Pets – no matter how much we spoil them and give them the finer things in life, chances are they’ll choose a cardboard box over a plush bed any day. But for those hard to please pets, we have a solution – in the form of some very inspirational and imaginative methods of upcycling household items into their new favourite furnishings.
From the cabinets and dressers to the desks and armoires in your home, it’s safe to say you’ve amassed an impressive selection of storage facilities. But while your ground space seems to be severely lacking in…space, get inspired by those blank walls of yours. Look up – and think of the possible stylish storage options available you can have using upper furnishings such as shelves! So, without further ado, we present to you a hand-picked collection of ingenious handmade storage solutions.
Bathroom vanities in particular have attracted a lot of interest, acting as a centrepiece that not only provides essential storage but style. But if the idea of splashing out on a costly cabinet scares you, get some inspiration from the following upcycled creations here.
What’s hot but can also keep its cool? Radiators, of course. Every home’s lifesaver during the winter months, we have a lot to thank radiators for – and what better way to show our gratitude to these ingenious inventions than by upcycling these beloved heating appliances. Want to try putting the ‘rad’ back into your radiator? We’ll show you how with these three fun and easy upcycle ideas.
A popular tool used by many an upcycling enthusiast, blackboard paint has helped revolutionise as well as revamp the appearance of several worn out, dried up goods. So, roll those sleeves up and get ready to go back to black with the following inspirational ideas.
Congratulations on the birth of your little one! You’re welcoming the perfect addition into your home, but you’re also welcoming all sorts of dangers into your home – have you checked that your home is fully baby proofed? While you may have taken every precaution to ensure that your baby is safe from any potential hazards, dangers can arise in the least likely of places. Thankfully our experts are on hand to offer up some essential upcycle tips for a baby-proofed household.
Why not make your cute and cuddly creatures feel like part of the furniture – literally? As the upcycling trend continues to spread throughout the home, it’s now being embraced by the pet-owner community: in the form of repurposed pet beds. Get inspired with these one-of-a-kind creative upcycled pet bed projects.
While you may think your fridge is outdated and desperately unstylish, you don’t have to resort to taking it to the tip – we have some creative ways of upcycling your beloved cooling cabinet.