Instant interior designer status!
đ Time for Tiles: Transform surfaces or walls with wallpaper that looks like tiling. Clean look without all the noise and dust involved.
đšÂ Stencils Are Your Friend: Canât freehand? No problem! Stencils to the rescue for adding patterns to boring surfaces or finding unique ways to add colour to your walls.
Best second-hand finds.
Read.
The art of the flip – furniture edition. How to repurpose goods and some of our favourite upcycled furniture ideas.
Listen.
How upcycling furniture contributes to a better world.
Partner spotlight.
Love iconic design and sustainable living? So do we! Say hello to Deesup, our newest partner in crime against boring interiors and Italyâs premier destination for second-hand designer furniture. đźđč
Searching for that perfect vintage sofa? Once youâve downloaded Faircado it becomes effortless. Simply type it into the extensionâs search bar, and youâll instantly see a variety of options from multiple sources, including Deesupâs curated collection of Italian design classics.
But here’s the real tea: DEESUP isn’t just about buying furniture. It’s about adopting a piece of history, giving it a new story, and maybe, just maybe, finally impressing your mother-in-law with your taste.
Stay hydrated,
the Faircado team
