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Gone are the days of favouring hastily assembled flatpack and cookie-cutter furniture designs; today, we want unique items with character. Vintage and secondhand stores are treasure troves of beautiful pieces that you won’t find anywhere else. However, these gems often need a little TLC to bring them up to scratch and make them work in your home. That’s where upcycling comes in, enabling you to breathe new life into unloved furniture.
It’s also a highly sustainable way to furnish your home, saving items that would otherwise be destinedlife left in these old pieces,’ says Claire Manton, founder of Claire’s Crafthouse. ‘With the interiors market looking to become more sustainable, upcycling is a great way to reuse pre-loved pieces, while unleashing your own creativity.’